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Extended weekends represent an opportunity for working families to relax, rejuvenate, and come together at home. However, this respite often comes with a trade-off: increased electricity usage and subsequently higher bills. In 2023, families were treated to multiple long weekends due to the...

President Marcos has reminded the public to make advance preparations as he urged Filipinos to take advantage of the upcoming long weekends in 2024, the first being in March this year for the Holy Week. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) In an Instagram post on Thursday, Jan....

Filipinos can start planning their 2024 trips as Malacañang bared the list of regular holidays and special nonworking days for next year, which includes at least five long weekends. File photos Malacañang released on Friday, Oct. 13, a copy of Proclamation No. 368, signed by Executive Secretary...

Long weekend! Malacañang has reminded the public that the traditional Holy Week break will be extended until Araw ng Kagitingan which was moved to April 10. In an advisory on Tuesday, March 14, the Palace reiterated previous proclamations, declaring April 6 (Maundy Thursday), April 7 (Good...

Time to plan and book trips for next year! "There is a need to adjust these holidays pursuant to the principle of holiday economics wherein a longer weekend will help encourage domestic travel and increase tourism expenditures in the country," according to the proclamation as cited by the...