Declaring November 29, 1981 as Bible Sunday and November 29 to December 5, 1981 as National Bible Week

November 13, 1981

PROCLAMATION NO. 2134

DECLARING NOVEMBER 29, 1981 AS BIBLE SUNDAY AND THE PERIOD FROM NOVEMBER 29 TO DECEMBER 5, 1981 AS NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK

WHEREAS, it is a policy of the State enunciated in the Constitution that the government shall aid and encourage the development of the moral character and personal discipline of the people;

WHEREAS, certain activities pursued in the exercise of religious freedom contribute to the attainment of this goal which should receive the encouragement and support of the government upon the condition that all religious sects shall be accorded the same privileges and opportunities; cdt

WHEREAS, the Bible has been recognized by both Christians and non-Christians alike as an excellent source of principles for the development of moral character and personal discipline;

WHEREAS, Christian churches throughout the country celebrate Bible Sunday every year to encourage the reading of the Holy Bible as an instrument to develop moral character, personal discipline, understanding and unity among our people;

WHEREAS, on November 26, 1981, the Philippine Bible Society, which is an ecumenical group, celebrates its 82nd year of continuous service to the Bible Cause; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that national attention be focused on the important role played by the reading and study of the Bible in molding the moral fiber of our citizenry;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare November 29, 1981 as Bible Sunday and the period from November 29 to December 5, 1981 as National Bible Week under the auspices of the Philippine Bible Society and other involved organizations.

I encourage radio stations throughout the country to air Bible reading everyday during the Week.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed. acd

DONE in the City of Manila, this 13th day of November, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-One.

Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 77 No. 46, 6040-4 Supp., on November 16, 1981.