Declaring the Period from November 24 to 30, 2008 as "Civil Engineering Week"
Proclamation No. 1640, issued on October 8, 2008, declares the period from November 24 to 30, 2008, as "Civil Engineering Week" in the Philippines. This declaration coincides with the 34th National Convention of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc. (PICE), held in Cagayan de Oro City. The proclamation aims to emphasize the significance of the civil engineering profession in nation-building and encourages civil engineers and students to actively participate in the observance of the week. The proclamation is signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, reinforcing the government's support for the engineering sector.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Proclamation No. 1640
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Presidential Proclamations
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
October 8, 2008
PROCLAMATION NO. 1640
DECLARING THE PERIOD FROM NOVEMBER 24 TO 30, 2008 AS "CIVIL ENGINEERING WEEK"
WHEREAS, the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc. (PICE), will hold its 34th National Convention on November 27 to 29, 2008 at the Cagayan de Oro City; IDSaAH
WHEREAS, there is a need to focus national attention on the importance of the civil engineering profession and highlight its role in nation building.
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 November 24 to 30, 2008 as "Civil Engineering Week", under the auspices of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc.
I call upon all civil engineers and students to give the observance of the week their full support.
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 8th day of October, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Eight.
Cite This Law
Declaring the Period from November 24 to 30, 2008 as "Civil Engineering Week", Proclamation No. 1640, Oct 8, 2008 (Philippines)
Declaring the Period from November 24 to 30, 2008 as "Civil Engineering Week", Proclamation No. 1640 (Phil. 2008)
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