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Nationwide, there will be no work on January 29, 2025, in celebration of the Lunar Chinese New Year, pursuant to Proclamation Number 727 Series of 2024 by Malacañang. (Photo by Marou Sarne) Since January 29 is a special non-working day, here are the Department of Labor and Employment's (DOLE) payment guidelines for employees who will still BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PROCLAMATION NO. 727 DECLARING THE REGULAR HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAYS FOR THE YEAR 2025 WHEREAS, Republic Act (RA) No. 9492 dated 24 July 2007 amended Section 26, Chapter 7, Book I of Executive Order (EO) No. 292, also known as the Administrative Code of 1987, by declaring certain days (specific or movable) as special or regular holidays; MANILA, Philippines — The official list of holidays and non-working days for 2025 has been released. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued Proclamation No. 727 declaring the regular holidays The Chinese New Year is one of the most festive events globally and in the Philippines. This holiday marks the beginning of the lunar calendar, which follows traditional Chinese customs. The President recognizes that this occasion is not just for celebration but also for promoting family ties, unity, and cultural understanding. or regular holidays; WHEREAS, on 29 January 2025, Chinese nationals all over the world will celebrate Spring Festival, popularly known as the Chinese New Year, which is one of the most revered and festive events celebrated not only in China but also in the Philippines, and such date may be declared as a special (non-working) day without In Labor Advisory No. 1, series of 2025, DOLE Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma said Jan. 29, which is observed as Chinese New Year, has been declared a special non-working holiday under Presidential Proclamation 727 by President Marcos. The advisory, released on January 22, is in line with Proclamation No. 727, Series of 2024, which declared the date a special non-working holiday. This ensures employers and employees are properly YEAR OF THE SNAKE. Chinese lanterns hang over the activity area of a mall in Quezon City on Jan. 22, 2025, adding a vibrant touch to the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration. The DOLE said the "no work, no pay" principle applies to private sector employees on Chinese New Year, a special non-working The Department of Labor and Employment reminded private employers of the proper pay rules for their workers who will report for work during Chinese New Year on January 29. Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said Jan. 29 has been declared a special non-working holiday under Presidential Proclamation 727 by President Marcos Manila, Philippines – Malacañang has officially declared the regular holidays and special non-working days for year 2025 under Proclamation No. 727 s. 2024. The announcement, made in accordance with Republic Act (RA) No. 9492, amends Section 26, Chapter 7, Book I of Executive Order (EO) No. 292, also known as the Administrative Code of 1987. Filipino-Chinese communities in the Philippines celebrate Lunar New Year every year in hope of attracting prosperity, closer family ties and peace. Most Filipino-Chinese families usually clean their homes thoroughly, prepare lucky money in red envelopes, serve sweet foods and display various food and fruits on a table, which is believed to The significance of this celebration was formally recognized when then President Benigno “Noynoy” S. Aquino III declared the Chinese New Year a national holiday on February 19, 2015, through It was the very first time that the Chinese New Year was celebrated in the Philippines as a special non-working holiday which gave the opportunity to both Chinese-Filipinos and Filipinos in the country to enjoy the celebration. This became possible because of the Proclamation declared by President MANILA, Philippines – Chinese New Year is considered the most important festival for the Filipino-Chinese. The Philippines is home to a large Filipino-Chinese community, constituting about 20% of the total population. Last year was the first time that Chinese New Year was declared a special non In making the holiday proclamation, Marcos noted that the Chinese New Year is “one of the most revered and festive events celebrated not only in China but also in the Philippines.” Chinese New Year was first declared a non-working holiday in 2012 and it now stands as one of the legacies of the late former President Benigno Aquino III, who Proclamation No. 368 dated October 11, 2023, declared February 10, 2024, (Chinese New Year), Saturday, as a special non-working day throughout the country. Chinese New Year is the festival celebrating the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. PND Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival or Lunar New Year is one of the most important traditional holidays in China, and it is also recognized as a special non-working holiday in the Philippines. The holiday serves as a bridge day between the old and new years and is filled with various customs and traditions. The Philippine Chinese The list ahead, made official by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. through Proclamation No. 727, rounds up the regular holidays and special non-working holidays for the year 2025. Malacañang announced the official dates of the 2025 holidays in October 2024. The official list of holidays in the Philippines for 2025 provides valuable information for individuals and businesses alike. It allows for planning and preparation for these special occasions, ensuring that Filipinos can fully participate in cultural celebrations and observe important historical events. on the celebration of Chinese New Year as a non-working holiday. Among the most prominent is Michael Tan, an anthropologist and the chancellor of the University of the Philippines Diliman. In his newspaper column (Tan 2014), he expressed discomfort at having Chinese New Year declared as a holiday. He compared it with the Muslims’ Eid al-Fitr
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