QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 537)
It declares the Fourth Day of October of each year as “Kindness to Animals Day” to develop in the public a sense of obligation, and to inculcate in youth the virtues of kindness, justice, and mercy toward all living creatures.
The Fourth Day of October of each year.
To develop in the nation a sense of obligation to animals, to inculcate kindness/justice/mercy in youth so they abhor cruelty to men and animals, and because the World League against Vivisection designated October 4 as World Day for Animals.
The proclamation states that this organization designated the Fourth Day of October as World Day for Animals, which influenced the selection of the date.
It calls upon all citizens and residents, government officials and employees, public and private schools, churches, and civic organizations to observe the day with appropriate programs and ceremonies.
Yes. The proclamation notes that the Fourth Day of October has been designated as World Day for Animals by the World League, and it aligns the Philippine observance to that date.
Kindness, justice, and mercy to all living creatures.
All forms of cruelty to both men and animals.
It indicates that the President acted under authority granted by existing law to issue proclamations such as this one.
No. The proclamation is a declaration for observance and education through programs and ceremonies; it does not itself impose criminal or administrative penalties in the text provided.
That all people may develop attitudes and habits of kindness toward all living creatures.
In context, it functions as an official declaration and policy/agenda-setting instrument encouraging observance; it relies on the President’s lawful authority and is intended to guide national observance rather than directly regulate conduct through penalties.
JUAN C. PAJO, Executive Secretary, signed “By the President,” acting as the approving/attesting official for the President’s issuance.
It was done in the City of Manila. It includes the President’s signature, the seal of the Republic affixed, and the notation of the Executive Secretary’s attestation.