Recognizing the great contributions of Chinese-Filipinos in the country, Senator Edgardo Angara has filed a bill seeking to declare the Chinese New Year a special non-working public holiday.
“The Chinese-Filipinos have made significant economic and societal contributions to the country in the form of employment generation, community service, trade and socio-economic programs,†Angara said.
“In recognition of their great contributions and in observance of their valued tradition, I am pushing for the declaration of Chinese New Year as a non-working public holiday,†he said, adding that this will further strengthen the relationship between the Filipinos and the Filipino-Chinese community.
Senate Bill 3569 mandates the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to promulgate the rules and regulations of this act in consultation with the Federation of the Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc.
Once enacted, the holiday will be in addition to the existing five special non-working holidays, 11 regular holidays and three nationwide special holidays listed under Republic Act 9492. (PNA)
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