Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 294)
Proclamation No. 294 declares the period from November 29 to December 5, 1951, as Land Transportation Week in the Philippines.
The purpose is to encourage and promote the improvement and development of land transportation in the country and to have the public fully appreciate the benefits derived from land transportation.
Land Transportation Week is observed from November 29 to December 5, 1951.
All government offices and instrumentalities, as well as all private entities and individuals, are called upon to participate in the proper observance of the period.
They are encouraged to participate in the observance and to give full publicity to the activities organized in connection with Land Transportation Week.
The legal basis is the authority of the President of the Philippines to issue proclamations for the promotion of national interests, in this case, to improve land transportation for national progress and prosperity.
No, it is a presidential proclamation, which is an official announcement for observance or promotion of certain causes or activities but does not have the force of law like legislative acts.
Instrumentalities refer to government agencies, departments, and bodies involved in public administration and services.
No, the proclamation does not specify any penalties for non-compliance; it is a call to encourage participation and publicity.