November 3, 2023 Not a Holiday But a Regular Working Day, Malacañang Palace Says
Malacañang Palace has issued a clarification, stating that November 3, 2023, will not be declared a holiday.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin clarified rumors that November 3, 2023 (Friday), would be declared a holiday circulated online. The official labeled such reports as “fake news.”
The spread of misinformation claiming that the Malacañang Palace had declared November 3, 2023, as a holiday due to its placement within a long weekend led to the Palace’s clarification.
Previously, Bersamin also made it clear that the Palace had no intention of declaring October 31 a non-working day. Although October 30 was designated a holiday to accommodate the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, there would be regular working hours on October 31.
As November arrives, Filipinos will be observing the Undas season, with November 1 and 2 marked as official holidays, with November 3 and October 31 falling in between these non-working days, often referred to as “sandwiched” or “sandwich” days.
President Marcos signed Proclamation No. 42 in August last year declaring Nov. 1 (All Saints’ Day) and Nov. 2 (All Souls’ Day) as holidays.
President Marcos will vote for the BSKE at his hometown of Batac City, Ilocos Norte, on Monday, October 29, 2023.
On All Saints’ Day 2022, the President paid a visit to his father’s mausoleum in the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City.
Holidays are like colorful threads stitched into our life’s fabric, adding energy and richness to the passing of time. These unique occasions offer a break from the daily grind and a time to celebrate, reflect, and connect with loved ones.
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