The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded private sector employers on Friday, Nov. 28, to strictly observe wage regulations this December to ensure workers receive proper compensation during the holiday season. DOLE’s advisory outlines Dec. 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception;...
President Marcos has declared special non-working days to mark founding anniversaries and local celebrations in six municipalities and two cities around the country. Marcos issued Proclamation Nos. 1088 to 1095 on Nov. 12. Proclamation No. 1088 declared Nov. 20 a special non-working day in...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagooso on Thursday, Oct. 23, ordered law enforcement personnel in Manila to ensure maximum police visibility around the Capital City as part of the city government 's preparations for the upcoming holiday season. Domagoso made the directive during the...
President Marcoc has declared special non-working holidays in three towns in Cotabato and Davao de Oro for their respective local festivities. Malacañang said President Marcos declared the holidays in order to give residents the opportunity to fully participate in their respective founding...
Malacañang has declared special non-working holidays in several areas around the country in October and November. Through Proclamations 1045 to 1051, President Marcos made the declarations allowing residents of certain towns and cities to commemorate their respective founding anniversaries,...
Filipinos are set to enjoy eight long weekends next year as President Marcos issued Proclamation No. 1006 listing the regular and special nonworking days for 2026. Based on the proclamation, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Sept. 3, the regular holidays for 2026 are the following:...
Malacañang has declared multiple special nonworking days in May 2025 in various parts of the country through a series of proclamations signed to honor local festivals, anniversaries, and historic figures. File photo Based on the signed proclamations, the local holidays were declared to allow...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) intensified its security operations to ensure public safety amid the Christmas season and potential security challenges arising from the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte. PNP Chief, Police General Rommil Francisco Marbil underscored his...
Malacañang has issued several proclamations declaring special nonworking holidays in different localities for November and December this year. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (file photo) All proclamations were signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Oct. 22, except for...
President Marcos has issued Proclamation No. 727 listing the 10 regular and eight special nonworking days for 2025. File photos The regular holidays are the following: New Year’s Day - Jan. 1 (Wednesday) Araw ng Kagitingan - April 9 (Wednesday) Maundy Thursday - April 17 Good Friday -...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has raised concerns that the high number of holidays in the Philippines is detrimental to the economy, as it hampers productivity and diminishes the country’s appeal as an investment destination. PCCI President Enunina V. Mangio emphasized...
Employees in the private sector who will render work on the observance of Ninoy Aquino Day on Wednesday, Aug. 21, and National Heroes Day on Monday, Aug. 26, are entitled to an additional wage as all the dates were declared holidays, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. In Labor...
