Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Philippines August 24 And September 12 Update

Sources: GMA News and Philippines public holidays. On August 15, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (PGMA) signed Proclamation No. 1362 which making Wednesday, September 12, 2007, into the National Day of Prayer and Reconciliation. It is now evident, however, that this will not be a public holiday in any form.

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo did, however, declare Friday, August 24, 2007, as a special non-working day in Kidapawan City, to coincide with that city's 6th Timpupo Festival.