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September 8 declared a special working holiday to celebrate birth of Virgin Mary

Alexis Romero - Philstar.com
August 13, 2019 | 8:16pm
September 8 declared a special working holiday to celebrate birth of Virgin Mary
September 8 of every year is now a special working holiday in the country to commemorate the birth of the Virgin Mary. 
Philstar.com, File

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law a measure declaring September 8 of every year a special working holiday in the entire country to commemorate the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 

The holiday is contained in Republic Act 11370 signed by the president last August 8.

According to the Bible, Mary is the mother of Jesus, the central figure of Christianity. 

About 80% of Filipinos are Christians. 

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