Declaration of Nurses' Week

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PROCLAMATION NO. 539: Declaration of Nurses' Week

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Title Supreme Court: Declaration of Nurses' Week

Law: Proclamation No. 539

Decision Date: Oct 17, 1958

Carlos P. Garcia declares the last week of October as Nurses' Week, empowering the Filipino Nurses' Association to lead the observance and promote awareness of the nursing profession's vital role in healthcare.

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Purpose of Nurses' Week

To increase the public's consciousness and understanding of the importance and availability of nursing services.
To encourage utilization of nursing resources during times of illness.

Authority and Responsibility

The Filipino Nurses' Association is authorized and tasked with overseeing the observance of Nurses' Week.
All citizens and residents of the Philippines, regardless of nationality or creed, are called upon to observe this occasion.

Legal and Formal Proclamation

The proclamation is issued under the authority vested in the President of the Philippines.
It is formally signed and sealed to signify official enactment on October 17, 1958, in Manila.

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