Visiting Cebu in January is more fun with this list of what to do during Sinulog, an important religious and the largest cultural festival in the Philippines. 6 Things to Do When You’re Joining the Sinulog Cultural Festival in Cebu Every year, Cebu City comes alive with shouts of “Pit Señor!” during the Sinulog Festival. […]
Read MoreMany places in the Philippines are known for their joyous and colorful festivals, and Cebu is certainly no exception! Although the fiestas of this island province are renowned for their unique color and pageantry, they are also deeply rooted in the Cebuanos’ religious tradition and history. Cebu’s fetes are also opportunities for thanksgiving, reminiscence, as […]
Read MorePresident Rodrigo Duterte made Proclamation No. 555 that November 1 and 2, which most Filipinos celebrate the All Saints’ Day and All Souls Day, were declared non-working holidays. Up to the date of writing, October 31, a Thursday, has not been declared a holiday so there are some Filipinos who are quite confused whether or […]
Read MoreThe country is set to mark September 3 as a special working public holiday to commemorate the surrender of Japanese general Tomoyuki Yamashita and his army in Baguio City during World War II. This is in accordance with a House bill that President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law on February 14 this year. September 3 […]
Read MoreA big announcement was made yesterday to answer the many questions sent to us this past few days. The confusion from readers and followers has ended about whether August 12 is a holiday or not. With the release of the Proclamation No. 789 by the President of the Philippines Rodrigo R. Duterte, a long weekend […]
Read MoreA long list of possible public holidays in Cebu is on its way as the month of August 2019 will be the celebration of the Founding Anniversary of the province. This year, three (3) public holidays are set on the calendar in the country (one being for final confirmation) and added another one day holiday […]
Read MoreAs the Muslim community marks the end of Ramadhan, Malacañang announced the suspension of classes and work nationwide on June 5, 2019, Wednesday, for Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan). June 5, 2019, a regular holiday throughout PH in observance of Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan) The regular holiday was declared by President Rodrigo Duterte through […]
Read MorePursuant to the Republic Act 7287, February 24 of every year is declared as a special non-working holiday in the City of Cebu. February 24 is a holiday in Cebu City The holiday which is known as Cebu City Charter Day, in commemoration of its foundation anniversary was approved on March 24, 1992. Looking back, […]
Read MorePresident Rodrigo Duterte signed the Proclamation No. 555 declaring the regular public holidays and special non-working days for 2019. The Malacañang Palace released the list of holidays for 2019 last August 16, 2018. Save The Dates: 2019 Public Holidays in the Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Proclamation No. 555 declaring the regular public holidays […]
Read MoreThere will be more possible public holidays in Cebu as the month of August will be the celebration of the Founding Anniversary of the province. This year, three (3) public holidays are set on the calendar in the Philippines (one with date waiting for final confirmation) and added another one day holiday in Cebu Province […]
Read MoreThe “Day of Valor” or Araw ng Kagitingan, is a national holiday in The Philippines in observance of the Fall of Bataan during the World War II. On April 9, 2018, it will be the 76th anniversary of this historical event and is a regular holiday signed by Pres. Rodrigo Duterte on the Proclamation No. […]
Read MoreThe biggest and the grandest festival in the Philippines, Sinulog, is Cebu’s most solemn and religious event to celebrate the adoration of the city’s patron, Señor Sto. Niño or the Holy Child Jesus. Aside from the colorful parade and street dancing on Sinulog Sunday (January 21), Novena masses are scheduled in order to give the […]
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