QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 308)
It declares the period from May 6 to 12 of every year as National Hospital Week, to promote deeper interest in hospitals, strengthen community and individual confidence in them, and encourage cooperation among government and organized bodies for efficient hospital operations.
From May 6 to May 12 of every year.
By virtue of the authority vested in him by law.
To arouse deeper interest in hospitals; to establish and maintain community and individual confidence in hospitals; and to promote better cooperation among national, provincial, city, municipal, and other organized bodies in maintaining and operating hospitals efficiently.
To celebrate National Hospital Week with appropriate ceremonies.
It indicates that Proclamation No. 308 replaces or overrides the earlier 1929 proclamation on the same subject matter.
Proclamation No. 224, series of 1929.
Done in the City of Manila on April 1, 1952.
Marciano Roque, Acting Executive Secretary.
It states hospitals play an important role in promoting, safeguarding, and preserving the health of the people.
A presidential proclamation—an official act used to declare observances and set governmental directives for public awareness and ceremonies.
It provides an official timeframe for coordinated activities, awareness campaigns, ceremonies, and cooperation among government units and organizations related to health and hospitals.
No. Based on its wording, it mainly enjoins the celebration with appropriate ceremonies and promotes cooperation/interest; it does not itself specify particular regulatory or operational reforms.
It indicates the proclamation’s focus is on observance and public activities rather than detailed regulation—leaving specifics to implementing parties.
They provide the stated reasons and goals (public interest, confidence, and cooperation), which can guide interpretation of the proclamation’s purpose and intended impact.