This bill seeks to institutionalize the observance of long holidays from December 25 – January 1 as special non-working days.

Section 26, Chapter 7, Book I of Executive Order No. 292, as amended, otherwise known as the “Administrative Code of 1987,” lists among its regular holidays, January 1 as New Year’s Day, December 25 being Christmas Day, December 30 as Jose Rizal Day, and December 31 as a nationwide Special Holiday being the last day of the year.

Excluding Saturday and Sunday, there are only two working days in the eight days affected by this bill. To make up for these two days, this bill seeks to also declare the two Saturdays preceding December 25 as regular working days, to avoid any productivity losses.

The proposed bill seeks to spur local tourism by extending the holiday period to include these eight days, thus encouraging citizens to plan travel vacations with family and friends.

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
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