Malacanang: August 23 is a regular working day and Ninoy Aquino Day will be observed on Saturday, August 21 which was declared a non-working holiday. Former President Gloria Arroyo issued a proclamation declaring August 23, 2010 as a special holiday in line with the holiday economics law last year. Well President Aquino has the power to modify that per RA9492.
A statement from the presidential palace said President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III is empowered under Republic Act 9492 to modify holidays by law, order or proclamation.
“The purpose for observing Ninoy Aquino Day on August 21 instead of August 23 is to avoid the imposition of unnecessary financial burden upon the employers, ensure the continuity of government, business, and commercial transaction, promote productivity, while at the same time preserve the solemnity of the observance,” the statement read. (source)
Related: Philippine Holiday Schedule for 2010
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