Proclamation No. 466-A, s. 2007

.- MALACANANG Manila J4 FJ1/ In g (, . BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PROCLAMATION NO. 466-A AMENDING PROCLAMATION NO. 466, SERIES OF 1989, DECLARING THE PERIOD APRIL 5 TO APRIL 11 OF EVERY YEAR AS "PHILIPPINE VETERANS WEEK," BY INCLUDING THE VETERANS OF MILITARY CAMPAIGNS IN THE COVERAGE THEREOF WHEREAS, Proclamation No. 466, dated September 14, 1989, declared the period April S'to April 11 of evety year as "Philippine Veterans Week," but only referred to war ve_terans in the first whereas clause; WHEREAS, the 1987 Constitution provides, in Section 7 of Article XVI, that the State shall provide immediate and adequate care, benefits, and other forms of assistance to war veterans and veterans of military campaigns, among others;. WHEREAS, the welfare of war veterans and veterans of military campaigns should be the concern of all freedom-loving Filipinos end residents of the Philippines; WHEREAS, it is desirable to promote, preserve and memorialize the principles, ideals and deeds of the Filipino war veterans and veterans of military campaigns as a means to enhance patriotism and love of country, especially among the youth of the land. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare the period ,from April 5 to April 11 of every year as "Philippine Veterans Week". DONE. in the City of Manila, this 13tway of April, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand Seven. By the President: D£TA Executive Secretary ,/#;. ~ , "':( &i:~; -::;. ~~: '-' ,, ,. PGMA Hologram' 39865