Title
Supreme Court
National Consciousness Month for Punctuality and Civility
Law
Proclamation No. 1638
Decision Date
Oct 8, 2008
Proclamation No. 1638 declares November 2008 as the National Consciousness Month for Punctuality and Civility in the Philippines, aiming to raise awareness and promote the values of punctuality and civility in Philippine society for the development of a responsible citizenry.

Q&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 1638)

The purpose is to promote the twin values of punctuality (respect for the value of time) and civility (respect for the rights of others) among Filipinos to help build a peaceful and united society.

The Organized Response for the Advancement of Society, Inc. (ORAS) is cited for effectively promoting the national campaign.

Punctuality and civility are emphasized as indispensable virtues.

All government offices, both local and national, and all public and private schools, colleges, and universities are enjoined to observe the month.

They are instructed to conduct appropriate programs that promote punctuality and civility.

Punctuality is understood as respect for the value of time.

Civility is defined as respect for the rights of others.


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