Purpose and policy intent
- The proclamation recognizes that observing Philippine-American Day preserves the spirit of friendship and mutual helpfulness between American and Filipino peoples.
- The proclamation emphasizes continuing renewal and strengthening of bonds between the two nations, especially given critical world conditions affecting security and democratic institutions.
- The proclamation calls for opportunities for the two peoples to get together on an intimate basis.
- The proclamation frames the day as commemorating the historic partnership between the two nations in securing the success and permanence of free and democratic enterprises.
Declaration of the commemorative day
- November 15, 1955 is declared as Philippine-American Day.
- The proclamation calls on all our people to observe the date with appropriate ceremonies.
- The proclamation calls on all Americans residing within Philippine territory to observe the date with appropriate ceremonies.
- The proclamation directs that ceremonies are designed to promote mutual understanding and helpfulness.
- The proclamation requires ceremonies to enhance the practical significance of the intimate association between Filipinos and Americans, and between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the Republic of the United States of America.
Observances required by communities and institutions
- The proclamation especially calls upon civic organizations to devote the date to relevant exercises.
- The proclamation especially calls upon business organizations to devote the date to relevant exercises.
- The proclamation especially calls upon religious organizations to devote the date to relevant exercises.
- The proclamation especially calls upon service organizations to devote the date to relevant exercises.
- The proclamation especially calls upon schools, both public and private, to devote the date to exercises calculated to advance knowledge and wider appreciation of the value of Philippine-American relationship and its benefits.
How the day must be commemorated
- The proclamation requires observance through appropriate ceremonies.
- The proclamation requires that ceremonies promote mutual understanding and helpfulness.
- The proclamation requires that ceremonies enhance the practical significance of the association between Filipinos and Americans.
- The proclamation requires exercises designed to advance knowledge and wider appreciation of the value of the Philippine-American relationship.
- The proclamation requires exercises to highlight the benefits derived from that relationship.