mySpot | August 5 was declared Non-Working Holiday

August 5, 2009 (Wednesday), was the scheduled date for the burial of the late former president Cory Aquino. She will be buried beside her husband Ninoy Aquino, in Manila Memorial Park.

To commemorate the late president, Malacañang declared the said date as a Special Non-working holiday as for the Filipinos to pay respect and appreciation to Cory.

Even President Gloria Arroyo would cut short her trip to US for her to be able to attend the funeral.

I'm sure this is the kind of holiday everyone would NOT be so excited of. No classes and no work on that day.