Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 509)
The period designated was from June 1 to July 15, 1958.
Residents, firms, and organizations in Manila, Quezon City, Pasay City, and the municipalities of Navotas, Malabon, Caloocan, San Juan, Mandaluyong, Makati, and Parañaque were called upon to support the campaign.
All government officials and employees, including school authorities and teachers, were authorized to accept fund-raising responsibilities and to give active support and leadership.
Organizations include Abiertas House of Friendship, American Philippine Guardian Association, Asilo de San Vicente de Paul, Association de Damas Filipinas, Boy Scouts of the Philippines, Catholic Youth Organization, Council of Welfare Agencies, Free Legal Aid Clinic, Girl Scouts of the Philippines, Good Shepherd Convent, La Proteccion de la Infancia, National Federation of Women’s Clubs, Patronatos, Philippine Association of the Deaf, Philippine Band of Mercy, Philippine Mental Health Association, Young Men’s Christian Association, and Young Women’s Christian Association.
Yes, it authorizes all government officials and employees, including school authorities and teachers, to accept fund-raising responsibilities for the campaign and to actively support and lead these efforts.
The Community Chest of Greater Manila serves as a unifying body for multiple welfare organizations to conduct a consolidated annual fund-raising campaign to support community welfare services.
While the proclamation does not specify exact services, based on the organizations listed, community welfare services likely cover youth development, mental health, legal aid, care for the deaf, social aid, religious and moral support, and women's club activities.
No penalties or sanctions were specified in Proclamation No. 509 regarding the support of the campaign.