MALACAÑANG on Wednesday declared Dec. 26 and Jan. 2, both Mondays, special non-working holidays to let the people have a “full opportunity” to enjoy the holidays.
Acting Executive Secretary Menardo Guevarra signed Proclamation 117 declaring the two dates as holidays on Tuesday.
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Dec. 25, Christmas Day, and Jan. 1, New Year’s Day, both fall on a Sunday, while Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve both fall on a weekend.
The proclamation gives Filipino families longer weekends and allows employers to plan their work schedules.
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