November 29 has also been declared a non-working holiday by Malacanang to commemorate Bonifacio Day which is traditionally held on November 30. With President Aquino presently in Japan for the APEC Summit, the holiday announcement was made through the government's Twitter account :D Since November 29 falls on a Monday, this makes it a long weekend holiday for countless students, government and private sector workers throughout the country. ... Continue Reading...
November 16 holiday to celebrate Eid’l Adha announced
November 16, 2010 has been declared a holiday by Malacanang today to celebrate the Muslim feast of Eid'l Adha. As Nov. 16 falls on a Tuesday, this doesn't qualify as a long weekend holiday, but at least the day off is still something that students, state and private sector workers will enjoy :D The holiday announcement was made possible through Proclamation No. 60 signed by President Aquino. Eid'l Adha is recognized under the law as a national holiday by virtue of Republic Act 9849. The date for the celebration of this holiday is movable, depending on the ... Continue Reading...
September 10 2010 holiday to celebrate Eid’l Fitr, the end of Ramadan
Workers in the government and private sector in the Philippines brace for a long weekend next week as President Aquino proclaimed September 10 a regular holiday to observe Eid'l Fitr or the end of the holy month of Ramadan. September 10 falls on a Friday. The declaration is contained in Proclamation No. 26 signed by the President. "To promote cultural understanding and integration, the entire Filipino nation should have the full opportunity to join their Muslim brothers and sisters in the observance and celebration of Eid’l Fitr," it states. ... Continue Reading...
Updated list of 2010 holidays and important dates to remember
Due to insistent popular demand, here are some important dates to mark on your calendar in the coming year :P January 1 (Friday) - New Year's Day February 14 (Sunday) - Valentine's Day Chinese New Year April 1 (Thursday) - Holy Thursday April 2 (Friday) - Good Friday April 4 (Sunday) - Easter Sunday April 9 (Friday) - Araw ng Kagitingan May 1 (Saturday) - Labor Day May 9 (Sunday) - Mother's Day May 10 (Monday) - national elections in the Philippines June 12 (Saturday) - Philippine Independence ... Continue Reading...
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