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MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

[ Proclamation No. 379, September 18, 2000 ]

DECLARING THE PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER 19 TO 26, 2000 AS “PEACE TOYS WEEK”

WHEREAS, there is a need to continue the pursuit of peace education among the youth;

WHEREAS, the celebration of “Peace Toys Week” this year will again invite public awareness on the ill effects of war toys to our youth;

WHEREAS, the successful observance of the event will require the support of both government and the people;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH EJERCITO ESTRADA, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare the period from September 19 to 26, 2000 as “Peace Toys Week” with the Department of Education, Culture and Sports and the National Federation of Womens Clubs of the Philippines as lead agencies.

I call upon all residents regardless of nationality, race or creed, the public and private sectors, institutions and organizations to lend the full support and assistance to ensure the successful and meaningful observance of “Peace Toys Week”.

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 18th day of September, in the year of Our Lord, two thousand.1aшphi1

(Sgd.) JOSEPH EJERCITO ESTRADA

By the President:

(Sgd.) RONALDO B. ZAMORA
Executive Secretary

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