Declaration of COPD Awareness Day

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PROCLAMATION NO. 501: Declaration of COPD Awareness Day

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Title Supreme Court: Declaration of COPD Awareness Day

Law: Proclamation No. 501

Decision Date: Nov 17, 2003

Proclamation No. 501 declares the third Wednesday of November as COPD Awareness Day in the Philippines, aiming to raise awareness and understanding of chronic lung diseases among the Filipino population.

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Background and Rationale

COPD and other chronic lung diseases rank among the top ten causes of death in the Philippines.
There was a prior proclamation (Proclamation No. 263, September 23, 2002) declaring October as COPD Awareness Month to promote intensified campaigns against chronic lung diseases.
Despite earlier initiatives, continuous national awareness is necessary due to the increasing prevalence of lung diseases.

Authority for the Proclamation

The proclamation is issued by the President of the Philippines, exercising powers vested by law.
The declaration was formalized by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on November 17, 2003.

Call for Support and Cooperation

The proclamation calls upon the Department of Health, the Philippine College of Chest Physicians, allied organizations, and other government agencies and private groups to support and participate in activities planned for COPD Awareness Day.
It encourages a coordinated effort between government and private sectors to enhance awareness and address the health concerns related to COPD.

Legal Formalities

The proclamation is signed by the President and countersigned by the Executive Secretary.
The seal of the Republic of the Philippines was affixed, affirming the official status of the declaration.
The document was executed in Manila on November 17, 2003.

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