19/08/2026
Honoring a Visionary: Celebrating Quezon Day Across the Philippines
Every year on August 19, the Philippines pauses to observe Quezon Day, honoring the birth anniversary of President Manuel Luis Quezon—the "Father of the National Language" and the first President of the Philippine Commonwealth.
Established into law under Republic Act No. 6741, this day is recognized as a special working holiday nationwide and a special non-working holiday in Quezon City and the provinces of Quezon and Aurora. Beyond being a date on the calendar, Quezon Day serves as a powerful reminder of leadership, civic duty, and the enduring vision for a unified Filipino nation.
Teachers of Alabat Central Elementary School actively participated in this annual celebration of Quezon Day at Municipal hall grounds. As communities honor his 148th birth anniversary, Quezon Day stands as a celebration of identity, resilience, and the relentless drive to build a better nation.