By glitch, on September 22nd, 2008
It was announced today by Executive Secretary Eduardo that on October 1, 2008 is a non working holiday in celebration of Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan).
It is a Wednesday and not included in holiday economics. It is included in proclamation 1625 signed by Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita last September 19, 2008.
“In order to bring the religious and cultural significance of Eid’l Fitr to the fore of national consciousness, it is necessary to declare Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, as a regular holiday throughout the country,” according to Proclamation 1625.
Our filipino muslim brothers will be happy on the good news. Even if [...]
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By glitch, on August 4th, 2008
August 18 is a special nonworking holiday to commemorate Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino’s death anniversary. Ninoy’s death anniversary as approved by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was supposed to be on August 21 but it falls on a Thursday. Since the nearest Monday is August 18, it is therefore a holiday. R.A. 9492 provides that holidays, except those which are religious in nature, moved to the nearest Monday unless otherwise modified by law, order or proclamation.
By glitch, on June 11th, 2008
By glitch, on June 1st, 2008
Parente Fireworks bring their mastery and professionalism to any corner of the World, letting thousands upon thousands enthusiastic people admire real artful performances. They are using the world’s most innovative radio-controlled ignition system: the FIREMASTER.
The video below is the winning entry of Parente Fireworks last May 24, 2008 for 3rd World Pyro Olympics 2008.
See you on the 4th World Pyro Olympics! I hope there will be more participants than previous Pyro Olympics. Congratulations to Italy.
By glitch, on May 27th, 2008
I went to Manila City Hall and Pag-Ibig Office in Lawton, Manila upon my mother’s request. I noticed some Philippine flags on the way and also saw banners placed on public walls. Too bad that it was impossible for me to took snapshots of those banners for security reasons. Anyway, the words “Pilipinas Kong Mahal” was printed inside the flag, on the lower right side of the flag, an estimated font size of 35% of the size of the flag. I did have negative impression seeing those banners. Whose behind this? “Makabayan” (nationalistic)? Or OA (over acting)?
Tomorrow is May 28, [...]
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