About Mother’s Day
Did you know that we should be celebrating our Mother’s Day on the First Monday of December?
The Constitution, Article 15, Section 1 provides that:
The State recognizes the Filipino family as the foundation of the
nation. Accordingly, it shall strengthen its solidarity and actively promote
its total development.
In the Philippines, close family ties have always been recognized as one of the
core values of families. There exists a strong mutual relationship bonded by love,
understanding, and respect towards each family member especially the mother who
manages the household and takes care of the family. Consequently, gratitude for the
laudable role of the mother should be celebrated.
In 1921, American Governor General Charles E. Yeater issued Circular No. 33
declaring the first Monday of December as Mother’s Day in the Philippines. The entire
country celebrated the day with appropriate programs in honor of all the mothers. In
keeping with the tradition, the late President Manuel L. Quezon declared that Mother’s
Day should be celebrated nationwide every first Monday of December. The tradition
continued to be celebrated until President Corazon Aquino issued Proclamation No. 266
declaring the first Sunday of May as Mother’s Day. This was influenced by a group of
businessmen who wanted to drum up business during the usually slack season from
March to May and so suggested a Mother’s Day in May to coincide with the American
Mother’s Day.
However, Mother’s Day on the first Sunday of May is not appropriate for us
Filipinos because it is an American tradition rather than a Filipino tradition. It is also best
to note that first week of May is vacation time in the Philippines so the school children
cannot celebrate the day as much as they could, if they are in school. On the other hand,
if Mother’s Day is celebrated on December, the schools can organize programs in order
to express our gratitude for our mothers.
This bill seeks to address the appeal for the re-establishment of Mother’s Day
celebration every first Monday of December in observance of the Filipino tradition of
honoring our mothers.
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