19-06-2025
Marcos signs law declaring February 1 as Nat'l Day of Awareness on Hijab
President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. has signed into law the measure declaring the first day of February of every year as the National Day of Awareness on Hijab and other Traditional Garments and Attire.
Republic Act No. 12224 was signed by the President last June 18, Wednesday.
The law aims to promote diversity, awareness, and tolerance of the various religious and cultural beliefs through the wearing of indigenous and traditional clothing, head garments, and covering.
Section 3 of the new law stated that nothing herein shall be construed as requiring the wearing or non-wearing of a particular attire, garment, or clothing.
Agencies such as the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts are enjoined to conduct activities that will promote the wearing of hijab and other traditional garments. —VAL, GMA Integrated News
