Philippine Holidays and Long-Weekends for 2010

Here is the schedule of Philippine holidays and long-weekends for 2010 based on RA 9492 and Proclamation 1841:

January 1 (Fri) – New Year’s Day (five-day long weekend from December 30 to January 3)
February 22 (Mon) – EDSA Revolution Anniversary
April 1 (Thu) – Holy Thursday
April 2 (Fri) – Good Friday (four-day long weekend from April 1 to 4)
April 9 (Fri) – Araw ng Kagitingan (three-day long weekend from April 9 to 11)
May 1 (Sat) – Labor DayJune 14 (Mon) – Independence Day (three-day long weekend from June 12 to 14)
August 23 (Mon) – Ninoy Aquino Day (three-day long weekend from August 21 to 23)
August 30 (Mon) – National Heroes Day (three-day long weekend from August 28 to 30)
September – Eid’l Fitr (to be announced, calculated September 10, possible three-day long weekend from September 10 to 12)
November 1 (Mon) – All Saints Day (three-day long weekend from October 30 to November 1)
November - Eid ‘l Adha (to be announced, calculated November 16)
November 29 (Mon) – Bonifacio Day (three-day long weekend from November 27 to 29)
December 24 (Fri) – Non-Working Holiday
December 25 (Sat) – ChristmasDecember 27 (Mon) – Rizal Day (four-day long weekend from December 24 to 27)
December 31 (Fri) – Non-Working Holiday
January 1 - (Sat) New Year’s Day (three-day long weekend from December 31 to January 2)

Taken from the Manila Bulletin Travel blog’s post.

Stay tune for more Philippine Holiday Updates right here at e-BUZZ Online Philippines!

Mayon Volcano still on Strombolian Phase December 23 Update

PHIVOLCS–DOST Update: Philippines – Mayon Volcano (13.2576 N, 123.6856 E) continued to show an intense level of activity during the past 24-hour observation period. Seismic activity remained elevated in number and size as the seismic network detected 1,051 volcanic earthquakes and continuously recorded harmonic tremors. Many of these volcanic earthquakes were recorded at maximum deflection. Sixty six (66) ash explosions were observed during times of good visibility. These explosions produced grayish to light brown ash columns that reached height from 100 to 1000 meters above the summit before drifting towards southwest.

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Efren Penaflorida named the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year

CNN Hero of the Year: Efren Penaflorida

Efren Penaflorida, the pride of the Philippines has been named the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year after 7 weeks of online voting at CNN.com with more than 2.75 million votes were cast.

CNN anchor, Anderson Cooper announced Saturday night during the third-annual “CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute” at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood. Read more

Ms. Earth 2009 Grand Winners

Ms. Earth 2009 Grand Winners

Of all the 80 most beautiful women of the earth, Miss Brazil Larissa Ramos was declared as the newly crowned Miss Earth 2009. Brazil wins its second Miss Earth crown since Priscilla Meirelles did in 2004.

The Grand Coronation Night was held live from Boracay Ecovillage Resort and Convention Center in Boracay, Philippines last night November 22, 2009 via ABS-CBN.

Other Miss Earth 2009 winners and runners-up are:

• Miss Earth Air – Miss Philippines Sandra Seifert Read more

Ms. Earth 2009 Official Winners

Ms. Earth 2009 Official Winners

Preservation of the planet Earth is one of the most important goals when the new Miss Earth crown was created.
To make this dream turn into a reality, many hopefuls are vying for the title – Miss Earth 2009 or even earn a major or special award.

To won a single award is  a great honor for every candidate.

Here are the Official Ms. Earth 2009 Winners Read more

Ms. Earth 2009 Candidates Vied for Best in Talent

Ms. Earth 2009 Candidates Vied for Best in Talent

ILOILO, Philippines – The Ms. Earth 2009 Final Talent Competition was successfully held at Central Philippine University Rose Memorial Auditorium, Jaro, Iloilo City last night. Fifteen (15) talented candidates were performed.

Ms. Tahiti, Bahamas and Pakistan gained so much attention and big impact from the audience for their highly appreciated performances. Ms. Tahiti showcased her Hawaiian dance, Ms. Bahamas played saxophone while Ms. Pakistan performed her sexy belly dancing. Read more

Watch Ms.EARTH 2009 Final Talent Competition LIVE at CPU

Watch Ms.EARTH 2009 Final Talent Competition LIVE at CPU

ILOILO, Philippines – Stunning beauties and sexy ladies came from other parts of the world are coming to dominate Iloilo this November 17, 2009, 7:00 PM for the Ms. Earth 2009 Final Talent Competition live at Central Philippine University Rose Memorial Auditorium, Jaro, Iloilo City.

Miss Earth delegates were divided into three groups, which held simultaneous talent preliminary competitions in three different locations. The winning candidate from each group will compete for the final talent competition at CPU. Read more

Catch Ms. Earth 2009 Candidates LIVE at Boracay

Catch Ms. Earth 2009 Candidates LIVE at Boracay

Meet the 87 candidates of Miss Earth 2009 representing various countries vying for the privilege to be called as the Miss Earth 2009, Miss Air, Miss Water and Miss Fire.

Stunning beauties and sexy ladies are coming to dominate Boracay on Nov. 22, 2009 for the 9th edition of Miss Earth 2009 beauty pageant. This will be held at the Boracay Ecovillage Resort and Convention Center, in the beautiful Island of Boracay, Philippines. Read more

Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao on Jimmy Kimmel Live Show

The pride of the Philippines Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao guesting at the Jimmy Kimmel Live Show. The reigning pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao sang his heart out in American late-night show endearing himself further to his Filipino and even American fans with his gamely attitude.

He delivered his own rendition of Dan Hill’s “Sometimes When We Touch” before a Pinoy-dominated audience who attended ABC’s late-night show

Watch Pacman Live at Jimmy Kimmel Late-Night Show! Read more

AKO MISMO Iloilo Activity Fair and Concert

AKO MISMO is about YOU

…… making a stand and taking real action for the causes you believe in. Causes that you yourself can truly pursue to make a real, positive difference to your fellow countryman, to your country.

It is for you who still dare to hope that life for millions doesn’t have to be a hopeless battle against problems like poverty, illiteracy, unemployment.

It is for you who believe that not enough is being done about our country’s problems. And that to do right things, you’ll do them yourself.

It is a movement where you can show your patriotism and compassion, and make these traits infectious.

It’s about action that eradicates hopelessness in every Filipino. Read more

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