DOLE sets guidelines on employees’ wages on Eid’l Adha holiday

Luisa Cabato 06/15/2024

SUBIC BAY, Zambales — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) released a set of guidelines on Friday for the payment of employees’ wages on Monday, which coincides with the observance of Eid’l Adha. President Ferdinand “Bongbong”…

Around 1,300 Muslims to celebrate Eid’l Adha in Plaza Independencia

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/27/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 1,300 Muslims in Cebu are expected to celebrate Eid’l Adha at the Plaza Independencia in Cebu City on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Eid’l Adha or Feast of Sacrifice is one of…

June 28 a regular holiday for Eid’l Adha

Jean Mangaluz 06/14/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. declared Eid’l Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice as a regular holiday throughout the country. The declaration released on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, was made following the recommendation of…

Simple Eid’l Adha celebration for Mandaue’s Muslim community

Mary Rose Sagarino 07/08/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Muslim community in Mandaue City will be having a simple celebration on Saturday, July 9, for the observance of Eid’l Adha or feast of sacrifice. Pabay Mangotara, executive director of the Local…

Project Balik Buhay, Cebu City vaccination centers closed on July 20

Mae Fhel Gom-os 07/19/2021

  Photo courtesy of Project Balik Buhay   MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Project Balik Buhay (PBB) and the Cebu City Government announced that all their vaccination centers will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, July 20, 2021…

Palace declares regular holiday on July 31 for Eid’l Adha

Rosalie O. Abatayo 07/30/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has declared Friday, July 31, 2020, as a regular holiday nationwide in observance of Eid’l Adha, the Islamic Feast of Sacrifice. The palace issued on Wednesday, July 29, Presidential Proclamation…

On Eid al-Adha, senators pray for peace, displaced Marawi residents

08/12/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Some senators on Monday prayed for peace, especially for the displaced residents in Marawi, as the country celebrates the Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha or “Feast of Sacrifice.” Opposition Senator Leila de Lima, in a…

Duterte’s Eid’l Adha message: Make personal sacrifice for greater good

08/11/2019

MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte in his Eid’l Adha message on Sunday said that he hopes the public would make a “personal sacrifice” for the benefit of the majority. “Now, more than ever, we are called…

DOLE-7 bares guidelines for Eid’l Adha holiday pay

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/09/2019

CEBU CITY—With the declaration of August 12, 2019 as a regular holiday, the Department of Labor and Employment in Central Visayas (DOLE-7) has come up with guidelines for holiday pay. President Rodrigo Duterte had issued Proclamation No.…

Palace: August 12 a regular holiday for Eid’l Adha

08/08/2019

MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte declared August 12 as a regular holiday nationwide in observance of Eid’l Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice. In a text message, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said Duterte signed Proclamation No. 789 on…

August 12 is regular holiday to observe Eid’l Adha

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 08/08/2019

August 12, Monday, has been declared as a regular holiday in the whole country in observance of Eid’l Adha.  This was announced by Senator Christopher “Bong” Go based on the statement of Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea on…

Cebu Muslims to celebrate Eid’l Adha

Rosalie Abatayo 08/20/2018

Muslims in Cebu will converge in prayer at the Plaza Independencia and in the different mosques in Cebu tomorrow, Tuesday (August 21), to celebrate the Eid’l Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice. Mayor Tomas Osmeña, an honorary…

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