Extension of Nationwide Educational and Fund Campaign Period of the Philippine Constitution Association
Proclamation No. 2457, issued on October 3, 1985, extends the nationwide educational and fund campaign of the Philippine Constitution Association (PHILCONSA) for an additional year. Originally authorized under Proclamation No. 2329 in 1984, the extension is granted to help PHILCONSA achieve its objectives. President Ferdinand E. Marcos calls on all citizens to actively participate and contribute, highlighting that donations will be exempt from income and other taxes, and can be fully deducted for income tax purposes. The proclamation emphasizes the importance of civic involvement in this initiative.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Proclamation No. 2457
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Presidential Proclamations
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
October 3, 1985
PROCLAMATION NO. 2457
EXTENDING THE NATIONWIDE EDUCATIONAL AND FUND CAMPAIGN OF THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION ASSOCIATION (PHILCONSA) FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR
WHEREAS, the PHILCONSA was authorized under Proclamation No. 2329, dated 17 January 1984 to conduct a national educational and fund drive for a period of one year from January 17, 1984; and
WHEREAS, the PHILCONSA needs more time to realize its laudable objectives;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby authorize the PHILCONSA to conduct a nationwide educational and fund campaign for a period of one (1) year from the issuance of this proclamation.
I call upon all citizens and residents of the Philippines to participate actively and give generously of their means to this laudable undertaking.
All contributions or donations to the PHILCONSA during this fund drive shall be exempt from income and other forms of taxes and shall constitute as allowable deductions in full for income tax purposes of the contributors or donors.
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 3rd day of October, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five.
Cite This Law
Extension of Nationwide Educational and Fund Campaign Period of the Philippine Constitution Association, Proclamation No. 2457, Oct 3, 1985 (Philippines)
Extension of Nationwide Educational and Fund Campaign Period of the Philippine Constitution Association, Proclamation No. 2457 (Phil. 1985)
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