DECLARING THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1 TO 7 OF EVERY YEAR AS NATIONAL MUSEUM WEEK.

WHEREAS, the cultural heritage of a nation is one of the foundations of nation-buildng and, to a great extent,gives direction to the shaping of national destiny;

WHEREAS, the rich cultural heritage of the Filipino people, depicting their aspirations for unity in diversity,deserves preservation ; and

WHEREAS, there is need for arousing national consciousness of, and pride in our rich culture and national identity, expressed in all media of art and culture, historical and religious artifacts.

Now,THEREFORE, I, ROBERTO V. REYES, Acting Executive Secretary, by order of His Excellency, FERDINAND E.MARCOS, President of the Philippines, do hereby declare the period of October 1 to 7 of every year as National Museum  Week, and designate the National  Museum as the government agency to take charge of its national observance.

Done in the City of Manila, this 1st day of October, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and seventy-one.

(Sgd.) ROBERTO V. REYES

Acting Executive Secretary

By the Executive Secretary:

(Sgd.) FLORES BAYOT
Assistant Executive Secretary