Tips: Plan Your Vacation Ahead Of Time 🙈 2017 Philippine Holidays.

Plan your Vacation Leave ahead of time as Malacañang has already released the list of holidays for 2017. It is beneficial for us to know this as early as possible so that we can book seat sale for your travels and file your vacation leaves to your employer.

President Rodrigo Duterte signed Proclamation No. 50 on August 16. It was released for public dissemination on Thursday, August 18.

The regular holidays are:

January 1, 2017, Sunday – New Year's Day
April 9, 2017, Sunday – Araw ng Kagitingan
April 13, 2017 – Maundy Thursday
April 14, 2017 – Good Friday
May 1, 2017, Monday – Labor Day
June 12, 2017, Monday – Independence Day
August 28, 2017, last Monday of August – National Heroes' Day
November 30, 2017, Thursday – Bonifacio Day
December 25, 2017, Monday – Christmas Day
December 30, 2017, Saturday – Rizal Day

Special (non-working) days:

January 2, 2017, Monday – based on Proclamation No. 117
January 28, 2017, Saturday – Chinese New Year
February 25, 2017, Saturday – EDSA Revolution Anniversary
April 15, 2017 – Black Saturday
August 21, 2017, Monday – Ninoy Aquino Day
October 31, 2017, Tuesday – additional special (non-working) day
November 1, 2017, Wednesday – All Saints' Day
December 31, 2017, Sunday – last day of the year

Filipinos will also have special holidays for the observance of Eid'l Fitr and Eid'l Adha, which will be announced next year.

Proclamations to declare national holidays for Eid'l Fitr and Eid'l Adha shall follow after approximate dates of the Islamic holidays have been determined.

A Christmas at Work: A Tribute to Unsung Holiday Heroes

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Christmas in the Philippines is more than just a holiday—it’s a season of love, joy, and family. Streets are adorned with sparkling lights, carols fill the air, and tables are prepared with lavish feasts. It’s a time when families come together, often traveling from distant places just to celebrate this cherished tradition. But for many of us, the call of duty takes precedence over the warmth of home.

This was my reality during Christmas 2016. As a call center worker, I spent Christmas Eve not in the comfort of my family’s embrace but in the bustling environment of my workplace. The office floor was alive with a different kind of celebration—a mix of camaraderie, sacrifice, and resilience. Instead of being surrounded by loved ones, I was with colleagues who had become a second family. We shared laughter, simple food, and stories, trying to fill the void of not being home.

Yet, this experience wasn’t unique to just us. Across the city, countless others were in the same boat—security guards braving the cold night with cups of coffee, food crew tirelessly serving meals to smiling customers, and hospital workers on standby, ready to save lives. Let’s not forget the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who endured the pain of separation to ensure their families back home had something to celebrate. Their sacrifices echo louder during these special times, highlighting the bittersweet nature of their devotion.

In the midst of all this, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of emotions. Sadness for the moments missed, pride for the courage we all shared, and gratitude for the small joys we found in each other’s company. Christmas isn’t just about where you are; it’s about the love and effort you give, even in the hardest situations.

To my fellow holiday heroes: your sacrifices matter. You are the backbone of countless celebrations, ensuring others enjoy the warmth and magic of the season. This Christmas, let us honor each other, find joy in the little things, and continue to hold on to the hope that brighter days are ahead. 🎄

📜 Civil Code of the Philippines: Obligations and Contracts Explained | College Short Film 🎥

Before I learned the ins and outs of video editing for vlogging, I recently recovered a video from my college days on my USB drive. This short film, created 8 years ago, was a project presentation for the subject “LAW ON OBLIGATIONS AND CONTRACTS.” I was one of the proponents, and I must admit, watching it now makes me laugh at how pixelated the video is, with poor acting, noisy audio, and very unsmooth editing.

Although I am still learning video editing for my vlogs, there has been significant improvement compared to this college project. Despite its flaws, this video offers valuable insights into the Civil Code of the Philippines, specifically Articles 1186, 1189, and 1190. I have attempted to re-edit it using Sony Vegas to enhance the quality.

📜 What You'll Learn:

• Article 1186: Impact of conditions on obligations
• Article 1189: Rights of creditors and debtors when conditions are met
• Article 1190: Effects of the fulfillment or non-fulfillment of conditions on obligations

🎥 Why Watch?

• Simplified explanations of complex legal concepts
• Real-life scenarios for better understanding
• Perfect for law students and anyone interested in Philippine law

Join me in this nostalgic look back at my early video-making days and explore the fundamentals of the Philippine Civil Code.

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