Law Summary
Declaration of the Last Week of February as Philippine Industry and Made-in-the-Philippines Products Week
- The last week of February every year is officially declared as "Philippine Industry and Made-in-the-Philippines Products Week."
- This consolidated observance period aims to enhance the promotion of Philippine-made products and the local industry sector.
Supersession of Previous Proclamations
- This proclamation supersedes earlier proclamations related to these observances:
- Proclamation No. 52 dated February 2, 1948 (Made-in-the-Philippines Products Week).
- Proclamation No. 369 dated February 13, 1953, as amended by Proclamation No. 100 dated December 15, 1954 (Philippine Industry Week).
- By superseding these proclamations, the law centralizes and simplifies the observance under one proclamation for better implementation and public understanding.
Purpose and Intent
- The consolidation intends to secure the support and cooperation of all concerned parties only once annually.
- This initiative seeks to foster a stronger national identity and pride in locally produced goods and industries.
Formality and Enactment
- The proclamation was signed and sealed by the President of the Philippines, ensuring its official status.
- It reflects an executive decision aimed at national economic and cultural promotion.
- The proclamation is dated December 3, 1955, marking the formal adoption of the observance schedule.