Proclamation No. 554, s. 1990

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Manila PMS LIBRaRy BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES . 6 1999 PROCLAMATION NO. 554 $233

AUTHORIZING THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES TO CONDUCT A NATIONAL FUND CAMPAIGN FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR

WHEREAS, the Girl Scouts of the Philippines, in its noble task of preparing the girls of our country for their responsibilities in line with national and international scouting standards, inspires every generation with the highest ideals for good citizenship, character, conduct and attainment;

WHEREAS, the Girl Scouts, through their voluntary and active. participation in community development as part of their service projects, have consistently shown for the past 50 years their significant role in nation-building;

WHEREAS, the Girl Scout Movement needs funds to continue with its laudable objectives of molding the character of our young . girls in preparation for their important function of rearing future citizens and leaders of our country;

NOW, THEREFORE, 1!, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of. the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, __do hereby authorize the Girl Scouts of the Philippines to conduct a national fund campaign for a period of one year from the issuance of this proclamation.

For this purpose, all donations, bequests, gifts received by the Girl Scouts of the Philippines for the implementation of its programs and activities shall be free from all forms of taxes and shall be deductible in full from the income of the donor for purposes of computing his income tax liability, subject to the pertinent provisions of Section 94 (a) (3) and (b) (3) and 29 (h) (2) (C) (i) of the National Internal Revenue Code, as amended.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, | 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 16th day April, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and ninety. .

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By the President:

CATALINO MACARAIG, JR. Executive Secretary

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