Proclamation No. 1028, s. 2006

'. I -, 'MALACANANG, 'Mani"a : .. . ,C..' . BY THE PRESIDENT OF THEPHIUPPINES PROCLAMATION NO. 1028 DECLARING THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 24 TO 30, 2006 AS "HOG FARMERS WEEK" WHEREAS, the National Fed"eration of Hog Farmers, Inc, (NFHFI), is a non- stock, non-profit umbrella organization of autonomous associations, with a total individual membership of more than 2,000 hog farmers; WHEREAS, the NFHFI will hold its 15th National Convention and Trade Exhibit on April 28 to 30, 2006 at the Atrium, Um Ket Kai Center, Cagayan de.Oro City; - WHEREAS, it is necessary to focus our attention on the role which the hog- farming sector plays in accelerating the development of the livestock industry; WHEREAS, there is the imperative need to rechannel the hog farmers' energies towards excellence in production, animal health and become most vital in the daily food chain, responsible for the Filipino consumers' daily pork requirements; WHEREAS, the NFHFI believes in being self-directed and empowered to instill in all itS-members and actualize the goals of the present administration's food security program. NOW, THEREF9RE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare the period from April 24 to 30, 2006 as "Hog Farmers Week". IN .WITNESS WHEREOF, I have herE the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed. hnrl ,ed the Done in the City of Manila, this 7 th day of MarchTwo Thousand and Six. , in the year of Our Lord, ~ By t~ Presidt L -:t~ EDUARDO R. ERMITA Executive Secretary