Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION No. 104)
The Philippine National Red Cross is officially designated and created under Republic Act No. 95.
The Philippine National Red Cross is a body corporate and politic created to assist the Republic of the Philippines in its obligations under the Geneva Red Cross Convention and to perform other functions of a national Red Cross society.
The Philippine National Red Cross has no regular source of funds except voluntary contributions collected through personal solicitation campaigns conducted by its chapters.
All citizens and residents of the Philippines, irrespective of creed or color, as well as civic-spirited associations and organizations, are urged to give generously to the fund campaign.
All national, provincial, city, and municipal government officials and school authorities are authorized to accept fund-raising responsibilities on behalf of the Philippine National Red Cross and to take initiative and leadership in their communities.
Because it helps the government promote welfare, especially in times of emergency and calamity, serving as a representation of the national spirit of compassion and universal sentiments for peace and understanding.
No, the proclamation does not specify any penalties for non-participation or failure to support the fund campaign.
It authorizes these officials to accept fund-raising responsibilities and to lead community efforts in support of the campaign for the Philippine National Red Cross.
The proclamation was done in Manila on January 5, 1955, during the ninth year of Philippine independence.