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MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

[ Proclamation No. 87, October 30, 1992 ]

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;

WHEREAS, the Philippines is among the countries where early civilization, heritage, and culture trace their roots to Spanish origin;

WHEREAS, there is a need to focus public attention on the occasion to remind our people of the lasting 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 Spanish-speaking world; and,

WHEREAS, the observance of the occasion will give meaning to our cultural heritage from Spain, even as it should accentuate the Governments efforts toward international goodwill and understanding;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FIDEL V. RAMOS, President of the Philippines, 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.ℒαwρhi৷

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 30th day of October, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and ninety two.

(Sgd.)  FIDEL V. RAMOS

By the President

(Sgd.) EDELMIRO A. AMANTE, SR.
Executive Secretary

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