January 1-7, 2004 as National Banking Week

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MANILA

OFFIC GOVERNOF

CIRCULAR LETTER

TO: ALL BANKING INSTITUTIONS

Pursuant to Proclamation No. 2250 dated December 10, 1982 (copy attached) designating January 1 to 7 as National Banking Week, all banking institutions and their branches are enjoined to undertake during the period such promotional and

streamers, distribution of give-aways, raffles and similar incentives and devices. publicity-generating activities as advertising, window and counter displays.

able to promote awareness and appreciation of the vital role of banking in national We hope that through the observance of National Banking Week, we will be

developiment.

Matapat na paghabangko, sandigan sa pag-unlad ng negosyo at pagdami ng trabaho and the phrase "National Banking Week, January 1-7, 2004" in their promotional materials and print advertisements during the period. To unify the campaign, banks are also requested to incorporate the theme

RAFAEL B. BUENAVENTURA

Governor

9 December 2003

Naacarer

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BY TE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPENES

PROCIAPAT10N :0. 222Q

DECLARINC THE FIRST FULL WEHX OY JANUARY EACH YEAR

AS HATIONAL BXKENC HEEX

WiEReAS, the banking comwunity. in order to contribute its utmost in che scrvicc of the nation, pust have the vigorous support of and develop a healchy partnetshtp uith our people:

mic progtess, patticularly throush fininciai interuedintton. WiERfAs, che desired obj.ctivt of acceieracing the country's ec cannut hr htcaincd until'nli sectors of socicty fuily realize and havr a continuing auarencss ot the vitai role of bankinz in che nationai deveiopuent ptocess:

'NOW, THEREFORE, I. FERDINAND E. MARCOS. President af the PhiltPPines by virtue of the powers-vested in me by law, do hereby declare the tirst fuil weck of Janunry gach year beginning in l98j. as Nacionai Eanking Week and hareby direct'the Centrai Bank of the Philippines to unduttake ail such aeasures as may be necessary to ensure the successful'observance chereof'and,cnjoin ali sectors of our society and all ievels of the govern- ment to cxtend their cooperation.

IN wITNESs wiEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the'Republic of the Phiiippines to be atfixed.

Done in the Cicy of Manila, this loth day of Decewoer. in the yea of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and eighty-tuo

By the President:

HUan C.. Iuv ige ac ExecuciveAss'ist

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