National Educational, Membership and Fund Campaign of the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc.
Proclamation No. 2427, issued on June 14, 1985, authorizes the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc. to conduct a national educational, membership, and fundraising campaign from April 1, 1985, to March 31, 1986. The Society aims to enhance its cancer prevention and control services, including expanding free medical services, establishing therapy centers, and intensifying educational campaigns. Due to the rising prevalence of cancer, the Society seeks public support to finance these expanded services. Citizens are encouraged to contribute generously, with all donations exempt from various taxes as per Presidential Decree No. 507.
Quick Answers
- What is National Educational, Membership and Fund Campaign of the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc. about?
- Proclamation No. 2427, issued on June 14, 1985, authorizes the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc. to conduct a national educational, membership, and fundraising campaign from April 1, 1985, to March 31, 1986. The Society aims to enhance its cancer prevention and control services, including expanding free medical services, establishing therapy centers, and intensifying educational campaigns. Due to the rising prevalence of cancer, the Society seeks public support to finance these expanded services. Citizens are encouraged to contribute generously, with all donations exempt from various taxes as per Presidential Decree No. 507.
- What type of law is Proclamation No. 2427?
- National Educational, Membership and Fund Campaign of the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc. (Proclamation No. 2427) 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. 2427) was enacted on Jun 14, 1985.
- 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. 2427, Jun 14, 1985 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Proclamation No. 2427
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Presidential Proclamations
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 14, 1985
PROCLAMATION NO. 2427
AUTHORIZING THE PHILIPPINE CANCER SOCIETY, INC. TO CONDUCT A NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL, MEMBERSHIP AND FUND CAMPAIGN DURING THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 1, 1985 TO MARCH 31, 1986
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 service through its Cancer Divisions in the provinces, the establishment of Therapy Centers in medical centers for cancer patients, the intensification of its educational campaigns for cancer awareness, the maintenance of its Cancer Detection and Diagnostic Center, and the increasing scope of its research.
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 greater outlay of funds and this can only be achieved through the continued support and cooperation of the public;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby authorized the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc. to conduct a national, educational, membership and fund campaign during the period from April 1, 1985 to March 31, 1986.
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 exempt from income, gift, amusement and all other 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 14th day of June, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five.
Cite This Law
National Educational, Membership and Fund Campaign of the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc., Proclamation No. 2427, Jun 14, 1985 (Philippines)
National Educational, Membership and Fund Campaign of the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc., Proclamation No. 2427 (Phil. 1985)
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