Scope and Geographical Coverage
- The campaign targets residents, firms, and organizations located in Manila, Quezon City, Pasay City, and the municipalities of Navotas, Malabon, Caloocan, San Juan, Mandaluyong, Makati, and Parañaque.
- The support appeal is extended across these specified areas within Greater Manila to reach a broad base of contributors.
Organizations Unified Under the Community Chest Appeal
- The Community Chest of Greater Manila consolidates fund campaigns from multiple welfare and community service organizations to streamline fundraising.
- The organizations covered under this appeal include:
- Abiertas House of Friendship
- American Philippine Guardian Association
- Asilo de San Vicente de Paul
- Association de Damas Filipinas
- Boy Scouts of the Philippines
- Catholic Youth Organization
- Council of Welfare Agencies
- Free Legal Aid Clinic
- Girl Scouts of the Philippines
- Good Shepherd Convent
- La Proteccion de la Infancia
- National Federation of Women’s Clubs
- Patronatos
- Philippine Association of the Deaf
- Philippine Band of Mercy
- Philippine Mental Health Association
- Young Men’s Christian Association
- Young Women’s Christian Association
Authorization of Government Officials and Employees
- All government officials and employees, including school authorities and teachers, are authorized to accept fund-raising responsibilities on behalf of the Community Chest.
- Their role includes providing active support and leadership in fundraising efforts within their respective communities.
Formalization and Execution
- The proclamation is signed by the President of the Philippines, Carlos P. Garcia, and executed with the official seal of the Republic.
- The date of effectivity is May 12, 1958, with the formal announcement made from the City of Manila.
- The Executive Secretary, Juan C. Pajo, countersigns the proclamation to affirm its administrative validation.