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MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

[ Proclamation No. 1923, October 7, 1979 ]

DECLARING DECEMBER 2, 1979 AS BIBLE SUNDAY AND THE PERIOD FROM NOVEMBER 26 TO DECEMBER 2, 1979 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;

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 November26, 1979, the Philippine Bible Society celebrates its 80th year of continuous service to the Bible cause;

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 December 2, 1979 as Bible Sunday and the period from November 26 to December 2,1979, 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 readings everyday during the Week.1aшphi1

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 7th day of October, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and seventy-nine.

(Sgd.) FERDINAND E. MARCOS
President of the Philippines

By the President:

(Sgd.) JUAN C. TUVERA
Presidential Assistant

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