President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo declared September 12 as a National Day for Peace and Sanctification of Spiritual Leaders.
The declaration was made through Proclamation 1869 signed by President Arroyo on September 29, 2009. However, the National Day of Prayer is a regular Working Day.
Through the Proclamation, President Arroyo hopes to promote peace and unity among the Filipino people as a national responsibility. President Arroyo said that with the many challenges being faced by the nation, Filipinos should set aside their differences and join hands to work towards the common good.
In the years 2008 and 2007, September 12 was declared at the National Day of Prayer and Reconciliation. While, in 2006, was declared the National Day of Prayer, Reparation and Consecration of the Nation. And in 2005, was proclaimed at the National Day of Peace, conversion, reparation and consecration of the nation. (PIA)
