National Educational, Membership and Fund Campaign of the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc.
Proclamation No. 2215, issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos on June 30, 1982, authorizes the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc. to conduct a national educational, membership, and fundraising campaign from March 1, 1982, to February 28, 1983. The initiative aims to enhance cancer prevention and control efforts by providing free medical services, establishing therapy centers, and increasing cancer awareness through educational programs. Given the rising prevalence of cancer, the Society seeks public support and donations, which will be exempt from income and gift taxes as per Presidential Decree No. 507. The proclamation encourages all citizens of the Philippines to contribute to this humanitarian cause.
Quick Answers
- What is National Educational, Membership and Fund Campaign of the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc. about?
- Proclamation No. 2215, issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos on June 30, 1982, authorizes the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc. to conduct a national educational, membership, and fundraising campaign from March 1, 1982, to February 28, 1983. The initiative aims to enhance cancer prevention and control efforts by providing free medical services, establishing therapy centers, and increasing cancer awareness through educational programs. Given the rising prevalence of cancer, the Society seeks public support and donations, which will be exempt from income and gift taxes as per Presidential Decree No. 507. The proclamation encourages all citizens of the Philippines to contribute to this humanitarian cause.
- What type of law is Proclamation No. 2215?
- National Educational, Membership and Fund Campaign of the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc. (Proclamation No. 2215) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was National Educational, Membership and Fund Campaign of the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc. enacted?
- National Educational, Membership and Fund Campaign of the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc. (Proclamation No. 2215) was enacted on Jun 30, 1982.
- What is the citation for National Educational, Membership and Fund Campaign of the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc.?
- National Educational, Membership and Fund Campaign of the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc., Proclamation No. 2215, Jun 30, 1982 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Proclamation No. 2215
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Presidential Proclamations
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 30, 1982
PROCLAMATION NO. 2215
AUTHORIZING THE PHILIPPINE CANCER SOCIETY, INC. TO CONDUCT A NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL, MEMBERSHIP AND FUND CAMPAIGN DURING THE PERIOD FROM MARCH 1, 1982 TO FEBRUARY 28, 1983
WHEREAS, the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc., the lone socio-medical organization committed to the prevention and control of cancer, envisions the extension of its free medical services through its Cancer Divisions in the provinces, the establishment of Therapy Centers in medical centers for cancer patients, the intensification of its educational campaign for cancer awareness, and the maintenance of its Cancer Detection and Diagnostic Center;
WHEREAS, statistics gathered by the Society from various local clinics and hospitals show that the prevalence of cancer is increasing every year; and
WHEREAS, in order to carry out these expanded services of the Society, it needs the continued support and cooperation of the public; aisa dc
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby authorize the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc. to conduct a national educational, membership and fund campaign during the period from March 1, 1982 to February 28, 1983.
I call upon all the citizens and residents of the Philippines, irrespective of nationality, race or creed, to assist in this humanitarian endeavor by giving generously of their means and reiterate that all donations or contributions given to this charitable cause shall be exempted from income and gift taxes as provided by Presidential Decree No. 507.
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 30th day of June, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Two.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 78 No. 29, 3718-10 Supp., on July 19, 1982.
Cite This Law
National Educational, Membership and Fund Campaign of the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc., Proclamation No. 2215, Jun 30, 1982 (Philippines)
National Educational, Membership and Fund Campaign of the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc., Proclamation No. 2215 (Phil. 1982)
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