Friday, July 17, 2015

20th National Seafarers Day (NSD)


 
Seafarers and their families are invited to participate in the nationwide activities for the 20th National Seafarers Day (NSD)  on September 27, 2015 which include the Memorial at Sea, High Mass, Grand Parade, Oratorical/ Art/ Photo Contest, and Karaoke challenge.

Former president Fidel V. Ramos earlier issued on July 9, 1996 Proclamation No. 828 declaring August 18 as National Seafarers’ Day (NSD) wherein the Apostleship of the Sea (AOS) was tasked to coordinate with the public and private sector in activities related to the celebration of said event. The purpose of the Proclamation is to give due recognition to the vital role of Filipino seafarers towards the development of the Philippines as a maritime country. Later, Proclamation No.1094 was issued in 1997 by President Ramos which moved NSD during the last Sunday of September every year.

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