MANILA, Philippines - Malacañang on Wednesday declared June 9, a Monday, a non-working holiday in commemoration of the country's Independence Day.
In a statement, Deputy Presidential Spokesman Lorelei Fajardo said that the commemoration of the Independence Day - which is traditionally celebrated on June 12 - will be moved to June 9.
Fajardo, however, noted that Independence Day activities and celebrations will still be done on June 12.
Under the administration's "holiday economics," holidays - except those that are religious in nature - would have to be move to the nearest Monday unless otherwise modified by a law or presidential order.
"By Proclamation No. 1463, please be advised that Independence Day will be observed on June 9, Monday and is hereby declared as a non-working holiday," Fajardo said.
"All activities and celebrations in commemoration of observed Independence Day shall, however, remain to be observed on June 12," she added. - GMANews.TV