QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 145)
Proclamation No. 145 legally declares that the second week of September of every year is “Surgeons’ Week” in the Philippines.
The proclamation states that it is desirable for Surgeons’ Week to coincide with the Philippine College of Surgeons (PCS) Foundation Anniversary on 12 September to make the celebration more meaningful.
Proclamation No. 145 expressly revokes Proclamation No. 462 (s. 2003). Proclamation No. 462 had previously declared the first week of December as Surgeons’ Week.
It states that Proclamation No. 145 revokes Proclamation No. 462 (s. 2003), meaning the December schedule is replaced by the September schedule.
The proclamation recognizes PCS for training current and prospective surgeons, including cancer prevention and control, infection surveillance and control, and support for national trauma control programs in cooperation with DOH and other agencies.
PCS assists the DOH through the Surgical Manpower Development Project, aimed at upgrading and improving the competency of surgeons in government hospitals.
It mentions that PCS will initiate a joint project with DOH and PhilHealth to expand complete coverage in surgery to PhilHealth patients.
It says it is desirable that public attention and awareness be focused on the worthy endeavors of PCS and to give recognition and tribute to surgeons.
It is dated/issued April 12, 2011, and the “DONE” clause states it was done in Manila on April 12, 2011 (the same date) with the President’s signature and Executive Secretary attestation.
Yes, it applies “of every year,” establishing an ongoing annual observance during the second week of September, supported by the phrase “of every year as the new Surgeons’ Week.”
The proclamation is designed to coincide with PCS Foundation Anniversary on 12 September, enhancing the significance of celebrations for surgeons nationwide.
It indicates that the earlier proclamation’s effect is withdrawn and replaced by the later proclamation’s provisions; here, the December-based Surgeons’ Week is replaced by September’s second week.
It signals the transition from recital of facts/justifications (WHEREAS clauses) to the operative command—i.e., the President’s formal act declaring the second week of September as Surgeons’ Week and revoking the earlier proclamation.