Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 339)
Proclamation No. 339 repealed Proclamation No. 1304, which previously observed History Week from 15 to 21 September.
The observance was changed from one week (History Week) to the whole month of August (History Month) every year.
There is a need to emphasize the most significant turning points in Philippine history, many of which occurred in August, and because one week was not enough to undertake various activities reflecting the richness and diversity of the nation's history.
National Heroes Day, observed on 30 August, concludes the month of August.
The observance of History Week from 15 to 21 September is transferred and expanded into the month of August, now called History Month, as declared by Proclamation No. 339.
Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., the Executive Secretary, signed the proclamation alongside the President.
To emphasize and celebrate the major events and significant turning points in Philippine history throughout the month.
No, the proclamation does not include penalties; it is mainly declaratory, setting the observance period for History Month.