Proclamation No. 395, s. 2000

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Manila PMS LIBRARY BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPLNES MEN BOGS PROCLAMATION NO. 395

DECLARING THE PERIOD FROM NOVEMBER 6 TO 12, 2000 AS “SKIN DISEASE DETECTION AND PREVENTION WEEK”

WHEREAS, the skin is the largest organ system of the body and its diseases and care need to be adquately addressed;

WHEREAS, there is a need to uplift the health status of the Filipinos through early detection and prevention of skin diseases;

WHEREAS, physicians need to continously update their knowledge pertaining to . the skin and its diseases through research and continuing medical education;

WHEREAS, the celebration of “SKIN DISEASE DETECTION AND PREVEN- TION WEEK” will educate the public on the importance of self-examination, adequate skin care, early consultation with dermatologists for proper management of skin diseases;

WHEREAS, the successful observance of the event will require the support of the government and the people;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH EJERCITO ESTRADA, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare the period from November 6 to 12, 2000 as “SKIN DISEASE DETECTION AND PREVENTION WEEK” under the auspices of the Philippine Dermatological Society.

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 Manila, this | (¢@Uday of Odos ey, in the year of Our Lord,

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By the President: PMS LIBRARY, Povsived

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