Purpose of Extension
- The extension is motivated by urgent public interest requiring the Congress to consider and complete pending legislative measures.
- This special session focuses specifically on unfinished legislative business deemed important for national concerns.
Legal Authority
- The extension is issued by the President of the Philippines, Elpidio Quirino, pursuant to constitutional powers vested in the presidency.
- This exercise of power reflects the executive’s constitutional prerogative to convene and extend special sessions of Congress to address critical legislative needs.
Notification and Compliance
- All persons entitled to sit as members of Congress are formally requested to take notice of this extension proclamation.
- The proclamation serves as an official legal instrument to notify legislators and ensure their compliance with the extended session period.
Formalities and Authentication
- The proclamation is executed in Manila on January 4, 1950, officially signed by President Elpidio Quirino.
- The seal of the Republic of the Philippines is affixed to authenticate the document.
- The Acting Executive Secretary, Marciano Roque, attests to the proclamation acting on behalf of the President.