PROCLAMATION NO. 15

: The designated period for National Rice Week is the first week of May, 1954.
: The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources is assigned to take charge of and coordinate all activities in celebration of National Rice Week.
: The main objective is to achieve self-sufficiency in rice production in the Philippines.
: Designating a National Rice Week aims to focus national attention, encourage the people to devote time and energies to the rice problem, and help find solutions for rice self-sufficiency.
: Proclamation No. 15 was signed on April 23, 1954.
: Proclamation No. 15 was signed in the City of Manila.
: Fred Ruiz Castro was the Executive Secretary who signed Proclamation No. 15 by the President.