Yes! Independence Day is observed on Thursday, July 4, this year, and is considered a federal holiday. In total, 2025 has 12 ...

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School calendars in this coastal town at the mouth of Manila Bay are not just marked with class schedules and holidays; they also come with tide charts. For many students here, ...

Today, the Philippines marks the birth of a man whose life continues to shape its national identity. José Rizal was born on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, ...

Panicked shoppers scrambled to escape a supermarket when a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck the southern Philippines this afternoon. CCTV footage shows customers, including parents with young children, ...

According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Thursday, June 19 is designated as a federal holiday and non-essential government offices will be closed on the day. Many public institutions at ...

Juneteenth was officially declared a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. Here is what to know about the upcoming holiday. This year, Juneteenth will be observed on Thursday, June 19.

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has declared special non-working holidays in five municipalities that will celebrate their founding and Charter anniversaries as well as festivals this month ...

"During the (sales-tax) holiday, the state’s 6.25% sales tax is suspended for most retail items priced under $2,500," according to a release. Here's what to know. When can people shop in ...

HOLIDAY WORK. Workers keep their balance on a steel scaffolding at a construction site in Timog Avenue, Quezon City on April 30, 2025. Based on the pay rules released by the Department of Labor and ...

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has issued proclamations declaring holidays in four localities. Proclamation 915 declared June 21 a special non-working day in Maasim, Sarangani in celebration ...