July 27 – Iglesia Ni Cristo Day – A SPECIAL NATIONAL WORKING HOLIDAY

It was earlier declared by Malacanang, that July 27, 2009 – Iglesia ni Cristo Day is a Non-Working Holiday (Read more at Inquirer.Net).

However, the Palace clarified that President Gloria Arroyo declared July 27, 2009as “Iglesia ni Cristo Day,” a SPECIAL NATIONAL WORKING HOLIDAY commemorating the founding anniversary of the sect. (Read more at about it at Inquirer.Net)

Geez, it surely spoil my plans..when it was announced early on I already planned my bonding moments with my kids.

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Reference:
14th Congress
Senate Bill No. 3281

IGLESIA NI CRISTO FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

Filed on May 27, 2009 by Revilla Jr., Ramon A., Zubiri, Juan Miguel F., Escudero, Francis “Chiz” G., Lapid, Manuel “Lito” M.

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SBN-3281 (as filed)
6/1/2009 66.2KB

Long title

AN ACT DECLARING JULY 27 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NATIONAL WORKING HOLIDAY IN RECOGNITION OF THE FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE IGLESIA NI CRISTO IN THE PHILIPPINES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 26, CHAPTER 7, OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 292, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987, AS AMENDED

Scope

National

Legislative status

Passed by Both Houses (6/3/2009)

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I hope that the authorities will be more cautious in their public declaration. Many bloggers and websites has already published the early on news….
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