PROCLAMATION NO. 186

: Proclamation No. 12 dated March 26, 1954 is amended.
: It was celebrated from March 29 to April 4 of every year.
: It is celebrated from August 13 to 19 of every year.
: The original period (March 29 to April 4) was outside the school year, which precluded the participation of schools.
: By virtue of the powers vested in him by law.
: It amends Proclamation No. 12 by transferring the celebration dates of National Language Week.
: It declares the August 13 to 19 period "in lieu of" the March 29 to April 4 period, meaning it replaces the original dates.
: National Language Week should be observed from August 13 to 19 of every year.
: It applies to every year, stating “of every year” for the August 13 to 19 schedule.
: It was dated September 23, 1955.
: Mariano Yenko, Jr., Assistant Executive Secretary, signed “By the President.”
: It signifies that the August 13–19 dates are substituted for (instead of) the March 29–April 4 dates.
: It states the prior dates were outside the school year, preventing schools from participating; the new dates are likely intended to allow school involvement.
: It is an official presidential proclamation that amends a prior proclamation.