Purpose and Objectives
- The administration prioritizes achieving self-sufficiency in rice.
- National attention is to be focused on addressing the rice problem.
- A specific period is set for the public to concentrate their efforts on solving rice-related issues.
Authority and Implementation
- The declaration is made by the President of the Philippines, exercising powers vested by law.
- The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources is designated as the coordinating body.
- This department is responsible for managing all activities related to the observance of National Rice Week.
Formality and Effectiveness
- The proclamation was issued in Manila on April 23, 1954.
- It bears the signature of President Ramon Magsaysay and the affixing of the national seal.
- The proclamation reflects the government's commitment to agricultural development and food security.