Proclamation No. 644, s. 1970

MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

[ Proclamation No. 644, January 22, 1970 ]

AUTHORIZING THE PHILIPPINE BADMINTON ASSOCIATION INC. TO CONDUCT A NATIONAL FUND CAMPAIGN DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1 TO JULY 31, 1970.

WHEREAS, Filipino badminton players in numerous competitions with foreign countries have won and excelled in the sport to the honor and glory of our country; and

WHEREAS, the Philippine Badminton Association Inc., needs funds for building a gymnasium and for hosting forthcoming international events;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ERNESTO M. MACEDA, Executive Secretary, by order of His Excellency, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, pursuant to law, do hereby authorize the Philippine Badminton Association, Inc., to conduct a National Fund Campaign during the period from January 11 to 31, 1970. I call upon all citizens and residents of the Philippines, irrespective of nationality or creed, to give generously within their means so that our badminton players can continue to bring glory and honor to our country and people.

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 22nd day of January, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and seventy.

(Sgd.) ERNESTO M. MACEDA
Executive Secretary

By the Executive Secretary:

(Sgd.) PONCIANO G. A. MATHAY
Acting Assistant Executive Secretary