For the third time, the Philippines celebrate the Chinese New Year (February 19) as a non-working holiday throughout the country.
In Proclamation No. 831 issued last July 17, 2014, Philippine President Benigno Aquino said the declaration of the Chinese New Year as a special non-working holiday would give a manifestation of our solidarity with our Chinese-Filipino brethren who have been part of our lives in many respects as a country and as a people.
A special non-working holiday in the Philippines means there will be no classes in schools and public and private offices will be closed.
“On 19 February 2015, the Chinese nationals all over the world will celebrate Spring Festival, properly known as the Chinese New Year, which is one of the most revered and festive events celebrated not only in China but also in the Philippines by both Chinese-Filipinos and ordinary Filipinos as well; and the joint celebration is a manifestation of our solidarity with our Chinese-Filipino brethren who have been part of our lives in many respects as a country and as a people; 19 February 2015 may be declared as a special (non-working) day without detriment to public interest,” President Aquino said in the proclamation.
Meanwhile, Department of Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz on February 7 urged employers in the private sector to follow the pay rules for 19 February, the Chinese New Year, which Malacañang had declared as a special (nonworking) day.
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