The House of Representatives will not be holding a session on Monday, May 25, in observance of Eid’l Fitr or the culmination of the Fasting of Ramadan. | NAMercadoINQ
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives will not be holding a session on Monday, May 25, in observance of Eid’l Fitr or the culmination of the Fasting of Ramadan.
“In solidarity with our Muslim brothers and sisters, the House will not be holding a session on Monday, May 25th. We are adjourned until May 26, Tuesday, at 4 p.m.,” Deputy Speaker Roberto Puno said during Wednesday’s session.President Rodrigo Duterte earlier declared May 25 as a regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr.
Duterte made the declaration through Proclamation 944 signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, by the authority of the President.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
House drops ABS-CBN's provisional franchise, to tackle bills for 25-year license
Read more »
House unlikely to pass ABS-CBN franchise before Congress break in June: senator
Read more »
House suspends deliberations on ABS-CBN provisional franchise bill
Read more »
House returns ABS-CBN franchise bill to committeeThe House of Representatives recalled its second reading approval of a bill granting television network ABS-CBN Corporation a provisional franchise until October 31, 2020. |Read:
Read more »
With House move, chance of getting ABS-CBN back on air by June ‘getting tighter’ — senatorsWith the lower chamber dropping its bid to approve an interim franchise for ABS-CBN, at least two senators believe the chance of getting the network back on air by June is “getting tighter.” Read:
Read more »