QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 1476)
The text discusses Proclamation No. 1476, titled “Declaring Every Fourth Wednesday of November as ‘Gusi Peace Prize International Friendship Day’.”
It declares every fourth Wednesday of November of each year as “Gusi Peace Prize International Friendship Day.”
The proclamation states it was issued “by virtue of the powers vested in me by law.”
It is described as a duly registered charitable organization.
It confers the “GUSI PEACE PRIZE” as awards of excellence and distinction.
Individuals or groups worldwide who distinguished themselves as extraordinary exemplars in various fields and/or have outstanding contributions toward the attainment of peace and respect for human life and dignity.
Examples include Scientific Discovery, Medicine and Physiology, Chemistry, Physics, Literature, Journalism, Academe, Politics, Performing Arts, Philanthropy, Economics, Visual Arts, Engineering Technology, Agricultural Industry, Religion, and Internationalism.
It is described as an annual international event in the country that brings people together regardless of race, religion, culture, beliefs, and tradition, fostering friendship, peace, and unity.
It contributed to the promotion of peace and goodwill, cultural exchange, and the economic and tourism industry in the country, as well as in the international community.
It declares “the fourth Wednesday of November of every year as ‘Gusi Peace Prize International Friendship Day’.”
Because the event is stated to have contributed significantly to peace and goodwill, cultural exchange, and economic/tourism benefits, and it brings together people to foster friendship, peace, and unity.
President Gloria M. Arroyo signed it, and the Executive Secretary, Eduardo R. Ermita, is also shown as “By the President.”
It is repeated every year: the proclamation declares every fourth Wednesday of November of every year as the special day.
It states that it was done in the City of Manila, on March 17, 2008.
Its operative effect is to officially designate a recurring calendar date (the fourth Wednesday of November) as a special day named “Gusi Peace Prize International Friendship Day.”