On the second Sunday of January each year, in the island country of The Philippines, the ordinary, 'rank and file' citizens are lifted up in a holiday called "Unknown Citizens' Day. Founded in 1936 through the Commonwealth Act No. 152, Unknown Citizens' Day honors those citizens whose work for the bettering of the country seemingly goes unnoticed due to lack of public awareness, as they are not members of politics or celebrity. Yet, this act celebrates and acknowledges their efforts at contributing to the overall welfare and health of Filipino society. Any honorable effort, be it simply following the traffic rules or respecting efforts, this is a day set aside to uplift the ordinary citizen.
Because this is only an established holiday in The Philippines, the rest of the world is behind. What an unique gift to the citizens of a country whose good deeds can go unnoticed that a day be set aside in their honor. Come on, other countries, take notice of this island country and follow suit. The Philippines knows what's up.
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