Long weekend

MALACANANG has moved the observance of Ninoy Aquino Day holiday from August 21, Wednesday, to August 23, Friday to provide the public a longer weekend.

“Long Weekend Alert! The government declared August 23, 2024, Friday, as a special (non-working) day in the country in observance of the Ninoy Aquino Day,” the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said in its Facebook page.

This would give the public a longer weekend as August 26, Monday, is a holiday in observance of the National Heroes’ Day as stated under Proclamation Order 368 issued in October 2023.

President Marcos Jr., through Proclamation No. 665 that was signed on August 15 by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, said moving the observance of the Ninoy Aquino Day to August 23 aims to promote domestic tourism in the country.

“In order to provide for a longer weekend thereby promoting domestic tourism, the celebration of Ninoy Aquino Day may be moved from 21 August 2024 (Wednesday) to 23 August 2024 (Friday), provided that the historical significance of Ninoy Aquino Day is maintained,” the President said in the issuance.

Marcos directed the Department of Labor and Employment to issue the appropriate circular to implement the proclamation for the private sector.