The recent renaming of University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman’s College of Business Administration (CBA) into the Cesar Virata School of Business has received flak from various quarters. The move was approved by the UP Board of Regents (BOR) during their 1287th meeting last April 12. “Virata has served UP, the Philippine government and the … Continue reading »
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True freedom remains elusive for Filipinos
It has been 115 years since the Philippines won the struggle for independence against Spain. We take pride in being Asia’s first independent republic. Fast forward to 2013. According to Freedom House, a United States-based civil liberties and political rights advocacy group, the Philippines is only a “partly free” country. Although the Philippines have been … Continue reading »
Philippine Independence Day – June 12 2013
The Philippines will mark its 115th independence day this June 12, Wednesday. The day is a national holiday as stipulated in President Benigno Aquino III’s Proclamation 459, which he signed last September. This is one of the 15 national holidays for 2013. Since the holiday falls midweek, it is not likely to be moved to … Continue reading »
Wagayway Festival in Imus – May 28 2013
(UPDATE: President Benigno Aquino III has declared May 28 a special non-working holiday in Imus, Cavite through Proclamation 581. Read it here.) Imus Cty, Cavite will celebrate the 115th anniversary of the Battle of Alapan this May 28. The day is a special working holiday in that Southern Luzon city as stipulated in Republic Act (RA) … Continue reading »
May 21 2013 Holiday in Malabon City
Malabon City will be celebrating its 414th foundation anniversary next Tuesday, May 21. The day is a special non-working holiday in the city by virtue of Proclamation 576, which President Benigno Aquino III signed last May 10. Read the full text of Proclamation 576 here. Previously known as Tambobong, the territory we now call Malabon … Continue reading »
May 27 2013 holiday in Camarines Sur and Naga City
The province of Camarines Sur will be having its annual Kaogma Festival this May 27 2013. The event marks the foundation anniversary of the province. May 27 is a special non-working holiday in Camarines Sur, including the cities of Iriga and Naga, by virtue of Republic Act (RA) 9410. The law was signed by then-President Gloria … Continue reading »
Jose Abad Santos Day in Pampanga – May 7 2013
The nation will commemorate the 71st death anniversary of Jose Abad Santos, former Chief Justice and World War II hero, this May 7. The day, which falls on Tuesday, is a special non-working holiday in the province of Pampanga, including Angeles City. This is by virtue of Republic Act 8815, which was enacted into law … Continue reading »
‘Kadaugan sa Mactan’ in Lapu-Lapu City – April 27 2013
Lapu-Lapu City will commemorate the 492nd anniversary of the Battle of Mactan, known locally as “Kadaugan sa Mactan,” this April 27, Saturday. The day is a special non-working holiday throughout the city by virtue of Proclamation 563, which Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa signed in the name of President Benigno Aquino III. Read the full text … Continue reading »
Francisco Balagtas Day in Bulacan – April 2 2013
President Benigno Aquino III has declared April 2, Tuesday, a special non-working holiday in the province of Bulacan. Literary giant and famed orator Francisco “Balagtas” Baltazar’s 225th birth anniversary will be commemorated on April 2, 2013. Aquino made the announcement through Proclamation 560, which can be accessed in this link. A native of Bulacan who … Continue reading »
April 9 2013 – Araw ng Kagitingan holiday
The Philippines will be marking the 71st anniversary of the Fall of Bataan this coming April 9, Tuesday. The day is a regular national holiday as stipulated in President Benigno Aquino III’s Proclamation 459, which he signed last year. Read the full text of Proclamation 459 here. According to the Department of Labor and Employment’s … Continue reading »
