PROCLAMATION NO. 186

: The date was changed because the original period from March 29 to April 4 was outside of the school year, which prevented schools from participating in the celebration.
: President Magsaysay exercised powers vested in him by law to amend the proclamation.
: National Language Week is a period designated to promote and celebrate the Philippines' national language.
: The new date range for National Language Week is from August 13 to 19 of every year.
: It was signed in the City of Manila on September 23, 1955.
: Mariano Yengko, Jr., the Assistant Executive Secretary, assisted in the issuance.
: The proclamation does not specify any penalties for non-compliance; it mainly amends the dates for the celebration.