(ChurchLeaders) As the Philippines marks National Bible Day today, politicians in the predominantly Christian nation say the observance has never been more important. God’s Word offers much-needed guidance and hope, they say, especially during the pandemic.
In 2018, President Rodrigo Duterte signed a law designating the last Monday of every January as National Bible Day. “The government shall aid and encourage development of the moral character and spiritual foundation of the Filipino people,” reads the Act, which “recognizes the value of the Holy Bible as the core of Christian faith.” About 93 percent of Filipinos are Christians, and most are Catholic.