November 16 Declared National Non-Working Holiday

 

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)

 

 

If you want to make most of your FREE TIME…

 

BRING your family or a date to the following:

  

BETWEEN BITES TOP 10 BEST FILIPINO EATS

BETWEEN BITES TOP 10 BEST PAELLA

BETWEEN BITES TOP 10 BEST DATE PLACES

BETWEEN BITES TOP 10 BEST Buffalo Wings

BETWEEN BITES TOP 10 FOOD HIGHLIGHTS

 

 XO.

October 25, 2010 is a Special Non-working Holiday, National Baranggay Elections

 

 

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)

 

 

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:

 

BETWEEN BITES TOP 10 BEST FILIPINO EATS

 

BETWEEN BITES TOP 10 BEST PAELLA

 

BETWEEN BITES TOP 10 BEST DATE PLACES

 

BETWEEN BITES TOP 10 BEST Buffalo Wings

 

BETWEEN BITES TOP 10 FOOD HIGHLIGHTS

 

 

XOXO

BB Out!

 

 

September 10, 2010 is a REGULAR Holiday

 

***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.

 

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

 

 

 

You can also check out the Chef’s Table. 

Gastronomic Indulgence at the Chef’s Table by Chef Bruce Lim

 

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If you’re going for a short drive to Tagaytay,

TOP TAGAYTAY PLACES to check out:

 

Marcia Adam’s Tuscany

Chateau Hestia

Lovely Dinner at Antonio’s

A Weekend Getaway at Summit Ridge Tagaytay

Andanita Taj of Tagaytay

Vanilla Suites Tagaytay

  

XOXO,

Janey

 

August 23, 2010 is no longer a non-working holiday

 

 

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

 

August 2010 Declared Holidays

 

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, 2010President 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)

A Delightful Toblerone “Thank You” to Your Blockbuster Friend

 

 

There are days in a year that were specially made to thank fathers, mothers, and even teachers.  But we shouldn’t stop to thank them only during those specific days.  On the same breath, when was the last time you showed sweetness towards your friend who have pulled through for you through thick and thin?  If you haven’t, maybe it’s about time that you did.

 

Show how thankful you are to your blockbuster friend for being there for you, every step of the way. 

 

Our friends turn our tears into laughter, they tell us the truth even if it hurts and we know that they’d take a leave from work just to help us through tough times or go with us through life’s many adventures. They are bonded to us, not by blood or by virtue of work, but by common interests, goals, passions and simply by unconditional love. We all know that special friends like these come rarely in a lifetime, and while our best friends ask for nothing in return for everything they’ve done for us, we know that we need to let them know how much we appreciate their sacrifices, their care and their love. We know that they are there for us 24 hours a day, seven days a week—so it makes perfect sense that we also thank them for their friendship every single day.

 

 

Toblerone, the legendary triangular Swiss chocolate, urges you to say “thank you” to your very best friend everyday through simple things that show your appreciation.  You can start showing how grateful you are by telling the world about the wonderful story of your friendship.  Talk about how you met your epic friend, the adventures you’ve gone through together and especially why you are thankful for your relationship with him or her. All you have to do is to “Like” the Toblerone Fan Page on Facebook, upload a photo of you and your epic friend, tag yourselves and TobleronePilipinas and then post your answers in the Comments section of your photo. Make sure that you get your epic friend to “Like” the post as well!

 

Ten winners will be chosen based on the number of people who “Liked” your post as well as the feedback from the Toblerone team and a special panel of judges. Winners will be treated to Toblerone gift packs and a full day of fun and exciting bonding activities, featuring body care treatments at The Spa, with their epic friends. It’s a great and unique way to start saying “thank you” to your best friend! The contest will run from July 5, 2010 to August 11, 2010—so hurry and tell the world how grateful you are for your epic friend.

 

Gratitude, like friendship, shouldn’t just be a one-day deal.  Let this opportunity from Toblerone inspire you to think of many different ways to show your friend how much you appreciate all she or he has done for you. After all, each day is always a good day to say “thank you.”

 

For more information, please log on to www.toblerone.ph.

 

Palace Declares June 30, 2010 as a Special Non-working Holiday

 

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!!!

 

 

June 14, 2010 is Regular Holiday in Philippines to Celebrate “Independence Day”

 

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.

National Election Results

 

National Election Results as of May 11, 2010 11:35 AM:

 

Presidential Candidates:

 

1AQUINO, Benigno Simeon III C.12,688,024
2ESTRADA EJERCITO, Joseph M.8,084,861
3VILLAR, Manuel Jr B.4,525,913
4TEODORO, Gilberto Jr. C.3,367,778
5VILLANUEVA, Eduardo C.951,622
6GORDON, 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:

1BINAY, Jejomar C.12,464,331
2ROXAS, Manuel A.11,629,706
3LEGARDA, Loren B.3,426,781
4FERNANDO, Bayani F.872,564
5MANZANO, Eduardo B. 

 

Senatorial Candidates

1BONG REVILLA, Ramon, Jr. B.16,407,143
2ESTRADA, Jinggoy E.16,115,025
3DEFENSOR SANTIAGO, Miriam P.14,747,874
4DRILON, Franklin M.13,490,275
5ENRILE, Juan Ponce -.13,349,517
6CAYETANO, Pilar Juliana S.11,676,882
7MARCOS, Ferdinand, Jr. R.11,293,762
8RECTO, Ralph G.10,536,077
9SOTTO , Vicente III C.10,147,602
10OSMEÑA, Sergio III D.9,865,737
11LAPID, Manuel M.9,253,940
12GUINGONA , Teofisto III D.8,762,785
13HONTIVEROS-BARAQUEL, Ana7,797,410
14BIAZON, Rozzano Rufino B.7,358,332
15DE VENECIA, Jose III P.7,114,594
16REMULLA, Gilbert Cesar C.6,411,373
17LIM, Danilo D.6,255,972
18ROCO, Sonia M. 

 

Your Vote is Your Voice- May 10, 2010 is Special Public (Non-working) Holiday

 

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

 

 

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.

 

 

Locate Your Precinct Number

 

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! 

 

May 2010 Holidays (Labor Day and National Elections) **UPDATE** May 3, 2010, Monday, declared as non-working holiday by PGMA

 

***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.

 

April (Holy Week) Holidays 2010

 

Have you planned out your ultimate summer vacation already?  Well, you can start planning around these dates since these are the Philippines holidays for April 2010.

 

 

April 1   

Holy Thursday    

Regular Holiday

 

April 2

Good Friday

Regular Holiday

 

April 3

Black Saturday    

Special Holiday

 

April 9

(Friday)

Day of Valor

Regular Holiday

 

 

I might be going to Bantayan, Cebu in 2nd week of April, short weekend getaway.

 

In the meantime, sharing with you my entry on my recent trip to Bali, Indonesia –My Love Affair with Bali.  Enjoy! 😉

 

 

December 2009 Holidays

 

 

Is it a long Christmas break for you? 🙂  I sure hope so.

 

I’ve already filed a leave for Dec. 23, 28 and 29 :p

 

 

December 2009 Holidays

 

Dec. 24, 2009

Special Holiday

Christmas Eve -Proclamation No. 1699

 

Dec. 25                  

Regular Holiday                  

Christmas Day -Executive Order No. 203

 

Dec. 30                  

Regular Holiday                  

Rizal Day -Executive Order No. 203

 

Dec. 31  

Special Holiday

Last Day of the Year -Executive Order No. 203

 

Jan. 1, 2010           

Regular Holiday                  

New Year’s Day -Executive Order No. 203

 

Where are you off to this Christmas break? 

 

 

I think employees who are assigned to work on these days will be given premium pay in accordance with their existing company policies.

 

 

 

Palace Retracts November 27-28 Holiday, Except in ARMM

 

 

November 27-28, 2009 is no longer a national/regular holiday.  Malacañang has issued Proclamation No. 1808-A on October 26, 2009 declaring Feast of Eid’l Adha as Regional Holiday in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao only.  This means business as usual in Metro Manila.

 

People in the Metro who have booked flights/vacation on that supposedly long weekend holiday must be really upset with the holiday “retraction” in Metro Manila.  Businessmen must be pretty pleased about it (quite understandable).  I almost booked a flight.

 

Image Source: coolrain44.wordpress.com

 

(I know someone who works in Singapore and is coming home that weekend to spend time with family during the long holiday  in Manila, only to find out that they are supposed to go to work.)

 

“We apologize for those who have been inconvenienced by the change. Trade Secretary [Peter] Favila and the Department of Trade and Industry appealed for the change in behalf of the business community to limit the nonworking holiday to the ARMM because of the number of holidays declared for November plus the fact that we are still recovering from the twin tragedies of Ondoy and Pepeng that hit Metro Manila and Luzon,” Remonde

 

Palace Sorry for Changing Nov 27-28 Holiday Link

 

November 2009 Holidays

 

 

Please be informed of the following holidays this November 2009:

 

 

Nov. 1                                   

Special (Non-Working) Holiday

All Saint’s Day

Executive Order No. 203

                                                                                                                                               

Nov. 2

Special (Non-Working) Holiday

Special Day – to give more time to observe All Saint’s Day

Proclamation No. 1699

 

Nov. 27-28                            

Special (Non-Working) Holiday

Islamic Religious Festrival of  Eidl’l Adha

Proclamation No. 1808

 

Nov. 30 

Regular Holiday  

Bonifacio Day

Proclamation No. 203

 

Last weekend of November is a 4-day weekend!!!!  Go plan that much needed RnR weekend or vacay!!

 

****************** ***UPDATE ********************************

 

Palace Retracts November 27-28 Holidays, Except in ARMM.

 

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Krispy Kreme and Snickers

Salt and pepper. Simon and Garfunkel. Yin and Yang. 

 

Good things often come in pairs—which is why the world’s favorite doughnut is pairing up with much-loved chocolate bar Snickers to give everyone’s sweet tooth a nutty surprise.

 

Featuring a union of two iconic indulgences, Krispy Kreme is now promising a one-of-a-kind doughnut treat whipped up from the brand’s trademark confections and topped with the rich chocolate and caramel indulgence of Snickers.

 

“The Snickers Doughnut gives Krispy Kreme fans more reasons to enjoy our doughnuts. And we’ve made it even more special by pairing it with a worldwide favorite treat,” declares Mark Gamboa, Marketing Manager of Krispy Kreme Philippines .

 

 

Snickers is a chocolate bar made up of peanut butter nougat topped with roasted peanuts and caramel, then covered with milk chocolate. It is the undisputed best selling chocolate bar of all time and you can now experience it in tandem with Krispy Kreme’s melt-in-your-mouth pastry.

 

The Snickers Doughnut from Krispy Kreme is the latest in a line of innovative fusion flavors that make it a favorite among Filipino doughnut lovers. It comes in two variants – Snickers Classic Doughnut and Snickers Chocolate Cake.

 

Grab a box of doughnut indulgence now and taste a bit of heaven on earth.

 

For updates on special promotions, exclusive offers and local events, join the Philippines “Friends of Krispy Kreme” by visiting www.krispykreme.com.ph or call call (632) 8126596. Visit any of the following Krispy Kreme Branches: Bonifacio High Street, Greenhills Shopping Center, SM Mall of Asia, Trinoma Cinema Level, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, Ayala Avenue, Robinsons Galleria, Gateway Mall, Glorietta 4, SM City Annex (North EDSA), Annex 2 SM Fairvew.

 

Sept. 21 is a Philippine Holiday

 

 

September 21, 2009 declared as a national holiday by Malacañang in observance of Eid’l Fitr.

 

 

(Due to the funeral/burial of Ka. Erdy Manalo, Sept. 7, 2009, Monday, was also declared as a non-working holiday -will the evening news confirm this?)

 

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2009 Declared Holidays -What’s Left

 

2009 Declared Holidays -What’s left

 

 

Wonder when the next holiday is?

 

 

The longest break other than Christmas holiday break is the one nearing the end of November that celebrates Feast of the Sacrifice observed by the Muslim community.

 

September 21, Monday

Eid’l Fitr

 

November 1, Sunday

Special Non-working Holiday

All Saints Day

 

November 2, Monday

Special Non-working Holiday

All Souls Day

 

November 27-28, Friday –Saturday

Eid’l Adha Holiday

 

November 30,  Monday

Regular Holiday

Bonifacio Day

 

December 24, Thursday

Special Non-working Holiday

Christmas Eve

 

December 25, Friday

Regular Holiday

Christmas Day

 

December 30, Wednesday

Regular Holiday

Rizal Day

 

December 31, Thursday

Special Non-working Holiday

New Year’s Eve

  

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