The Philippine government has declared Pope Francis' visit to the Philippines a special non-working holidays for the
National Capital Region (NCR). In Proclamation 936, signed December 23,
Executive Secretary Pacquito Ochoa, declared January 15, 16 and 19 as holidays
“in view of the visit of the Pope, the head of state of the Vatican City.”
Text of Proclamation 936
Mayor Joseph Estrada has also declared as a
five-day, non-working holiday in Manila for Pope Francis’ visit on Jan. 15 to
19. The city government cited the millions of people from all over the country
who are expected to come to Manila to see the Pope as among the reasons for the
declaration of the holiday. The mayor’s order also excludes whose in public
offices are involved in the maintenance of peace order, disaster and risk
management, traffic enforcement, health and sanitation.
Among the venues in Manila to be visited by
the Pope are the Malacañang, Manila Cathedral, University of Santo Tomas and
Quirino Grandstand, where he will celebrate mass with the people.
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