Declares Bacoor as Marching Band Capital

Article XIV, Section 14 of the Constitution directs the State to foster the preservation, enrichment, and dynamic evolution of Filipino national culture.
The Constitution’s cultural mandate is grounded on the principle of unity and diversity and a climate of free artistic and intellectual expression.
The proclamation recognizes marching bands as integral to Philippine culture and heritage.
The proclamation recognizes marching bands’ role in traditions, fiestas, secular practices, and inaugurations.

The proclamation recognizes marching bands’ participation in historic national events, including the public playing of the Marcha Nacional Filipina or the Philippine National Anthem during the declaration of Philippine Independence on 12 June 1898 in Kawit, Cavite.
The proclamation recognizes marching bands’ use during the Philippine Revolution as diversionary tactics.
The proclamation identifies the City of Bacoor, Cavite as the birthplace of the oldest living marching bands in the Philippines.
The proclamation emphasizes Bacoor’s continuing role as home to community marching bands and school-based drum and lyre corps, among others.
The proclamation expresses commitment by Bacoor to sustain and preserve the marching band tradition all over the country, in collaboration with other local government units, government instrumentalities, and the private sector.

The President, acting under constitutional and existing legal powers, declares the City of Bacoor, Cavite as the “Marching Band Capital of the Philippines.”
The proclamation establishes Bacoor’s status expressly as a national cultural designation centered on marching bands.

The proclamation is executed with the seal of the Republic of the Philippines affixed.
The proclamation is signed by RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE and attested by SALVADOR C. MEDIALDEA as Executive Secretary.
The proclamation is completed on April 06, 2020, in Manila.