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WHEREAS, being identified as a predominant Christian nation and the largest Christian nation in
the Asia-Pacific, the Philippines should render the highest value on the foundation of Christian
faith, which is the Holy Bible, recognizing its significance as a primer of our social, more and
spiritual existence.
WHEREAS, the Holy Bible is the most alive and active book that contains timeless principles and
messages that, when applied, can bring affirmative transformation on the lives of the people
thereby beneficial for our country in general and our beloved city in particular;
WHEREAS, the 1987 Constitution calls on the government to support efforts to strengthen the
ethical and spiritual values and to develop the moral character of the Filipino People;
WHEREAS, Presidential Proclamation Nos. 44 s. 1986 and 1067 s. 1997 recognize the importance
of reading and studying the Bible in molding the spiritual, moral and social fiber of our citizenry;
WHEREAS, the Philippine Bible Society (PBS) encourages various local government units (LGUs)
through pastoral and ministerial groups in working for the adoption and passage of City and
Municipal Ordinances and Resolutions proclaiming the observation of the last week of January
of every year as the Bible Week, in view of making the Bible a part of the people’s daily lives;
WHEREAS, the city government of Quezon, Pasay, Marikina, San Juan, and Davao, among others,
have also passed ordinances/resolutions supporting the Bible Week celebration in their
respective areas.
WHEREAS, while maintaining neutrality in its treatment of all religious communities, the
government is not barred from pursuing valid objectives secular in character even if it would have
an incidental result affecting a particular region or sect;
SECTION 1 – Title - This Ordinance shall be known as “Tabaco City Bible Week Ordinance”
SECTION 2 –Declaration of Policy - It is the policy of the State enunciated in the
Constitution that the government shall aid and encourage development of the moral character
and spiritual foundation of the Filipino people.
SECTION 3 – This Ordinance hereby officially declares the last week of January of every
year as the Tabaco City Bible Week.
SECTION 4 – In view of Section 3 of this Ordinance, the local government of Tabaco and
various stakeholders, including but not limited to Barangays, Schools, religious organizations,
Youth organizations, and NGOs, are encouraged to celebrate the Tabaco City Bible Week through
various Bible-related activities, among others, but not limited to school caravans, motorcades,
Bible Festivals, and Bible reading during flag-raising ceremonies.