Centenary Declaration of PUP

The centenary is for the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP).
The proclaimed period begins on October 1, 2003.
The proclaimed period ends on October 31, 2004 (covering the year component “October 2004” as stated).
The proclamation establishes the time frame for appropriate ceremonies and activities for PUP’s centenary celebration.

The proclamation is issued “by virtue of the powers vested” in the President by law.
The historical development of the PUP is tied to the transformation of earlier schools and statutes, including Republic Act No. 788, Presidential Decree No. 1341, and the earlier institutional forms referenced in the recitals.
Section 11 of Presidential Decree No. 1341 is expressly referenced as a directive for PUP to disperse programs in the countryside through a system of regional branches.

The proclamation recognizes that PUP has a national role as a comprehensive state university.
The proclamation acknowledges PUP’s institutional evolution and its expansion through regional branches and extension units.
The proclamation provides that it is “only fitting” to accord PUP the opportunity to celebrate its centenary with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
The proclamation characterizes PUP as a major public university with a large student population and broad graduate impact in public service and private industry.

The President declares the period of October 1, 2003 to October 31, 2004 as the Centenary of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
The declaration is a formal presidential act intended to authorize and frame PUP’s centenary observance during the stated dates.

The proclamation is signed by GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Philippines.
It is attested by ALBERTO G. ROMULO, Executive Secretary.
The proclamation is executed in the City of Manila on October 6, 2003.