Purpose, policy, and intent
- The proclamation declares it is for the good of the nation to develop in the hearts of the people a sense of obligation to “the dumb animals who help and serve mankind.”
- The proclamation seeks to inculcate in the minds and hearts of the youth virtures of kindness, justice, and mercy to all living creatures.
- The proclamation directs that the youth should abhor all forms of cruelty to both men and animals.
- The proclamation cites that the World League against Vivisection and for the Protection of Animals has designated the Fourth Day of October as World Day for Animals.
Scope and who must observe
- The proclamation applies to the Fourth Day of October of each year as the designated day for observance.
- The proclamation calls upon all citizens and residents of the Philippines to observe Kindness to Animals Day.
- The proclamation calls upon government officials and employees to observe the day.
- The proclamation calls upon public and private schools to observe the day through appropriate programming.
- The proclamation calls upon churches and civic organizations to observe the day through appropriate programs and ceremonies.
Observance requirements and how to comply
- The proclamation requires observance “with appropriate programs and ceremonies.”
- The proclamation directs observance to develop “attitude and habits of kindness to all living creatures.”
- The proclamation links observance to forming public practice and reflection toward kindness to animals and other living creatures.
No penalties or enforcement provisions
- The proclamation imposes no fines, sanctions, or criminal or administrative penalties.
- The proclamation contains no enforcement mechanism and does not prescribe compliance procedures.
Repeal, separability, and transitory rules
- The proclamation contains no repealing clause.
- The proclamation contains no separability clause.
- The proclamation contains no transitory provisions or sunset date.