Malacañang has officially released Memorandum Circular No. 81, series of 2025, directing all government offices to implement work-from-home (WFH) arrangements from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM on April 16, 2025. The memo further suspends work starting at noon onwards, allowing employees sufficient time to observe Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, and to travel to and … Read more
Vice President Sara Duterte called on the Filipino people to hold on to their faith and emulate the life of Jesus Christ, as she delivered her Holy Week message amid what she described as a time of “heavy trials and growing division.” In her official statement for Holy Monday, Duterte emphasized that Lent should be … Read more
April 13, 2025—Manila, Philippines—As the nation prepares for Holy Week, several major mall operators have released their operating schedules for Maundy Thursday (April 17) and Good Friday (April 18). While many establishments traditionally close for these solemn days, select malls will remain open to serve shoppers and travelers during the holiday. Ayala Malls Several Ayala Malls … Read more
Mark your calendars and prepare your leave requests, as Malacañang has declared five holidays this coming April 2025. On March 20, 2025, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that April 1 will be a regular holiday nationwide in observance of Eid’l-Fitr, the Islamic celebration marking the end of Ramadan. Additionally, Proclamation No. 727 declares April 9 … Read more