August 13, 2012
Long weekend for next week.. Malacañang has declared August 20, a Monday, non-working regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid’l Fitr, or the Feast of Ramadhan. President Aquino, through Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr., issued Proclamation No. 455 late Monday. Aug. 21, a Tuesday, is a nonworking day,
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Despite the fact that many people feel like Valentine’s Day is nothing more than a made-up holiday created to make money for florists, restaurants, and card companies, still February 14th is celebrated by just about anyone involved in a romantic relationship (and some that aren’t). Even kids are expected to
Read MoreThe Most Popular Holiday Toys Since 1981 [Infographic]
With the holidays right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to share this graphic by Ultimate Coupons which takes a look at the most popular toys of the holiday season from 1981 to 2011. It’s definitely a trip back memory lane. Some memories were good, while others
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Have you noticed the proliferation of increased hours with this year’s Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving that has, until recently, been the most popular shopping day of the year? Department stores such as Kohl’s and big name stores such as Target and Walmart are opening their doors earlier than
Read MoreWhere to Look for the Best Travel Deals on Black Friday
When most people think about the deals they will get on Black Friday, their first inclination is to go for consumer goods. You may wait in line for Best Buy’s midnight madness sale to get a free printer and deals on electronic gifts for the holidays. Or you might hit
Read MoreKinect for Xbox Sells 1 Million in 10 Days
The release of Microsoft's highly-anticipated Kinect for Xbox 360 has proven enormously successful, with more than 1 million units sold in the first ten days. The Kinect's release comes after similar systems have enjoyed success in the...
Read MoreNovember 16 a non-working holiday
Malacañang on Wednesday declared November 16 a national and non-working holiday in celebration of the Eid'l Adha, or the Islam feast of sacrifice.
Read MoreSeptember 10 non-working holiday
Malacañang has declared September 10 a non-working holiday to give way for the celebration for the end of the Muslims' holy month of fasting, the Ramadan.
Read MoreAugust 23 regular working day
August 23, a Monday, will be a regular working day, while the death anniversary of Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. on August 21, a Saturday, will be a non-working holiday
Read MoreMay 3 non-working holiday
Walang pasok sa monday, May 3, 2010. Malacañang has issued Proclamation No. 2043 declaring May 3, (Monday) a regular holiday (non-working holiday) all over the country in observance of the May 1 Labor Day, which falls on a Saturday
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