Proclamation No. 757, s. 2005

MALACANANG ei) JIGS Manila MA T* PMS LIBRARY BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

PROCLAMATION NO. 757

DECLARING JANUARY 2005 AS BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY'S DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY MONTH

WHEREAS, by virtue of Act No. 3639 on January 1, 1930, the Bureau of Plant Industry was created;

WHEREAS, the Bureau of Plant Industry was established to take over the tasks of plant research and crop production;

WHEREAS, the Bureau of Plant Industry is mandated to orchestrate the crop industry research and development system:

WHEREAS, there is a focus on vibrant crop farming communities and the industry sector to produce quality, accessible and globally competitive crops that is profitable for the Filipino farmers;

WHEREAS, the Bureau of Plant Industry commemorates its milestone year with a commitment to serve with excellence and meet the needs of its stakeholders.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of } the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare January 2005 as Bureau of Plant Industry's Diamond Anniversary Month.

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 14+day of January, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Five.

By the President:

EDUARDO R. ERMITA Executive Secretary

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