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Sunday, November 27, 2011

2012 POSSIBLE LONG WEEKENDS HOLIDAY


JANUARY 2012
Best Time to Climb Mt. Pinatubo!

1 NEW YEAR'S DAY | Sunday (Every 1st of January) | PhilippinesRegular Holiday. Solemnity of Mary Mother of God  HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

9 FEAST OF THE BLACK NAZARENE | Sunday | Quiapo, Manila
An intense, day-long festival highlighted by a mammoth procession through the streets.


14 PASUNGAY FESTIVAL 2012 | 3rd Saturday | San Joaquin, Iloilo
One of the thrilling bull fighting festival as a culminating event of the Bayluhay Festival which celebrates the arrival of the 10 Datus from Borneo in the 13th century. 


15 ATI-ATIHAN 2012 | 3rd Sunday |Kalibo, Aklan
Commemorates the 13th century land deal between 10 migrating Bornean chieftains and the aboriginal Ati King Marikudo. It also honors the town patron, the infant Sto. Nino.


15 SINULOG 2012 | 3rd Sunday | Cebu City
Cebu’s biggest and most popular festival in honor of the Holy Image of Senyor Sto. Niño


22 DINAGYANG FESTIVAL 2012 | 4th Sunday | Iloilo City
Street dancing characterized by frenetic stomping of feet and hypnotic drumbeating. It is a colorful whirl of thousands of people dressed in unique costumes dancing & chanting all day and night.


23 CHINESE NEW YEAR - THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON | Monday | Binondo, Manila
 

The Chinese community celebrates the Chinese New Year with pomp & color through a dragon dance.

March 25, the Feast of the Annunciation

31 FEAST DAY OF ST. JOHN BOSCO |  Tuesday (Every 31st of Jan) 

Celebration of the feast day of the Father and Teacher of Youth who founded the Salesian Society. 


FEBRUARY 2012The Love Month!

FEAST OF NUESTRA SENORA DE LA CANDELARIA or "OUR LADY OF CANDLES." | Tuesday (Every 2nd of Feb) | Jaro, Iloilo
Western Visayas celebrates the Patroness of their region.

 9-12 HOT AIR BALLOON FIESTA | Thursday to Sunday  | Clark, Angeles, Pampanga

Watch the awesome hot air balloons fly out as the sun rises in the horizon.

11 FEAST DAY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES |  Saturday (Every 11th of February)
Celebration of the Our Lady of Lourdes' Apparitions to  Saint Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France 

14 HAPPY VALENTINES' DAY! | Tuesday (Every 14th of Feb) | Philippines
Filipino lover's most romantic event of the year!

22 ASH WEDNESDAY | Philippines

The First Day of Lenten Season in the Philippines

25 EDSA REVOLUTION ANNIVERSARY | Saturday (Every 25th of February) | Philippines 

 School Holiday. Commemorates the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution that Filipinos came to known for

26 PANAGBENGA - BAGUIO FLOWER FESTIVAL 2012 |Sunday | Baguio City

Also known as the Baguio Flower Festival which showcases the City of Baguio as a City of Flowers.

29 LEAP DAY | Wednesday (every 4 years) | Philippines

2012 is a leap year and February 29 occurs every four years.  

MARCH 2012Best Time to go watch and shoot the awesome Manila sunset!

Start of the Donsol Season in Bicol!
3-4 Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival 2012 | Saturday and Sunday | Puerto Galera

The festival is held outdoors in a natural amphitheater at the foot of Mount Malasimbo overlooking Puerto Galera Bay, a member of the "Most Beautiful Bays in the World" club.

31 EARTH HOUR 2012 | Saturday 8.30pm-9.30pm | Philippines
Cities and towns all over the world will switch off their lights for one hour—EARTH HOUR—sending a powerful global message that it is possible to take action on global warming. 

25 FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION | Sunday (Every 25th of March)
Feast commemorating the announcement of Angel Gabriel to Virgin Mary that she would conceive and become the mother of Jesus the Son of God.  This is celebrated 9 full months before Christmas. 

APRIL 2012The Peak Time in Boracay.



5 MAUNDY THURSDAY | Thursday | Philippines
Regular Holiday. Commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles.

GOOD FRIDAY | Friday | PhilippinesRegular Holiday. Commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus at Calvary.

6 MORIONES FESTIVAL | Friday Marinduque
Re-enact the story of Longinus, a Roman centurion who speared the crucified body of Jesus Christ.

6 CUTUD CRUXIFIXIONS | Friday Pampanga
The old tradition of dramatizing the passion and death of Jesus Christ (called Via Crusis) was played out on the streets leading to the crucifixion site before the 1pm Crucifixion. 

7 FEAST DAY OF ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE | Saturday (Every 7th of April)
Celebration of the feast day of the Patron Saint of Teachers and Founder of Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. 

EASTER SUNDAY | Sunday | Philippines
Celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ

BATAAN DAY (ARAW NG KAGITINGAN) | Monday (Every 9th of April)
Regular Holiday. Araw ng Kagitingan


The soul that will go to confession and receive holy communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment!

22 EARTH DAY 2012 | Sunday (Every 22nd of April) | Philippines
A day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment

MAY 2012National-wide celebration of Flores de Mayo / Santacruzan.

*** April 28 - May 1 | Possible 3-4 Days Long Weekend! *** 
LABOR DAY | Tuesday (Every 1st of May) Philippines 
Regular Holiday. National Labor Day!

13 HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! | 2nd Sunday of May Philippines
An annual celebration to pay tribute to all the awesome mothers!

15 PAHIYAS 2012 | Tuesday (Every 15th of May) | Lucban, QuezonAn annual celebration held to usher in a bountiful harvest and smashing good times.

17-19 OBANDO FERTILITY RITES 2012 | Thursday-Saturday (Every 17th for St. Paschal, 18th for St. Clare, 19th of May for the Our Lady of Salambao) | Obando, Bulacan
Massive numbers of men and women dance towards the town church praying for a wife, husband or a child. 

28 NATIONAL FLAG DAY | Monday (Every 28th of May) | ManilaStart of the designated flag days where all government offices, business establishments, and private homes are also encouraged to display the flag.

JUNE 2012Time to show your love for the Philippines by putting a flag on your home, car, and shirts.
*** June 9-12 | Possible 4 Days Long Weekend! *** 
12 PHILIPPINE'S INDEPENDENCE DAY | Tuesday (Every 12th of June) | Philippines
Regular Holiday. Commemorates the Independence Day of the Philippines from the Spaniards

17 HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! | 3rd Sunday of June Philippines
An annual celebration to pay tribute to all the awesome fathers! 

19 BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF DR. JOSE RIZAL Tuesday (Every 19th of June) | Philippines

(proposed legislation to declare a working holiday)

24 FEAST DAY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST | Sunday (Every 24th of June) | San Juan


A Lechon Parade celebrating the Feast of St. John the Baptist in Balayan Batangas

29 PINTADOS/ KASADYAAN FESTIVAL 2012 | Friday (Every 29th of June) |Tacloban

JULY 2012Start of the Rainy Season in the Philippines.

11 FEAST DAY OF ST. BENEDICT | Wednesday (Every 11th day of July)
Celebration of the feast day of the Patron Saint of Europe and the Students, and the Father of Western Monasticism. 

22 BOHOL SANDUGO FESTIVAL 2012 | Tagbilaran, Bohol
This festival commemorates the treaty of friendship between Datu Sikatuna, a native chieftain and the Spanish conquistador, Miguel López de Legazpi, representing the king of Spain.

26 FEAST DAY OF SAINT ANNE | Thursday (Every 26th of July)
Celebration of the feast day of the Mother of Mama Mary

31 FEAST DAY OF ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA Friday (Every 31st of July)
Celebration of the feast day of the Father General of the Jesuits. A 30-day retreat follows the celebration.
 
AUGUST 2012The Best Time to go on a wild river ride.

14 UGU BIGYAN's BIRTHDAY SALE | Tuesday (Every 14th of August) |  Tiaong, Quezon

49% Discount on Ugu Bigyan's Pottery (discount is equivalent to his age)

15 ASCENCION OF MOTHER MARY INTO HEAVEN | Wednesday (Every 15th of August)

19 KADAYAWAN SA DABAW 2012 | Sunday | Davao City

This festival gives thanks to the bounty of fruits and flowers as the waling-waling orchid blooms.

*** August 18-21 | Possible 3-4 Days Long Weekend! *** 
19 EID'L FITR | Sunday
A Muslim holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan.
(Calculated date for 2012 pending proclamation).

21 NINOY AQUINO DAY | Tuesday (Every 21st of August)
Regular Holiday. Commemorating the Death of Ninoy Aquino

*** August 25-27 | 3 Days Long Weekend! *** 
27 NATIONAL HEROES' DAY | Last Monday of August
Regular Holiday. Commemorates the "Cry of Pugad Lawin" by Filipino revolutionaries called the Katipunan

29 KAGAY-AN FESTIVAL - FEAST DAY OF ST. AUGUSTINE | Saturday (Every 28th of August) | Cagayan de Oro City

Feast of St. Augustine in Cagayan de Oro City 

SEPTEMBER 2012The Best Time to go to Divisoria for Christmas shopping and preparations
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8 MOTHER MARY'S BIRTHDAY | Saturday (Every 8th of September) 

9 HAPPY GRANDPARENT'S DAY! | Sunday (Every 2nd Sunday of September)
An annual celebration to pay tribute to all the awesome grandparents!  

14 FEAST OF THE TRIUMPH OF THE HOLY CROSS | Friday (Every 14th of September) 

Public exposition and Veneration of the RELIC OF THE TRUE CROSS OF CHRIST at the Servants of the Risen Christ Monastery in Tarlac.

15 PENAFRANCIA VIVA LA VIRGEN 2012 | Saturday (Every 3rd Saturday of September) | Naga City

Bicol Region's biggest celebration is highlighted by a fluvial parade of Lady of Penafrancia carried through the river aglow with floating candles.

23 FEAST DAY OF PADRE PIO | Sunday (Every 23th of September)
Feast of Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

29 ILIGAN FIESTA - FEAST DAY OF ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL |  Saturday (Every 29th of September) | Iligan CityFeast of St. Michael the Archangel Celebration in Iligan City

OCTOBER 2012Surfing Season in the Philippines.

1 THE FEAST OF ST. THERESE OF CHILD JESUS | Monday (Every 1st of October)
Feast of Saint Therese of the Little Flower.


4 THE FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI | Thursday (Every 4th of October)
Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Animals. Pet blessings are held to celebrate his feast. 

5 WORLD'S TEACHERS DAY | Friday (Every 5th of October)
Happy Teachers Day to honor the noble profession of teaching. 


The festival that made Bacolod famous began as an event to inspire the locals to face the hard times with a smiling face, thus masks with smiling faces are worn by revelers who join the parade. 

*** October 26-28 | Possible 3 Days Long Weekend! *** 
26 EIDUL ADHA | Friday
Muslim Holiday celebrating Abraham's obedience when he was willing to sacrifice his son Ishmael. (calculated date for 2012 pending proclamation) 
 

A grand celebration of the lanzones fruit in the island of Camiguin. 

NOVEMBER 2012Halloween!

ALL SAINT'S DAY | Thursday | Regular 


13 DIWALI FESTIVAL | Tuesday 

Indian New Year Festival of Lights

23 HIGANTES FESTIVAL 2012 | Friday (Every 23rd of November)  | Angono, Rizal

Male devotees carry the image of San Clemente in a procession that features parehadoras, clad in colorful garb and wooden shoes, and carrying boat paddles and higantes (giants) 10 feet tall papier mache puppets.
 
23-25 MAHARLIKA SUNRISE FESTIVAL | Friday-Sunday | Roving Festival
The Sunrise Festival is a celebration of arts for service and blessedness held annually in the different regions of Maharlika (Philippines).

28 HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY! | Thursday (Every last Thursday of November)

23-25 KERYGMA CONFERENCE 2012 | Manila | Kerygma Conference
The Biggest Catholic Charismatic Event in the Country


30 BONIFACIO DAY | Friday (Every 30th of November) | Philippines
Regular Holiday. Birth Anniversary of Andres Bonifacio 

DECEMBER 2012Christmas Season in the Philippines.

1 ANNUAL CULTURAL TOUR OF NEGROS | Saturday | Bacolod
Longest running cultural tour in the country by Ramon H. Hofileña.

8 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION | Tuesday (Every 8th of December) | HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

8 ANNUAL CULTURAL TOUR OF NEGROS | Saturday | Bacolod
Longest running cultural tour in the country by Ramon H. Hofileña.

15 GIANT LANTERN FESTIVAL 2012 | San Fernando, Pampanga
A Show-Off of Kapampangan Pride culminated with a display of Giant Lanterns measuring 18 feet in diameter.

16 SIMBANG GABI | Sunday (9 days before Christmas)
Start of early morning vigil 9 days before Christmas

16 OBLATION UN | Sunday (Every 16th of December) | University of the Philippines

The annual naked run of the full-pledge members of Alpha Phi Omega society is a tradition that started in 1977 to protest the banning of the movie, “Hubad na Bayani,” which depicted human rights abuses in the martial law era. The date honors their international founding day on December 16th, 1925. 

21 END OF THE WORLD (Mayans) | Friday 

Dec 21, 2012 is the day predicted by the Mayans to be the end of the world.


25 CHRISTMAS DAY | Tuesday (Every 25th of December) | Philippines
 
Regular Holiday. Celebrating the Birth of Jesus Christ. Holy Day of Obligation
 
*** December 29-January 1 | 4 Days Long Weekend! *** 

30 RIZAL DAY | Sunday | 
Commemorating the Death of Jose Rizal

31 LAST DAY OF THE YEAR  | Monday  

THANKS AWESOME PLANET!


PHILIPPINES HOLIDAY 2O12



Black Friday 2011 police brutality buckeye arizona



During last Black Friday Sale a grandpa put two(2) video games under his shirt in his waste band because his grandson got knocked down and hurt in the rush and he needed both of his hands to help his grandson.

A cop saw and immediately arrested him for shoplifting.

The man was cooperating while the cop was putting on the handcuffs.

Then another cop out of no where tripped the man and bashed his head nose first into the ground knocking him out and there is blood everywhere.

The cop did not know how to care for the man so someone that was there shopping had to help get blood out the mans airways.

This was disgusting! Cops should not be violent especially if the one being arrested was cooperative.

That's a blatant use of force! There is no need for him to act that way!



Saturday, November 26, 2011

BIG BROTHER ANNIVERSARY MEAL DEALS


Details
  • November 25: Big Brothers Burger for P97.50 only.
  • November 26 to 30: Big Brothers Burger with Soda in Can for P99 only.
  • November 26 to 30: Baby Brothers Burger with Fries and Soda in Can for P99 only.
  • Happening only at the following branches: Convergys Makati, Tomas Morato, SM Megamall and Magallanes.
  • Flamed grilled patty with fresh lettuce and tomato, catsup and mayonnaise, all on a toasted small oatmeal bun.
  • Valid for dine-in and take-out only.

Convergys Branch
Convergys Bldg., Ayala Ave., Makati City
Contact Nos.: 751-1307 or 208-2670


Tomas Morato Branch
Tomas Morato, Quezon City
Contact Nos.: 375-1111 or 372-0111


SM Megamall Branch
4/F Mega Atrium, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City
Contact Nos.: 634-0798 or 633-4418


Magallanes Branch
G/F Oakridge Plaza, Paseo de Magallanes, Makati City
Contact Nos.: 854-9180 or 854-3701


SM THANKSGIVING SALE NOVEMBER 25, 26, 27, 2011



Details
  • SM Department Store Thanksgiving Sale from on November 25-27, 2011.
  • Enjoy up to 50% discount on selected items.
  • Get the chance to win one of 7 Audi A4 when you shop with your SM Advantage Card or Mastercard.
  • Shop and pay in 6 months installment at 0% interest, for P5,000 minimum purchase until December 31, 2011.
  • Happening at all SM Department Stores nationwide.


Robinsons Triple Weekend Sale



Details
  • Robinsons Triple Weekend Sale from on November 25-27, 2011.
  • Enjoy up to 70% discount on selected items.
  • Happening at all Robinsons Department Stores nationwide.


Friday, November 25, 2011

ARANETA CENTER SALE CHRISTMAS SALE



Details

  • Celebrate Christmas Sale is from November 25 to December 4, 2011.
  • Enjoy up to 70% discount on selected items.
  • Sale happening at Gateway, Ali Mall and Farmers Plaza.
  • Treat your kids to an afternoon with Santa from 3:00 to 6:00pm.
  • Live performances of Christmas Carols from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
  • Enjoy spectacular fireworks display at 7:00pm.




Disney on Ice
  • A chance to win VIP tickets to the January 3 show of Disney on Ice.
  • Every P500 single receipt purchase from Araneta Center store and restaurant (Gateway Mall, Coliseum Circle Restaurant, Shopwise Arcade Restaurant, Ali Mall and Farmers Plaza, New Frontier Arcade, Telus Arcade, Parkway, Farmers Market, Araneta Center Bus Station) = 1 raffle coupon.
  • Every 3 Cineplex tickets from Gateway or Alimall = 1 raffle coupon.
  • Customer also automatically gets a 10% discount coupon which they may use in purchasing tickets until Jan 3, 2012 to Disney on Ice Lets Celebrate! at the Smart Araneta Coliseum / Ticketnet Box Office. Strictly one discount coupon per ticket purchase only.


GMA TRANSFER TO A DETENTION FACILITY IS LOOMING


Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is medically fit and now capable of leaving the hospital.

CGMA'S Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Mario Ver testified in Pasay RTC court that CGMA has lower back pain only.


Dr. Ver said conservative management on CGMA's lower back pain means bed rest, physical therapy. The said treatment may take weeks but can be treated as an out patient.

Earlier, the defense conceded that CGMA was already fit to go out of the hospital, then tried to blocked the testimony of the three doctors based on doctor-patient confidentiality.

 

Atty. Flaminiano of the defense stated that there's no point to hear the testimony of Arroyo's doctors anymore.

But since the RTC Judge wanted to really know the real medical status of CGMA.

The defense lawyers of CGMA moved to discuss CGMA's medical condition in private so as not to divulge Arroyo's medical records to the public.

Then the defense lawyers allowed only one doctor to testify among the three(3) doctors summoned by the court - Dr. Mario Ver.


COMELEC formally asked Pasay court to place Arroyo in detention facility.

Transfer of Rep. Gloria Arroyo in a detention facility almost sure according to Pasay RTC branch 112 clerk of court Joel Pelicano. But they still have to inspect the detention facilities maybe Monday next week. Because the court is also concerned with the security of Arroyo.

Meanwhile, Arroyo's legal spokesperson Raul Lambino said that there is a standing order of the court for provisional hospital arrest of Arroyo.

That order remains standing at this point.

They have until Tuesday to submit their motion.

Lambino said motion for Arroyo's house arrest will be formalized this Tuesday.

Arroyo feels she can recover faster if not confined in a hospital room. Doctors gave assurances she can continue recovery at home.


Weren't the spokespersons saying her illness was life threatening ten days ago? Pants on fire!


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