Palace declares Dec. 26, Jan. 2 as special non-working holidays

Malacañang has declared Dec. 26, 2016 and January 2, 2017 as special non-working days in the country to “give the people full opportunity to celebrate the holidays with their families and loved ones.” The declaration was made through Proclamation No. 117 released on Wednesday and signed by acting executive secretary Menardo Guevarra. Facade of the Malacañang Palace as seen from Pasig River (Wikimedia/Official Gazette of the Philippines) Dec. 25 or Christmas Day and Jan. 1 or New Year’s Day are regular holidays in the country. Both fall on a Sunday. Whereas, a longer weekend promotes domestic tourism and enables employers to plan their work schedules effectively and efficiently, resulting in improved productivity,” the proclamation added. The presidential palace also directed the Department of Labor and Employment to issue appropriate circular to implement the proclamation for the private sector. Source: Inquirer Image: Wikimedia Share this:TweetEmail