April 7, 2012 Black Saturday Holiday in Philippines

April 7, 2012 Black Saturday is Holiday in Philippines!

President Noynoy Aquino has declared April 7, 2012 a non-working day holiday.

“Our people must be given the full and uninterrupted opportunity to ponder on the significance of the Holy Week and to properly observe its traditions with religious fervor, without prejudice to public interest,” he said.

Holiday will continue until April 9 (Monday) in observance of Araw ng Kagitingan (Bataan Day).