Proclamation No. 1742, issued on March 16, 2009, declares the period from April 20 to 26, 2009, as "Hog Farmers Week" in the Philippines. This recognition highlights the significant role of the hog-farming sector in the livestock industry and its contribution to national food security. The proclamation coincides with the 18th National Hog Convention and Trade Exhibits organized by the National Federation of Hog Farmers, Inc. (NFHFI). It emphasizes the need for hog farmers to focus on excellence in production and animal health to meet the daily pork requirements of Filipino consumers.
March 16, 2009
PROCLAMATION NO. 1742
DECLARING THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 20 TO 26, 2009 AS "HOG FARMERS WEEK"
WHEREAS, the National Federation of Hog Farmers, Inc. (NFHFI), is a non-stock, non-profit umbrella organization of 48 autonomous livestock associations, with a total individual membership of more than 5,000 hog farmers; TAIDHa
WHEREAS, the NFHFI will hold its 18th National Hog Convention and Trade Exhibits on April 23 to 25, 2009 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City;
WHEREAS, it is necessary to focus our attention on the role which the hog-farming sector plays in accelerating the development of the livestock industry;
WHEREAS, there is the imperative need to rechannel the hog farmers' energies towards excellence in production, animal health and become most vital in the daily food chain, responsible for the Filipino consumers' daily pork requirements; HSTAcI
WHEREAS, the NFHFI believes in being self-directed and empowered to instill in all its members and actualize the goals of the present administration's food security program.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare the period from April 20 to 26, 2009 as "Hog Farmers Week".
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 16th day of March, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Nine. aSCHcA
Declaring the Period from April 20 to 26, 2009 as "Hog Farmers Week", Proclamation No. 1742, Mar 16, 2009 (Philippines)
Declaring the Period from April 20 to 26, 2009 as "Hog Farmers Week", Proclamation No. 1742 (Phil. 2009)
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