Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 354)
The purpose is to recognize the importance of scientific progress for human development and to encourage scientific education by providing a platform for exchanging ideas on new methods and techniques.
Schools, colleges, universities, and other institutions throughout the country are instructed to observe the Philippine National Science Week with appropriate ceremonies.
The Philippine National Science Week is declared to be observed from November 17 to November 23 every year.
The committee includes the Secretary of Health (Chairman), the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Member), the Secretary of Education (Member), the Director of Science and Technology (Member), and the Officers (pro tem) of the Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science (Members).
The Secretary of Health serves as the Chairman of the committee overseeing the observance of the Philippine National Science Week.
Yes, the Officers (pro tem) of the Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science are members of the committee in charge of the observance.
No, the proclamation does not mention any penalties; it focuses on declaring and organizing the observance of the National Science Week.
The proclamation is signed by the President of the Philippines with the official seal of the Republic, thereby invoking executive authority to declare and organize the observance.