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 In an advisory yesterday, the DOLE said the “no work, no pay” rule shall apply today, which has been declared a special non-working holiday to commemorate the Chinese New Year. 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 detriment to public interest; The declaration honors the importance of Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, which is celebrated not only by Chinese communities in the Philippines but also by Filipinos nationwide. The holiday provides an opportunity to appreciate the cultural and historical contributions of Chinese-Filipinos to the country’s rich traditions. CEBU, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued an advisory detailing the rules for wage computation for the Special (Non-Working) Day on January 29, 2025, in 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 day. (PNA photo by Robert Oswald P. Alfiler) MANILA – Private 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 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 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 detriment to public interest; 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 detriment to public interest; In a separate order, Marcos declared July 27, 2025 (Sunday) as a special non-working day in commemoration of the Iglesia ni Cristo's founding anniversary. For 2024, the People Power anniversary The Chinese New Year celebration is on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, which Malacañang also declared as a special non-working holiday through Proclamation No. 368 issued in October 2023. “The declaration of 09 February 2024, Friday, as an additional special non-working day throughout the country will give the people the full opportunity to celebrate the Chinese New Year and enable our countrymen to avail of the benefits of a longer weekend,” read the proclamation signed by the President and Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. The Significance of Lunar New Year in the Philippines. Chinese New Year holds deep cultural and social significance in the Philippines: Cultural Identity: For the Filipino-Chinese community, the celebrations are a powerful way to connect with their heritage and strengthen their cultural identity. It’s a time to pass down traditions to younger In previous years, Chinese New Year was included in the list of non-working days citing the occasion as "one of the most revered and festive events celebrated not only in China but also in the Philippines." Also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, the holiday falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice on December 21. Working in Philippines during Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year is a special non-working holiday, which means that it is not a paid holiday, but if employees do work on the day then they are entitled to 30 percent extra pay for the hours worked. December 28, 2024 to January 1, 2025. Five days: December 28 (Saturday) December 29 (Sunday) December 30 (Monday): Rizal Day. December 31 (Tuesday): Last Day of the Year 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 Marcos issued Proclamation No. 453 on Jan. 18, declaring Feb. 9, 2024, Friday, a special nonworking day for the Chinese New Year. This is in addition to Proclamation No. 368, dated Oct. 11, 2023, which declared Feb. 10, 2024, a special nonworking day throughout the country for said occasion. January 25, 2020 is a special non-working holiday as per Proclamation No. 845 by the President of the Philippines. This year, January 25 will fall on Saturday. 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
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