Proclamation No. 2371, issued on August 7, 1984, authorizes the Philippine Mental Health Association, Inc. to conduct a nationwide membership and fundraising campaign for one year, from July 15, 1984, to July 14, 1985. The association, a non-profit entity, has played a significant role in addressing mental health issues in the Philippines since 1950 and relies on contributions from its campaigns to sustain its operations. This proclamation recognizes the association's contributions to preventive, curative, and rehabilitative mental health services. The initiative aims to bolster support for mental health programs and services across the country.
August 7, 1984
PROCLAMATION NO. 2371
AUTHORIZING THE PHILIPPINE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, INC., TO CONDUCT A NATIONWIDE MEMBERSHIP AND FUND CAMPAIGN FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR
WHEREAS, the Philippine Mental Health Association, Inc., a non-profit organization deeply involved in the preventive, curative and rehabilitative aspects of mental illness, has for the last 34 years served the Filipino citizenry;
WHEREAS, the Philippine Mental Health Association, Inc., has proven to be an effective partner agency in the field of mental health, social services and rehabilitation to those of the government from 1950; and cd
WHEREAS, the Philippine Mental Health Association, Inc., is financed primarily by the contributions obtained through yearly solicitation, educational and campaigns for donations;
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 Mental Health Association to conduct a nationwide membership and fund campaign during the period from July 15, 1984 to July 14, 1985.
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 7th day of August, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Four.