Is February 25 still a holiday?: Public express dismay over for PBBM’s late EDSA People Power announcement

President Bongbong Marcos has declared February 24 as special non-working holiday in pursuant to the principle of holiday economics. Despite the long weekend, many were left dismayed by the late announcement. | via philstarlife

Signed by Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin, the proclamation meant “

to enable our countrymen to avail of the benefits of a longer weekend pursuant to the principle of holiday economics,” while still stressing the holiday’s historical significance.Official GazetteHowever, while some rejoiced over the “long weekend,” many were left dismayed by the late changes, as it has been only announced the night before at almost 7 p.m.

"It's good that the holiday economics is back. What's not okay is making last minute announcements for something that could have been long planned out," Atty. Gideon Peña tweeted, adding that other people need advance notice for things including bank transactions.What’s not okay is making last minute announcements for something that could have been long planned out. Some people need advance notice for a lot of things, including financial transactions.

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