FRIDAY, August 21 is a declared special non-working holiday to commemorate Ninoy Aquino Day.
By proclamation 1899, which declared the regular holidays and special days in 2009, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo also signed into law the omnibus holiday proclamation in 2009 by her action last December 24, 2008.
The day, which commemorates the assassination of senator Benigno Aquino who came home from a three year self exile in the US.
A staunch opponent of the Marcoses, Aquino’s death sparked a strong anti-Marcos sentiment leading to the toppling of a dictatorial regime and the birthing of new democracy.
The holiday was created by Republic Act 9256, which was signed into law by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on February 25, 2004, the 18th anniversary of the EDSA Revolution.
The act was sponsored by Senate President Franklin Drilon and House Speaker Jose de Venecia. (PIA)
