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June 20,2011 Declared Special Non-working Holiday
Friday, April 29, 2011
MANILA – President Benigno Aquino III declared June 20 as special non-working holiday for the celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Philippine national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal.
Aquino signed Proclamation 154 last April 26, 2011.
“To give all Filipinos the opportunity to commemorate Rizal’s patriotic deeds and sacrifices for the country, rekindle their admiration...