Proclamation No. 2329, issued on January 17, 1984, authorizes the Philippine Constitution Association (PHILCONSA) to conduct a nationwide educational and fundraising campaign for one year. This initiative aims to promote the integrity of the Philippine Constitution and support various projects, including the codification of laws related to land and natural resources. The proclamation encourages citizens and residents to participate and contribute, offering tax exemptions and deductions for donations made to PHILCONSA during this period. The initiative reflects a call to action for public engagement in constitutional preservation efforts.
January 17, 1984
PROCLAMATION NO. 2329
AUTHORIZING THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION ASSOCIATION (PHILCONSA) TO CONDUCT A NATIONWIDE EDUCATIONAL AND FUND CAMPAIGN FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR
WHEREAS, the PHILCONSA is an association dedicated to the preservation of the integrity of the Philippine Constitution and the sovereignty of our people;
WHEREAS, the PHILCONSA is engaged in various projects designed to accomplish its laudable objectives among which is the codification of all laws pertaining to land and other natural resources;
WHEREAS, the PHILCONSA needs public support to enable it to accomplish said projects;
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 Constitution Association to conduct an educational and fund drive for a period of one year from the issuance of this proclamation.
I call upon all citizen 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 to seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 17th day of January, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Four.