Feb. 24 holiday Philippines

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In commemoration of EDSA, February 24 declared a special non ... (Philstar.com)

The country is celebrating the 37th anniversary of the revolution that ended the years-long martial law period under former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., ...

Overtime is paid an additional 30% of the workers' hourly rate on that day. noted that a special non-working day will be declared on Friday "to enable our countrymen to avail of the benefits of a longer weekend pursuant to the principle of holiday economics… provided that the historical significance of EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary is maintained."

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Marcos declares February 24 a holiday in celebration of EDSA ... (INQUIRER.net)

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared Friday, February 24, a special non-working day to commemorate the EDSA People Power Revolution.

at the Manila International Airport on August 21, 1983, sparked widespread demonstrations which served as among the catalysts for the revolution that clamored for a change in government. READ: 167, signed on February 23.

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Marcos declares February 24, 2023 a 'special non-working day ... (GMA News Online)

In Proclamation No. 167, Marcos moved the February 25 holiday to February 24 "to enable our countrymen to avail of the benefits of a longer weekend pursuant ...

167, Marcos moved the February 25 holiday to February 24 "to enable our countrymen to avail of the benefits of a longer weekend pursuant to the principle of holiday economics... provided that the historical significance of the EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary is maintained." Marcos declares February 24, 2023 a ‘special non-working day’

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It's Official: February 24 Is a Special Non-Working Day (SPOT.ph)

Proclamation No. 167 was issued to "enable our countrymen to avail of the benefits of a longer weekend pursuant to the principle of holiday economics." The ...

Overtime work is met with an additional 30% of their hourly rate. Also read:

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Marcos Jr. declares Feb. 24 as special non-working day in PH (ABS-CBN News)

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. said Proclamation No. 167 is meant to enable Filipinos 'to avail of the benefits of a longer weekend pursuant to the ...

In an earlier proclamation, Marcos declared the EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary on Feb. “The celebration of EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary may be moved from February 25 to 24 provided the historical significance of the EDSA People Power Revolution is maintained,” the proclamation read. 24, as a special non-working day in the Philippines so Filipinos can enjoy a long weekend in line with the People Power Revolution anniversary celebration on Saturday.

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