November 16 Declared National Non-Working Holiday
November 10, 2010 by
In celebration of the Islamic Feast of Sacrifice or Eid’l Adha, November 16, 2010 (Tuesday) is declared as National Non-Working Holiday by President Benigno “P-Noy” Aquino III. Proclamation No. 60 signed by the President states that Eid’l Adha shall be celebrated as a national holiday.
Other Upcoming Holidays
November 29 – Bonifacio Day (Monday nearest November 30)
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XO.
October 25, 2010 is a Special Non-working Holiday, National Baranggay Elections
October 7, 2010 by
October 25, 2010 declared as a Non-Working Holiday to give way
to the National Barangay Elections.
Other Upcoming Holidays
November 1 – All Saints Day (Monday)
November 29 – Bonifacio Day (Monday nearest November 30)
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After exercising your right to vote, you might want to make most of your FREE TIME.
BRING your family or a date to the following:
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XOXO
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September 10, 2010 is a REGULAR Holiday
September 2, 2010 by
***UPDATE as of Sept. 3, 2010***
Malacanang has issued Proclamation No. 26 declaring Friday, September 10, 2010 as a Regular Holiday throughout the country to promote national consciousness on the religious and culutural significance of the Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan).
In this regard, employees who will be assigned to work on this day will be given premium pay in accordance with their company’s existing policies.
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Will there be a special non-working holiday this month of September?
We’re all anticipating President Noynoy’s announcement.
Last year, September 21, 2009 was declared as a national holiday by Malacañang in observance of Eid’l Fitr.
A lot are asking if September 10, 2010 (Friday) will be declared as a holiday.
Many opinions say it should be declared as one. It’s like saying there’s no Christmas holiday.
If P-Noy/Malacañang does decide to announce it as a holiday, it would probably be declared by tomorrow or latest Sunday.
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Holiday or not!
Take your family or your significant other
out on a date in the Metro (or just at the outskirts of it) 😉
Celebrate LIFE!
Read more: Between Bites TOP 10 Date Places
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You can also check out the Chef’s Table.
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If you’re going for a short drive to Tagaytay,
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XOXO,
Janey
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August 23, 2010 is no longer a non-working holiday
August 12, 2010 by
Malacañang announced yesterday that August 23, which falls on a Monday, will remain a regular working day, contrary to earlier declaration of it being a special non-working holiday under PGMA’s holiday economics. P-Noy declared August 21, which is a Saturday and the actual date of Ninoy Aquino’s death anniversary, as the non-working holiday.
A statement from the presidential palace said President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III is empowered under Republic Act 9492 to modify holidays by law, order or proclamation.
“The purpose for observing Ninoy Aquino Day on August 21 instead of August 23 is to avoid the imposition of unnecessary financial burden upon the employers, ensure the continuity of government, business, and commercial transaction, promote productivity, while at the same time preserve the solemnity of the observance,” the statement read.
I feel for those of you who have already made vacation plans around this “supposedly” non-working holiday. I guess the solution is either you cancel it or file a vacation leave from your respective companies (I know it’s a dent on your VL or paycheck but what can we do, it’s been decided on). Anyway, August 30 is still a regular holiday at this time. You might want to move your plans to that date 😀
And if you’re not skipping town… you might want to have a date in the Metro (or just at the outskirts of it) 😉
Read more: Between Bites TOP 10 Date Places
XOXO
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August 2010 Declared Holidays
August 2, 2010 by
August 2010 Holidays in the Philippines
Aug. 19, Thursday
Special Non-Working Holiday (Quezon City-based employees only)
RA No. 6741 –Quezon City Day: In commemoration of the birth of former President Manuel L. Quezon
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August 25, Wednesday
National Day of Mourning 🙁
***Update as of August 24, 2010 – President Noynoy Aquino announced that tomorrow, August 25, 2010 as National Day of Mourning to give respect to the HongKong nationals that were part of the hostage-taking tragedy.
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINESPROCLAMATION NO. 23DECLARING AUGUST 25, 2010, AS A DAY OF NATIONAL MOURNING
WHEREAS, on August 23, 2010, as a consequence of the hostage-taking incident in the Quirino Grandstand, Manila, eight innocent civilians lost their lives under tragic circumstances; WHEREAS, the Hong Kong government declared a day of mourning to express sorrow over the deaths of their nationals;
WHEREAS, these deaths are a great loss to the peoples of Hong Kong and the Philippines, and call for the most solemn commemoration and respect at a time of grief for our two peoples;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BENIGNO S. AQUINO III, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby proclaim August 25, 2010 as a day of national mourning, in solidarity with the people of Hong Kong and the bereaved families of the slain.
I instruct all the public institutions in the Philippines and our embassies and consulates overseas to lower the Philippine flag to half-mast on August 25, 2010.
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Aug. 23, Monday
Special Non-Working Holiday (Nationwide)
RA No. 9256 –In commemoration of the Death of Senator Benigno Aquino, Jr
***Update as of August 11, 2010 – P-noy modified and declared that August 23, 2010 is no longer a special non-working holiday. READ MORE: August 23 is a REGULAR WORKING DAY.
And if you’re not skipping town… you might want to have a date in the Metro (or just at the outskirts of it) 😉
Read more: Between Bites TOP 10 Date Places
XOXO
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Aug. 30, Monday
Regular Holiday (Nationwide)
Executive Order No. 203: National Heroes Day (moved to nearest Monday as per RA No. 9492)
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Palace Declares June 30, 2010 as a Special Non-working Holiday
June 17, 2010 by
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has declared June 30, 2010 (Wednesday) the historic inaugural of President-elect Benigno Aquino III, as a special non-working holiday. 😀
Malacanang has issued Proclamation No. 2085 declaring Wednesday, June 30, 2010 as a Special Non-Working Day throughout the country to give the people the fullest opportunity to witness the inaugural ceremonies for the incoming President of the Republic of the Philippines.
For people who work in the Pasig area, it’s also a non-working holiday on July 2, 2010 (Friday) to commemorate Pasig Day. That includes me! 😉 YAY!!!
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June 14, 2010 is Regular Holiday in Philippines to Celebrate “Independence Day”
May 31, 2010 by
Malacañang issued Proclamation No. 1841 declaring June 14, 2010 (Monday nearest June 12), as a regular holiday to celebrate “Independence Day”.
In this regard, employees who are assigned to work on this day will be given premium pay in accordance with their company’s existing policies.
********UPDATE as of June 17, 2010, Thursday, 10 AM******** President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has declared June 30, the historic inaugural of President-elect Benigno Aquino III, as a special non-working holiday.
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National Election Results
May 11, 2010 by
National Election Results as of May 11, 2010 11:35 AM:
Presidential Candidates:
| 1 | AQUINO, Benigno Simeon III C. | 12,688,024 |
| 2 | ESTRADA EJERCITO, Joseph M. | 8,084,861 |
| 3 | VILLAR, Manuel Jr B. | 4,525,913 |
| 4 | TEODORO, Gilberto Jr. C. | 3,367,778 |
| 5 | VILLANUEVA, Eduardo C. | 951,622 |
| 6 | GORDON, Richard J. | 440,626 |
*Villar concedes to Aquino (11AM)
*Presidential candidate De Los Reyes concedes to Aquino and calls for their camp to provide a more defined platform
*Sen. Gordon concedes to Sen. Aquino (2:40 PM)
Dick Gordon’s Post-Election Statement
I would like to congratulate Sen. Aquino for his spectacular victory. I call upon this nation to unite and support him.
I would like to thank everyone who supported me especially my volunteers and those who gave up their limited resources as a manifestation of trust in my brand of leadership and track record.
I ran a very truthful, straightforward and candid campaign and thought we could run on the basis of our platform, track record and volunteerism.
I would like to congratulate all the winners and pray that they serve our country well.
We accept the will of the people.
Today, we have a victory for democracy with the successful exercise of our first nationwide automated election despite naysayers and doubters.
The fight for this country goes beyond this day. Let us forge on in building a Bagumbayan foe our people.
*Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro concedes presidential race (2:55 PM)
-Gibo will go private after this race. He will continue civic duties but is no longer interested to hold a government position.
*4 more candidates (Jamby Madrigal, Nick Perlas, Bro. Eddie Villanueva, Former President Joseph Estrada -who’s filing a protest regarding trending of the votes) have not yet conceded.
As of 5:15 PM, Bangon Presidential Bet, Bro. Eddie Villanueva congratulates Sen. Aquino on apparent victory. Claims this might be the last time he will run.
*Former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada will not contest the Presidential result but will not concede the Presidential race at this time. If his lawyer contests the result and protest before the commission, he will supposedly let his lawyer be.
Vice-President Candidates:
| 1 | BINAY, Jejomar C. | 12,464,331 |
| 2 | ROXAS, Manuel A. | 11,629,706 |
| 3 | LEGARDA, Loren B. | 3,426,781 |
| 4 | FERNANDO, Bayani F. | 872,564 |
| 5 | MANZANO, Eduardo B. |
Senatorial Candidates
| 1 | BONG REVILLA, Ramon, Jr. B. | 16,407,143 |
| 2 | ESTRADA, Jinggoy E. | 16,115,025 |
| 3 | DEFENSOR SANTIAGO, Miriam P. | 14,747,874 |
| 4 | DRILON, Franklin M. | 13,490,275 |
| 5 | ENRILE, Juan Ponce -. | 13,349,517 |
| 6 | CAYETANO, Pilar Juliana S. | 11,676,882 |
| 7 | MARCOS, Ferdinand, Jr. R. | 11,293,762 |
| 8 | RECTO, Ralph G. | 10,536,077 |
| 9 | SOTTO , Vicente III C. | 10,147,602 |
| 10 | OSMEÑA, Sergio III D. | 9,865,737 |
| 11 | LAPID, Manuel M. | 9,253,940 |
| 12 | GUINGONA , Teofisto III D. | 8,762,785 |
| 13 | HONTIVEROS-BARAQUEL, Ana | 7,797,410 |
| 14 | BIAZON, Rozzano Rufino B. | 7,358,332 |
| 15 | DE VENECIA, Jose III P. | 7,114,594 |
| 16 | REMULLA, Gilbert Cesar C. | 6,411,373 |
| 17 | LIM, Danilo D. | 6,255,972 |
| 18 | ROCO, Sonia M. |
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Your Vote is Your Voice- May 10, 2010 is Special Public (Non-working) Holiday
May 6, 2010 by
Malacanang has issued Proclamation No. 2020 declaring Monday, May 10, 2010 as a Special Public (Non-Working) Holiday throughout the country to give the people the fullest opportunity to participate in the said elections.
In this regard, employees who will be assigned to work on this day will be given premium pay in accordance with their company’s existing policies.
May 3, 2010 is a Non-working Holiday
April 28, 2010 by
I never thought I’d see the day when May 1 will be moved to another day as a special non-working holiday. Apparently, May 1, 2010’s ‘premium’ privileges will be applied to May 3, 2010 as President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo declared today that this coming weekend will be a long weekend once again in the Philippines.
The Malacañang announced that May 3 will be a non-working holiday in the country so as to give Filipinos a chance to observe Labor Day.
Malacanag has issued Proclamation No. 2043 declaring May 03, 2010 (Monday) as a regular holiday to celebrate “Labor Day”,
which in effect supersedes Proclamation No. 1841 where May 1, 2010 (Saturday) was declared as regular holiday.
Executive Secretary Leandro Mendoza said that since Labor Day this year falls on a Saturday, Malacanang has decided to move the observation of the holiday on the nearest working day, which is May 3 or this Monday. This is supposedly keeping with the government’s holiday economics policy.
Wage boards are expecting a different announcement from PGMA though. An announcement that their wage hike petitions be favored. Labor officials confirmed this week that President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will not make any wage increase announcements on Labor Day.
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Locate Your Precinct Number
April 21, 2010 by
I can’t wait to cast my vote in this upcoming national election. I’m also excited for first time voters who got to register and will exercise their right to vote on May 10, 2010.
I wonder how the automated election will go. I pray that whoever wins the presidency or the LGU seats, at the very least, it was really an honest election… with the right count and no tampering of the actual results.
Locate your Precinct number online. Just click on the link below:
http://www.comelec.gov.ph/precinctfinder/precinctfinder.aspx
PLEASE VOTE!
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May 2010 Holidays (Labor Day and National Elections) **UPDATE** May 3, 2010, Monday, declared as non-working holiday by PGMA
April 13, 2010 by
***UPDATE as of April 28, 2010 1:54 PM: PGMA announced May 3 as a non-working HOLIDAY!***
(wow, I wonder how the KMU will feel about this declaration)
May 1 falls on a Saturday this year. I wonder if it will be moved to another weekday as a non-working holiday? But I heard that some groups lobby that the commemoration won’t be moved since there’s importance to celebrating May 1 on exactly its day. My mind needs another holiday seriously.
Anyone who knows if May 1 will be moved? Has PGMA announced anything?
May 10, 2010 is Philippines’ National Election Day so there’s definitely no work on that specific Monday. PLEASE PLEASE GO AHEAD AND VOTE and VOTE WISELY.
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