QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 9165)
The measure is Proclamation No. 75, titled “Setting the 19th of June as Filipino Youth Day,” issued by President Elpidio Quirino on June 19, 1948.
June 19 is designated as Filipino Youth Day.
June 19 is Jose Rizal’s birthday, and the proclamation emphasizes Rizal’s writings and appeals to the Filipino youth as the “afair hope of the Fatherland.”
All schools (public and private), religious institutions, civic organizations, city, provincial and municipal communities, and individual citizens are enjoined to observe the day.
They must observe the day with appropriate activities to relate Rizal’s life and works to the aspirations of Filipino youth and to lead them to dedicate their lives to the pattern of service established by Rizal.
The Executive Secretary (Emilio Abello) signs “By the President,” indicating administrative attestation/issuance as part of the formal presidential proclamation process.
It applies broadly; it enjoins not only schools but also religious institutions, civic organizations, local communities (city, provincial, municipal), and individual citizens.
The proclamation states Rizal was the “greatest Filipino hero” and that his birthday is already marked nationwide with programs and ceremonies, which the proclamation seeks to direct toward youth emulation.
Rizal is described as looking to Filipino youth as the hope of the Fatherland and as urging them to consecrate their golden hours to the country’s service.
To relate Rizal’s life and works to youths’ aspirations and to lead them to dedicate their lives to Rizal’s pattern of service.
It uses the term “are hereby enjoined,” indicating a directive obligation for the named sectors to observe the day with appropriate activities.
It notes that marking Rizal’s birthday with programs and ceremonies is already a general practice, and it formalizes June 19 as “Filipino Youth Day” to guide those observances toward youth-centered emulation and service.
It was “Done in the City of Manila” on “this 19th day of June” in 1948. This provides the formal issuance details (place and date) for the validity and identification of the proclamation.
The activity should relate Rizal’s life and works to the aspirations of Filipino youth and encourage dedication to Rizal’s pattern of service to the country.