Noy declares Chinese New Year as special non-working day
By Virgilio J. Bugaoisan 01/07/2012President Aquino has declared Jan. 23, 2012 as a special non-working day in the country in celebration of the Chinese New Year.
By virtue of Proclamation No. 295 signed by Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. on Nov. 24, 2011, the President declared Jan. 23 which falls on a Monday as a special non-working day in the country to give both Chinese-Filipinos and Filipinos alike the opportunity to celebrate the holiday.
“On Jan. 23, the Chinese all over the world will celebrate Spring Festival, popularly known as the Chinese New Year, which is one of the most revered and festive events celebrated not only in China but also in the Philippines by both Chinese Filipinos and ordinary Filipinos as well,” President Aquino said in the proclamation..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/nation/20120107nat3.html
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