Change of National Language Week Dates

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PROCLAMATION NO. 186: Change of National Language Week Dates

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Title Supreme Court: Change of National Language Week Dates

Law: Proclamation No. 186 (2)

Decision Date: Sep 23, 1955

Ramon Magsaysay, President of the Philippines, officially moves the celebration of National Language Week from March 29-April 4 to August 13-19 each year to enhance school participation.

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What National Language Week dates are

Proclamation No. 186 (2) transfers the celebration of National Language Week from March 29–April 4 to August 13–19 of every year.
The period August 13 to 19 of every year is declared National Language Week.
The period March 29 to April 4 of every year is replaced by August 13 to 19 of every year.

Amendment to the earlier proclamation

Proclamation No. 186 (2) amends Proclamation No. 12 dated March 26, 1954 by changing the National Language Week dates.
The amendment makes August 13–19 the operative schedule for National Language Week each year.

Basis for the date change

Proclamation No. 186 (2) reflects that March 29 to April 4 fell outside the school year.
The proclamation is premised on the resulting limitation on school participation in celebrating National Language Week.

Form, issuance, and authentication

The proclamation is signed by Ramon Magsaysay, President of the Philippines.
The proclamation is countersigned by Mariano Yengko, Jr., Assistant Executive Secretary.
The proclamation states it is done in the City of Manila on September 23, 1955 and bears the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.

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