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#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, February 12, 2018

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Local government units (LGUs) have declared suspension of classes for Monday, February 12, 2018, due to inclement weather brought by Tropical Storm "Basyang" (international name "Sanba").<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT-zJ5jBLnosKCXssIoqW5LS_zwm-mYnVEOYoGozrP5Yj8FVrRKO4hXOhLXefozCC3H0_DoWsbIY9-v0jprhfLFGSnaifR_izAjaWf3hSggGKzTF-reJyS2UM_W86cwko7_Q0I1ZOy5812/s1600/walang-pasok-february-12-2018.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, February 12, 2018" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="383" data-original-width="714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT-zJ5jBLnosKCXssIoqW5LS_zwm-mYnVEOYoGozrP5Yj8FVrRKO4hXOhLXefozCC3H0_DoWsbIY9-v0jprhfLFGSnaifR_izAjaWf3hSggGKzTF-reJyS2UM_W86cwko7_Q0I1ZOy5812/s1600/walang-pasok-february-12-2018.jpg" title="#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, February 12, 2018" /></a></div><br />In a bulletin issued by state weather bureau PAGASA on Sunday night, it says that "Bagyong Basyang" brings scattered to widespread moderate to heavy rains over the eastern section of Visayas and of Mindanao beginning tomorrow.<br /><br />Tropical cyclone warning signal (TCWS) No. 1 was raised over the areas of Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Davao Oriental.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>(As of 10:30 p.m.) Here's the updated list of class suspensions for Monday, February 12, 2018 due to Tropical Storm Basyang #BasyangPH <i>(refresh page for the updates):</i></b><br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pia.surigaodelnorte/posts/1906123832732097" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Surigao del Norte</a></b> – preschool to elementary, public and private<br /><br />Based on automatic class suspension guideline by DepEd, LGUs have the authority to declare local suspensions in areas where there is no storm signal.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAxVDyTlcEj9Ai2EdruXI_lkcFldGFj5iz7h2E6EGJdcXicIDSMFmu3xxXGjocH9clT9Tblr9ou7IsOfJJ4KFg7yCBcnthNs9F5UyESlyKUndXdr_bT3Elh1rL3E0g3ehOXsg51ZaVnUVc/s1600/deped-Automatic+Suspension.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="automatic class suspension guideline by DepEd" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAxVDyTlcEj9Ai2EdruXI_lkcFldGFj5iz7h2E6EGJdcXicIDSMFmu3xxXGjocH9clT9Tblr9ou7IsOfJJ4KFg7yCBcnthNs9F5UyESlyKUndXdr_bT3Elh1rL3E0g3ehOXsg51ZaVnUVc/s1600/deped-Automatic+Suspension.jpg" title="automatic class suspension guideline by DepEd" /></a></div><br /><b>WEATHER UPDATE</b><br /><br />At 4:00 PM today, the center of Tropical Storm was estimated based on all available data at 1,035 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur (06.9 °N, 135.6 °E).<br /><br />"Basyang" has maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 27 kph.<br /><br />Forecast Positions: <br /><ul><li>24 Hour(Tomorrow afternoon): 430 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur(8.2°N, 130.2°E)</li><li>48 Hour(Tuesday afternoon):50 km West of Butuan City, Agusan del Norte(8.9°N, 125.1°E)</li><li>72 Hour(Wednesday afternoon): 265 km East Southeast of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan(9.0°N, 121.0°E)</li><li>96 Hour(Thursday afternoon):195 km West Northwest of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan(10.1°N, 117.0°E)</li><li>120 Hour(Friday afternoon):80 km East Northeast of Pagasa Island, Palawan(11.2°N, 114.8°E)</li></ul><br />Stay safe and dry, everyone!<br /><br />Note: This is a developing story. Keep locked for the updates. Help us crowdsource class suspension announcements by tweeting @mysummitexpress.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, February 12, 2018

MANILA, Philippines - Local government units (LGUs) have declared suspension of classes for Monday, February 12, 2018, due to inclement weat...

#WalangPasok: February 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 26, 2018 special holiday declared in selected areas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - There will be no classes and work in selected areas for the specific dates of February 2018 (5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 26) to give way for the celebration of local events, Malacañang Palace declared.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqEY_cvuqeJkJZioocloi03b0UezHWIAeK2YnoFz0y9uFAKUu5BBZv6o4eshToDXr2scxPmIwL4BMacxcOG7sOwM2No2T6EfE_zCLjIIalz2MIsK9FWPBiwgtmzWEFP7oOli1Z_Zhzgo5c/s1600/walang-pasok-february-2018.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="February 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 26, 2018 special holiday" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="380" data-original-width="715" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqEY_cvuqeJkJZioocloi03b0UezHWIAeK2YnoFz0y9uFAKUu5BBZv6o4eshToDXr2scxPmIwL4BMacxcOG7sOwM2No2T6EfE_zCLjIIalz2MIsK9FWPBiwgtmzWEFP7oOli1Z_Zhzgo5c/s1600/walang-pasok-february-2018.jpg" title="February 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 26, 2018 special holiday" /></a></div><br />Local holidays (Proclamations 407 to 412) were announced by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte through Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea. These include areas of Godod, Zamboanga del Norte; Kidapawan, Province of Cotabato; Parañaque City; Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay; Bago City, Province of Negros Occidental and City of Zamboanga.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b><a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2018/01jan/20180123-PROC-407-RRD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proclamation No. 407</a></b>: Special non-working holiday in the municipality of Godod, Zamboanga del Norte on Thursday, February 8, 2018 for the celebration of founding anniversary.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2018/01jan/20180123-PROC-408-RRD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proclamation No. 408</a></b>: Special non-working holiday in the City of Kidapawan, Province of Cotabato on Monday, February 12, 2018 for its 20th Founding Anniversary.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2018/01jan/20180123-PROC-409-RRD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proclamation No. 409</a></b>: Special non-working holiday in Parañaque City on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 for the celebration of 20th cityhood anniversary.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2018/01jan/20180123-PROC-410-RRD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proclamation No. 410</a></b>: Special non-working holiday in the municipality of Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay on Saturday, February 17 for the 81st Founding Anniversary.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2018/01jan/20180123-PROC-411-RRD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proclamation No. 411</a></b>: Special non-working holiday in the City of Bago, Province of Negros Occidental on Monday, February 19, for the the celebration of its 52nd Charter Anniversary.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2018/01jan/20180123-PROC-412-RRD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proclamation No. 412</a></b>: Special non-working holiday in the City of Zamboanga on Monday, February 26 for the celebration of 81st Charter Anniversary.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Proclamation for the following Republic Acts (RA) are still for announce.<br /><br /><b>RA 8814</b>: February 9 of every year is hereby designated as a special working holiday in the City of Mandaluyong, in recognition and commemoration of the city's liberation from foreign occupying forces.<br /><br /><b>RA 9428</b>: February 14 of every year a special working holiday in the City of Valenzuela to be known as "Araw ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela."<br /><br /><b><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/07/list-regular-special-holidays-philippines-2018.html" rel="nofollow">Proclamation No. 269</a></b> declares February 16, 2018 (Friday) and February 25, 2018 (Sunday) special non-working holidays nationwide for the celebration of Chinese New Year and EDSA Revolution Anniversary, respectively.<br /><style type="text/css">.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;border-color:#ccc;}.tg td{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#fff;}.tg th{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#f0f0f0;}.tg .tg-yw4l{vertical-align:top}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tg {width: auto !important;}.tg col {width: auto !important;}.tg-wrap {overflow-x: auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;}}</style><br /><div class="tg-wrap"><table class="tg"><tbody><tr>     <th class="tg-yw4l">Special Holiday</th>     <th class="tg-yw4l">Area</th>     <th class="tg-yw4l">Celebration</th>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">February 8, 2018 (Thursday)</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Godod, Zamboanga del Norte</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Founding Anniversary</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">*February 9, 2018 (Friday)</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Mandaluyong City</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Mandaluyong Liberation and Cityhood Day</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">February 12, 2018 (Monday)</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Kidapawan, Province of Cotabato</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">20th Founding Anniversary</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">February 13, 2018 (Tuesday)</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Parañaque City</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Parañaque Day/Founding Anniversary</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">February 14, 2018 (Wednesday)</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Valenzuela City</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Valenzuela City Day</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">February 16, 2018 (Friday)</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Nationwide</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Chinese New Year</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">February 17, 2018 (Saturday)</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">81st Founding Anniversary</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">February 19, 2018 (Monday)</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Bago City, Province of Negros Occidental</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">52nd Charter Anniversary</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">February 25, 2018 (Sunday)</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Nationwide</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">EDSA Revolution Anniversary</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">February 26, 2018 (Monday)</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">City of Zamboanga</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">81st Charter Anniversary</td>   </tr></tbody></table></div><br /><i>*Note: The Summit Express will be update this page for areas under special working day. It is expected that a proclamation citing suspension of work and classes will be announced. According to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE): "For work performed, an employee is entitled only to his basic rate. No premium pay is required since work performed on said days is considered work on ordinary working days."</i><br /><br />Malacañang Palace said that it is proper that the people on the said areas be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.<br /><br /><b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/07/list-regular-special-holidays-philippines-2018.html" rel="nofollow">LIST: Regular, Special Holidays in the Philippines 2018</a><br /><br />For the special non-working holiday in the locality, workers who report for work get 1.3 times their daily rate. Those who do not work on the day, meanwhile, get no pay.<br /><br />As defined in the Administrative Code of 1987, Book III, Chapter 2, Section 4, Proclamations are "acts of the President fixing a date or declaring a status or condition of public moment or interest, upon the existence of which the operation of a specific law or regulation is made to depend, shall be promulgated in proclamations which shall have the force of an executive order."<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

#WalangPasok: February 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 26, 2018 special holiday declared in selected areas

MANILA, Philippines - There will be no classes and work in selected areas for the specific dates of February 2018 (5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 17, ...

#WalangPasok: January 22, 23, February 2, 5, 9, 13, 14, 2018 special holiday declared in selected areas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - There will be no classes and work in selected areas for the specific dates of January (22, 23) and February 2018 (2, 5, 9, 13, 14) to give way for the celebration of local events, Malacañang Palace declared.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ5I4FvuwAA0zQc2ypMFzI2dUIcgCNBa7hYubfKL1deSIDyQ1fW11iWEaGyYMg8DBjqEoV6MrgnEvDKwJAldvriWOs6jMItSewpNoFc2Wvv57lml-1C3v3jQiaDEZPL4R4tXTD6CpDP9fG/s1600/walang-pasok-january-22-23-february-2-5-9-13-14-2018.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="#WalangPasok: January 22, 23, February 2, 5, 9, 13, 14, 2018 special holiday" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="382" data-original-width="716" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ5I4FvuwAA0zQc2ypMFzI2dUIcgCNBa7hYubfKL1deSIDyQ1fW11iWEaGyYMg8DBjqEoV6MrgnEvDKwJAldvriWOs6jMItSewpNoFc2Wvv57lml-1C3v3jQiaDEZPL4R4tXTD6CpDP9fG/s1600/walang-pasok-january-22-23-february-2-5-9-13-14-2018.jpg" title="#WalangPasok: January 22, 23, February 2, 5, 9, 13, 14, 2018 special holiday" /></a></div><br />Local holidays (Proclamations 394 and 398) were announced by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte through Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2018/01jan/20180109-PROC-394-RRD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proclamation No. 394</a></b>: Special non-working holiday in the province of Bulacan on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 for the anniversary of the Inauguration of the First Philippine Republic, which took place at Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><b><a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2018/01jan/20180116-PROC-398-RRD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><br /></a></b> <b><a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2018/01jan/20180116-PROC-398-RRD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proclamation No. 398</a></b>: Special non-working holiday in the province of Ilocos Sur on Friday, February 2, 2018 for the celebration of the Kannawidan Ylocos Festival.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://archives.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&sec=reader&rp=5&fi=p070424.htm&no=41&date=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RA 9411</a></b>: Special non- working holiday in the city of Vigan to commemorates its cityhood anniversary on January 22, 2018 (Monday).<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2007/ra_9427_2007.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RA 9427</a></b>: February 5 of every year as a special working holiday in the City of Biñan in Laguna to commemorate liberation from the Japanese Imperial Forces by the 47th Division, 48th Regiment of the Hunters ROTC Guerillas under the command of Colonel Emmanuel de Ocampo.<br /><br /><b>RA 8814</b>: February 9 of every year is hereby designated as a special working holiday in the City of Mandaluyong, in recognition and commemoration of the city's liberation from foreign occupying forces.<br /><br /><b>RA 10807</b>: February 13 of every year as a special working holiday and NO CLASS DAY in schools in the City of Paranaque.<br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.senate.gov.ph/republic_acts/ra%209428.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RA 9428</a></b>: February 14 of every year a special working holiday in the City of Valenzuela to be known as "Araw ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela."<br /><style type="text/css">.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;border-color:#ccc;}.tg td{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#fff;}.tg th{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#f0f0f0;}.tg .tg-yw4l{vertical-align:top}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tg {width: auto !important;}.tg col {width: auto !important;}.tg-wrap {overflow-x: auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;}}</style><br /><div class="tg-wrap"><table class="tg"><tbody><tr>     <th class="tg-yw4l">Special Holiday</th>     <th class="tg-yw4l">Area</th>     <th class="tg-yw4l">Celebration</th>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">January 22, 2018 (Monday)</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Vigan City</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cityhood anniversary</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">January 23, 2018 (Tuesday)</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Bulacan Province</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Inauguration of the First Philippine Republic</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">February 2, 2018 (Friday)</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Ilocos Sur</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Kannawidan Ylocos Festival</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">*February 5, 2018 (Monday)</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Biñan, Laguna</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Biñan Liberation Day</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">*February 9, 2018 (Friday)</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Mandaluyong City</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Mandaluyong Liberation and Cityhood Day</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">*February 13, 2018 (Tuesday)</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Parañaque City</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Parañaque Day</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">*February 14, 2018 (Wednesday)</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Valenzuela City</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Valenzuela City Day</td>   </tr></tbody></table></div><br /><i>*Note: The Summit Express will be update this page for areas under special working day. It is expected that a proclamation citing suspension of work and classes will be announced. According to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE): "For work performed, an employee is entitled only to his basic rate. No premium pay is required since work performed on said days is considered work on ordinary working days."</i><br /><br /><b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/07/list-regular-special-holidays-philippines-2018.html" rel="nofollow">LIST: Regular, Special Holidays in the Philippines 2018</a><br /><br />Malacañang Palace said that it is proper that the people on the said areas be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.<br /><br />For the special non-working holiday in the locality, workers who report for work get 1.3 times their daily rate. Those who do not work on the day, meanwhile, get no pay.<br /><br />As defined in the Administrative Code of 1987, Book III, Chapter 2, Section 4, Proclamations are "acts of the President fixing a date or declaring a status or condition of public moment or interest, upon the existence of which the operation of a specific law or regulation is made to depend, shall be promulgated in proclamations which shall have the force of an executive order."<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

#WalangPasok: January 22, 23, February 2, 5, 9, 13, 14, 2018 special holiday declared in selected areas

MANILA, Philippines - There will be no classes and work in selected areas for the specific dates of January (22, 23) and February 2018 (2, 5...

#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, January 15, 2018

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Classes are suspended in some areas on Monday, January 15, 2018 due to the inclement weather brought by the Tail-End of a Cold Front.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEintYrwV_UhoR99Mr4T0oj-keF-_4bDP4wypSuypKqodCXXqPvqkvr2kneNpeIwg4DKiLqavPEKItZMX9VzLPFmduHmcF8HbQADLTOcG3Z-XWQp8vqx_HLE6jmwKHzimLA-F0_bbJuDPs3V/s1600/walang-pasok-january-15-2018.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, January 15, 2018" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="386" data-original-width="715" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEintYrwV_UhoR99Mr4T0oj-keF-_4bDP4wypSuypKqodCXXqPvqkvr2kneNpeIwg4DKiLqavPEKItZMX9VzLPFmduHmcF8HbQADLTOcG3Z-XWQp8vqx_HLE6jmwKHzimLA-F0_bbJuDPs3V/s1600/walang-pasok-january-15-2018.jpg" title="#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, January 15, 2018" /></a></div><br />Mayor Cristina Gonzalez Romualdez signed an Executive Order for the temporary suspension of classes in all levels, public and private schools, in Tacloban City citing security and safety of the students.<br /><br />The announcement is in relation to the issued heavy rainfall warning of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC)over Visayas. Possible landslides and flashfloods in Tacloban are also forecasted.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><center><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="613" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D1521618614623934%26set%3Da.120926561359820.21267.100003274296315%26type%3D3&width=500" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="500"></iframe></center><br />A public advisory was also released for the force evacuation of families near the landslide prone areas. On Saturday, Romualdez said a body was recovered while three are still missing after several houses were buried due to landslides. Search, rescue and recovery operations continue.<br /><br /><b>WALANG PASOK: Here's the updated list of class suspensions for Monday, January 15, 2018</b><i> (refresh page for the updates):</i><br /><br /><b>Tacloban City</b> - all levels, public and private schools<br /><br /><i>Note: This is a developing story. Keep locked for the updates. Help us crowdsource class suspension announcements by tweeting @mysummitexpress.</i><br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, January 15, 2018

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#WalangPasok: December 5, 8, 11, 19, 2017 special holiday declared in selected areas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines — There will be no classes and work in selected areas for the specific dates of December 2017 (5, 8, 11 and 19) to give way for the celebration of local events, Malacañang Palace declared.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QnxFkPSTcEZg_Q3asL6xZTYg6uiq33095kG8q-FkaGhW-HO9oCehcC9qtA_i3AJ1sWPrke4F1ixL0OH4JBBQyGyqQ1Q2wd3sdCzw5ZlXcmytHqlaBKGM1zzIXpwaYrmXhyphenhyphenvCkvWGEuJs/s1600/walang-pasok-december-5-8-11-19-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="#WalangPasok: December 5, 8, 11, 19, 2017 special holiday declared in selected areas" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="383" data-original-width="715" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QnxFkPSTcEZg_Q3asL6xZTYg6uiq33095kG8q-FkaGhW-HO9oCehcC9qtA_i3AJ1sWPrke4F1ixL0OH4JBBQyGyqQ1Q2wd3sdCzw5ZlXcmytHqlaBKGM1zzIXpwaYrmXhyphenhyphenvCkvWGEuJs/s1600/walang-pasok-december-5-8-11-19-2017.jpg" title="#WalangPasok: December 5, 8, 11, 19, 2017 special holiday declared in selected areas" /></a></div><br />Local holidays were proclaimed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte through Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea.<br /><br />Proclamation numbers 327, 346, 357-359 and 2226 declared special non-working day in the following areas: Muntinlupa City, Palayan, Nueva Ecija; Antipolo, Rizal; Taguig City; Agoo, La Union; and province of Pampanga.<br /><br />At least 3 areas declared December 8 a special non-working day to commemorate their foundation day.<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>Note: December 8 is <b>not yet a special non-working national holiday</b> for the celebration of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. Once approved by the Senate and signed by President Rodrigo Duterte into law, it will be added to the long list of holidays the country has in one year.</i></blockquote><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b><a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2017/10oct/20171004-PROC-327-RRD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proclamation No. 327</a>:</b> Special non-working holiday in Muntinlupa City on Tuesday, December 19 for the celebration of the Centennial Year of Muntinlupa as an independent local government unit.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2017/11nov/20171106-PROC-346-RRD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proclamation No. 346</a></b>: Special non-working holiday in the City of Palayan, Nueva Ecija on Tuesday, December 5 for the celebration of its 52nd Foundation Day.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2017/11nov/20171122-PROC-357-RRD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proclamation No. 357</a></b>: Special non-working holiday in the City of Antipolo on Friday, December 8 for its 426th Founding Anniversary.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2017/11nov/20171122-PROC-358-RRD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proclamation No. 358</a></b>: Special non-working holiday in Taguig on Friday, December 8 for the Cityhood Anniversary.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2017/11nov/20171122-PROC-359-RRD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proclamation No. 359</a></b>: Special non-working holiday in the municipality of Agoo, Province of La Union on Friday, December 8, 2017 for the 439th Foundation Anniversary.<br /><br /><b>Proclamation No. 2226</b>: By virtue of Proclamation of late President Ferdinand Marcos. This special non-working holiday on December 11 (Monday) known as "Araw ng Pampanga" applies to the province of Pampanga only, celebrating its 1571 founding as one of the nation's oldest provinces.<br /><style type="text/css">.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;border-color:#ccc;}.tg td{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#fff;}.tg th{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#f0f0f0;}.tg .tg-yw4l{vertical-align:top}.tg .tg-b7b8{background-color:#f9f9f9;vertical-align:top}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tg {width: auto !important;}.tg col {width: auto !important;}.tg-wrap {overflow-x: auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;}}</style><br /><div class="tg-wrap"><table class="tg">  <tbody><tr>    <th class="tg-yw4l">Special Holiday</th>    <th class="tg-yw4l">Area</th>    <th class="tg-yw4l">Celebration</th>  </tr><tr>    <td class="tg-b7b8">December 5, 2017 (Tuesday)</td>    <td class="tg-b7b8">Palayan, Nueva Ecija</td>    <td class="tg-b7b8">52nd Foundation Day</td>  </tr><tr>    <td class="tg-yw4l">December 8, 2017 (Friday)</td>    <td class="tg-yw4l">Antipolo City</td>    <td class="tg-yw4l">426th Founding Anniversary</td>  </tr><tr>    <td class="tg-b7b8">December 8, 2017 (Friday)</td>    <td class="tg-b7b8">Taguig City</td>    <td class="tg-b7b8">Cityhood Anniversary</td>  </tr><tr>    <td class="tg-yw4l">December 8, 2017 (Friday)</td>    <td class="tg-yw4l">Agoo, Province of La Union</td>    <td class="tg-yw4l">439th Foundation Anniversary</td>  </tr><tr>    <td class="tg-b7b8">December 11, 2017 (Monday)</td>    <td class="tg-b7b8">Province of Pampanga</td>    <td class="tg-b7b8">Araw ng Pampanga</td>  </tr><tr>    <td class="tg-yw4l">December 19, 2017 (Tuesday)</td>    <td class="tg-yw4l">Muntinlupa City</td>    <td class="tg-yw4l">Centennial Year of Muntinlupa</td>  </tr></tbody></table></div><br />Note that such holidays are applicable only to the immediate area concerned.<br /><br /><b>RELATED STORIES</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/08/full-list-philippines-holidays-in-2017.html" rel="nofollow">Holidays, Observances in the Philippines for 2017</a></li><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/07/list-regular-special-holidays-philippines-2018.html" rel="nofollow">LIST: Regular, Special Holidays in the Philippines 2018</a></li></ul><br />Malacañang Palace said that it is proper that the people on the said areas be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.<br /><br />As a special non-working holiday in the locality, workers who report for work get 1.3 times their daily rate. Those who do not work on the day, meanwhile, get no pay.<br /><br />As defined in the Administrative Code of 1987, Book III, Chapter 2, Section 4, Proclamations are "acts of the President fixing a date or declaring a status or condition of public moment or interest, upon the existence of which the operation of a specific law or regulation is made to depend, shall be promulgated in proclamations which shall have the force of an executive order."<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

#WalangPasok: December 5, 8, 11, 19, 2017 special holiday declared in selected areas

MANILA, Philippines — There will be no classes and work in selected areas for the specific dates of December 2017 (5, 8, 11 and 19) to give ...

#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, December 4, 2017

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Several local government units declared suspension of classes for Monday, December 4, 2017 due to the possible effects of the nationwide transport strike.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCF_zq2zWdMEbrPNSiM5-5yKzA-rK5l2phP-Uc1rCCxRdm30nHhR9kh8oHOlgddMJ0M71hQQX-SiTxuA3mChtaiaJMUKBA1VdF4pO6gRM_aNVNQIXMg0uu0LTzq-WsokASb7RN7Q0RuinP/s1600/walang-pasok-december-4-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, December 4, 2017" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="715" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCF_zq2zWdMEbrPNSiM5-5yKzA-rK5l2phP-Uc1rCCxRdm30nHhR9kh8oHOlgddMJ0M71hQQX-SiTxuA3mChtaiaJMUKBA1VdF4pO6gRM_aNVNQIXMg0uu0LTzq-WsokASb7RN7Q0RuinP/s1600/walang-pasok-december-4-2017.jpg" title="#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, December 4, 2017" /></a></div><br />On Friday, officials of Albay province and Guagua, Pampanga announced on social media the cancellation of classes for all levels that covered both the public and private institutions.<br /><br />"Suspension of classes at all levels on December 4, 2017 in both private and public schools except those schools located in the island and remote/far flung barangays/areas that will be determined by the Local School Authorities," the Albay Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (PDRRMC) posted on Facebook.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Executive Order No. 23-series of 2017 of the Municipality of Guagua, Pampanga stated that there will be no suspension of work in the municipal office. In addition, "all available municipal government vehicles including barangay service vehicles will be used to serve and pick-up stranded commuters. Both color and number coding are temporarily suspended for all passenger motorcycles on the duration of transport strike."<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>Note: As the need arises, announcement for the suspension of classes for the second day of strike, December 5, 2017 will be released Monday afternoon.</i></blockquote><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>#WALANGPASOK: As of 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, here's the list of class suspensions on Monday, December 4, 2017 (refresh page for the updates):</b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=397697187335117&set=a.161786424259529.1073741976.100012845169691&type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Albay province</a> — all levels (public and private)</li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/joan.carreon.cares/photos/a.348644938924517.1073741828.346278462494498/380483559073988/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guagua, Pampanga</a> — all levels (public and private)</li></ul><br />The protest of the militant group <i>Pinagkaisahang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide</i> (PISTON) on December 4 and 5 is to oppose the implementation of the government’s jeepney modernization program.<br /><br />Department of Transportation (DOTr) said that public utility vehicles (PUVs) that are more than 15 years old will be banned from the road, and will be replaced by vehicles with "low-carbon and low-emission technology."<br /><br />"The jeepney phase out is just one way for President Duterte to appeal himself to foreign and local capitalists. It has no other objective than for a few corporations to monopolize [the jeepney industry],” George San Mateo, PISTON’s national president said.<br /><br />Stop and Go Transport Coalition President Jun Magno said that drivers and operators could not shoulder the P1.6-million loan for new jeepney units and daily amortization of P800.<br /><br />The coalition proposed for the rehabilitation of old jeepneys instead of acquiring new units.<br /><br />In October, the militant groups led a two-day strike, which caused <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/walang-pasok-class-suspensions-on-monday-october-16-2017.html" rel="nofollow">Malacañang to suspend government work and classes nationwide</a>.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, December 4, 2017

MANILA, Philippines - Several local government units declared suspension of classes for Monday, December 4, 2017 due to the possible effects...

WALANG PASOK: Class suspensions on Friday, November 10, 2017

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - <i>(Updated as of 8:51 p.m.) </i>Several local government units announced class suspensions for Friday, November 10, 2017 due to inclement weather brought by tropical depression "Salome."<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE4rUKujsm-sp30gda3mU1qc9Nn0kPZ25mQq1dl9x6YYcBzkkUK9ux8-tvjLvq_FaC3RvzKBIJCaFssIqX5JH3FlBpYpPJqHBj9FL7iuWETXfKwb1NMTHEhRC8oQ81cM6tmgxy7LHbT1Q2/s1600/walang-pasok-november-10-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="WALANG PASOK: Class suspensions on Friday, November 10, 2017" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="386" data-original-width="716" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE4rUKujsm-sp30gda3mU1qc9Nn0kPZ25mQq1dl9x6YYcBzkkUK9ux8-tvjLvq_FaC3RvzKBIJCaFssIqX5JH3FlBpYpPJqHBj9FL7iuWETXfKwb1NMTHEhRC8oQ81cM6tmgxy7LHbT1Q2/s1600/walang-pasok-november-10-2017.jpg" title="WALANG PASOK: Class suspensions on Friday, November 10, 2017" /></a></div><br />In a bulletin issued by state weather bureau PAGASA at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, 'Bagyong Salome' continues to move west northwestward as it approaches Southern Quezon - Marinduque area.<br /><br />Tropical cyclone warning signal No. 1 (30-60kph expected in 36 hrs) is up over Metro Manila, Rizal, Bataan, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate including Ticao and Burias Islands, Romblon, Marinduque, Quezon, Laguna, Cavite, Batangas, Oriental Mindoro and Occidental Mindoro.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>READ</b>: <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/bagyong-salome-pagasa-weather-update-8pm-november-9-2017.html" rel="nofollow">'Bagyong Salome' PAGASA weather update 8PM November 9, 2017</a><br /><br />"Central Luzon are advised to be alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides," PAGASA said.<br /><br /><b>(As of 8:51 p.m.) Here's the updated list of class suspensions for Friday, November 10, 2017 due to Tropical Depression Salome #SalomePH </b><i>(refresh page for the updates):</i><br /><br /><b>METRO MANILA</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://twitter.com/Navotas_City/status/928591590062309377" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Navotas City</a> – pre-school to kindergarten, public and private</li></ul><br /><b>PROVINCIAL</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/antipolocitygovernment/posts/1489857344397562" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Antipolo City, Rizal</a> – all levels, public and private</li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/batspio/posts/2063677623918486" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Batangas Province</a> – all levels, public and private</li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GovRamil/photos/a.918277308188211.1073741832.901354706547138/1958406307508634/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laguna</a> – all levels, public and private</li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/quezon.pio/posts/1568902156508953" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quezon Province</a> – all levels, public and private</li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/314088698942144/photos/a.317140375303643.1073741828.314088698942144/541280186222993/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Morong, Rizal</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CityMayorArnanCPanaliganOfficialPage/posts/1652807238104271" rel="nofollow"> – all levels, public and private</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CityMayorArnanCPanaliganOfficialPage/posts/1652807238104271" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Calapan, Oriental Mindoro</a> – all levels, public and private</li></ul><br />Based on automatic class suspension guideline by DepEd, LGUs have the authority to declare local suspensions in areas where there is no storm signal.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL2ON4QJi25saOxXzIV_3Z1IyHENRQaR9Zb4GVX9hJcmmGCzFAEIAWXfkKL-ummd1tVOZ-c-2FH1e4rvXDewVF7rIHRP_MEbUMbrpouWqeDZM0AoYGvL9vW18Llmpy_Rwkc-y9xMPZPz3A/s1600/deped-Automatic+Suspension.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="automatic class suspension deped" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL2ON4QJi25saOxXzIV_3Z1IyHENRQaR9Zb4GVX9hJcmmGCzFAEIAWXfkKL-ummd1tVOZ-c-2FH1e4rvXDewVF7rIHRP_MEbUMbrpouWqeDZM0AoYGvL9vW18Llmpy_Rwkc-y9xMPZPz3A/s1600/deped-Automatic+Suspension.jpg" title="automatic class suspension deped" /></a></div><br />Stay safe and dry everyone!<br /><br /><i>Note: This is a developing story. Keep locked for the updates.</i><br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

WALANG PASOK: Class suspensions on Friday, November 10, 2017

MANILA, Philippines - (Updated as of 8:51 p.m.) Several local government units announced class suspensions for Friday, November 10, 2017 due...

#WalangPasok: November 2, 2017 special non-working holiday in some areas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - President Rodrigo Duterte's Proclamation No. 50 did not include November 2, 2017 as special (non-working) holiday throughout the country but some local government units declared suspension of classes and work in observance of All Souls' Day.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfYN27fi8G2T-mEtQDprg6aO1C93SgKnik-wF92Tnsl4Cbygsr25UECJad2RO_ME13XgX7OAIgfYM_dMvZv_XKMmkJw_aWWxatilAc340PnNfn7LvldPUAiiT4rteyJ_PmOEMurHlzPaFT/s1600/walang-pasok-november-2-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="#WalangPasok: November 2, 2017 special non-working holiday in some areas" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="396" data-original-width="714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfYN27fi8G2T-mEtQDprg6aO1C93SgKnik-wF92Tnsl4Cbygsr25UECJad2RO_ME13XgX7OAIgfYM_dMvZv_XKMmkJw_aWWxatilAc340PnNfn7LvldPUAiiT4rteyJ_PmOEMurHlzPaFT/s1600/walang-pasok-november-2-2017.jpg" title="#WalangPasok: November 2, 2017 special non-working holiday in some areas" /></a></div><br />While October 31 and November 1 were declared holidays, at least two (2) LGUs said the additional holiday on November 2 will give more time in observing the tradition. Filipino families commemorate and pay homage to the deceased family members on All Souls' Day.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />On Monday, Cauayan City Mayor Bernard Faustino M. Dy released Administrative Order No. 03 citing a special non-working day on Thursday.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHc7AzgEzs3Lktn3qsjjDs_P9dDOESy-ygqRbxsjASrzeQ0q3Bao3z6I1bZK4boccgYyDQ4zUrnZBInu9M_smH4Dz-ynjwl_OeaM0JgiffBNMurnh5P6T3s-cqlNa75D1y6zXvlGGU0Bob/s1600/holiday-all-souls-day-cauayan.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="November 2 2017 holiday Cauayan" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHc7AzgEzs3Lktn3qsjjDs_P9dDOESy-ygqRbxsjASrzeQ0q3Bao3z6I1bZK4boccgYyDQ4zUrnZBInu9M_smH4Dz-ynjwl_OeaM0JgiffBNMurnh5P6T3s-cqlNa75D1y6zXvlGGU0Bob/s1600/holiday-all-souls-day-cauayan.jpg" title="November 2 2017 holiday Cauayan" /></a></div><br />Meanwhile, Tacloban Mayor Cristina Gonzalez Romualdez has issued  Executive Order 2017-10-076 for the temporary suspension of classes for all levels in public and private schools and work in all government offices in Tacloban City on November 2.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQlUKHCM67fu2DMupKt1n1p64sjGdW1D2mroF57XuCrKtneb56Hm_JphkUsdXGAg5xWz1GCmPORfhx_I3spcWTc8xwKe6iljLsLWK_y6ajO7UJ_IeeMksHqdk3GPKIJQfFFiH_xpkqvpIc/s1600/holiday-all-souls-day-tacloban.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="November 2 2017 walang pasok Tacloban" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="627" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQlUKHCM67fu2DMupKt1n1p64sjGdW1D2mroF57XuCrKtneb56Hm_JphkUsdXGAg5xWz1GCmPORfhx_I3spcWTc8xwKe6iljLsLWK_y6ajO7UJ_IeeMksHqdk3GPKIJQfFFiH_xpkqvpIc/s1600/holiday-all-souls-day-tacloban.jpg" title="November 2 2017 walang pasok Tacloban" /></a></div><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>"As influx of people is expected at the cemeteries, the celebration may cause overcrowding, traffic congestion and inconvenience to the public," the local declaration said.</i></blockquote><br /><b>Check out list of areas where classes and work have been suspended for Thursday, November 2, 2017 for the commemoration of All Souls' Day:</b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://web.facebook.com/cityofcauayanofficial/photos/a.523721121001218.116621.300183933354939/1971478376225478/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cauayan City, Isabela</a> - all levels, public and private; work, gov't and private</li><li><a href="https://web.facebook.com/cristinaromualdez/photos/a.254889654695324.1073741832.229164873934469/728740323976919/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tacloban City</a> - all levels, public and private; gov't work</li></ul><br />Note: This is a developing story. Help us crowdsource class and work suspensions by sharing in the comments section or tweeting @mysummitexpress.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

#WalangPasok: November 2, 2017 special non-working holiday in some areas

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#WalangPasok: Class, work suspensions on Monday, October 30, 2017

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Some local government units announced class and work suspensions for Monday, October 30, 2017, ahead of the nationwide holidays on October 31 and November 1.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwk3Up39dD67NuIAyqbD4_0RYyxQ-fHjl5Z4u7V1t_s0gdKiv837KsqclnrljaH2MnxYnqtxxscVCKCFwTEnI1lCRJKTo1BkRcADI-CsCYf7-jL95CDhxD9Tu7ZuRwkI2v9yN0NIA7E4TD/s1600/walang-pasok-october-30-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="#WalangPasok: Class, work suspensions on Monday, October 30, 2017" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="397" data-original-width="717" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwk3Up39dD67NuIAyqbD4_0RYyxQ-fHjl5Z4u7V1t_s0gdKiv837KsqclnrljaH2MnxYnqtxxscVCKCFwTEnI1lCRJKTo1BkRcADI-CsCYf7-jL95CDhxD9Tu7ZuRwkI2v9yN0NIA7E4TD/s1600/walang-pasok-october-30-2017.jpg" title="#WalangPasok: Class, work suspensions on Monday, October 30, 2017" /></a></div><br />The local declaration gives more time for the  families to prepare for the observance of All Saints Day and All Souls' Day (Undas 2017).<br /><br />On Sunday night, Manila Mayor Joseph Ejercito Estrada announced that classes in all levels, public and private, as well as work in all government offices have been suspended on October 30 (Monday).<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />The announcement excludes the departments of the City of Manila which are in charge of health, engineering, traffic, disaster management and public services. In addition, Estrada added that suspension of work in private offices will be at the discretion of their management.<br /><br /><b>Check out list of areas and schools where classes and work have been suspended for Monday, October 30, 2017 </b><i>(refresh page for the updates):</i><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/mayorjosephestrada/photos/a.139420939956903.1073741828.138990956666568/185753821990281/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">City of Manila</a> – all levels, public and private (includes government work, see details above)</li></ul><br />Note: This is a developing story. Help us crowdsource class suspensions by sharing in the comments section or tweeting @mysummitexpress.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

#WalangPasok: Class, work suspensions on Monday, October 30, 2017

MANILA, Philippines - Some local government units announced class and work suspensions for Monday, October 30, 2017, ahead of the nationwide...

#WalangPasok: November 13-15, 2017 non-working days in NCR, Pampanga, Bulacan

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Malacañang Palace officially declared November 13, 14 and 15, 2017 as special non-working days in Metro Manila, Bulacan and Pampanga for the 31st  Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHdvelTI63aDj_h1OwAwkHpVIqA-Zc17HWLiTwSXow1-TQCFojz7NYEsBiVkqbdr3jixle61bVUdXpzka5A3fHNBmASdv2t94QAlj5iz49L_UxHlXya6SbZuK5-_2zjI1CKQJOFmKPcJEA/s1600/asean-summit-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="#WalangPasok: November 13-15, 2017 non-working days in NCR, Pampanga, Bulacan" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="365" data-original-width="716" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHdvelTI63aDj_h1OwAwkHpVIqA-Zc17HWLiTwSXow1-TQCFojz7NYEsBiVkqbdr3jixle61bVUdXpzka5A3fHNBmASdv2t94QAlj5iz49L_UxHlXya6SbZuK5-_2zjI1CKQJOFmKPcJEA/s1600/asean-summit-2017.jpg" title="#WalangPasok: November 13-15, 2017 non-working days in NCR, Pampanga, Bulacan" /></a></div><br />The announcement was made on Monday, October 23, through Proclamation No. 332.<br /><br />"Various activities directly connected with the 31st ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, to be attended by ASEAN Leaders and ASEAN Dialogue Partners, will be held in NCR and Clark Field, Pampanga," the proclamation stated.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgivE_5T9slryCCjgSFIewiCRbfzvJnjY2ULsr1o468b4PDl8p6_ut5pYHDOJT6uZLFss1FvkKYN3_IN2xshmkgAjx3gONVkdSQXg0IUiAeYFQo_QKy5Dzf6PJsm53hRgBUtCf7UkHZwExN/s1600/walang-pasok-november-13-15-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="November 13-15, 2017 non-working days in NCR, Pampanga, Bulacan" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="997" data-original-width="726" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgivE_5T9slryCCjgSFIewiCRbfzvJnjY2ULsr1o468b4PDl8p6_ut5pYHDOJT6uZLFss1FvkKYN3_IN2xshmkgAjx3gONVkdSQXg0IUiAeYFQo_QKy5Dzf6PJsm53hRgBUtCf7UkHZwExN/s1600/walang-pasok-november-13-15-2017.jpg" title="November 13-15, 2017 non-working days in NCR, Pampanga, Bulacan" /></a></div>On October 14, MMDA spokesperson Celine Pialago specifically proposed to suspend classes and work on the said dates as this would be beneficial to avoid heavy traffic on routes that would be used by ASEAN delegates to go to summit venues.<br /><br />Earlier, the Metro Manila Council agreed to <b><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/walang-pasok-class-suspensions-november-16-17-2017-asean-summit.html" rel="nofollow">suspend classes in all levels on November 16 and 17</a> </b>due to ASEAN Summit.<div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />It can be recalled that commuters in Metro Manila were stranded and have to endure long walks to get to work during the 2015 APEC summit.<br /><br /><b>Trump to visit PH in November</b><br /><br />Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella said US President Donald Trump will visit the country this November for the ASEAN Summit week. Trump's visit underscores the improving PH-US ties and President Rodrigo Duterte is looking forward to welcome the US President in Manila.<br /><br />The Philippines’ year-long and third ASEAN Chairmanship coincides with the regional bloc’s 50th founding anniversary. It will be held together with ASEAN dialogue partners Australia, Canada, China, the European union, India, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, South Korea and the United States.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

#WalangPasok: November 13-15, 2017 non-working days in NCR, Pampanga, Bulacan

MANILA, Philippines - Malacañang Palace officially declared November 13, 14 and 15, 2017 as special non-working days in Metro Manila, Bulaca...

#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Tuesday, October 17, 2017

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Some local government units announced suspension of classes for Tuesday, October 17, 2017 or the second day of the nationwide transport strike.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgT9BfV7bZLUpjP7DZTB_bCGNKG46UzyfyNf__bvOKETeXZIonpDaiJzTWesFPDDfOIoZGh7-Vgv45n34eVlZStmE6zyeYDD4fHT3yGEEKDmPBSgDiJzbgFBsx6ACxIx1khLqFZ39vbZGR/s1600/walang-pasok-october+17-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Tuesday, October 17, 2017" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="383" data-original-width="716" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgT9BfV7bZLUpjP7DZTB_bCGNKG46UzyfyNf__bvOKETeXZIonpDaiJzTWesFPDDfOIoZGh7-Vgv45n34eVlZStmE6zyeYDD4fHT3yGEEKDmPBSgDiJzbgFBsx6ACxIx1khLqFZ39vbZGR/s1600/walang-pasok-october+17-2017.jpg" title="#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Tuesday, October 17, 2017" /></a></div><br />On Monday night, the City Information Office of the City of San Fernando, Pampanga said classes in ALL LEVELS, both public and private schools, are still SUSPENDED tomorrow.<br /><br />"In line with this, the City Government of San Fernando will still provide free rides (libreng sakay) to the affected commuters. Pick up points will still be in front of the City Hall and Shell Gas Station-Telabastagan from 6:00 AM onwards," the statement added.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><b><br /></b> <b>Here is the updated list of areas and schools where classes have been suspended for Tuesday, October 17 (refresh page for the updates):</b><br /><b><br /></b><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CSFP.CIO/posts/754445931405695" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">San Fernando, Pampanga</a> – all levels (public and private)</li></ul><br />Meanwhile, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar said that classes and work in government office to resume on Tuesday.<br /><br />In the past months, jeepney operators had protested against the modernization program of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) in which public utility vehicles (PUVs) that are more than 15 years old will be banned from the road, and will be replaced by vehicles with "low-carbon and low-emission technology."<br /><br />Stop and Go Transport Coalition President Jun Magno said that drivers and operators could not shoulder the P1.6-million loan for new jeepney units and daily amortization of P800.<br /><br />The group proposed for the rehabilitation of old jeepneys instead of acquiring new units.</div>

#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Tuesday, October 17, 2017

MANILA, Philippines - Some local government units announced suspension of classes for Tuesday, October 17, 2017 or the second day of the nat...

#WalangPasok: October 20, 27, 28, 2017 special holiday declared in selected areas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines — There will be no classes and work in selected areas for the specific dates of October 2017 (20, 27 and 28) to give way for the celebration of local events, Malacañang Palace declared.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00_nnGsZIKg-x6BIHGhy3UoG3S3n5Y8g9P-rTCnWecP2PMgLArfWYD2m-uIjoxhmNwf3OoZTxWCP5R-E-8aK20qalZB1cBLKCZ4QcFSMzL0dh7gQO9PJfFIHTimvDOt0kY5T_T30_5bY7/s1600/walang-pasok-october-20-27-28-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="#WalangPasok: October 20, 27, 28, 2017 special holiday declared in selected areas" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00_nnGsZIKg-x6BIHGhy3UoG3S3n5Y8g9P-rTCnWecP2PMgLArfWYD2m-uIjoxhmNwf3OoZTxWCP5R-E-8aK20qalZB1cBLKCZ4QcFSMzL0dh7gQO9PJfFIHTimvDOt0kY5T_T30_5bY7/s1600/walang-pasok-october-20-27-28-2017.jpg" title="#WalangPasok: October 20, 27, 28, 2017 special holiday declared in selected areas" /></a></div><br />Local holidays were proclaimed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte through Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea.<br /><br /><b>Proclamation numbers 323-326</b> declare special non-working day in the following areas: Angeles City, Pampanga; Negros Oriental; Mati City, Davao Oriental and Dingle, Province of Iloilo.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>RELATED STORIES</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/walang-pasok-class-suspensions-on-monday-october-16-2017.html" rel="nofollow">#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, October 16, 2017</a></li><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/walang-pasok-october-12-16-17-19-20-2017-special-holiday-declared-selected-areas.html" rel="nofollow">#WalangPasok: October 12, 16, 17, 19, 20, 2017 special holiday declared in selected areas</a></li><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/walang-pasok-class-suspensions-november-16-17-2017-asean-summit.html" rel="nofollow">#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on November 16-17, 2017 for ASEAN Summit</a></li></ul><div><br /><b><a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2017/10oct/20171003-PROC-323-RRD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proclamation No. 323</a></b>: Special non-working holiday in Angeles City on Friday, October 27, 2017 for <i>Tigtigan Terakan Keng Dalan</i>, a festival which symbolizes the resilience of the people during the Mt. Pinatubo eruption. This was requested by the city mayor for the people of the city to participate on this event.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2017/10oct/20171004-PROC-324-RRD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proclamation No. 324</a></b>: Special non-working holiday in the Province of Negros Oriental on Friday, October 20 for the celebration of <i>Buglasan Festival</i>.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2017/10oct/20171004-PROC-325-RRD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proclamation No. 325</a></b>: Special non-working holiday in the City of Mati, Davao Oriental on Friday, October 27 for the celebration of the 17th <i>Sambuokan Festival</i>. This was requested by the Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Mati.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2017/10oct/20171004-PROC-326-RRD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proclamation No. 326</a></b>: Special non-working holiday in the municipality of Dingle, Province of Iloilo on Saturday, October 28 as requested by the Office of the Sangguniang Bayan. This is in celebration of the First Battle Cry of Revolution against Spain happened in 1898 in Barrio Lincud.<br /><style type="text/css">.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;border-color:#ccc;}.tg td{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#fff;}.tg th{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#f0f0f0;}.tg .tg-yw4l{vertical-align:top}.tg .tg-b7b8{background-color:#f9f9f9;vertical-align:top}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tg {width: auto !important;}.tg col {width: auto !important;}.tg-wrap {overflow-x: auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;}}</style><br /><div class="tg-wrap"><table class="tg"><tbody><tr>     <th class="tg-yw4l">Special Holiday</th>     <th class="tg-yw4l">Area</th>     <th class="tg-yw4l">Celebration</th>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-b7b8">October 20 (Friday)</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Negros Oriental Province</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Buglasan Festival</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">October 27 (Friday)</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Mati, Davao Oriental</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">17th Sambuokan Festival</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-b7b8">October 27 (Friday)</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Angeles City</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Tigtigan Terakan Keng Dalan</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">October 28 (Saturday)</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Dingle, Province of Iloilo</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">First Battle Cry of Revolution against Spain</td>   </tr></tbody></table></div><br />Meanwhile, a special non-working holiday was also declared (<a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2017/10oct/20171004-PROC-327-RRD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proclamation No. 327</a>) in <b>Muntinlupa on December 19</b>, which would mark the 100th anniversary of the city as an independent local government unit.<br /><br />Malacañang Palace said that it is proper that the people on the said areas be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.<br /><br /><b>READ</b>: <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/08/full-list-philippines-holidays-in-2017.html" rel="nofollow">Holidays, Observances in the Philippines for 2017</a><br /><br />As defined in the Administrative Code of 1987, Book III, Chapter 2, Section 4, Proclamations are "acts of the President fixing a date or declaring a status or condition of public moment or interest, upon the existence of which the operation of a specific law or regulation is made to depend, shall be promulgated in proclamations which shall have the force of an executive order."</div></div>

#WalangPasok: October 20, 27, 28, 2017 special holiday declared in selected areas

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#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, October 16, 2017

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines — Some local government units and schools announced the suspension of classes on Monday, October 16, 2017 due to the scheduled transport strike against the government's plan to phaseout old jeepney units.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmixUj3gMrgJ4opuB9g2gcSuwFHzxuX7QxjRD-HTlqTCFvGS7_382ziucxaZ_ZmCSX2akRMQzMEzW7ETf4_9hYxhhEM43xIwLHZ5_1CNYpLXZVjw9rddjrYfXjKDdtJKkVOI9KKmg9bnfL/s1600/walang-pasok-october+16-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" #WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, October 16, 2017" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="383" data-original-width="716" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmixUj3gMrgJ4opuB9g2gcSuwFHzxuX7QxjRD-HTlqTCFvGS7_382ziucxaZ_ZmCSX2akRMQzMEzW7ETf4_9hYxhhEM43xIwLHZ5_1CNYpLXZVjw9rddjrYfXjKDdtJKkVOI9KKmg9bnfL/s1600/walang-pasok-october+16-2017.jpg" title=" #WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, October 16, 2017" /></a></div><br />In a press conference, the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide (PISTON) said that the two-day transport strike, the third this year, is set on October 16-17.<br /><br />PISTON National President George San Mateo said that aside from the different transport groups in Metro Manila, various groups in Cagayan Valley, Pampanga, Laguna, Albay, Camarines Sur and in some parts of Mindanao would participate in the protest.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>As of 2:30 p.m., here's the list of areas where classes have been cancelled for Monday, October 16 2017 #WalangPasok </b><i>(refresh page for the updates)</i><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1338749689580487&id=286639851458148" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Makati City</a> - ALL LEVELS, public schools (Classes for private schools are left to the discretion of their school officials)</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/davaocitygov/status/918646551202873344" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Davao City</a> - ALL LEVELS, public and private schools</li></ul><br /><center><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="231" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpermalink.php%3Fstory_fbid%3D1338749689580487%26id%3D286639851458148&width=500" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="500"></iframe></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">STATEMENT BY MAYOR INDAY SARA | Classes from kindergarten to college will be suspended on Monday, October 16. <a href="https://t.co/toDhV2JE3U" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/toDhV2JE3U</a></div>— DavaoCity Government (@davaocitygov) <a href="https://twitter.com/davaocitygov/status/918646551202873344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">October 13, 2017</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />In the past months, jeepney operators had protested against the modernization program of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) in which public utility vehicles (PUVs) that are more than 15 years old will be banned from the road, and will be replaced by vehicles with "low-carbon and low-emission technology."<br /><br />Stop and Go Transport Coalition President Jun Magno said that drivers and operators could not shoulder the P1.6-million loan for new jeepney units and daily amortization of P800.<br /><br />The group proposed for the rehabilitation of old jeepneys instead of acquiring new units.</div>

#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, October 16, 2017

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'Bagyong Odette' PAGASA weather update, class suspensions October 13, 2017

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines — 'Bagyong Odette' (international name Khanun) has maintained its strength and is now traversing Apayao, state weather bureau PAGASA announced in its 8:00 a.m. update on Friday, October 13, 2017.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6LKScAaYUZrbfryS9_TnHTPi3RzhFFWLc22MEwV35QiUQkRKn-meXJutd2GwaCbartB5A-nSvqaYz-DTkdRHmcW2QKYiaREIXXBhvvscIYwdOX4QJHBLhlHYN56qBVwz5mo4jZqWBQiN0/s1600/bagyong-odette-satellite-image.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="'Bagyong Odette' PAGASA weather update October 13, 2017" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="577" data-original-width="791" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6LKScAaYUZrbfryS9_TnHTPi3RzhFFWLc22MEwV35QiUQkRKn-meXJutd2GwaCbartB5A-nSvqaYz-DTkdRHmcW2QKYiaREIXXBhvvscIYwdOX4QJHBLhlHYN56qBVwz5mo4jZqWBQiN0/s1600/bagyong-odette-satellite-image.JPG" title="'Bagyong Odette' PAGASA weather update October 13, 2017" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Bagyong Odette' real-time satellite image on Friday, October 13. Photo Credit: PAGASA/HIMAWARI</td></tr></tbody></table>At 7:00 a.m. today, the center of Tropical Storm "Odette" was estimated based on all available data in the vicinity of Calanasan, Apayao (18.0 °N, 121.0 °E). It has maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 120 kph. It is forecast to move West Southwest at 24 kph.<br /><br /><b>Forecast Positions:</b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>24 Hour(Tomorrow morning): 470 km West of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte(17.7°N, 116.2°E)</li><li>48 Hour(Sunday morning):765 km West of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte(18.7°N, 113.4°E)</li><li>72 Hour(Monday morning): 1,145 km West of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte(19.3°N, 109.8°E)</li><li>96 Hour(Tuesday morning):1,545 km West of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte(19.2°N, 106.0°E)</li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_4zDShpS3EOB4KD6Nu3p9xke5qPe05DSAKbeDUpHGAb432uM3DHYgQPO-yzbauLtU8TPlWEVl_UTPlQYJm4d8CVl6uDrIrRJGeBxY4ij_-ZQv7m3AiQBol6RcLkWZaiwRvSrytEJ7e7eB/s1600/bagyong-odette-october13.png" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="bagyong odette track October 13" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="741" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_4zDShpS3EOB4KD6Nu3p9xke5qPe05DSAKbeDUpHGAb432uM3DHYgQPO-yzbauLtU8TPlWEVl_UTPlQYJm4d8CVl6uDrIrRJGeBxY4ij_-ZQv7m3AiQBol6RcLkWZaiwRvSrytEJ7e7eB/s1600/bagyong-odette-october13.png" title="bagyong odette track October 13" /></a></div><br /><b>Tropical cyclone warning Signal No. 2 was raised over four (4) areas</b>: Batanes, Cagayan including Babuyan group of islands, Apayao and Ilocos Norte.<br /><br />'Bagyong Odette' made landfall in Cagayan at 12:40 a.m. on Friday.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Meanwhile, <b>Signal No. 1</b> is up over Isabela, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Benguet.<br /><br />'Odette' is expected to bring moderate to heavy rains to areas within 400km of its diameter.<br /><br />It is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) between tonight and tomorrow early morning.<br /><br />PAGASA added that sea travel remains risky over the seaboards of Northern Luzon due to the passage of the storm.<br /><br />In Metro Manila, Cloudy skies with light to moderate with occasional heavy rains and thunderstorms will be experienced.<br /><br /><b>#WalangPasok: Class suspensions for October 13</b><br /><br />Due to inclement weather situation brought by tropical storm Odette, some local government units and schools announced suspension of classes on Friday.<br /><br />Here is the list of class suspensions for Friday, October 13:<br /><br />All levels:<br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/JoshCobangbang/posts/1529848667108421" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cabugao, Ilocos Sur</a> (all levels)</li></ul><br />Preschool to Senior High school<br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AbraProvince2017/posts/353381648421673" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Abra</a></li><li>Apayao</li><li>Batanes</li><li>Cagayan, including Babuyan Islands</li><li>Ilocos Norte</li></ul><br />Preschool and kindergarten<br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Benguet</li><li>Ifugao</li><li>Ilocos Sur</li><li>Isabela</li><li>Kalinga</li><li>La Union</li><li>Mountain Province</li></ul><br />Stay safe and dry, everyone!</div>

'Bagyong Odette' PAGASA weather update, class suspensions October 13, 2017

MANILA, Philippines — 'Bagyong Odette' (international name Khanun) has maintained its strength and is now traversing Apayao, state w...

#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on November 16-17, 2017 for ASEAN Summit

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Manila Council (MMC) officially announced on Tuesday, October 10 the cancellation of classes on <b>November 16 and 17, 2017 (Thursday and Friday)</b> due to the country's hosting of the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj60lfpxi4U7-SxgOyV4w62y_BunIyHFaEbhMc2ENgk2Sk2PVxmRPxlkIYUIo0mCmYwLB1uV_duDAP08gtv7PzUTJX4HyBsPVDXpJBp__8itb81U7__MI4BHbFsN-n7XLBS_-1cEhs94w7z/s1600/walang-pasok-asean-summit-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on November 16-17, 2017 for ASEAN Summit" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="365" data-original-width="714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj60lfpxi4U7-SxgOyV4w62y_BunIyHFaEbhMc2ENgk2Sk2PVxmRPxlkIYUIo0mCmYwLB1uV_duDAP08gtv7PzUTJX4HyBsPVDXpJBp__8itb81U7__MI4BHbFsN-n7XLBS_-1cEhs94w7z/s1600/walang-pasok-asean-summit-2017.jpg" title="#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on November 16-17, 2017 for ASEAN Summit" /></a></div><br />Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairperson Danilo Lim said Metro Manila mayors “unanimously moved for the suspension of classes on November 16-17 for the ASEAN,” as agreed during the 9th MMC Meeting.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">(Adm) Metro Manila Mayors unanimously move for the suspension of classes on November 16-17 for the ASEAN. <br />-9th Metro Manila Council Meeting</div>— Danilo Lim (@GenDannyLim) <a href="https://twitter.com/GenDannyLim/status/917582658506391552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">October 10, 2017</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />The suspension of classes covered private and public schools in Caloocan, Las Pinas, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Manila, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Paranaque, Pasay, Pasig, Pateros, Quezon City, San Juan, Taguig and Valenzuela.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Meanwhile, <b>suspension of government work in NCR</b>, will come from Malacañang, the council clarified.<br /><br />In addition, there's no word yet from the Palace if <b>November 13, 14, and 15</b> will be declared non-working holidays in Metro Manila and in other parts of the country.<br /><br /><b>READ</b>: <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/09/palace-suspension-class-work-selected-areas-november-10-14-2017-asean-summit.html" rel="nofollow">Holiday? Palace may suspend work, classes in selected areas for November 10-14, 2017 ASEAN Summit</a><br /><br />On November 10- 14, 2017, the Philippines is set to host the ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings at the Clark Field, Pampanga.<br /><br />Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella said US President Donald Trump will visit the country this November. Trump's visit underscores the improving PH-US ties and President Duterte is looking forward to welcoming the US President in Manila.<br /><br />The Philippines’ year-long and third ASEAN Chairmanship in 2017 coincides with the regional bloc’s 50th founding anniversary. It will be held together with ASEAN dialogue partners Australia, Canada, China, the European union, India, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, South Korea and the United States.<br /><br /><b>List of holidays in October and November 2017</b><br /><br />Based on Proclamation No. 50 issued by Malacañang, the following dates are the official holidays this month and in November:<br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>October 31 (Tuesday) – Special non-working holiday (to give time to families to prepare for All Saints Day)</li><li>November 1 (Wednesday) – Special non-working holiday, All Saints Day</li><li>November 16 - 17 (Thursday and Friday) – 31st ASEAN Summit</li><li>November 30 (Thursday) – Regular holiday, Bonifacio Day</li></ul><br /><b>READ</b>: <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/walang-pasok-october-12-16-17-19-20-2017-special-holiday-declared-selected-areas.html" rel="nofollow">#WalangPasok: October 12, 16, 17, 19, 20, 2017 special holiday declared in selected areas</a></div></div>

#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on November 16-17, 2017 for ASEAN Summit

MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Manila Council (MMC) officially announced on Tuesday, October 10 the cancellation of classes on November 16 ...

#WalangPasok: October 12, 16, 17, 19, 20, 2017 special holiday declared in selected areas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines — There will be no classes and work in selected areas for the specific dates of October 2017 (12,16, 17, 19, 20) to give way for the celebration of local events, Malacañang Palace declared.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLIHhtv6IWKthHNSKon63jKbwm3bqsKflkzEvWfCvo4OUfRRhF1G1kQaT7nUrbKFGVdudDELcYuIMZ5Gb0m062pTzMouK5RyvG7AnVdjrgL2gvS_ybTIKE5Dza4vEcSLrMVeh-WjTV-XzT/s1600/walang-pasok-october-12-16-17-19-20-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="#WalangPasok: October 12, 16, 17, 19, 20, 2017 special holiday declared in selected areas" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="381" data-original-width="714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLIHhtv6IWKthHNSKon63jKbwm3bqsKflkzEvWfCvo4OUfRRhF1G1kQaT7nUrbKFGVdudDELcYuIMZ5Gb0m062pTzMouK5RyvG7AnVdjrgL2gvS_ybTIKE5Dza4vEcSLrMVeh-WjTV-XzT/s1600/walang-pasok-october-12-16-17-19-20-2017.jpg" title="#WalangPasok: October 12, 16, 17, 19, 20, 2017 special holiday declared in selected areas" /></a></div><br />Local holidays were proclaimed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte through Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea.<br /><br /><b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/09/palace-suspension-class-work-selected-areas-november-10-14-2017-asean-summit.html" rel="nofollow">Holiday? Palace may suspend work, classes in selected areas for November 10-14, 2017 ASEAN Summit</a><br /><br />Proclamation numbers 317-318 declare special non-working day in the following areas: Quinapondan, Eastern Samar and Pigcawayan, Cotabato, respectively.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Republic Acts 7350, 7677, 7724 and 1745 automatically declare specific date of the year (October 2017) for the observance of special occasion in several areas.<br /><br />Observances and celebrations include foundation day, cityhood anniversary and festival. Note that such holidays are applicable only to the immediate area concerned.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>Republic Act 7350</b>: The law declares October 12 of every year as a special non-working holiday in Zamboanga City for Fiesta Pilar, the day will be devoted to religious activities honoring the La Virgen, with the Fort Pilar Shrine as the center of activities.<br /><br /><b>Republic Act No. 7677</b>: The law declares October 16 of every year as a special non-working holiday in Oroquieta City for the cityhood celebration.<br /><br /><b>Republic Act No. 7724</b>: The law declares October 19 of every year as a special non-working public holiday in the City of Bacolod to be known as ‘Bacolod City Charter Day’” which was approved by then Senate President Edgardo Angara, House Speaker Jose De Venecia, Jr., and former President Fidel Ramos on May 19, 1994.<br /><br /><b>Republic Act No. 1745</b>: This regular holiday in the province of Leyte on October 20 is to commemorate the landing of American and Filipino forces in Palo Beach during the Battle of Leyte in 1944, signalling the beginning liberation of the country in the Second World War.<br /><br /><b>P<a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2017/09sep/20170918-PROC-317-RRD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">roclamation No. 317</a></b>: Special (non-working) holiday declared in the Municipality of Quinapondan, Eastern Samar for the celebration of its Founding Anniversary on Tuesday, October 17.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2017/09/18/proclamation-no-318-s-2017/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proclamation No. 318</a></b>: Special (non-working) holiday declared in the Municipality of Pigcawayan, Cotabato for the celebration of 64th Foundation Anniversary on Friday, October 20.<br /><style type="text/css">.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;border-color:#ccc;}.tg td{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#fff;}.tg th{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#f0f0f0;}.tg .tg-yw4l{vertical-align:top}.tg .tg-b7b8{background-color:#f9f9f9;vertical-align:top}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tg {width: auto !important;}.tg col {width: auto !important;}.tg-wrap {overflow-x: auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;}}</style><br /><div class="tg-wrap"><table class="tg"><tbody><tr>     <th class="tg-yw4l">Special Holiday</th>     <th class="tg-yw4l">Area</th>     <th class="tg-yw4l">Celebration</th>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-b7b8">October 12 (Thursday)</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Zamboanga City</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Fiesta Pilar</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">October 16 (Monday)</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Oroquieta City</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Oroquieta City Day</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-b7b8">October 17 (Tuesday)</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Quinapondan, Eastern Samar</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Founding Anniversary</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">October 19 (Thursday)</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Bacolod City</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Bacolod City Charter Day</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-b7b8">October 20 (Friday)</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Pigcawayan, Cotabato</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">64th Foundation Anniversary</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">October 20 (Friday)</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Province of Leyte</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Leyte Landing Day</td>   </tr></tbody></table></div><br />Malacañang Palace said that it is proper that the people on the said areas be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.<br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/08/full-list-philippines-holidays-in-2017.html" rel="nofollow"><br /></a> <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/08/full-list-philippines-holidays-in-2017.html" rel="nofollow">READ: </a>Holidays, Observances in the Philippines for 2017<br /><br />As defined in the Administrative Code of 1987, Book III, Chapter 2, Section 4, Proclamations are "acts of the President fixing a date or declaring a status or condition of public moment or interest, upon the existence of which the operation of a specific law or regulation is made to depend, shall be promulgated in proclamations which shall have the force of an executive order."</div>

#WalangPasok: October 12, 16, 17, 19, 20, 2017 special holiday declared in selected areas

MANILA, Philippines — There will be no classes and work in selected areas for the specific dates of October 2017 (12,16, 17, 19, 20) to give...

Holiday? Palace may suspend class, work in selected areas for November 10-14, 2017 ASEAN Summit

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines — For the past days, netizens were abuzzed by the alleged memorandum circular, claiming the suspension of classes and work in Metro Manila on November 13-15 for the 31st ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit. However, the Malacañang Palace clarified there's no official declaration of non-working holidays yet.<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>“On ASEAN holiday. No official issuance yet. Will post once provided,” Palace told reporters.</i></blockquote><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3sXInANWbUJtyfsZ6l9swsqMq9jfVmxisf8mTJHZDa3egWLNW33z4c6qscl1JAINibAoq5XxkfQEd12ObegqSxGnp4yWUIBumCAkt4mn0wIvJlsEI95eea382HjEvErRdAvoKrpzZ7oWK/s1600/ASEAN-summit-2017-clark-philippines.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="31st ASEAN Summit 2017 Clark, Philippines" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="365" data-original-width="713" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3sXInANWbUJtyfsZ6l9swsqMq9jfVmxisf8mTJHZDa3egWLNW33z4c6qscl1JAINibAoq5XxkfQEd12ObegqSxGnp4yWUIBumCAkt4mn0wIvJlsEI95eea382HjEvErRdAvoKrpzZ7oWK/s1600/ASEAN-summit-2017-clark-philippines.jpg" title="31st ASEAN Summit 2017 Clark, Philippines" /></a></div><br />On November 10- 14, 2017, the Philippines is set to host the ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings at the Clark Field, Pampanga. This will be the second leg of the semi-annual event after the successful chairmanship in April 2017, which was held in Manila.<br /><br />The chosen venue would be strategic to avoid heavy traffic and other security concerns on the activities directly connected with the Philippine hosting of the summit.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />In <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/04/walang-pasok-palace-declared-class-work-suspension-april-28-2017-metro-manila.html" rel="nofollow">April this year</a>, the suspension of classes and work (government and private) in some parts of Metro Manila was recommended by the ASEAN 2017 Organizing Council based on the security, traffic management plan and venue of the meetings.<br /><br />For the November 2017 ASEAN Summit, those awaiting for the memorandum may expect declaration of class and work suspensions for <b>selected areas near Clark Field, Angeles City</b> in Pampanga, <b>northern part of Metro Manila</b> and or <b>areas directly affected by the event</b>.<br /><br /><i>Note: This is a developing story. Check back for the updates in the coming weeks.</i><br /><br />Same with previous hosting in Manila, we may also expect that suspension of work in the private sector and in places other than those that will be announced will be left to the discretion of their respective local government units and or employers based on assessment of the scheduled activities on November 10-14.<br /><br /><b>President Trump to visit Manila</b><br /><br />As confirmed today, Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella said US President Donald Trump will visit the Philippines this November. Trump's visit underscores the improving PH-US ties and President Duterte is looking forward to welcoming the US President in Manila.<br /><br />Trump will join other world leaders who will attend the ASEAN / East Asian Summit.<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>"As host country, we hope to make the event productive and pleasant to our foreign guests. We will let them experience our world-famous Filipino hospitality to make sure they would have good memories of their stay in the Philippines," Palace said in a statement.</i></blockquote><br />In the November 2017 ASEAN Summit having the theme “Partnering for Change, Engaging the World,” leaders will discuss the political-security, economic, and socio-cultural development of the ASEAN Community.<br /><br />The Philippines’ year-long and third ASEAN Chairmanship in 2017 coincides with the regional bloc’s 50th founding anniversary.<br /><br />It will be held together with ASEAN dialogue partners Australia, Canada, China, the European union, India, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, South Korea and the United States.</div>

Holiday? Palace may suspend class, work in selected areas for November 10-14, 2017 ASEAN Summit

MANILA, Philippines — For the past days, netizens were abuzzed by the alleged memorandum circular, claiming the suspension of classes and wo...

#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, September 25, 2017

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines — Some local government units and schools announced the suspension of classes on Monday, September 25, 2017 due to the scheduled transport strike against the government's plan to phaseout old jeepney units.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihjSw1GeaPVrbAMG8Oh7hIjKyelDdcefxh0zyS0DgqgbDfIL6foCyoGL2lJAaYPRKgOXqJdrfuovzYAX7OXCbGEtMNKoQs1osBKIsXKG3iE54gfFlQZy1QUIfkxfBEWY1rz1LCFptqBmou/s1600/walang-pasok-september-25-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, September 25, 2017" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="383" data-original-width="716" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihjSw1GeaPVrbAMG8Oh7hIjKyelDdcefxh0zyS0DgqgbDfIL6foCyoGL2lJAaYPRKgOXqJdrfuovzYAX7OXCbGEtMNKoQs1osBKIsXKG3iE54gfFlQZy1QUIfkxfBEWY1rz1LCFptqBmou/s1600/walang-pasok-september-25-2017.jpg" title="#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, September 25, 2017" /></a></div><br />In a report, the Samahan ng Tsuper at Operators ng Pilipinas Genuine Organization (Stop and Go) said it would hold a two-day transport holiday on September 25 and 26.<br /><br />Stop and Go Transport Coalition President Jun Magno told the press the participation of at least 90 percent of their 74,000 member-operators nationwide.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>As of 4:50 p.m., here's the list of areas where classes have been cancelled for Monday, September 25, 2017 #WalangPasok <i>(refresh page for the updates)</i></b><br /><br /><b>LUZON</b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://twitter.com/CityofMalolos/status/911848076578480129" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Malolos City</a> — Pre-elementary to college, public and private</li></ul><br /><b>METRO MANILA</b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Updating...</li></ul><br /><br /><b>SCHOOLS/UNIVERSITIES</b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LaConsolacionU/posts/1672053689503202" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">La Consolacion University</a> - all levels, including office work</li></ul><br />In the past months,  jeepney operators had protested against the modernization program of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) in which public utility vehicles (PUVs) that are more than 15 years old will be banned from the road, and will be replaced by vehicles with "low-carbon and low-emission technology."<br /><br />Magno added that drivers and operators could not shoulder the P1.6-million loan for new jeepney units and daily amortization of P800.<br /><br />The group proposed for the rehabilitation of old jeepneys instead of acquiring new units.<br /><br /><b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/09/walang-pasok-september-18-20-21-27-29-2017-special-holiday-selected-areas.html" rel="nofollow">#WalangPasok: September 18, 20, 21, 27, 29, 2017 special holiday declared in selected areas</a></div>

#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, September 25, 2017

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#WalangPasok: Palace suspends gov't work, public schools classes on September 21

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Malacanang Palace on Tuesday announced the suspension of classes in public schools and work in government offices on September 21, 2017 (Thursday).<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglcN39-Rv3Ln28flWy3oGJWMhtnrRsXS0OFocYkJSLXJkW6Dmv_QZ5tZ9TtZFA8y0-4BOoJKYkXf3DoUEyyCOzNuolZ4hAVhElatrI1oCGfywngulW7loHC9nZhXuT5O8RrDOAW8vm1Ekd/s1600/ernesto-abella.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Palace suspends gov't work, public schools classes on September 21" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglcN39-Rv3Ln28flWy3oGJWMhtnrRsXS0OFocYkJSLXJkW6Dmv_QZ5tZ9TtZFA8y0-4BOoJKYkXf3DoUEyyCOzNuolZ4hAVhElatrI1oCGfywngulW7loHC9nZhXuT5O8RrDOAW8vm1Ekd/s1600/ernesto-abella.jpg" title="Palace suspends gov't work, public schools classes on September 21" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella. Photo Credit: PCOO</td></tr></tbody></table>A memorandum circular will be issued soon as advised by Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella.<br /><br />Abella added that it will be up to private schools and companies whether to suspend classes and work during that day.<br /><br />On Monday, President Rodrigo Duterte said that September 21 is <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/09/duterte-declares-september-21-2017-national-day-of-protest.html" rel="nofollow">not a holiday but a “day of protest.”</a><br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />“I have declared it as a day of protest. Lahat ng gustong mag-protesta laban sa gobyerno, pulis o military, magbabaan kayo dyan,” Duterte said.<br /><br />September 21 also marks the 45th anniversary of the declaration of martial law by the late President Marcos.<br /><br />Various reports said that militants are set to schedule demonstrations on Thursday to protest the government’s war on drugs and deaths being linked to it as well as other issues on Duterte administration.</div>

#WalangPasok: Palace suspends gov't work, public schools classes on September 21

MANILA, Philippines - Malacanang Palace on Tuesday announced the suspension of classes in public schools and work in government offices on S...

#WalangPasok: September 21, 2017 declared Muslim holiday

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) through the Office of the President declared September 21, 2017 (Thursday) a Muslim Legal Holiday for the celebration of Amun Jadid or Islamic New Year in selected areas of Mindanao.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAfo8kTFL24bm2iMXjg-Az3PFLI0-jLO7Js0XJHbGWDsNNTT_JTVWLxenXaoO48DWYRJovPIDNvDCNYQksezbDH89UOGyoulIOs9UU4WI984mu6RpvuyaLt0jb-7-A8pcH8nivp0RE6mAc/s1600/walang-pasok-september-21-2017-muslim-holiday.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" #WalangPasok: September 21, 2017 declared Muslim holiday" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="713" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAfo8kTFL24bm2iMXjg-Az3PFLI0-jLO7Js0XJHbGWDsNNTT_JTVWLxenXaoO48DWYRJovPIDNvDCNYQksezbDH89UOGyoulIOs9UU4WI984mu6RpvuyaLt0jb-7-A8pcH8nivp0RE6mAc/s1600/walang-pasok-september-21-2017-muslim-holiday.jpg" title=" #WalangPasok: September 21, 2017 declared Muslim holiday" /></a></div><br />Based on Presidential Decree No. 1083 otherwise known as Code of Muslim Personal Laws of the Philippines, September 21 corresponds to Muharram 1, 1439 Hijra (first day of Hijri year 1439).<br /><br /><b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/09/walang-pasok-september-18-20-21-27-29-2017-special-holiday-selected-areas.html" rel="nofollow">#WalangPasok: September 18, 20, 21, 27, 29, 2017 special holiday declared in selected areas</a><br /><br />Article 170 stated that this Muslim holiday shall be observed in the provinces of Basilan, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur and in the Cities of Cotabato, Iligan, Marawi, Pagadian and Zamboanga and in such other Muslim provinces and cities as may hereafter be created.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>"Upon proclamation by the President of the Philippines, Muslim Holidays may also be officially observed in other provinces and cities."</i></blockquote><br />Article 172 further said that “All Muslim government officials and employees in places other than those enumerated under Article 170 shall also be excused from reporting to office in order that they may be able to observe Muslim Holidays."<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>"The President of the Philippines may, by proclamation, require private offices, agencies or establishments to excuse their Muslim  employees  from reporting for work during the Muslim holiday without reduction in their usual compensation," P.D. No. 1083 added.</i></blockquote><br /><b>Here's full copy of the memorandum as shared by the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Zamboanga Peninsula 9-A on Facebook:</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBISdFIrgfe3wEOBFm7blz3BtfdSGx4jZYvSfaRvYsP0BQ44XnSZpKxb_bbjljL4l3KQe2xAtlFUFhrQRRaJCdv9SxblGloDbP_spWMcVdFANtfAXTKiG1yy2JHbnV3SdvwZRk9AzOeBH3/s1600/muslim-holiday-september-21.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Muslim holiday new year 2017" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="697" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBISdFIrgfe3wEOBFm7blz3BtfdSGx4jZYvSfaRvYsP0BQ44XnSZpKxb_bbjljL4l3KQe2xAtlFUFhrQRRaJCdv9SxblGloDbP_spWMcVdFANtfAXTKiG1yy2JHbnV3SdvwZRk9AzOeBH3/s1600/muslim-holiday-september-21.jpg" title="Muslim holiday new year 2017" /></a></div><br />Known as the Hijra, the migration from Mecca to Medina, marked the beginning of the Islamic era, or 1AH, in 622AD.<br /><br />The first day of the year is observed on the first day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar.</div>

#WalangPasok: September 21, 2017 declared Muslim holiday

MANILA, Philippines - The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) through the Office of the President declared September 21, 2017 (Th...