QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 509)
The campaign covers Manila, Quezon City, Pasay City, and the municipalities of Navotas, Malabon, Caloocan, San Juan, Mandaluyong, Makati, and Parañaque.
All residents, firms, and organizations in the covered areas are called upon to support and give generously to the campaign.
The organizations include Abiertas House of Friendship, American Philippine Guardian Association, Asilo de San Vicente de Paul, Association de Damas Filipinas, Boy Scouts of the Philippines, Catholic Youth Organization, Council of Welfare Agencies, Free Legal Aid Clinic, Girl Scouts of the Philippines, Good Shepherd Convent, La Proteccion de la Infancia, National Federation of Women’s Clubs, Patronatos, Philippine Association of the Deaf, Philippine Band of Mercy, Philippine Mental Health Association, Young Men’s Christian Association, and Young Women’s Christian Association.
Government officials and employees, including school authorities and teachers, are authorized to accept fund-raising responsibilities and are encouraged to give active support and leadership in their respective communities.
The proclamation legally designates a specific period for the annual fund campaign, thereby legitimizing its activities and rallying community and government support for its welfare services.
No, the proclamation does not state any penalties for failure to support or comply.
Juan C. Pajo, the Executive Secretary, also signed the proclamation by the President.
The formalization is signified by the setting of the President's hand and the affixing of the seal of the Republic of the Philippines on the document.