Planning for next year’s vacation already? Below are the Regular Holidays, Special (Non-Working) Days, and Special Holiday (For All Schools) for the Year 2012 based on Proclamation No. 295 as released by  Malacañang on November 24, 2011.

For those who are looking forward to some long weekends, based on this list -  the longest of these long weekends is  five days — from April 5 (Maundy Thursday) to April 9 (Araw ng Kagitingan).

List of Regular and Special Philippine Holidays 2012

• January 1 (Sunday) – New Year’s Day
• January 23 (Monday) – Chinese New Year
• February 25 (Saturday) – EDSA Revolution Anniversary
• April 5 (Thursday) – Maundy Thursday
• April 6 (Friday) – Good Friday
• April 9 (Monday) – Araw ng Kagitingan
• May 1 (Tuesday) – Labor Day
• June 12 (Tuesday) – Independence Day
• August 21 (Tuesday) – Ninoy Aquino Day
• August 27 (Monday) – National Heroes Day
• November 1 (Thursday) – All Saints Day
• November 2 (Friday) – Additional special (non-working) day
• November 30 (Friday) – Bonifacio Day
• December 25 (Tuesday) – Christmas Day
• December 30 (Sunday) – Rizal Day
• December 31 (Monday) – Last Day of the Year

The first special non-working holiday will be on Jan. 23 (Monday) for the celebration of Chinese New Year. I think this is the first time the Chinese New Year is declared as non-working holiday.

The EDSA Revolution Anniversary was declared a special holiday for all schools.

Accordingly, November 2 may be declared as a special (non-working) day without detriment to public interest.

For our Muslim brothers:

“Proclamations declaring national holidays for the observance of Eid’l Fitr and Eidul Adha shall hereafter be issued after the approximate dates of the Islamic holidays have been determined in accordance with the Islamic calendar or the lunar calendar, or upon Islamic astronomical calculations,” the proclamation said.

Overseas Filipino Workers or OFWs are known as our “lipon ng mga bagong bayani.” With the continuing pressures of earning a living for Filipino families, “The 1st OFW and Family Summit 2011” will be launched on November 24 by the Villar Foundation, the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE), Inc. and Go Negosyo. Its theme is, “Kabuhayan Para sa Kinabukasan,” which aims to entice business minds into the OFWs. Where is the venue? This event is happening at the World Trade Center.

Aside from the exhibits and stalls, other goals of the summit would be to endear training and education to the OFWs on what it takes to start their own forms of businesses, whether small or big.

Topics on that day can be: the basics on business, shaping business minds and skills allied for them and their families needs. These OFWs can either start on distributing products or directly selling products then advance in progress in being a franchisee on the type of business of their choice. Everything of these will be tackled in the summit by guest speakers and presenters, who are experts in the business world.

According to Mrs. Villar, encouraging smart investments should be the key to protecting as well as multiplying these OFWs hard earned money. To which, Mr. Concepcion of Go Negosyo agreed by saying that the summit should support the OFWs plans on securing their children’s education and basic needs.
A house and lot by Camella will be raffled to a lucky OFW, who can present a valid proof of profession. Help our OFWs today in enriching their lifestyles and share their success.

MANILA AUTO SALON SHOW is the newest aftermarket show in Asia.

Since it’s inception in 2007, it gathers under one roof, local and international manufacturers, distributors and dealers of the automotive aftermarket industry. Incorporating two long-running events – Custom Car Show and the Sport Truck Show plus a Bike Show and the Mobile Electronics and Technology Show (METS). Manila Auto Salon is the country’s biggest styling and tuning car show with international affiliations in the U.S. and Japan.

Manila Auto Salon Show 2011

Manila Auto Salon will be hold on November 24-27, 2011
Time: 11:00am-10:00PM (Thurs-Fri), 10:00am-9:00pm (Sat-Sun)
Place: SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex

This event is a production of Tradeshow International, Inc. For inquiries, call (02)-6713122.

For those starting-up a business, you need capital.

For those with growing business, you need more capital.

For those with business problem, you need financing.

For those with money, make your money works for you.

For those looking for money don’t look further, come to the 1st International Money Expo on October 21-23, 2011 at the SMX Convention Center. Learn and get it from the experts.

The 1st International Money Expo is more than just exhibits. Its making deals whether you need personal and business loans, financing, funding, investments, starting new business, buying franchise, networking and more.

Guest visitors may participate in Deal Making through business matching and lead generation. Example is if you are looking for personal loan, you  will be matched  with financial institutions depending on the amount you need. If you are looking for investment or business, you will be informed of the choices available and match you on business to business meet.

Register early and avoid going through long line to register during the holding of the event. You also get the chance to be listed for deal making if you want result during your visit at the exhibits. You may register online HERE.

At the 1st International Money Expo, you come in with your Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) Entrance Fee, you go home with a possible business at hand, financing personal or business, investment you can bank on, and with loads of information for money-making you hardly find. What’s more you have the chance of winning Free 3 days and 2 nights accommodation in a Deluxe Boracay Hotel good for two (2 pax) and Gift Certificates worth thousands. If you register early on, you will only pay P375 Pesos. So if you are seriously looking for opportunities, mark October 21-23, 2011 in your Calendar and register early simply click the above link.

The grandest gathering of Physical, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology & Pediatric Therapy Professionals.

This event is endorsed by the Department of Health because the agency believes that this convention will help Filipino Therapists aim for improvement and progress.

Theme: “Towards Global Advancement & Competitiveness of Filipino Therapists”

When : September 24 – 25, 2011
Where : Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila

The objective of the convention aims to globally, advance and create competitive Filipino therapists due to rising demand in the market. It also envisions enhancing the organizational, practical skills, competence and ethical service practices of Filipino Therapists. Lastly, this convention would like to raise the Filipino therapists’ awareness of the clients’ and patients’ need in facing the current society.

An event that convenes Filipino Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists & Pediatric Therapists and discuss the goal towards progress. This also aspires to strengthen the industry through forming a distinctive group that will cater the needs and development of Filipino therapists all over the world. The expo aspect of the event will showcase products and services in the therapy industry.

For inquiries and more information, just call:

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Building an eco-friendly house on a tight budget is no longer impossible dream. If you have a plan to build a new home for your family that is eco-friendly, meaning a green and sustainable design, then you should definitely attend the Manila Construction Show 2011 (MANILACON 2011).

If you are a supplier, architects, project managers or contractors, be there as an sponsor or view the product showcase.  You can also attend The Green Forum, a 2-day in depth discussions on green and sustainable building design practices within and beyond shores.

The 3rd Green Architecture Students Symposium will be held on the said events.

Other highlights include:

• Seminars & Workshops for Dealers & Distributors
• Technology Update for Trade Professionals (seminars, workshops & product  presentations by industry supplier-exhibitors)
• Meet & Update Cocktails for Industry Players
• Product Watch Pavilion

Date : September 01, 2011 – September 04, 2011
Time : 10am – 8pm
Venue : Halls 1-2 SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City

For information about this event, please visit www.manilacon.com.

The Philippine Coconut Authority will be holding the 25th National Coconut Week and 10th Coconut Festival from August 25-28, 2011 at the Mega Trade Hall I, 5/F Bldg. B, SM Mega Mall, Mandaluyong City. It will feature a broad display of functional coconut products, complemented by photo exhibit, seminars, product and book launching, techno and cooking demos among culinary experts and high school students throughout the duration of the exhibit. A special fashion show will be launched to showcase the cultural contribution of the coconut to the nation.

This year’s observance marks the milestone silver celebration with the theme Niyog: Yaman ng Nasyon, Noon Hanggang Ngayon”

The celebration of Coconut Trade Fair and Exhibit Festival  is in accordance with Presidential Proclamation No. 142 Series of 1987,marked the commemoration of the National Coconut Week in August of every year.

The purpose of the the proclamation is to promote public awareness of its national importance, all government agencies are encouraged to participate actively in this event by hanging streamers for public view in the respective offices and undertake commemorative activities the deem fit.

For more details about the Coconut Festival please contact LAURA PAYUPAY and CONCHITA CRUZ (Telephone Nos. 928-9488 or 928-4501 to 08 local 504) and MARIBEL SAHAGUN (Telephone No. 928-4501 to 08 local 412).

The biggest Toyota car sale of the year is back! It’s Toyota’s 23rd anniversary offering to its customers.

Where : NBC Tent, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
When : August 18-23, 2011. Thursday to Tuesday 10AM-8PM

FREE ENTRANCE!

Highlights of the event:

• Get a peek of the new Fortuner and Hilux
• Get a chance to win up to P100,000 additional savings which can be used on top of existing promotions.
• Trade-in your old vehicle and get a trade-in coupon worth up to P50,000
• Reserve your Toyota and get up to additional P20,000 savings
• Guaranteed additional discounts just by walking in
• Get flexible payment schemes from Toyota’s Amazing Midyear Madness Sale
• Get on site approval from Toyota Financial Services
• Test drive a selection of Toyota vehicles
• iPod Nano and iPod shuttle in the daily raffle & walk-in prizes
• Fireworks display and weekend entertainment for the whole family

If you cannot make it to the event, special deals are also available at your nearest Toyota dealer.

The Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) will celebrate the two decades of Philippine retailing starting tomorrow August 11 until August 12, 2011 as it hold the 20th National Retail Conference and Stores Asia Expo at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

Dubbed as the biggest and most important retail industry of the year, the conference will present the biggest names and most respected brand experts and strategist not only in the country but around Asia Pacific too.

According to NRCE website, topping this year’s elite guest list are Ma. Elena “Ballsy” Aquino-Cruz, Asian brand guru Joseph Baladi; Ayala Land, Inc President and Management Man of the Year 2009 Antonino Aquino and Mang Inasal Founder Edgar Sia II. Aquino-Cruz sets the stage by inspiring the retailers to strive for excellence with integrity in the conduct of their business.

Asia Brand Guru and renowned author of “The Brutal Truth about Branding”, Joseph Baladi is this year’s Main Speaker as he tackles the paradox of the Asian brand.

This year’s NRCE theme, “The New Frontier: Taking Retail to the Next Level” sets the stage for retail competitiveness in the next decade.

One of the major events during the 20th NRCE is the Stores Asia Expo that will feature over 100 top retail suppliers to be led by  PLDT Alpha Enterprise, HP, RedPrairie, Genie Technologies,  Antex  and Target Display at NRCE’s Stores Asia Expo. To be showcased on the two-day exhibit are the most innovative and updated “tools for global retailing”.

The  conference and expo is supported by the country’s leading companies including PLDT Alpha Enterprise, SM, Hewlett-Packard, Festival Supermall, Robinsons Malls; Banco de Oro, TCC,RedPrairie, Vinculum Communications, Inc.; Ayala Malls, Eastwood Mall, Araneta Center and Chronos; L Timestudio; So! F.A.B., Forme, Wilcon Depot, Bench and Coca-Cola.

For more information about the 20th NRCE, visit www.nrceph.com, call PRA at 687-4180/4181 or email ebbs@philretailers.com.ph

ROOT CROPS! the energy of nutrients

The multiple health benefits and ready availability of root crops in our soil like gabi, potato, ube, and cassava are primary reasons to further elevate root crops into staple food status, as is already being done for kamote and cassava.

The innate nutritional benefits of root crop consumption is primarily for the prevention of chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes.

Root crops are good sources of soluble dietary fiber that actively lowers cholesterol in the body and also prevents tumor formation in the colon

Among its diversified range of products developed from root crops are chips, starch, flour, and grates.

Filipino Food Festivals features the indigenous root crops at the Foot Bowl Night Market on July 29, 30 and August 5, 6.

Meet Your Producers Forum 5-7pm, July 29 Atiaman Katutubo Tribes of Palawan on The Story of the Indigenous Root Crops

August 5 IMO Formulation using Root Crops by Mr. Jessie Hermosura, a natural farming advocate.

Organic and Natural Food Free Tastetival’s Root Crop Cooking Demo on Saturdays (July 30 & August 5), 7-9pm. Cassava and sweet potato “Kamote” will take center stage.

Food Bowl Market is a convergence of producers practicing and advocating for safe, clean and healthy food through organic, biodynamic and natural farming systems.

Food Bowl Market is open every Friday and Saturday, 4 to 11 pm and Sundays 6am to 2pm at the ETON Centris Walk, EDSA corner Quezon Avenue, Quezon City.

For more information:

Desiree T. Segovia
Holistic Events and Relations Business Services
(+63920) 969-3242
www.holisticevents.multiply.com