Holiday pay guidelines
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The whole country will observe Holy Week next week. It is a week that only have two working days, which prompts the labor department to remind employers of the holiday pay guidelines.
As stated in the Proclamation 1699, declaring the list of official holidays in the Philippines, Araw ng Kagitingan (April 9) was moved to April 6, the Monday nearest to it.
April 9 and 10, meanwhile, are Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, which leave only April 7 and 8 as the official working day for the day.
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Official list of Philippine Holidays for 2009
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To avoid surprises due to sudden declaration of holidays in Philippines, palace recently released the list of official Philippine holidays for 2009.
With this list, the business sector, educational institution and other private individuals can plan ahead for the year.
The official list of holidays are as follows:
Regular Holidays:
- April 9 – Maundy Thursday
- April 10 – Good Friday
- April 6 – (Monday nearest April 9) Araw ng Kagitingan (or Day of Valor)
- May 1 – Labor Day
- June 12 – Independence Day
- August 31 – National Heroes Day
- November 30 – Bonifacio Day
- December 25 – Christmas Day
- December 30 – Rizal Day



