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Republic Act
Approved June 18, 2025

Republic Act No. 12224

An act declaring the first day of february of every year as the national day of awareness on hijab and other traditional garments and attire

AN ACT DECLARING THE FIRST DAY OF FEBRUARY OF EVERY YEAR AS THE NATIONAL DAY OF AWARENESS ON HIJAB AND OTHER TRADITIONAL GARMENTS AND ATTIRE

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A law declaring February 1 as the National Day of Awareness on Hijab and Other Traditional Garments and Attire to promote diversity, awareness, and tolerance of religious and cultural beliefs through the wearing of indigenous and traditional clothing.

  • Declares February 1 as the national day of awareness on hijab and other traditional garments and attire.
  • Enjoins the chairpersons of NCMF, NCIP, and NCCA to conduct related activities and programs.
  • States that the Act does not require wearing or non-wearing of any attire.
  • Specifies that the Act takes effect fifteen days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
National Day
Cultural Awareness
Hijab
Traditional Garments
Philippines

[ REPUBLIC ACT NO. 12224, June 18, 2025 ]

AN ACT DECLARING THE FIRST DAY OF FEBRUARY OF EVERY YEAR AS THE NATIONAL DAY OF AWARENESS ON HIJAB AND OTHER TRADITIONAL GARMENTS AND ATTIRE

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

Section 1

The first day of February of every year is hereby declared as the "national Day of Awareness on Hijab and Other Traditional Garments and Attire" to promote diversity, awareness, and tolerance of the various religious and cultural beliefs through the wearing of indigenous and traditional clothing, head garments and coverings.

Section 2

The Chairperson of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF), the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), in coordination with the local government units and other national government agencies, are enjoined to conduct activities and programs such as exhibits and symposiums that promote the cultural values of wearing hijab and other traditional garments and attire.

Section 3

Nothing herein shall be construed as requiring the wearing or non-wearing of a particular attire, garment, or clothing.

Section 4

This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,

| | (Sgd.) FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO President of the Senate | (Sgd.) FERDINAND MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ Speaker of the House of Representatives |

This Act, which is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 1410 and House Bill No. 5693, was passed by the Senate of the Philippines and the House of Representatives on February 3, 2025 and February 5, 2025, respectively.

REGINALD S. VELASCO

Secretary General House of Representatives

RENATO N. BANTUG, JR.

Secretary of the Senate

Approved: JUN 18 2025

FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS JR.

President of the Philippines

For information and research only, and not legal advice. This text may not reflect later amendments. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.