Marcos declares Oct. 30 as 'National Day of Charity'

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has declared October 30 of every year as “National Day of Charity" through Proclamation No. 598.

According to the Palace, “"National Day of Charity" calls for deep and fundamental transformations in all sectors of society and government, and visions to emphasize compassion, solidarity and social responsibility among Filipinos.”

Marcos cited Section 9, Article II of the Constitution, which mandates the promotion of a just and dynamic social order to ensure the prosperity and independence of the nation and free the people from poverty through policies that provide social services, promote full employment, improve the standard of living and quality of life for all. 

“Bagong Pilipinas, as the overarching theme of the Administration’s brand of governance and leadership, calls for deep and fundamental transformations in all sectors of society and government, and visions to emphasize compassion, solidarity and social responsibility among Filipinos,” the proclamation stated. 

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has been tasked "to lead, coordinate and supervise the observance of the “National Day of Charity,” and identify the programs, activities and projects for the celebration." 

All government agencies and instrumentalities, including government-owned or -controlled corporations, financial institutions and state universities and colleges were also directed and encouraged to participate in the observance of the “National Day of Charity.”  —VAL, GMA Integrated News