Law Summary
Rationales for the Date Transfer
- The change aims to align World Health Day with Medicine Week.
- This coordination is intended to increase participation from educational institutions, particularly schools.
Legal Authority and Implementation
- The transfer was effected through a formal proclamation by the President of the Philippines.
- The proclamation was issued under the lawful authority vested in the President.
- The action is documented with the President’s signature and the official seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
Final Provisions
- The proclamation specifies the fixed annual observance on the third Monday of September.
- No additional penalties, procedures, or definitions were included in the proclamation.
- The change is procedural and administrative, directed towards enhancing observance and participation.