Proclamation No. 87, s. 1992

MALACANAN? MANILA BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PROCLAMATION NO. 87 DECLARING THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1992 TO OCTOBER 1993 AS FILIPINO-HISPANIC HERITAGE YEAR WHEREAS, October 12 marks the introduction of Spanish culture and civilization into the New World, and is observed'worldwide in all countries bearing Spanish cultural influence; the countries culture trace WHEREAS, the Philippines is among where early civilization, heritage, and their roots to Spanish origin; WHEREAS, there is a need to focus public attention on the occasion to remind our people of the laeting contribution of Spain to our politico-socio-cultural development and growth ,as a nation, as well as to enhance our historical and cultural ties with the Spanieh- speaking world; and, WHEREAS, the observance of the occasion will give meaning to our cultural heritage from Spain, even as it should accentuate the Government~s efforte toward international goodwill and understanding; NOW, THEREFORE, I, FIDEL V. RAMOS, President of thePhilippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare the period from October 1992 to October 1993 as Filipino-Hispanic Heritage Year. IN WITNESS WHEREOI caused the seal of the'affixed. Done in the City ~ in the year of Our Lord If Manila, this 30th day of Ootober,l, nineteen hundred and;.' .two. -- By the ~rAS LIBi?ARY EDELMIRO .AMANTE, SR. Executive Secretary u R ""f):~T d,"',"v. NOV 6 1992 u