Extension of Congress Special Session to July 5, 1952

The extension covers the consideration and final passage of bills initially listed in Proclamation No. 320 and those presented in this extension proclamation.
Only legislative matters considered urgent and important for public interest during this special session are subject to discussion.

Franchise for the Philippines International Fair, Inc. to occupy and use Wallace Field and Sunken Gardens in Manila for international fairs and expositions.
Tax exemption on imported articles exclusively for exhibition or display at arts, science, and industry fairs or expositions.
Appropriations for operating expenses of the Board of Tax Appeals and the Philippine Information Council, entities established under respective Executive Orders.
Appropriations for constructing and maintaining airport-related emergency services including medical, fire-fighting, crash, and rescue facilities.
Funding to hold the second regional conference on trade promotion under Asian economic bodies and the United Nations Technical Assistance Administration.
Appropriations for the National Employment Service's operations under the Department of Labor for Fiscal Year 1952-1953.
Declaration of a national education policy (Senate Bill No. 217).
Amendments to tax provisions on cigarettes under the National Internal Revenue Code.
Prohibition of certain activities related to horse races and basque pelota games (Jai-Alai), with penalties for violations.
Creation of a National Research Institute, defining its powers, functions, duties, and funding mechanisms.

Exercise of presidential power is based on constitutional mandate.
The proclamation is formally signed by the President and authenticated by the official seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
Notice is given to all members of Congress to attend and take cognizance of the extended session period and agenda.

Deadline extension provides clear timelines for legislative action.
The proclamation enumerates the specific bills requiring prioritization during the special session.
Implicit requirement for active participation of all entitled Congress members.

The proclamation expressly states that public interest necessitates the extension to address urgent legislative business, indicating the critical nature of the matters before Congress.

Proclamation No. 326 officially extends the special session of the Philippine Congress to July 5, 1952, to finalize key legislative measures involving franchise grants, tax exemptions, appropriations for government services and conferences, national policy declarations, amendments to tax laws, regulatory prohibitions with penalties, and institutional creation. This extension follows constitutional prerogatives to ensure timely legislative processes in the public interest.