Malacañang Declared November 16 National Holiday

Malacañang declared Tuesday, November 16, a national holiday in celebration of the Muslim Festival called Eid’l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).

Citing Proclamation No. 60, issued last November 9, 2010, President Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III based the proclamation on Republic Act 9849, which provides that Eid’l Adha, a movable feast, shall be observed as a national holiday.

Ed’l Adha is the tenth day in the month of Hajj or Islamic Pilgrimage to Mecca wherein Mulims pay homage to Abraham’s supreme act of sacrifice and signifies mankind’s obedience to God.

In an interview, Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa said that Malacañang would also declare November 29, a Monday, a special non-working holiday in celebration of Andres Bonifacio Day, which fell on a Tuesday.

Trabaho.com. thanks its following sources:
Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Proclamation No. 60 - Declaring Tuesday, November 16, 2010 As A National Holiday In Celebration Of Eid’l-Adha (Feast Of Sacrifice) (Posted November 9, 2010) Retrieved November 10, 2010 from
http://www.gov.ph/2010/11/09/proclamation-no-60-2/

Bordadora, Norman, Philippine Daily Inquirer. Aquino declares Nov 16 a holiday (Posted November 10, 2010) Retrieved November 10, 2010 from
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20101110-302493/Aquino-declares-Nov-16-a-holiday

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Malacanang Declares Barangay, SK Elections as Special Non-working Holiday

President Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III declared Monday, October 25, a special non-working holiday throughout the country to allow voters to take part in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.

Citing Proclamation No. 48 issued last October 6, the President said that “it is imperative that the people be given the fullest opportunity to participate in the said elections and exercise their right to vote.”

On October 25, voting will be for one barangay chairman, one SK chairman, seven Sangguniang Barangay members and seven SK members. Manual voting will be used during the elections though. Commission on Elections Chairman Jose Melo said that they decided to have the Barangay elections done manually because it is less expensive than to have it automated. Automated elections would require printing of precint-specific ballots.

Trabaho.com. thanks its following sources:

Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Proclamation No. 48 - Declaring Monday, October 25, 2010 as a Special (Non-working) Holiday Throughout the Country. (Posted October 6, 2010) Retrieved October 12, 2010 from
http://www.gov.ph/2010/10/06/proclamation-no-48/

Merueñas, Mark, with Jam Sisante, GMANews.TV. October 25 declared a non-working holiday (Posted October 7, 2010) Retrieved October 12, 2010 from
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/202826/october-25-declared-a-non-working-holiday

Crisostomo, Sheila with Edu Punay, The Philippine Star. Comelec: Manual voting to be used in barangay, SK polls (Posted September 2, 2010) Retrieved October 12, 2010 from
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=608286&publicationSubCategoryId=63

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Palace Declared September 10 a Regular Holiday for Eid'ul Fitr Celebration

President Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III declared Friday, Sept. 10, as a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid'ul Fitr or the Feast of Ramadan.

Citing Proclamation No. 26, the President said that since the main date for the celebration of Eid’l Fitr for 2010 falls on Sept. 10, the entire Filipino nation “should have the full opportunity to join their Muslim brothers and sisters in observing and celebrating Eid’l Fitr”. Furthermore, the declaration of the said holiday will “bring the religious and cultural significance of the Eid’l Fitr to the fore of national consciousness”.

The proclamation is based from Republic Act 9177, which declared the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, a national holiday for the observance of Eidul Fitr.

Eid’l Fitr is the festival when the Muslims end their holy month of fasting or Ramadan. This year, Ramadan began on August 11 and will end this Friday. The Office of Muslim Affairs supervises the declaration of this holiday based on the Islamic calendar (Hijra) or the lunar calendar, or upon Islamic astronomical calculations.

Trabaho.com. thanks its following sources:
Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Proclamation No. 26 - Declaring Friday, September 10, 2010 as a Regular Holiday Throughout the Country in Observance of Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan) (Posted September 2, 2010) Retrieved September 6, 2010 from
http://www.gov.ph/2010/09/02/proclamation-no-26

Office of the President. Aquino proclaims Eid’l Fitr, Sept. 10, regular holiday (Posted September 4, 2010)Retrieved September 6, 2010 from
http://ops.gov.ph/today.htm#Aquino%20proclaims

GMANews.tv. Malacañang declares Sept 10 as non-working holiday (Posted September 3, 2010) Retrieved September 6, 2010 from
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/200120/malacanang-declares-sept-10-as-non-working-holiday

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August 30 Still a Non-Working Holiday

Filipinos will still be able to enjoy a long weekend this month as Malacañang declared August 30 a regular non-working holiday in celebration of National Heroes' Day.

During a press briefing, Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said that since National Heroes' Day falls on August 30, they will abide by Presidential Proclamation No. 1841 issued by former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on July 21, 2009 which declared it as a holiday. “It falls on a Monday so it's not going to be moved so you're going to have a long weekend," Lacierda said.

Recently, the Palace repealed Proc. No. 1841 and observed Ninoy Aquino Day on its original date, August 21, declaring August 23 as a regular working day. Lacierda advised the public that they will now be dealing with holiday declarations “on a case-to-case basis.” Furthermore, he clarified that Malacañang is not trying to repeal Republic Act 9492, popularly know as Holiday Economics Law, but is simply exercising the provisions of the law that the president can modify or change a holiday either by law, order or proclamation.

“We are looking at making ourselves more productive. The idea is if the first day of the week is a holiday, it diminishes productivity for the rest of the week,” Lacierda said.

Since it is a regular holiday, employees who will work on Monday will receive 200% basic daily wage for the first eight hours, plus 30% of the per-hour rate for the succeeding hours counted as overtime.

For those whose rest day/day-off falls on Monday, they are entitled to receive an additional 30% of 200% of their daily wage plus another 30% of the per-hour rate for overtime if they decide to come to work.

Trabaho.com. thanks its following sources:
Philippine Information Agency. Two holidays up in August (Posted August 20, 2010) Retrieved August 23, 2010 from
http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p100820.htm&no=95

Kabiling, Genalyn, Manila Bulletin. August 30 a regular holiday – Malacañang (Posted August 13, 2010) Retrieved August 23, 2010 from
http://www3.mb.com.ph/node/272119/augu

Roa, Ana Mae, BusinessWorld. Malacañang keeps August 30 holiday (Posted August 13, 2010) Retrieved August 23, 2010 from
http://www.bworldonline.com/main/content.php?id=15871

Department of Labor and Employment. Memorandum Circular No. 1 (Posted March 8, 2004) Retrieved August 23, 2010 from
http://www.dole.gov.ph/list_of_holidays.php?id=95

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Malacañang Declared August 23 as Regular Working Day

Contrary to earlier statements and reports, Malacañang formally said that Ninoy Aquino Day will be observed on August 21 and declared August 23 as a regular working day.

Citing Presidential Proclamation No. 13 issued last Wednesday, President Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III declared that Ninoy Aquino Day will be observed as a nationwide special non-working holiday on Saturday instead of August 23.

As stated in the proclamation, “observing Ninoy Aquino Day on August 21 instead of August 23 will avoid the imposition of unnecessary financial burden upon the employers, ensure the continuity of government, business and commercial transactions, promote productivity, while at the same time preserve the solemnity of the observance.”

Proclamation No. 13 formally modified Presidential Proclamation No. 1841 issued by former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on July 21, 2009 which stated that the death anniversary of the late Sen. Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino, Jr. would be celebrated this year on August 23.

In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said that some Cabinet Secretaries wanted to maintain the earlier declaration while others do not. But in the end, President Aquino ruled that Monday will be a regular working day. Lacierda, however, stressed that the President did not make the decision based on his personal sensitivities to the said holiday, which is the death anniversary of his father, but to strike a balance between the needs of both employers and workers.

Furthermore, Lacierda said that Republic Act 9492 gives the President authority to modify the declaration of holidays by law, order or proclamation. Thus, Malacañang will deal with it on a case-to-case basis.

Trabaho.com. thanks its following sources:
Presidential Communications Operations Office. Proc. No. 13: Declaring the Observance of Ninoy Aquino Day on 21 August 2010 as a Nationwide Special (Non-Working) Holiday (in PDF format) (Posted August 11, 2010) Retrieved August 16, 2010 from
http://www.ops.gov.ph/issuances/issuances-proc/PROC%20No.%2011.pdf

Beltran, JILL, Sun.Star Network Online. Aquino to adjust more holidays (Posted August 12, 2010) Retrieved August 16, 2010 from
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/network/aquino-adjust-more-holidays-301-pm

Porcalla, Delon, The Philippine Star. Palace: August 23 not a holiday. (Posted August 12, 2010) Retrieved August 16, 2010 from
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=601937&publicationSubCategoryId=63

Sisante, Jam, GMANews.TV. Aug. 23 declared regular working day (Posted August 11, 2010) Retrieved August 16, 2010 from
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/198331/aug-21-declared-as-non-working-holiday

Gonzalez, Mia, BusinessMirror. August 23 not a holiday, P-Noy rules (Posted August 11, 2010) Retrieved August 16, 2010 from
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=23:topnews&id=28796:august-23-not-a-holiday-p-noy-rules&Itemid=58

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PNoy Respects Law on August 23 Holiday

President Benigno Simeon 'Noynoy' Aquino III respects the Holiday Economics Law which declares Monday, August 23, as a special non-working holiday in observance of Ninoy Aquino Day.

According to Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda, the current administration will honor and abide by Republic Act 9492, known as the Holiday Economics Law. The said law, introduced by former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in 2007, states that holidays that fall on a weekend, except those with religious significance, be moved to the nearest Monday.

The death anniversary of the President's father, Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., is officially celebrated on August 21 and falls on a Saturday this year. Following the law, the said holiday will be observed the following Monday, August 23. In addition, Proclamation 1841, signed on July 21, 2009 by former President Arroyo declared Monday a special non-working holiday.

In recent reports, Lacierda said that President Aquino was not inclined to declare it as a holiday, being sensitive when it comes to celebrations involving his deceased parents. “As far as possible, President Aquino does not want to highlight the death anniversary or any anniversary of his parents just because of his position," said Lacierda.

In a media forum last August 6, President Aquino himself said he was uncomfortable with the idea of declaring a special non-working holiday which commemorates the death of his father. However, he said he would still consider it given that it is part of the holiday economics policy of former President Arroyo.

August 23 is incidentally also the anniversary of the Cry of Pugad Lawin..

Trabaho.com. thanks its following sources:
Yamsuan, Cathy, Philippine Daily Inquirer. Aquino can’t decide on holiday honoring pa (Posted August 9, 2010) Retrieved August 9, 2010 from
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20100809-285740/Aquino-cant-decide-on-holiday-honoring-pa

Philippine Information Agency. Malacanang to respect holiday economics law (Posted August 8, 2010) Retrieved August 9, 2010 from
http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p100808.htm&no=02

Yamsuan, Cathy, Philippine Daily Inquirer. Palace mulls applying holiday economics on Ninoy’s death anniversary (Posted August 8, 2010) Retrieved August 9, 2010 from
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20100808-285633/Palace-mulls-applying-holiday-economics-on-Ninoys-death-anniversary

GMANews.TV. Spokesman: Palace to respect Arroyo’s holiday economics (Posted August 7, 2010) Retrieved August 9, 2010 from
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/198019/spokesman-palace-to-respect-arroyos-holiday-economics

Montano, Efren, Journal Online. August 23 non-working holiday (Posted August 7, 2010) Retrieved August 9, 2010 from
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/national/15592-august-23-non-working-holiday.html

Office of the Press Secretary. Palace to maintain Holiday Economics law (Posted August 6, 2010) Retrieved August 9, 2010 from
http://www.ops.gov.ph/archives2010/aug06.htm#Palace%20to%20maintain

Bedico, Tess, Journal Online. Unlike Gloria, Noynoy won’t move holiday (Posted August 6, 2010) Retrieved August 9, 2010 from
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PNoy's first SONA Not a Holiday

Malacanang Palace has announced that President Benigno Simeon ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 26, 2010 will not be declared a holiday.

According to Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda, the Palace had to consider the side of the business sector in declaring Monday as a regular working day event with the SONA. Furthermore, he said that they are not worried about the rallyists who have organized to stage protest rallies near the Batasang Pambansa or the House of Representatives where Mr. Aquino is set to deliver his first SONA. Mr. Lacierda also said that it is the decision of the Quezon City government whether to declare Monday holiday, particularly in the areas near the Batasang Pambansa.

Meanwhile, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced that public schools in the Batasang Pambansa and Commonwealth Avenue area will have no classes on Monday in line with PNoy’s first SONA. DepEd communications unit chief Kenneth Tirado said that administration of private schools in the affected area are expected to make their own announcement on class suspensions in line with the said event.

On Monday, President Aquino will address the Congress for the very first time after being sworn into office last June 30. In earlier reports, the President promised to deliver a ‘straightforward’ SONA with no gimmicks. His first SONA will discuss about the country’s current status, what the administration has done for the past few weeks and their plan of action for the next six years.

Trabaho.com. thanks its following sources:
Calica, Aurea, The Philippine Star. SONA day not a holiday (Posted July 23, 2010) Retrieved July 23, 2010 from
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=595874&publicationSubCategoryId=63

Burgonio, TJ, Philippine Daily Inquirer. Aquino’s first SONA an exposé, says Palace (Posted July 23, 2010) Retrieved July 23, 2010 from
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20100723-282672/Aquinos-first-SONA-an-expos-says-Palace

abs-cbnNEWS.com. MMDA: No number coding on July 26 (Posted July 22, 2010) Retrieved July 23, 2010 from
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/07/22/10/mmda-no-number-coding-july-26

Ronda, Rainier Allan, The Philippine Star. DepEd to suspend classes in schools near Batasan (Posted July 22, 2010) Retrieved July 23, 2010 from
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=595845&publicationSubCategoryId=65

GMANews.TV. Aquino's first SONA will be regular working day, Palace says (Posted July 21, 2010) Retrieved July 23, 2010 from
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/196664/aquinos-first-sona-will-be-regular-working-day-palace-says

Sisante, Jam, GMANews.TV. No 'bahag,' 'Bangkang Papel' on SONA day (Posted July 21, 2010) Retrieved July 23, 2010 from
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/196459/no-bahag-bangkang-papel-on-sona-day

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Aquino-Binay Inauguration Declared a Holiday

In observance of the inauguration of President-elect Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III and Vice President-elect Jejomar Binay, Malacanang Palace has declared June 30, 2010, a Wednesday, a special non-working holiday.

Outgoing president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed Proclamation No. 2085 last June 17 declaring June 30 as a special non-working holiday stating that “it is fitting and proper that all citizens of our country be given full opportunity to witness and welcome this historic event in the life of the nation .”

In a press briefing, Presidential spokesman Ricardo Saludo said that the said declaration will give Filipinos an opportunity to witness the inauguration either at the venue or at home through television or radio broadcast.

The inauguration of President-elect Aquino, the 15^th Philippine President of the Republic, will be held at the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park (formerly Luneta) in Manila.

Afterwards, a street party will be staged at Quezon City Memorial Circle, which will be free for everyone.

Trabaho.com. thanks its following sources:
Office of the President. Proclamation No. 2085 – Declaring Wednesday, June 30, 2010 As A Special Non-Working Day Throughout The Philippines. (Posted June 17, 2010) Retrieved June 17, 2010 from
http://www.ops.gov.ph/records/issuances-proc/proc2085.pdf

Sy, Marvin, The Philippine Star. GMA declares June 30 a national holiday for P-Noy's inaugural. (Posted June 18, 2010) Retrieved June 18, 2010 from
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=585320&publicationSubCategoryId=63

Hontiveros, Pia, abs-cbnNEWS.com. Palace declares June 30 a special non-working holiday. (Posted June 17, 2010) Retrieved June 17, 2010 from
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Roa, Ana Mae, BusinessWorld. Palace declares June 30 non-working holiday. (Posted June 17, 2010) Retrieved June 17, 2010 from
http://www.bworld.com.ph/main/content.php?id=12856

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Independence Day Celebration Marked by Job Fair

The country's celebration of the 112th Philippine Independence Day was marked by a job fair which offered local jobs and overseas work.

The Kalayaan 2010 Job fair, held at the Rizal Park in Manila, carried the theme, “Kalayaan, Tagumpay ng Bayan” (Freedom, Victory of the People). A total of 50 companies offered at least 141 local and overseas employment for the 1, 000 registered job applicants who took part in the said job fair. Earlier reports state that over 20, 000 job opportunities will be available during the Independence Day job fair.

In a report, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Assistant Regional Director Avito. Sto. Tomas said that at least six jobseeker were hired in the spot while 475 were referred for employment.

Davao City also staged a similar job fair at NCCC Mall in the said city. According to DOLE-Davao Region Assistant Regional Director Ofelia Domingo, 107 companied participated in the event. A total of 8, 071 applicants filed in their resumes to fill in the 10, 000 jobs offered during the job fair. Asst. Reg. Dir. Domingo reported that 248 applicants were hired on the spot while 2, 205 were for final interview.

Trabaho.com. thanks its following sources:
Mamanglu, Shianee, Manila Bulletin. New grads benefit from ‘Kalayaan’ job fair. (Posted June 13, 2010) Retrieved June 14, 2010 from
http://mb.com.ph/node/261862

Sun.Star Davao. 8T jobseekers join Independence Day job fair (Posted June 14, 2010) Retrieved June 14, 2010 from
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/8t-jobseekers-join-independence-day-job-fair

DOLE Information and Publication Office. More than 20,000 opportunities available at Kalayaan 2010 job fair. (Posted June 11, 2010) Retrieved June 14, 2010 from
http://www.dole.gov.ph/secondpage.php?id=1218

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Malacanang Declared May 3 as Regular Holiday

Malacanang Palace has declared May 3, 2010, a Monday, as a regular holiday in celebration of Labor Day, which falls on May 1, a Saturday.

Based on Proclamation No. 2043, issued by Executive Secrtetary Leandro Mendoza, follows the mandate of Republic Act 9849 which states that regular holidays, specifically Labor Day, will be celebrated on Monday nearest to May 1. Furthermore, the proclamation emphasized that “a longer weekend encourages families to get together and strengthen their relationship towards a more productive environment, as well as promotes domestic tourism, and enables employers to plan their schedules effectively and efficiently, resulting in improved productivity.”

May 1, 2010 was initially declared as a regular holiday based on Proclamation 1841, signed last July 31, 2009. But the latest proclamation issued last April 28 repealed this and formally declared Monday as a regular holiday.

In this light, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)has released its pay rules guidelines regarding to be applied on May 3, 2010.

1. If the holiday falls on an employee’s regular workday:
• If worked, the employee is entitled to 200% of his [or her] basic wage for the first eight (8) hours and, for work in excess of the 8 hours, to an additional 30% of his or her hourly rate on the said day.
• If unworked, the employee is entitled to 100% of his or her regular daily rate, provided he or she was present, or was on leave with pay, on the workday immediately preceding the holiday.
2. If the day is the employee’s rest day:
• If worked, the employee is entitled, for the first 8 hours, to 200% of his or her daily rate plus 30% and, for work in excess of 8 hours, plus 30% of his or her hourly rate on the said day.
• If unworked, the employee is entitled to 100% of his or her regular daily rate, provided he or she was present, or was on leave with pay, on the workday immediately preceding the holiday.
3. Where the day immediately preceding the holiday is a non-work day in the establishment or the scheduled rest day of the employee, he or she shall not be deemed on leave of absence on that day, in which case he or she shall be entitled to the holiday pay.

DOLE Secretary Marianito Roque said that the activities in celebration of Labor Day will still commence, particularly Jobs Live! Jobs and Livelihood Fair happening on SM Malls in Metro Manila and other declared venues nationwide.

Trabaho.com thanks its following sources:
Office of the Press Secretary. Proclamation No. 2043: Declaring Monday, May 3, 2010 as Regular Holiday throughout the country. (Posted April 28, 2010) Retrieved April 29, 2010 from
http://www.news.ops.gov.ph/PROC_NO_2043.pdf

Sy, Marvin and Mayen Jaymalin, The Philippine Star. May 3 declared regular holiday (Posted April 29, 2010) Retrieved April 29, 2010 from
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=570775&publicationSubCategoryId=63

Dedace, Sophia Regina, and RJAB Jr., GMANews.TV. Palace declares May 3 a non-working holiday (Posted April 28, 2010) Retrieved April 29, 2010 from
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/189581/palace-declares-may-3-a-non-working-holiday

DOLE Information and Publication Office. May 1 regular holiday moved to May 3; DOLE reiterates pay rules. (Posted April 28, 2010) Retrieved April 29, 2010 from
http://www.dole.gov.ph/secondpage.php?id=1180
Reposted by Inquirer.net at
http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/breakingnews/view/20100429-267094/May-1-regular-holiday-moved-to-May-3-DoLE-issues-pay-rules

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Palace Released Holiday Lineup for 2010

Malacañang has earlier released Proclamation 1841, declaring the regular, special, and special-non working holidays for 2010.

According to Proclamation 1841, signed last July 21, 2009, there will be 10 regular holidays, four special non-working holidays and a special holiday for 2010.

This year’s regular holidays are:

• January 1 – New Year’s Day
• April 1 – Maundy Thursday
• April 2 – Good Friday
• April 9 – Araw ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor
• May 1 – Labor Day
• June 14 – Independence Day (Monday nearest June 12)
• August 30 – National Heroes’ Day (Last Monday of August)
• November 29 – Bonifacio Day (Monday nearest November 30)
• December 25 – Christmas Day
• December 27 – Rizal Day (Monday nearest December 30)

The special non-working holidays are:

• August 23 – Ninoy Aquino Day (Monday nearest August 21)
• November 1 – All Saints Day
• December 24 – Additional special non-working day
• December 31 – Last day of the Year

February 22 is declared as a special holiday for all schools, in celebration of the 1986 People Power Revolution anniversary, celebrated every February 25.

According to the Proclamation, the Office of Muslim Affairs will determine the exact date of Eid’l Fitr and Eid’l Adha after the approximate date of the Islamic holiday has been determined in accordance with the Islamic calendar, called Hijira, or the lunar calendar, or upon Islamic astronomical calculations, whichever is possible or convenient. Eid’l Fitr is considered as a regular holiday while Eid’l Adha is a regional holiday in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).

July 27 has also been declared a special working holiday in observance of the founding anniversary of Iglesia Ni Cristo in the Philippines. The said declaration is in accordance to Republic Act 9645, signed last June 12, 2009.

The long weekend and movement of holidays is in compliance with Republic Act 9492 or known as the Holiday Economics Law. It states that holidays that fall on a Wednesday will be observed on a Monday. If it falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on a Monday.

Holiday economics was introduced by President Arroyo in 2001 as a way to allow Filipinos to spend more time with their families and a way to encourage domestic tourism.

Trabaho.com thanks its following sources:

Office of the President. Proclamation No. 1841. Declaring the regular holidays, special (non-working) days, and special holiday (for all schools) for the year 2010. (Issued July 21, 2009) Retrieved December 1, 2009 from
http://www.op.gov.ph/directives/Proc1841.pdf

Office of the Press Secretary. Republic Act No. 9492: An Act Rationalizing The Celebration Of National Holidays Amending For The Purpose Section 26, Chapter 7, Book I Of Executive Order No. 292, As Amended, Otherwise Known As The Administrative Code Of 1987
http://www.ops.gov.ph/records/ra_no9492.htm

Gov.ph News. PGMA declares July 27 as “Iglesia ni Cristo Day” (Posted July 8, 2009) Retrieved December 1, 2009 from
http://www.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2001045&Itemid=2

GMANews.tv. Palace declares holidays for 2010 (Posted July 22, 2009) Retrieved December 1, 2009 from
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/168015/palace-declares-holidays-for-2010

Burgonio, TJ, Philippine Daily Inquirer. Arroyo declares holidays in 2010. (Posted July 22, 2009) Retrieved December 1, 2009 from
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20090722-216739/Arroyo-declares-holidays-in-2010

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PGMA Signs List of Holidays for ‘09

Malacañang has released this year’s list of holidays to guide the business sector and other institutions on planning their activities.

Based on Proclamation No. 1699 signed by President Gloria Macapagal - Arroyo last December 24, 2008, there are ten (10) long holidays for 2009.

This year’s regular holidays are:

    April 6 (the Monday nearest to April 9 which is Araw ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor)
    April 9 (Maundy Thursday)
    April 10 (Good Friday)
    May 1 (Labor Day)
    June 12 (Independence Day)
    August 31 (National Heroes Day)
    November 30 (Bonifacio Day)
    December 25 (Christmas Day)
    December 30 (Rizal Day)

On the other hand, the following are special non-working holidays:

    August 21 (Ninoy Aquino Day)
    November 1 (All Saints Day)
    November 2 (additional special non-working day)
    December 24 (additional special non-working day)
    December 31 (last day of the year)

The date of Eid’l Fitr, the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan which is declared as a national holiday, shall be determined by the Office of Muslim Affairs in accordance with the lunar calendar.

The long weekend and movement of holidays is in compliance with Republic Act 9492 or known as the Holiday Economics Law. It states that holidays that fall on a Wednesday will be observed on a Monday. If it falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on a Monday.

Holiday economics was introduced by President Arroyo in 2001 as a way to allow Filipinos to spend more time with their families and a way to encourage domestic tourism.

With the early release of this year’s list of holidays, Makati Business Club Executive Director Alberto Lim said, in his interview with Philippine Daily Inquirer, that this would be beneficial to the local tourism industry, as families would be able to travel; and promote consumer spending which in turn, benefits the economy.

Meanwhile, Mr. Donald Dee, chairman emeritus of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industries said in the same interview that the early release would help them schedule their activities throughout the year. He adds that the long weekend may help firms improve productivity.

Trabaho.com. thanks its following sources:

Office of the President. Presidential Proclamation No. 1699 Declaring the Regular Holidays and the Special (Non-Working) Days for the Year 2009
http://www.ops.gov.ph/records/issuances-proc/Proc1699.pdf

Trinidad, Nadia, ABS-CBN News. Palace OKs 10 long holidays in 2009 (Posted January 7, 2009) Retrieved January 9, 2009 from
http://news.abs-cbn.com/nation/01/07/09/palace-oks-10-long-holidays-2009

Philippine Information Agency. PGMA lays out holiday schedule for 2009 thru Proclamation 1699 (Posted January 8, 2009) Retrieved January 9, 2009 from
http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&sec=reader&rp=2&fi=p090108.htm&no=19&date=
Re-posted at
http://www.op.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17500&Itemid=1
http://www.gov.ph/news/?i=23238

Philippine Information Agency. Long holidays seen to boost domestic tourism (Posted January 9, 2009) Retrieved January 9, 2009 from
http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p090109.htm&no=57

Romero, A. D. B., BusinessWorld. 2009 holiday list issued by Palace (Posted January 9, 2009) Retrieved January 9, 2009 from
http://www.bworldonline.com/BW010909/content.php?id=005
Re-posted by GMA News.tv. (Malacañang issues list of 2009 holidays) at
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/143307/Malaca&ntildeang-issues-list-of-2009-holidays

Burgonio, TJ and Daxim Lucas, Philippine Daily Inquirer. Palace releases 2009 holiday calendar (Posted January 9, 2009) Retrieved January 9, 2009 from
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20090109-182320/Palace-releases-2009-holiday-calendar

Office of the Press Secretary Website. Republic Act 9492
http://www.ops.gov.ph/records/ra_no9492.htm