PROCLAMATION NO. 400

: The title is 'Proclamation No. 400, June 26, 1953, Declaring the Period from July 13 to 19 of Every Year as Philippines Business Week.'
: The period from July 13 to July 19 of every year is declared as Philippines Business Week.
: The declaration was prompted by the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines on July 19, 1953.
: The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines was organized in 1903 to voice the views of Filipinos in business and has advocated for greater Filipino participation in business.
: The purpose is to focus public attention on the progress of Philippine business, encourage further growth, improve living standards, and advance the national economy for the common good.
: It enjoins the celebration of Philippines Business Week with appropriate ceremonies.
: It assigns the role of focusing public attention on the progress and growth of Philippine business.
: It was signed on June 26, 1953, in the City of Manila.