Black Saturday Holiday: April 7, 2012 is a special non-working day in the Philippines

> President Benigno Aquino III has declared Black Saturday, April 7, 2012, as a special non-working day nationwide.

In Proclamation No. 360 signed by Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. on March 29, the President issued the declaration in observance of the Holy Week which he described as one of the Filipino people’s most cherished traditions.

The President said Black Saturday, which falls between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, has been traditionally declared as special non-working day throughout the country.

“Our people must be given the full and uninterrupted opportunity to ponder on the significance of the Holy Week and to properly observe its traditions with religious fervor, without prejudice to public interest," the President said.

Maundy Thursday (April 5) and Good Friday (April 6) and Araw ng Kagitingan (April 9) are regular holidays.

With Black Saturday (April 7) proclaimed a special non-working holiday, this is so far the longest weekend in the country in 2012.

Source: CoolBuster

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