QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 266)
Proclamation No. 266 declares December 10–16, 1951 as “Golden Jubilee Week” to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Philippine educational system under Act No. 74 of the Philippine Commission, and to recognize education’s contributions while indicating directions for further growth.
The proclamation declares December 10–16, 1951 as Golden Jubilee Week, commemorating the establishment of the Philippine educational system.
It states that 1951 is the fiftieth (50th) anniversary of the establishment of the Philippine educational system.
The proclamation cites “Act 74 of the Philippine Commission” as the basis for the establishment of the educational system.
It reasons that progress in science, art, letters, industry, agriculture, and government is largely due to education; that it is desirable to apprise the public of educational achievements and progress; and that it is advantageous to indicate lines of further growth and advancement of the system.
Educators, both in and out of government, formed a civic group to work for the proper celebration and petitioned for setting aside December 10–16, 1951.
It calls upon all government entities and instrumentalities to participate in the celebration of Golden Jubilee Week.
It invites all private institutions and individuals to join in making the celebration fruitful of good results.
For the present year, the Education Week set for September under Proclamation No. 123 (dated April 22, 1949) shall be made to coincide with the period fixed for the Golden Jubilee celebration (December 10–16, 1951).
It indicates an exercise of the President’s proclamation power to formally declare an official observance period and coordinate participation, even if the text is mainly ceremonial/administrative rather than creating substantive criminal or civil liabilities.
It was signed by President Elpidio Quirino. The attestation “By the President” was by Marciamo Roque, Acting Assistant Executive Secretary.
It states it was done in the City of Manila on July 20, 1951. Such details are important for identification, validity, and record-keeping of official acts/proclamations.
It links education to national progress across fields such as science, arts, letters, industry, agriculture, and government.
It is declaring December 10–16, 1951 as the “Golden Jubilee Week” commemorating the establishment of the Philippine educational system.