Marcos moves Ninoy Aquino Day to August 23 for longer weekend
4-day weekend

Marcos moves Ninoy Aquino Day to August 23 for longer weekend

By: - Reporter / @zacariansINQ
/ 08:25 PM August 15, 2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has moved the observance of Ninoy Aquino Day from August 21 (Wednesday) to August 23 (Friday).

Marcos made the move in issuing Proclamation No. 665, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Friday.

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“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,” Marcos said through the proclamation.

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

With August 26 (Monday) being a regular non-working holiday for National Heroes’ Day, the public can now enjoy a four-day weekend.

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