2018 holidays
The Palace suspends work in government offices and of classes in state schools on January 2, 2019
January 1, New Year's Day, is a regular holiday under Proclamation 555 (s.2018), and, according to Memorandum Circular No.54, work and classes are suspended the next day "to give the employees of the government full oportunity to celebrate such holiday with their families and loved ones."
The work and class suspension covers government-owned and -controlled corporations, government financial institutions, state schools, local government units and other agencies.
"However, those agencies whose functions involve the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness/response to disasters and calamities, and/or the performance of other vital services shall continue their operations and render the necessary services," the circular, signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, reads.
Vice President Leni Robredo releases a statement on Ninoy Aquino Day, saying that "The Filipino is worth dying for," a declaration most often attributed to the late opposition leader, "reveals an invincible belief in the dignity and nobility of the Filipino spirit."
"Filipinos may cower under the fist of oppression, may fall prey to dazzling lies, may succumb to the alluring numbness of indifference. But ultimately, Filipinos will always find the courage to choose, and fight for, what is right," she says.
"This is what Ninoy saw in us. And on that day, 35 years ago, he reminded us of who we were, and the life we are capable of living. Today, as we remember Ninoy Aquino, I pray that we find in ourselves the courage to claim for ourselves the freedoms Ninoy died for, and in that way, live up to the unshakable faith he had in us as a people."
LOOK: @VPPilipinas Robredo in her Ninoy Aquino Day message says that "The Filipino is worth dying for," a declaration most often attributed to the late opposition leader, "reveals an invincible belief in the... nobility of the Filipino spirit."
— Philstar.com (@PhilstarNews) August 21, 2018
"This is what Ninoy saw in us." pic.twitter.com/J4SM3x8Jwo
The Department of Education will amend the school calendar to adjust to Malacañang's declaration on Wednesday that the holiday for Eid'l Adha will be on August 21.
The DepEd, in a May department order on official holidays, listed August 22 as a regular holiday for Eid'l Adha.
"Per initial coordination with bureau concerned, yes DepEd school calendar will adjust accordingly. An issuance will be drafted to reflect this," DepEd Undersecretary Annalyn Sevilla says.
DepEd initially indicated in the school calendar that Eid al-Adha will be on Aug. 22.
— Janvic Mateo (@jvrmateoSTAR) August 16, 2018
However, with Palace declaration that the holiday will be on Aug. 21, the adjustment would mean that there will be classes on Aug. 22. @PhilippineStar
— with a report from The STAR/Janvic Mateo
Palace declares August 21, Eid'l Adha, as a regular holiday.
LOOK: Palace declares Aug. 21, Eid'l Adha, as a regular holiday @PhilippineStar @PhilstarNews #WalangPasok pic.twitter.com/D0PkTay853
— Alexis B. Romero (@alexisbromero) August 15, 2018
President Rodrigo Duterte declares August 17 (Friday) and 20 (Monday) special non-working days in Davao City for the weeklong celebration of Kadayawan Festival.
Duterte, who had been a mayor in Davao for 23 years before he became a president, signed Proclamation 551 , declaring the special non-wroking holidays last July 23. However, the proclamation was only released on Monday.
The proclamation said it is but fitting and proper that the City of Davao will be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.
It is also signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea.
President Rodrigo Duterte declares May 14, Monday, a special non-working holiday nationwide in view of the synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.
The proclamation no. 479 was released to the media on Wednesday.
It was signed by Duterte and Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea.
Workers from the public and private sector can enjoy free train rides at the MRT on May 1 from 7 to 9 a.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m.
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