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March 30 – Black Saturday 2024 (Regular Holiday)
In the Philippines, Black Saturday is observed as a public holiday. The word “black” refers to the color of mourning and the day that Jesus Christ was laid to rest…
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March 29 – Good Friday 2024 (Regular Holiday)
Christian believers observe Good Friday as a day of remembrance for Jesus’ crucifixion and death at Calvary. Around the world, Good Friday is a widely recognized legal holiday. Church services,…
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March 28 – Maundy Thursday 2024 (Regular Holiday)
The day during Holy Week that commemorates the Last Supper and Washing of the Feet of Jesus Christ with his Apostles, as related in the canonical gospels, is known as…
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#WalangPasok June 12, 2023 | Philippine Independence Day
On June 12 every year, we proudly celebrate Philippine Independence Day. We Filipinos commemorate our nation’s liberation from centuries of foreign rule, highlighting the struggles, sacrifices and triumphs that have…
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World No Tobacco Day 2023 | We Need Food, NOT Tobacco
World NO Tobacco Day is an annual event held on May 31st to raise awareness about the harmful consequences of tobacco use, promote smoking cessation, and discourage the initiation of…
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Flag Day 2023 | Display of the National Flag 2023
Every year, on May 28th, Flag Day is celebrated in the Philippines . This special day is dedicated to honoring the country’s national symbol, the Philippine flag, which represents the…
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Commemoration of the Philippine- Australia Friendship Day 2023
Every May 22, the Philippine-Australia Friendship Day is celebrated to recognize the Philippines’ and Australia’s close and friendly relationship. This year, we focus on the history, accomplishments, and prospects of…
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World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2023 (WTISD 2023)
May 17th marks the annual celebration of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD). The day recognizes the importance of communication and technology in today’s world, and promotes initiatives aimed…
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Rules and Regulations for the Grant of the Mid-Year Bonus 2023
Starting May 15, 2023, government employees in the Philippines will receive their midyear bonus 2023, which is equivalent to one month’s basic pay as of May 15th. This announcement was…
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TAYO Naman! Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Service for DepEd Personnel
In order to provide proactive Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS) to its workers and stakeholders, the Department of Education (DepEd) introduced TAYO Naman! Mental Health and Psychosocial Support…
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April 26, 2023 | National Intellectual Property Month – World Intellectual Property Day
Proclamation No. 190, which designates April as National Intellectual Property Month (IP Month) each year, was signed by former president Rodrigo Duterte on April 4, 2017. In accordance with this…
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April 21 – National Innovation Day (Special Working Holiday)
On April 17, 2019 the former president of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11293 – An Act Adopting Innovation as Vital Component of the Country’s Development Policies…
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April 10 – The Day of Valor – Araw ng Kagitingan (Regular Holiday)
With President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Proclamation No. 90, which moved the non-working day in honor of Araw ng Kagitingan to Monday, April 10, 2023, the long weekend spanning Holy Week…
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WalangPasok – April 5: Palace Suspends Government Work in the Afternoon
#Walangpasok: April 5. Malacañang announced on Friday that work in government offices will be suspended on April 5 beginning at 12 p.m. The Presidential Communications Office stated that the purpose…
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April 2, 2023 | Commemoration of the Birth Anniversary of Francisco ‘Balagtas’ Baltazar
All Filipino citizens should be inspired by Francisco Balagtas’ bravery, which was captured in the magnificent art of poetry, to exhibit their love for their nation in a variety of…