Key Institution Involved
- Recognizes the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc. (PICE) as the central organization.
- PICE membership includes over 71,900 registered civil engineers and approximately 25,390 student members.
- PICE spans 97 chapters for professional members and 174 chapters for student members nationwide.
Commemorative Events
- The declaration coincides with PICE's 75th Year Anniversary.
- Supports the 38th National Convention scheduled on November 22-24, 2012.
- The convention is to be held at the Cebu International Convention Center, Mandaue City, Cebu.
Call to Action
- The President urges all civil engineers and civil engineering students to actively support and participate in the observance.
Legal Authority and Formality
- Issued by the President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III, utilizing the powers conferred by law.
- Officially promulgated through Proclamation No. 439 dated July 24, 2012.
- Includes formal signing and affixing of the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
This proclamation serves primarily as a symbolic and promotional measure intended to foster pride and awareness within the civil engineering profession and the general public, without mandating specific regulatory or enforcement mechanisms.