"Iglesia ni Cristo day should not be observed!" says jealous nonmembers

"MANILA, July 7 — Malacanang announced on Tuesday the official declaration of July 27 of this year and every year thereafter as “Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) Day.”

Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said the declaration is in keeping with Republic Act No. 9645, which was signed into law by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on June 12, 2009.
The new law designates July 27 as a special national working holiday in recognition of the founding anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) in the Philippines.
Ermita said the declaration also coincides with the organization’s 95th founding anniversary this year. The group had its beginnings in 1914 in Punta, Sta. Ana, Manila, inspired by the preaching of Ka (Brother) Felix Y. Manalo whom this church recognizes as God’s Messenger.
President Arroyo wishes to congratulate in advance the INC, at present under the stewardship of Executive Minister Ka Eraño G. Manalo and Deputy Executive Minister Ka Eduardo V. Manalo, on this year’s landmark anniversary, Secretary Ermita said.
Likewise, the President would like to thank the INC for the very active and significant roles its leaders and members have always played not only in the spiritual and moral formation of the people over the past several decades, but in nation-building as well, he added." (PNA) scs/JCA

source: balita.ph

I just dont understand why they are to disagree in the"Iglesia ni Cristo Day", a special WORKING holiday celebrated every July 27 of the year?
Do Filipinos required to attend INC gatherings, grand evangelical missions, worship services and so on? Are they required to become INC members? Does this mean all religions in the Philippines should have their own holidays? Does the INC requested this to the government? Will the INC automatically support those politicians who passed this law in the next election? Does the INC do not deserve this recognition?
ANSWER to all the questions: NO
I believe that this kind of recognition, though not requested from the government, is well deserved by the INC. The church is with the government for almost a century in molding filipinos towards a better future. The church, members and especially the leaders are models in this country because of its good governance, disciplined members and the way it gained success is truly remarkable.
INC participate in building a better nation and helping others through blood donation drives, tree planting activities, clean-up drives, offering dental and medical check ups, relief goods, rescue operations by SCAN international, and many more...
The question is, do we really need a holiday entitled to the church?
NO. The government CAN take back this recognition whenever they want and we will not complain about it.
But you know, I still wonder why jealous nonmembers are SO AFFECTED with this holiday, they complain about it while WE, INC MEMBERS do not, will not and never COMPLAINED to the government about holidays especially those that contradict our beliefs like Christmas, fiestas and so on.
Catholic's fiestas, see here.

Catholic and Muslim Holidays

Date	English name	Filipino name	Date movability	Details
April 5 (2012)	Maundy Thursday	Huwebes Santo	Movable date	Maundy Thursday is one of the four holidays that compose the Mahál na Araw (Spanish: Semana Santa, English: Holy Week). This holiday commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles.[1]
April 6 (2012)	Good Friday	Biyernes Santo	Movable date	Good Friday is one of the four holidays that compose the Mahál na Araw. This holiday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.[1]

August 18 (2012)	Eid'l Fitr	Pagwawakas ng Ramadan	Movable date	Celebrates the end of the fasting month of Ramadan; also the first day of the month Shawwal in Islamic calendar. It was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 9177 and signed on 13 November 2002. The law was enacted in deference to the Filipino Muslim community and to promote peace among the major religions in the Philippines.[1]
TBD (2012)	Eidul Adha	Pista ng Pagsasakripisyo	Movable date	It is when Muslims sacrifice a goat, sheep, cow or a camel to be sent to poor people as a donation and marks the end of the Hajj for the millions of Muslims who make the trip to Mecca.[1]
December 25	Christmas Day	Araw ng Pasko	Fixed date	Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. As the majority of Filipinos are Christians, Christmas in the Philippines is one of the longest in the world, stretching from as early as September until the last week of January. Along with Holy Week, it is one of the most important holidays of the year.[1]

November 1

All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day

Araw ng mga Santo at Araw ng mga Patáy

Fixed date

Also known as Todos los Santos and Undás, this holiday commemorates the saints and the dead. Families return to their respective provinces to clean and repair family tombs and to pay their respects. This day was formerly a regular holiday but was converted into a non-working holiday through an Executive Order issued by former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Black Saturday and Easter Sunday - Like the EDSA Revolution Anniversary, these days are sometimes considered as special non-working holidays by the President. These holidays are in movable dates.

source: wikipedia

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Question: Is the Iglesia ni Cristo, the ONLY church that was given a holiday by the government?
ANSWER: NO.

Vesak Day - Marks three important events in the life Gautama Buddha: His birth in 583 B.C., His Enlightenment, and His entering into Parinirvana (the passing away of His physical body). President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on March 29, 2001, through the initiative of the Universal Wisdom Foundation, signed Proclamation No. 24 declaring the full moon day of May every year as Vesak Day in the Philippines.

Philippine Independent Church Proclamation Anniversary - Celebration for the Proclamation Anniversary of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (Filipino National Church) founded by secondary national heroes, Fr. Gregorio Aglipay and Isabelo de los Reyes together with the members of the country's first labor union during the Philippine–American War on August 3, 1902.

source: wikipedia

If the answer is no, WHY DOES nonmembers are so affected with the "Iglesia ni Cristo DAY"??? Are we COMPLAINING about their own HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS?
Possible answer: Jealousy