February 25, 2023 is a ‘Regular Working Day’ according to the Palace
EDSA REVOLUTION ANNIVERSARY – The Malacañang Palace clarified that February 25, 2023 is a regular working day.
The country is commemorating the 37th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. The People Power Revolution (also known as the EDSA Revolution or the Philippine Revolution of 1986) was a series of popular demonstrations in the Philippines that began in 1983 and culminated in 1986 with the overthrow of then-President Ferdinand Marcos.
Earlier, the palace declared Friday, February 24, a special non-working day in the Philippines.
In a statement, the Official Gazette noted: “Consistent with the holidays moved in furtherance of holiday economics as contained in Proclamation No. 90 dated November 11, 2022, February 24, 2023 has been declared a special non-working holiday to mark the Edsa anniversary in lieu of February 25, 2023 (a regular working day) but without diminishing the latter’s significance.”
According to President Bongbong Marcos, the holiday is meant to allow Filipinos “to avail of the benefits of a longer weekend pursuant to the principle of holiday economics.”
Based on the Proclamation No. 167, “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.”
Below is the Proclamation No. 167:
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Meanwhile, the Palace has yet to reveal whether Marcos will be participating in any commemorative events for the EDSA People Power anniversary as of Friday noon. But in the afternoon, the President will attend the Tan-Ok ni Ilocano celebration in Laoag City.
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