Written on August 6, 2010
My former officemate reminded me that August 23 and August 30, 2010 are both non-working holidays in celebration of Ninoy Aquino Day and Heroes Day respectively. These holidays are included in the Official List of Official Holidays for 2010 based on Proclamation 1841 signed by former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo last July 2009. These holidays will…
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Written on April 28, 2010
Why? Because the observance of Labor Day is moved on Monday, May 3, 2010. I mentioned on this post that May 1 is usually a holiday if it falls on a weekday. In this year’s case, May 1 is Saturday so I don’t expect to have an extra day off for this holiday. But because…
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Written on January 4, 2010
Just like last year, we decided to spend our New Year’s Eve on my parents’ place. I started wrapping up my work when the clock ticked 12. Yes, I was still working on that day because of some deadlines which can’t be moved. I started packing up for a night stay in my parents house….
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Written on November 26, 2009
Yes! You read it right Our project group were given two days paid day-off, Thursday and Friday. Our US-based client is so generous to give this rest days with pay. And in case you forgot, Monday is a national holiday. Meaning, I will have a very long weekend. Unfortunately, we can’t afford to have a…
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Written on November 3, 2009
Sad to know that November 27 and November 28 will no longer be a National Holiday. The said holidays will only be observed in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao. Last month, Malacañang declared that November 27 and November 28 will be a National Holiday in observance of Eid’l Adha, a Muslim festival. But Malacañang…

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