Proclamation No. 1300, s. 1974

MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

[ Proclamation No. 1300, August 16, 1974 ]

DECLARING SEPTEMBER 19, 1974, AS LAW DAY

WHEREAS, the administration of justice is indispensable to a sound and vigorous democracy;

WHEREAS, lawyers play an important role in the administration of justice and in enhancing the rule of law in our democratic society; and

WHEREAS, it is but fitting that such a vital role of lawyers in the life and well-being of the nation be duly brought to the attention of our people;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ALEJANDRO MELCHOR, Executive Secretary, by order of His Excellency, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, do hereby declare September 19, 1974, as Law Day. I urge the Integrated Bar of the Philippines and lawyers’ associations to celebrate the day with appropriate ceremonies.

Done in the City of Manila, this 16th day of August, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and seventy-four.

(SGD.) ALEJANDRO MELCHOR
Executive Secretary

By the Executive Secretary:

(SGD.) RONALDO B. ZAMORA
Assistant Executive Secretary