Mindanao Daily Business (September 29, 2014)

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DOLE-X distributes P2.1 million livelihood projects to Mambajao beneficiaries MAMBAJAO, Camiguin – The Department of Labor and Employment in Northern Mindanao (DOLE-X) turned over seven livelihood projects under its DOLE Integrated Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program (DILEEP) in Mambajao town on September 7, 2014, at the provincial plaza.

Coinciding with the 2014 corporate night awards for Miss Mambajao search in the town’s fiesta celebration, Jose Errol A. Natividad, Camiguin provincial head handed down the projects to some seven proponent groups benefitting 254 individuals.

See projects, page B3

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this picture which saw print on page A1 in the September 27, 2014 issue, the correct caption should have been the following: “(From left) Mayor Oscar Moreno, FODC president Fred dela Cruz, Primavera CEO Architect Romolo Nati and president Atty.

Jojo Leviste are all smiles as they pour symbolic concrete during the Primavera Residences Tower 2 topping off ceremony last Friday, September 26.”

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AGAYAN de Oro City - The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and the local government unit (LGU) of Gitagum and Manticao, in Misamis Oriental, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) implementing P3,905,000 worth of infrastructure projects to boost the economic lives of the farmer-beneficiaries.

The projects for implementations are the road protection of barangay Cabalantian that costs See infra, page B3

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State-of-the-art provincial hospital in Kapatagan town nears completion

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LIGAN City - The highly anticipated ultra-modern Kapatagan Provincial Hospital will soon be opened for business to serve the residents of Kapatagan, Lala, Salvador, Sapad and Nunungan in the Province of Lanao del Norte.

“This modern 100-bed hospital is another flagship project of the province led by Governor Khalid Dimaporo, as he continues to improve the healthcare services here in Lanao del Norte,” said Project Director Dennis Aguipo.

During the coordination meeting between the provincial government and representatives from Mañosa & Company, Inc., and RRMD Construction and Supply, it was learned that more than 50-percent of the project have already been completed with 90-percent of the structural requirements already accomplished.

Mañosa & Co., Inc. was commissioned by Governor Dimaporo to design a

modern hospital that will seamlessly unify the artistic designs of the Maranao-inspired Gov. Arsenio Quibranza Provincial Government Center and the Mindanao Civic Center sports complex.

The new hospital is composed of two buildings that houses the offices, food service, housekeeping, and the fundamental in-patient care.

Contemporary designs of hospitals now elevate the patient-based design concept to a whole new level, by building medical facilities that resemble a 3-star or 4-star hotel and mimic a resort-like experience through the use of creative designs, advance patient care and amenity offerings.

“The design is known as Contemporary Filipino Green Architecture. A design philosophy strongly advocated by our Chief Creative Officer Bobby Mañosa that infuses the flavor of the local culture and the region

Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Matalam, Cotabato Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-0044-2014

September 22, 2014

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that LEONORA CABRISTANTE CAMPANO has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of LEONORA CABRISTANTE CAMPANO at Matalam, Cotabato and whose parents are WILFREDO CAMPANO and MERLINDA CABRISTANTE. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than October 13, 2014.

(Sgd.) TRINIDAD T. BUTARDO

Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Sept 29 & Oct 6, 2014

Lanao del Norte provincial officials inspect the construction of the Kapatagan Provincial Hospital, as Project Director Dennis Aguipo points out new features of the health facility. (PIO-LDN)

into the design of the structure,” said Architect Marc Edquila of the Mañosa firm.

“We are applying the same approach in the Kapatagan Hospital project. Here

we have private rooms that are of the same room size as any upscale hotel or resort facilities. Even the wards here are significantly bigger than those found in regu-

lar government hospitals,” added Edquila.

“Based on the (structures and designs of other) hospitals that I have seen and from what I have seen here,

this (Kapatagan Provincial Hospital) will certainly be one of the most beautiful hospitals here in Mindanao and probably the country,” said Edquila. (PIO-LDN)

DAR distributes land titles in Bukidnon CAGAYAN de Oro City The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) recently distributed 309 certificates of land ownership award (CLOA), covering 2,034.18 hectares of agricultural lands, to 1,189 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

Provincial agrarian reform program officer II

(PARPO ll) Julio C. Celestiano, Jr. said the farmers are now new landowners, and like other fellow farmerbeneficiaries, are facing more challenging task of making their farms more productive.

“These ARBs will play significant role in eradicating hunger and in reducing poverty in the countryside,” Celestiano said.

Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Matalam, Cotabato Publication Notice R.A. 10172

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CCE-0046-2014

Date September 24, 2014

In compliance with the publicaton requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that ELSA ESPINOSA JATI has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of Live Birth of EDCIL ESPINOSA JATI at Matalam, Cotabato and whose parents are CERILO GATAB JATI and ELSA GAPOL ESPINOSA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his writtrn opposition with this office not later than October 14, 2014.

(Sgd.) TRINIDAD T. BUTARDO

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Sept 29 & Oct 6, 2014

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He added that as the world celebrates the International Year of Family Farming this year, these farmer-beneficiaries play a major role in ensuring food security by working doubly hard for the continued and sustainable agricultural production.

The CLOA distribution, held at the Kaamulan Grounds in Malaybalay City,

was one of the highlights that capped the monthlong Kaamulan Festival this year, which was headed by governor Jose Ma. R. Zubiri.

T h e fou n d at i on of Bukidnon and the Kaamulan Festival, which used to be celebrated from February to March every year, was moved to August and culminated on September 1, 2014. (DAR 10/PIA)

R.A. Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Cotabato Municipality of Tulunan NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 R.A. Act No. 10172, a Notice is hereby served to the public that CHARLOTTE ALOJADO TACDORO has with this Office a petition for change of GENDER from MALE to FEMALE in the certificate of Live Birth of CHARLOTTE MOLEÑO ALOJADO who was born on MARCH 5, 1970 at MLANG, COTABATO and whose parents are ERLINDA MOLEÑO ALOJADO and FELIPE C. ALOJADO Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than ten days after the last publication.

(Sgd.) JERIC C. ARDINA

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Sept 29 & Oct 6, 2014

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Oroquieta City, now Red Orchid Awardee OROQUIETA City - The city of Oroquieta, the “City of Good Life,” has recently received the Red Orchid Award (ROA) from the Department of Health (DOH) in recognition of the city’s tough campaign against smoking.

The ROA is given by DOH to local government units (LGU) that meet the criteria for implementing a 100 percent tobacco-free environment set by DOH under the World Health Organization’s (WHO) framework.

Mayor Jason Almonte, who received the award, stressed that the city’s antismoking campaign is part of his administration’s 8-point agenda and that the city continues to strive for the good life of its constituents through healthy lifestyle.

Meanwhile, Almonte thanked the Sangguniang Panlungsod for strengthening the city’s anti-smoking

ordinance that paved the way for the intensified effort toward a smoke-free city.

He, likewise, thanked the frontline implementers of the anti-smoking campaign, like the Philippine National Police (PNP), the City Traffic Management Board and the City Health Office (CHO) headed by Dr. Clemente Almonte.

On the other hand, the city will provide for a close monitoring and evaluation of tobacco use and prevention policies to protect people from the effects of tobacco use & second hand smoke.

It also offers help to people who wish to quit smoking, warn people of the dangers of tobacco, implement absolute ban on tobacco advertisement, promotions and sponsorships in whatever form and raising taxes on tobacco and tobacco products, Almonte added. (LE/RCA/PIA10Misamis Occidental)

Infra.... from B1

P2,970,000 in Manticao with LGU counterpart of P 270,000; and the concreting of G. Pelaez farm-to-market road in Gitagum costing P935,000 with LGU coun-

Projects.... from B1

DILEEP is DOLE’s contribution to the governments’ agenda of inclusive growth through massive job generation and substantial poverty reduction and reduce the vulnerability to risks of the poor, vulnerable and marginalized workers.

Through its accreditedco-partner the Mambajao Water District Employee’s Association (MWDEA), represented by manager Engr.

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NGOs-DAR sign contracts for farmers in Bukidnon MALAYBALAY City - The DAR Provincial Office of Bukidnon headed by Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer (PARPO) II Julio C. Celestiano, Jr. signed an agreement with two non-government organizations (NGOs) to train agrarian reform beneficiaries organizations (ARBOs) in the municipalities of Cabanglasan and Baungon.

The signing was held on Sept. 10, 2014, between DAR and Institute for SocioEconomic and Development Initiative (ISEDI) which will handle the ARBOs in Cabanglasan and Foundation for Rural Enterprise and Ecology Development of Mindanao (FREEDOM) which will take charge of the ARBOs in Baungon.

The NGOs won the bid to provide business development services (BDS) such as development of business

enterprise, market management, financial management and organizational management and governance for the ARBOs in the two towns.

The undertaking is a component of the Agrarian Reform Connectivity and Economic Support Services (ARCCESS) Project, one of the support services delivery mechanisms of DAR for the CARP beneficiaries nationwide to contribute to the overall goal of rural poverty reduction particularly in agrarian reform areas.

Celestiano said the support services intervention will benefit 10 ARBOs in Cabanglasan and three ARBOs in Baungon. These ARBOs will serve as hubs or center of support services not only for their own needs but also for other ARBOs and non-ARBs in the area.

The purpose of outsourcing BDS is to provide the

ARBOs with management skills trainings to fast-track the establishment of self-

terpart of P85,000. Both projects are to be completed in 50 working days.

DAR Assistant Regional Director Eliasem Castillo said the projects were approved under the Grassroots Participatory Budgeting (GPB) process, a strategy

in pursuing the Medium Development Goals of the government in reducing poverty as indicated in the 2011-2016 Philippine Development Plan.

Mayor Rodolfo Buray and vice-mayor Shirley Taroy signed the MoA for

the local government of Gitagum while mayor Roberto Lagrosas signed in behalf of the LGU of Manticao.

The infrastructure projects are expected to provide the farmers more access to the markets and various trading centers, as well as

easier to transport their farm produces especially during the rainy season.

Castillo expressed optimism that the MoA signing, the first under GPB in northern Mindanao region for this year, signals the successful partnership between

John C. Cagas, DOLE-X allotted P2,119,852.00 for the setting up of goat raising production; establishment of fish shelter; cakes and pastries; production of cultured mushrooms; taho station; coco coir production and suman moron production.

Mambajao mayor Ma. Luisa Romualdo said that these projects give empowerment to all constituents to start their own business and help augment their income.

Romualdo further emphasized that the municipal-

ity is living to its commitment to serve its residents through various programs and services – guided by the principle: “Sa nagkadaiyang kalamidad ug pag bag-o sa panahon, kanunayng nagkahiusa ang lig-ong Mambajaonon.” (Even through calamities and climate change, always a united and strong Mambajaonon.)

“The implementation of the various DILEEP projects

is the result of the municipal leadership’s effort to link with national agencies,” she added.

Natividad, meanwhile, assures that DOLE will reach out and do their best to help through their deliverable programs.

“I am very thankful to the support of MWDEA who serves as the conduit partner in the success of this implementation,” he said.

The proponent groups

include: Tupsan Goat Rais- about 150 marginalized working Association; Yumbing ers in five projects. (Glenford Civilian Volunteers Orga- C. Labial, DOLE 10/PIA) nization; Agoho 25/8 Cakes and Pastries Organization; Tagdo Cultured Mushrooms Organization; Pandan Taho Producers; Agoho Kalipi Organization and Balbagon Kalipi Organization.

Early this year, Mambajao was one of the DILEEP major recipients that received P854,000.00 which benefited

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Republic of the Philippines Office of the President HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COORDINATING COUNCIL

NORTHERN MINDANAO REGION, Cagayan de Oro City

HOUSING AND LAND USE REGULATORY BOARD NOTICE OF FILING OF REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE MAIN SUBDIVISION PROJECT NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Oro Asia Construction Supply Corporation has filed with this Office a sworn registration statement for the sale of house & lot packages in PERLITAS EXECUTIVE HOMES located at Poblacion, Medina, Misamis Oriental and more particularly described as Lots 5 & 12 of Blk. 2; LOTS 9, 11 ,12,15,16,17 & 18 OF Blk. 4; Lots 13, 14,15,16,17,18 & 20 of Blk. 5; Lots 3,5,7,9,10, 15 & 16 of Blk. 6 all in Pcs-10-001586 containing an area of 2,628 Sq. M. and covered by TCT Nos. T-136-2014 001593 to T-136-2014001599: T-136-2014001800 to T-1382014001615.

The foregoing project is utilizing the lots within the aforementioned project specifically Lots 1 to 8 of Blk. 16, all in Pcs-10-001586 as its compliance pursuant to Section 18 of Republic Act No. 7279.

All papers relative thereto shall, upon request and payment of processing fee, be available for inspection during business hours by any person having legal interest thereon.

Absent any legal impediment, the above-cited project is deemed registered and a certificate, in evidence thereof, shall forthwith be issued after five(5) days from the last day of publication.

Cagayan de Oro City this 18th day of September 2014.

(SGD.)CHARITO A. RAAGAS

Regional Director

MDN: Sept. 29, 2014

sustaining business units in the community. (Ferdinand Villanueva,ERS/PIA)

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are available at the Greenpeace Diversity Fair in Centrio Mall, Cagayan de Oro City to campaign for organic food and products and provide healthier options to consumers and the community. (Zener Dumaguing/PIA10)

the DAR and the LGUs. “The DAR is looking forward to the successful completion of said projects.

I thank the local officials for their active participation and support that made the projects possible,” Castillo said. (DAR 10/PIA)

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SSS to launch OFW contact center

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he Social Security System (SSS) will launch on October this year a newly created OFW (Overseas Filipino Workers) Contact Center Unit (OFW-CSU) to bring their services faster to the overseas Filipino workers.

In a news release, SSS Senior Vice President and International Operations Division Head Judy Frances A. See said the new unit will handle direct contact points for OFWs to allow for a more differentiated servicing and faster resolution of their SSS concerns.

For its initial operations, the OFW-CSU will provide dedicated e-mail

support and local call services from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm on weekdays.

In addition, a special assistance desk will be available at the SSS main office in Diliman, Quezon City for walk-in transactions of OFWs, such as registration and issuance of SS numbers, enrollment in Flexi-fund Program, and verification of SSS records. It will also provide OFW members assistance in filing their loans, benefit claims and other SSS applications.

“We understand the unique circumstances of our Kababayan abroad, and so we continue to find

Managing conflicts in classrooms

By Alyn Cuajotor-Noval Clarin Settlement Elementary School Clarin Settlement, Oroquieta City Oroquieta City Division

Hot moments in classrooms is one incident that sometimes cannot be prevented especially when people’s feelings that are often conflictual threatens teaching and learning in a class.

This could occur during discussions that involve an issue which someone deeply so much about, or someone in class has mentioned something that challenged other person’s perception, principle and belief.

Fortunately, there are developed techniques available, enabling class moderators to handle hot situations that are often unavoidable.

Education research author Lee Warren said in his book that using such techniques can open doors to topics formerly avoided and classroom dynamics formerly neglected. Most importantly, exploring these tensions can lead to deep learning.

In dealing with hot situations, moderators are challenged to manage theirselves so as to make these techniques useful and to find opportunities to which he

could provide explanations and teachings, in order to help students learn in and from the situation.

The best strategy to this situation, according to Warren, is rested upon the assumption that it is the teacher’s responsibility both to help students learn something from the moment and to care for and protect all participants, perhaps the student generating the hot moment. Doing this does not assure that discomfort can be avoided, but fact be told, learning about hot topics is difficult and uncomfortable, but no one should be blamed of all conflicts.

Instead, all individuals involved should be protected in order for learning to be possible.

Learning is best learned in situations that appeal for learning. Hot moments is one of those. It is not only facts and ideas that are presented but also perceptions calling debates and opening discussions wherein good grounds for realizations and in entirety, higher learning.

ways to make the SSS more accessible to them. The creation of a specialized contact unit for OFWs will enable us to identify their distinct needs and address them accordingly.

It will also help us manage the level of transactions with other member service facilities more effectively,” See explained.

OFWs and their families in the Philippines can reach the OFW-CSU by e-mail at ofw.relations@sss.gov.

ph or through their service hotlines, (02) 364-7796 and (02) 374-7798.

See added that additional channels and service facilities have been lined up for implementation to fully complement the unit’s operations.

“We will open international toll-free numbers so OFWs across the globe can call us without having charges on their end. OFWCSU’s operating hours will also be extended to 24/7

once the required systems are in place,” See said.

Other services that will be rolled out soon include online contact points that utilize VoIP and instant messaging platforms.

“This is still part of our campaign to reach out to Filipino workers here and abroad and ensure their continuing coverage under the SSS. We want not only to increase SSS membership of OFWs but also to ensure active membership.

Considering the voluntary nature of their coverage, we can only achieve both by giving them a consistent good experience with our services,” See said.

The SSS reported a total of 983,262 OFW members as of June 2014. Based on the 2013 POEA Compendium of OFW Statistics, more than 1.8-million OFWs were deployed in 2013, of which 464,888 were new hires.(SSS/RJB/ SDL/PIA-NCR)

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is now allowing the processing and deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to the Gaza Strip, West Bank, and in Israel after it received the Department of Foreign Affairs’ communication lowering the alert levels in the three countries.

In a news release, Labor Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz, chairman of the POEA Governing Board said the DFA has officially

notified the DOLE that it has lowered the alert levels in the Gaza Strip from Alert Level 4 to Alert Level 2; in Israel, also from Alert Level 4 to Alert Level 2; and in the West Bank from Alert Level 2 to Alert Level 1, effective 11 September 2014.

Baldoz said the Board has issued three separate resolutions on the processing and deployment of OFWs on the said countries.

Processing and deployment of newly hired OFWs

to Gaza are temporarily suspended but the processing and deployment of returning OFWs are allowed, subject to compliance with documentary requirements.

On the other hand the POEA resumed the processing and deployment of newly hired OFWs to Israel and the West Bank.

“This development is a welcome sign for our OFWs abroad, for it enhances their safety. Although this may not be stable yet, we hope

this continues, if possible, until all the tension eases,” Baldoz said.

Despite the development Baldoz still urged OFWs in the concerned countries to be vigilant.

“Stay alert and monitor the events in those areas. If you feel that your security and safety is compromised, you can always go to the Philippine Embassy and our Philippine overseas Labor Office (POLO),” Baldoz said.

(POEA/RJB/SDL/PIA-NCR)

POEA allows deployment of OFWs to Gaza Strip, West Bank & Israel

Search is on for DOST-ITDI director

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is now in search for the most qualified candidate for the top position of its Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) following the retirement of its Director, Dr. Nuna E. Almanzor.

The ITDI, the oldest DOST agency, is among the institutions that laid the groundwork for science and technology in the country way back in 1901. Today, it is one of the DOST’s research and development institutes, and it focuses on multidisciplinary industrial R&D, technical services, and knowledge translation or technology transfer and

commercialization. ITDI harnesses know-how in new technology and product innovation in five major areas, namely: food processing, materials science, chemicals and energy, environment and biotechnology, and packaging technology.

With an ISO 9001:2008 certification, it is now a credible and reliable industry and government partner in accelerating growth and development in the country.

Most of its testing services and laboratories are also ISO/IEC 17025 – accredited.

The position to be filled up is Director IV (with CSC Salary Grade of 28). Candidates should have a doctorate degree in science or

engineering with three years of supervisory experience, at least one year industry experience, and preferably with technology transfer experience. Also, candidates should be career service executive eligible, or their Career Executive Service must be attained within one year from appointment.

In regard to competencies, candidates must have a plan/ strategic programs for the Institute to closely collaborate with industry, research and development institutes, and academe, both local and international.

Applicants may send application letter, updated curriculum vitae, service record, clearances, one (1) 2” x 2”

picture and two references (one from the academe/research institutions and one from the industry) to the Human Resource and Records Management Section of the Industrial Technology Development Institute, Gen. Santos Ave. DOST Complex, Bicutan, Taguig City.

The deadline for submission of documents is on or before October 3, 2014.

Clearances from NBI, CSC, Sandigan Bayan and the Office of the Ombudsman will be required from applicants who will be notified after October 7, 2014.

These clearances must be submitted on or before October 13, 2014. (S&T Media Service)

List of official holidays for 2015 as declared in Proclamation No. 831, series 2014, by President Benigno S. Aquino III: A. Nine long weekends are scheduled as follows: January 1-4, 2015 (Thursday to Sunday) New Year 2015 and special non-working day plus weekend April 2-5, 2015 (Thursday to Sunday) Holy Week and Easter May 1-3, 2015 (Friday to Sunday) Labor Day weekend June 12-14, 2015 (Friday to Sunday) Independence Day weekend August 21-23, 2015 (Friday to Sunday) Ninoy Aquino Day plus weekend August 29-31, 2015 (Saturday to Monday) Weekend plus National Heroes Day November 28-30, 2015 (Saturday to Monday) Weekend plus Bonifacio Day December 24-27 (Thursday to Sunday) Christmas weekend December 30, 2015 to January 3, 2016 (Wednesday to Sunday) New Year 2016 weekend B. The complete list of Regular Holidays, Special (Non-Working) Days, and Special Holiday (for all schools) for 2015 are as follows: January January 1, 2015 (Thursday) New Year’s Day (Regular holiday) January 2, 2015 (Friday) Additional special non-working day (Special non-working day) February February 19, 2015 (Thursday) Chinese New Year (Special non-working day) February 25, 2015 (Wednesday) Anniversary of EDSA Revolution (Special holiday

for schools only) April April 2, 2015 (Thursday) Maundy Thursday (Regular holiday) April 3, 2015 (Friday) Good Friday (Regular holiday) April 4, 2015 (Saturday) Black Saturday (Special non-working day) April 9, 2015 (Thursday) Araw ng Kagitingan (Regular holiday) May May 1, 2015 (Friday) Labor Day (Regular holiday) June June 12, 2015 (Friday) Independence Day (Regular holiday) August August 21, 2015 (Friday) Ninoy Aquino Day (Special non-working holiday) August 31, 2015 (Monday) National Heroes Day (Regular holiday) November November 1, 2015 (Sunday) All Saints’ Day (special non-working holiday) November 30, 2015 (Monday) Bonifacio Day (Regular holiday) December December 24, 2015 (Thursday) Additional special non-working day (Special non-working day) December 25, 2015 (Friday) Christmas Day (Regular holiday) December 30, 2015 (Wednesday) Rizal Day (Regular holiday) December 31, 2015 (Thursday) Last Day of the Year (Special non-working day) Eidul Adha and Eid’l Fitr (End of Ramadan) (To be announced soon)