QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 1189)
The text cites Proclamation No. 1189, whose purpose is to declare the first week of December as Business Education Week.
PCDEB is described as an organization of deans, chairs, coordinators, and heads of different business schools in the Philippines, and it serves as the basis for the proclamation’s educational objectives and activities.
The proclamation states PCDEB aims to: (1) upgrade business education to respond to changes in the dynamic business environment; (2) continuously improve the quality of institutions in business education; and (3) organize and encourage scientific research in global business (other objectives include developing professionalism among business educators and helping business education play an important role in improving the country’s economy).
It states that PCDEB pioneered in recognizing outstanding business educators working closely with companies that show a high level of social responsibility and corporate citizenship.
It states that PCDEB has been involved in educating youth on responsible citizenship and good governance.
The President states she acted “by virtue of the powers vested in me by law.” The proclamation does not specify a particular statute in the excerpt provided.
The “WHEREAS” clauses provide the factual and policy justifications for the executive action—i.e., they describe PCDEB, its objectives, and related activities that support the declaration.
The act is that the President hereby declares the first week of December as Business Education Week.
Eduardo R. Ermita signed as Executive Secretary.
It was done in the City of Manila on December 8, 2006.
It explains that the President set her hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed, indicating formal execution of the proclamation.
It states that improving the quality of business education helps business education play an important role in building and improving the country’s economy.
One PCDEB objective cited is to “develop professionalism among business educators,” showing a policy link between the declared week and professional development.
Yes. The President “hereby declare[s]” a specific period as Business Education Week, using a proclamation for nationwide observance. The excerpt does not mention “national” explicitly, but the declaration by the President and the formal proclamation form indicate official observance.