On August 21 2012, the Philippines will commemorate the 29th death anniversary of former Senator Benigno Aquino Jr., a stalwart opposition figure during the Marcos era. The day, which falls on a Tuesday, is a special non-working day in the country by virtue of Republic Act (RA) 9256. The law was enacted by then-President Gloria … Continue reading »
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July 27 2012 Iglesia ni Cristo Day working holiday
Iglesia ni Cristo (INC), said to be the largest independent Christian Church in the Philippines and the entire Asia, will be celebrating its 98th founding anniversary on July 27, 2012. The day, which falls on a Friday, is a national working holiday. This is in accordance with Republic Act 9645, which was signed into law … Continue reading »
July 2 2012 Special Holiday – Pasig City
Pasig City’s 439th anniversary is a local holiday, according to Proclamation 410 If you are working in the Ortigas business district, this is good news for you. President Benigno Aquino has declared July 2, 2012 a special non-working holiday in Pasig City. The city will be marking its 439th anniversary on the said day. The declaration … Continue reading »
June 24 2012 Holiday – Manila and San Juan City
Residents in two Metro Manila cities will be having a special non-working holiday this coming June 24, 2012. The city of Manila will be marking its 441st Araw ng Maynila while San Juan City will have its annual Wattah Wattah Festival on the said day. June 24 falls on a Sunday, which means that majority … Continue reading »
June 6 & 11, 2012 holiday – Zamboanga del Norte and Rizal
Two Philippine provinces will be having a special non-working holiday within the next seven days. Zamboanga del Norte will mark its 60th foundation day on Wednesday, June 6 while Rizal will celebrate its 111th year of existence next Monday, June 11. Malacanang has made the declaration through Presidential Proclamation 280 (for Zamboanga del Norte) and … Continue reading »
June 12 2012 Philippine Independence Day Holiday pay rules
The Philippines will be marking its 114th Independence Day celebration this coming June 12, which falls on a Tuesday. Some may be asking if President Benigno Aquino III will move this holiday to June 11 to create another three-day weekend for Filipino workers, and as of posting time, no announcement has been made (check this … Continue reading »
Francisco Baltazar holiday in Bulacan – April 2, 2012
President Benigno Aquino III has declared this coming Monday, April 2, a holiday in the province of Bulacan. This is in commemoration of legendary Filipino literary icon Francisco Baltazar (or Balagtas)’s 224th birth anniversary. Baltazar was born April 2, 1788 in the town of Bigaa (eventually renamed Balagtas, Bulacan). The announcement was made through Proclamation … Continue reading »
April 5, 6, and 9, 2012 national holidays – pay rules
Filipinos will be having their second long weekend for 2012 next week, from April 5 to 9. Three national holidays fall during that five-day stretch. They are the following: Maundy Thursday – April 5, 2012, Good Friday – April 6, 2012, and Araw ng Kagitingan – April 9, 2012. According to pay rules set by … Continue reading »
Pateros Day Holiday – March 29, 2012 pay rules
Great news for everyone working or studying in the home of balut! The municipality of Pateros will be marking its 112th foundation anniversary this March 29, 2012. Although neither President Benigno Aquino III nor Pateros Mayor Jaime “Joey” Medina have issued an official proclamation declaring the said day a holiday for this year, they are … Continue reading »
Emilio Aguinaldo Day in Cavite – March 22, 2012 pay rules
President Benigno Aquino III has declared March 22, 2012 a special non-working holiday in the province of Cavite. The province will mark General Emilio Aguinaldo’s 143rd birth anniversary on the same day. The President made the declaration via Proclamation 351, signed by Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr last March 8. It aims to give the … Continue reading »
