MANILA, Philippines — A measure that aims to modify the holiday economics law to allow longer weekends has been filed in the Senate. Senator Raffy Tulfo filed Senate Bill No. 1651 to amend
MANILA, Philippines — A measure that aims to modify the holiday economics law to allow longer weekends has been filed in the Senate.
“Holidays are integral in order to honor and commemorate special events or traditions with cultural or religious significance. The Philippines celebrates 18 national holidays annually, four of which are considered ‘special non-working holidays.’ These aforementioned days may at times fall on a weekend making them feel less celebratory for individuals,” states the measure’s explanatory note.
Under the bill, if the holiday falls on a weekend, it will be commemorated on the following Monday. It also recommends that the President issues a proclamation on the first Monday of December containing the dates that will be pronounced as a non-working day for the following year.
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