National Peace Consciousness Month

We celebrates the National Peace Consciousness Month every September as mandated under Proclamation No. 675 issued in July 2004 by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. The Presidential Proclamation was issued to “instill greater consciousness and understanding among the Filipino people on the comprehensive peace process to strengthen and sustain institutional and popular support for and participation in this effort, as well as in the global movement spearheaded by the United Nations to promote a Culture of Peace based on nonviolence, respect for fundamental rights and freedoms, tolerance, understanding and solidarity.”

This year theme is “Mithiing Kapayapaan: Sama-samang Isakatuparan” the month-long celebration calls for a unified action towards the shared aspiration for a just, comprehensive, and enduring peace regardless of ideology, religion, and culture.

The carrier tagline of this year’s Peace Month is “Peace Na Tayo” a simple way to communicate the theme’s call for a participative pursuit for peace.

Other Events of Interest for 2008

What :	2008 National Crime Prevention Week (NCPW)
When :	Every 1st week of September pursuant to Proclamation No. 461 dated Aug 31, 1994 issued by Pres. Fidel V. Ramos
Theme :	"Kapit Bisig Kabataaan Tungo sa Kapayapaan, Now Na!"
What :	108th Anniversary of the Philippine Civil Service
When :	September 2008 (month-long celebration)
Theme :	"Republic Service -- Kabalikat ng Bayan sa Panahon ng Paghamon"
Organizer:	Civil Service Commission (CSC)
What :	2008 National Peace Consciousness Month (NPCM)
When :	September 2008
Theme :	"Sinimulang Ugnayan sa Kapayapaan ... Pagtibayin"
Organizer:	Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP)
What :	19th National Statistics Month (NSM)
When :	October 2008
Theme :	"Demand-Driven Statistics : Key to Micro, Small to Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development"
Organizer:	National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB)
What :	Moral and Spiritual Guidance Week Celebration
When :	October 5-11, 2008, pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 472.
Theme :	"Strong Family Builds Strong Nation"
Organizer:	National Social Action Council (NSAC)
What :	86th PNA Foundation Anniversary and 51st Nurses Week Celebration
When :	October 21-23, 2008
Theme :	"Nurses : Delivering, Serving, Leading Primary Health Care"
Organizer:	Philippine Nurses Association (Pambansang Samahan ng mga Nars ng Pilipinas, Inc.)
What :	2008 National Observance of Deaf Awareness Week
When :	November 19-25, 2008, pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 829 dated November 8, 1991
Theme :	"Ano DAW? Deaf Ako Walang Hadlang"