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On Thanksgiving Day
Wednesday, November 26, 2003
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JENNY!
It is ironic that not too many Filipinos are aware when is the national Thanksgiving Day be celebrated. But when it comes to Philippine Feasts and Festival Celebrations, having 7,107 islands, celebrations are held in different parts of the country. A Compilation of Major Fiestas in the Philippines
Thanksgiving Day in the Philippines is celebrated on September 21, although this day conflicts with July 4th, the country's former Independence day and now the American-Filipino Friendship Day (also Independence Day Anniversary of the Americans).
Since 1962, we celebrated the true date of our independence, on June 12, under Republic Act No. 4166 which changed the date of Philippine independence day from July 4 to June 12 - thanks to the vision and patriotic efforts of one man, Prof. Gabriel F. Fabella of Romblon.
Prof. Fabella's original proposal was to make the Fourth of July Thanksgiving Day in the Philippines.
Why June 12? On this day in 1898, the Filipino people solemnly and publicly declared their independence from Spanish colonial rule.
Why not July 4? On this day in 1946, the government of the United States of America under the Tydings-Mcduffie law (for the adoption of a constitution later to be known as the 1935 Philippine Constitution, for a Commonwealth Government starting 1935) "merely recognized" the independence of the Philippines. Source: Long Live America! Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! by Rinzi Fadrilan
On September 21, 1974, Anniversary of the declaration of martial law. Marcos issues Presidential Decree 557 creating the barangay as the smallest form of government. This, according to the decree, would enable citizens to take part in the shaping of government policies. September 21 henceforth becomes Barangay Day. Source: The Beginning of the Revolution: Timeline of Rebellion
Marcos proclaimed September 21 as the national thanksgiving day to conceal the repressive character of the New Society. Source: Why Commemmorate July 4? By Mong Palatino
Anyway, whether it's Thanksgiving Day or Eid al Fitr, everyday is a holiday and we should always thank the Loving Light for all the blessings we enjoy.
Posted on November 26, 2003 07:48 PM
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