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#WalangPasok – May 7 2021 declared a holiday in Pampanga
The Philippines will mark the 79th death anniversary of Jose Abad Santos, former Supreme Court Chief Justice and World War II hero, this coming May 7, Friday. It is a special non-working […]
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#WalangPasok – March 27 2018 declared holiday in San Juan City
The people of San Juan City will be celebrating its 111th annual foundation day anniversary this coming March 27, Tuesday. “Araw ng San Juan” is a special non-working holiday in that Metro […]
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#WalangPasok – March 22 2018 declared holiday in Cavite
The Philippines will be marking the 149th birth anniversary of General Emilio Aguinaldo, officially recognized as the country’s first president, this March 22, Thursday. The day has been declared a special non-working […]
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#WalangPasok – December 18 2017 declared a holiday in Iloilo
The nation will be marking the 161st birth anniversary of legendary writer and revolutionary propagandist Graciano Lopez-Jaena this December 18 2017. The day is a special non-working holiday in Iloilo province, including […]
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#WalangPasok – December 11 2017 declared a holiday in Pampanga
The province of Pampanga will be celebrating its 446th foundation anniversary this December 11. Also known as Aldo Ning Kapampangan or Pampanga Day, the day is a special non-working holiday in the said […]
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A short history of the electric fan
Ever since electricity became a regular feature in homes across the world, the development of home appliances also followed suit. These appliances help make household chores much more efficient to do. These home […]
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#WalangPasok – November 30 2017 declared a national holiday
The Philippines will be marking the 154th birth anniversary of Spanish-era revolutionary leader and national hero Andres Bonifacio this November 30, Thursday. The day, commonly referred to as Bonifacio Day, is a national holiday as mandated by […]
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#WalangPasok – September 11 2017 declared holiday in Ilocos Norte
The country will be celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of the late former President and dictator Ferdinand Marcos this September 11. It will be a special non-working holiday in Ilocos Norte, Marcos’ […]
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#WalangPasok – September 15 2017 declared holiday in Bulacan
The country will be marking the 119th anniversary of the inauguration of the Malolos Congress or the Anibersaryo ng Kongreso ng Malolos this September 15. The day has been declared a special […]
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September 9 2017 declared holiday in Cebu – Sergio Osmeña Day
Filipinos nationwide will mark the 139th birth anniversary of the late former President Sergio Osmeña Sr. this September 9. Osmeña Day falls on a Saturday this year. It is a special non-working holiday in the province of Cebu and its […]
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#WalangPasok – May 13 2021 declared a holiday for Eid’l Fitr
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