2012 Philippine Holidays (UPDATED)

By virtue of Proclamation No. 295, signed last November 24, 2011 and Proclamation No. 455 signed Aug. 13, 2012 in the city of Manila, Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr. and President Benigno S. Aquino III declared the regular holidays, special (non-working) days, and special holiday (for all schools) for the year 2012.

Regular Holidays

New Year’s Day ------------------- January 1 (Sunday)
Maundy Thursday ---------------- April 5
Good Friday ----------------------- April 6
Araw ng Kagitingan -------------- April 9 (Monday)

Labor Day ------------------------- May 1 (Tuesday)

Independence Day -------------- June 12 (Tuesday)

National Heroes Day ------------ August 27 (Last Monday of August)

Bonifacio Day --------------------- November 30 (Friday)

Christmas Day -------------------- December 25 (Tuesday)

Rizal Day -------------------------- December 30 (Sunday)

Special Non-working Days

Chinese New Year ---------------- January 23 (Monday)

Eid'L Fitr -------------------------- August 20 (Monday)

Ninoy Aquino Day ---------------- August 21 (Tuesday)

Eid'L Adha ------------------------ October 26 (Friday)

All Saints Day --------------------- November 1 (Thursday)

Additional Special (Non-Working) day – November 2 (Friday)
December 24 (Monday)

Last Day of the Year ------------- December 31 (Monday)

Special Holiday (for all schools)

EDSA Revolution Anniversary ---- February 25 (Saturday)

            

Coming Home To Mandaue Foam

Wake up at 6:00AM, take a bath, go to work, some meetings here and there, lunch break, back to office/meetings, go home at 7:00PM. That's the usual things I've been doing for the last couple of years. And when I arrived home, the only "right" thing to do is REST. Because usually, my "job" doesn't end in the office. But when it's time to rest, I make it sure that it will not just rest my body but also my mind. That's the reason why I started looking for my own private space. And part of looking for a personal pad is to look for furniture that will compliment the space and my own personality. And this is where Mandaue Foam helps a lot. These are the three essential furniture that you will surely find in my future pad that I found on Mandaue Foams website:

XG2012 OFFICE TABLE

CINDY SECTIONAL WITH PULLOUT SOFA BED

NEW CYPRESS 5PC SET

 Why I chose that three? Well since I like working overtime and overnight, the sofa bed is a perfect compliment to the office table when I get tired of sitting because of work. Also I can entertain friends while working on my Sofa Bed. The Cypress table is for home meetings and of course dining. For a limited space, which the usual condominiums offer, these three furniture will surely fit the budget. And with Mandaue Foams, you can make Your Home, Your Imagination!

Cebu Pacific Juan for Fun Backpacker Challenge

Calling students 18 years old and up! 

Want to travel around the Philippines for free? Join the Cebu Pacific Juan For Fun Backpacker Challenge! 6 destinations, 5 teams, 5 days. 

Find out how to join through www.juanforfun.com!

Deadline for video entries answering "How far will your team go for a fun adventure?" is on August 16, 2012.

Cebu Pacific Juan for Fun Backpacker Challenge is from August 29 to September 2, 2012. See you there!

Supported by: Citibank, Canon, Sun Cellular and Department of Tourism

It's More Fun in the Philippines Domestic Jingle

        The Department of Tourism finally released their NEWEST Domestic Jingle to promote It's More Fun In The Philippines. So is Pilipinas, Tara Na! out of the loop now? Anyway here's the latest jingle and i'm hoping they will make a new music video soon...;-)

Lyrics by Tin Sanchez

Music by Mike Villegas

Arrangement by Angelo Villegas

Lead Vocals by Jay Padua

Back-up Vocals by Jingle Buena

Additional Vocals and Shouts by Daryl Reyes and Cyril Carbonay

Recorded and Mixed by KC Caballero and Mark Villar at Hit Productions

Produced by Jing Abellera and Ino Magno