Purpose and Importance of the Proclamation
- Emphasizes the critical role of a healthy population in national progress and prosperity.
- Highlights the necessity of public awareness regarding medical services.
- Stresses the medical profession's mission to safeguard, maintain, and promote public health.
Authority and Effectivity
- The proclamation was issued by the President of the Philippines, Elpidio Quirino.
- Exercise of presidential powers vested by law was the basis for this declaration.
- The proclamation took effect from September 2, 1953.
Formalities and Authentication
- The proclamation was signed by President Elpidio Quirino.
- The seal of the Republic of the Philippines was affixed to authenticate the document.
- The signing location was Honolulu, Hawaii, on behalf of Manila, Philippines.
- Marciano Roque, Acting Executive Secretary, countersigned the proclamation.