Proclamation No. 262, s. 1988

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~ MALACANANG MEN SoZ Manila BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PROCLAMATION NO. 262 “e

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DECLARING THE FIRST WEEK OF JUNE OF EVERY YEAR AS NATIONAL GOSPEL BROADCAST WEEK.

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the State enunciated in the Constitution that the government shall aid and encourage in the develépment of the moral character and personal discipline of the people;

WHEREAS, certain activities pursued in the exercise of religious rreedom contribute to the attainment of this goal which should receive the encouragement and support of the government upon the condition that all religious sects shall be accorded the same privileges and opportunities; and

WHEREAS, Gospel Broadcasting, on radio or television, has been recognized as an excellent instrument to promote love of God and Country, develop moral character and personal discipline, and foster better understanding and unity among our people;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law,*do hereby declare the first week of June of every year as National Gospel Broadcast Week, under the auspices of the Far East Broadcasting Company, Inc., and other organizations involved in Gospel proclamation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set’ my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.

Done in the City of Menila, this 26th day of May, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and eighty-eight.

By the President :*

C. G, ° Executive Secretary

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