Declaring the City of Bacoor, Cavite, as the "Marching Band Capital of the Philippines"
Proclamation No. 939, issued on April 6, 2020, designates the City of Bacoor, Cavite, as the "Marching Band Capital of the Philippines." This declaration acknowledges the significant role of marching bands in Philippine culture, history, and various traditions, including their participation in historic events like the declaration of Philippine Independence. Bacoor is recognized as the birthplace of the oldest living marching bands and continues to support community and school-based musical groups. The proclamation emphasizes the city's commitment to preserving and promoting the tradition of marching bands in collaboration with local and national entities.
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- What is Declaring the City of Bacoor, Cavite, as the "Marching Band Capital of the Philippines" about?
- Proclamation No. 939, issued on April 6, 2020, designates the City of Bacoor, Cavite, as the "Marching Band Capital of the Philippines." This declaration acknowledges the significant role of marching bands in Philippine culture, history, and various traditions, including their participation in historic events like the declaration of Philippine Independence. Bacoor is recognized as the birthplace of the oldest living marching bands and continues to support community and school-based musical groups. The proclamation emphasizes the city's commitment to preserving and promoting the tradition of marching bands in collaboration with local and national entities.
- What type of law is Proclamation No. 939?
- Declaring the City of Bacoor, Cavite, as the "Marching Band Capital of the Philippines" (Proclamation No. 939) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Declaring the City of Bacoor, Cavite, as the "Marching Band Capital of the Philippines" enacted?
- Declaring the City of Bacoor, Cavite, as the "Marching Band Capital of the Philippines" (Proclamation No. 939) was enacted on Apr 6, 2020.
- What is the citation for Declaring the City of Bacoor, Cavite, as the "Marching Band Capital of the Philippines"?
- Declaring the City of Bacoor, Cavite, as the "Marching Band Capital of the Philippines", Proclamation No. 939, Apr 6, 2020 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Proclamation No. 939
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Presidential Proclamations
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 6, 2020
PROCLAMATION NO. 939
DECLARING THE CITY OF BACOOR, CAVITE, AS THE "MARCHING BAND CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES"
WHEREAS, Article XIV, Section 14 of the Constitution provides that the State shall foster the preservation, enrichment and dynamic evolution of a Filipino national culture based on the principle of unity and diversity in a climate of free artistic and intellectual expression;
WHEREAS, marching bands have been integral to Philippine culture and heritage, given its role in various Filipino traditions, fiestas, secular practices and inaugurations;
WHEREAS, the State recognizes the role of marching bands in various historic events of the country, such as the public playing of the Marcha Nacional Filipina or the Philippine National Anthem during the declaration of Philippine Independence on 12 June 1898 in Kawit, Cavite, and the use of marching bands as diversionary tactics during the Philippine Revolution;
WHEREAS, the City of Bacoor, Cavite is known to be the birthplace of the oldest living marching bands in the Philippines, and continues to be the home of community marching bands, and school-based drum and lyre corps, among others; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bacoor is committed to sustain and preserve the tradition and operations of marching bands all over the country, in collaboration with other local government units, government instrumentalities and the private sector;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution and existing laws, do hereby declare the City of Bacoor, Cavite, as the "Marching Band Capital of the Philippines."
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 6th day of April, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Twenty.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 116, No. 16, p. 3368 on April 20, 2020.
Cite This Law
Declaring the City of Bacoor, Cavite, as the "Marching Band Capital of the Philippines", Proclamation No. 939, Apr 6, 2020 (Philippines)
Declaring the City of Bacoor, Cavite, as the "Marching Band Capital of the Philippines", Proclamation No. 939 (Phil. 2020)
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