The Importance of Family in the Philippines

September is considered as the family-centered month celebration in the Philippines. Filipino families are enjoined to gather together in thanksgiving meal, "kainang pamilya" as sanctioned by law.

La Carlota District Leaders and Branch Presidents
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a religious institution that recognizes family as an eternal unit, is observing this nation-wide. They have several programs and activities in line for the whole week celebration which will start on September 24.

Proclamation No. 60

As a backgrounder, Former PH president Fidel V. Ramos signed Proclamation No. 60, "Declaring the last week of September of every year as a Family Week" on September 28, 1992 for the following reasons as provided by the PH constitution: