***UPDATE as of Sept. 3, 2010***

 

Malacanang has issued Proclamation No. 26 declaring Friday, September 10, 2010 as a Regular Holiday throughout the country to promote national consciousness on the religious and culutural significance of the Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan).

 

In this regard, employees who will be assigned to work on this day will be given premium pay in accordance with their company’s existing policies.

 

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Will there be a special non-working holiday this month of September?

 

We’re all anticipating President Noynoy’s announcement.

 

Last year, September 21, 2009 was declared as a national holiday by Malacañang in observance of Eid’l Fitr.

 

 

A lot are asking if September 10, 2010 (Friday) will be declared as a holiday.

 

Many opinions say it should be declared as one.  It’s like saying there’s no Christmas holiday.

 

If P-Noy/Malacañang does decide to announce it as a holiday, it would probably be declared by tomorrow or latest Sunday.

 

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Holiday or not!

Take your family or your significant other

out on a date in the Metro (or just at the outskirts of it)

 

Celebrate LIFE!

 

Read more: Between Bites TOP 10 Date Places

 

 

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You can also check out the Chef’s Table. 

Gastronomic Indulgence at the Chef’s Table by Chef Bruce Lim

 

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If you’re going for a short drive to Tagaytay,

TOP TAGAYTAY PLACES to check out:

 

Marcia Adam’s Tuscany

Chateau Hestia

Lovely Dinner at Antonio’s

A Weekend Getaway at Summit Ridge Tagaytay

Andanita Taj of Tagaytay

Vanilla Suites Tagaytay

  

XOXO,

Janey

 

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Malacañang announced yesterday that August 23, which falls on a Monday, will remain a regular working day, contrary to earlier declaration of it being a special non-working holiday under PGMA’s holiday economics.  P-Noy declared August 21, which is a Saturday and the actual date of Ninoy Aquino’s death anniversary, as the non-working holiday.

 

 

A statement from the presidential palace said President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III is empowered under Republic Act 9492 to modify holidays by law, order or proclamation.

 

“The purpose for observing Ninoy Aquino Day on August 21 instead of August 23 is to avoid the imposition of unnecessary financial burden upon the employers, ensure the continuity of government, business, and commercial transaction, promote productivity, while at the same time preserve the solemnity of the observance,” the statement read.

 

I feel for those of you who have already made vacation plans around this “supposedly” non-working holiday.  I guess the solution is either you cancel it or file a vacation leave from your respective companies (I know it’s a dent on your VL or paycheck but what can we do, it’s been decided on).  Anyway, August 30 is still a regular holiday at this time.  You might want to move your plans to that date

 

And if you’re not skipping town… you might want to have a date in the Metro (or just at the outskirts of it)

 

Read more: Between Bites TOP 10 Date Places

 

XOXO

 

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August 2010 Holidays in the Philippines

 

 

Aug. 19,   Thursday                 

Special Non-Working Holiday (Quezon City-based employees only) 

RA No. 6741 –Quezon City Day: In commemoration of the birth of former President Manuel L. Quezon

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August 25, Wednesday

National Day of Mourning

***Update as of August 24, 2010 – President Noynoy Aquino announced that tomorrow, August 25, 2010 as National Day of Mourning to give respect to the HongKong nationals that were part of the hostage-taking tragedy.

 

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINESPROCLAMATION NO. 23DECLARING AUGUST 25, 2010, AS A DAY OF NATIONAL MOURNING 

WHEREAS, on August 23, 2010, as a consequence of the hostage-taking incident in the Quirino Grandstand, Manila, eight innocent civilians lost their lives under tragic circumstances; WHEREAS, the Hong Kong government declared a day of mourning to express sorrow over the deaths of their nationals;

 WHEREAS, these deaths are a great loss to the peoples of Hong Kong and the Philippines, and call for the most solemn commemoration and respect at a time of grief for our two peoples;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BENIGNO S. AQUINO III, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby proclaim August 25, 2010 as a day of national mourning, in solidarity with the people of Hong Kong and the bereaved families of the slain.

 I instruct all the public institutions in the Philippines and our embassies and consulates overseas to lower the Philippine flag to half-mast on August 25, 2010.

 

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Aug. 23,   Monday

Special Non-Working Holiday (Nationwide)

RA No. 9256 –In commemoration of the Death of Senator Benigno Aquino, Jr

***Update as of August 11, 2010 - P-noy modified and declared that August 23, 2010 is no longer a special non-working holiday.  READ MORE: August 23 is a REGULAR WORKING DAY.

 

And if you’re not skipping town… you might want to have a date in the Metro (or just at the outskirts of it)

 

Read more: Between Bites TOP 10 Date Places

 

XOXO

 

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Aug. 30,   Monday 

Regular Holiday (Nationwide)

Executive Order No. 203: National Heroes Day (moved to nearest Monday as per RA No. 9492)

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President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has declared June 30, 2010 (Wednesday) the historic inaugural of President-elect Benigno Aquino III, as a special non-working holiday.

 

Malacanang has issued Proclamation No. 2085 declaring Wednesday, June 30, 2010 as a Special Non-Working Day throughout the country to give the people the fullest opportunity to witness the inaugural ceremonies for the incoming President of the Republic of the Philippines.

 

 

For people who work in the Pasig area, it’s also a non-working holiday on July 2, 2010 (Friday) to commemorate Pasig Day.  That includes me!   YAY!!!

 

 

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2 Sets of Stevie’s Hainanese Chicken Rice Aren’t Enough

May 30, 2010 –2 weeks ago, we ordered Stevie’s Hainanese Chicken Rice yet again.  This time, scared to run out of it, we ordered two sets (plus an extra cup of ginger, as usual).  It was the highlight of Sunday family lunch at Bubba’s place.  We learned that Sundays are usually the busiest day for Stevie since a lot of people call in for orders during this family day.  That specific Sunday, there were 8 orders called in for pick-up in Bel-Air, including 2 that were ours.

 

 

Bored of the usual lunches in the office?  Order Stevie’s Hainanese Chicken Rice, pick it up, and share a great lunch at work.  That’s what we did in April.  Karen was stuck somewhere so the HCR lunch was shared with our COO and my boss.  I’m glad they both loved it.  Karen followed afterwards and ate a hefty share as well.  I had three helpings myself.

 

I had more than three helpings 2 Sundays ago…

 

Stevie’s Hainanese Chicken Rice (For pick-up orders only)

21 Libra St. Bel Air,

Makati City

(0906) 508 4155

 

READ MORE

Stevie’s Hainanese Chicken Rice: Bite Off More than You Can Chew

 

 

 

Venting out on Food @ Clawdaddy Crab House and American Grill

 

May 31, 2010 –My make-up was lost one day and replaced the next day (Monday).  And that brought a string of good luck with it in the weeks that followed. 

 

 

But that Monday night, I can’t help but do a vent-out dinner (where I eat my heart out literally –I choose the restaurant and not look at the price tag when ordering and just eat what I want).  I treated Bubba at ClawDaddy Crab House and American Grill.  We rarely eat at seafood restaurants (Bubba is not a shellfish fan) but this time, I just wanted to get my hands messy with crabs and ribs.

 

Crab Maritess PHP 120/100 Grams (I think our crab was at 900grams so that was about PHP 1,080)

Crab sautéed in olive oil, white wine, garlic and chilies

 

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What I do every time I visit is order Crab Maritess and requests for the sweet and spicy Sze Chuan sauce on the side

 

Smoked Baby Back Ribs (Half) PHP 398

Smoked, slow-cooked, and char grilled baby back ribs basted with ClawDaddy’s BBQ sauce –with 2 side orders of dirty rice

 

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Rustic Mashed Potato PHP

 

ClawDaddy Crab House and American Grill

6^th Level, The Ledge, Shangri-la Plaza Mall

EDSA Cor. Shaw Blvd. Mandaluyong City, MM.

(632) 636-5679

 

READ MORE

ClawDaddy Crab Buffet

ClawDaddy Crab

 

 

 

Meann’s Birthla at Cibo

June 3, 2010 –It was Meann’s birthday.  I surprised her at the office with some Machiavelli chocolates and a banner with the Happy Birthday sign.  Lunchtime, we headed out to Shangri-la Plaza for Meann’s birthday lunch treat from dee boss (CGS).  It was a toss between Agave or Cibo.  We ended up in Cibo.

 

We bumped into Pebs (AFC’s Senior Sales Affiliates Manager) and Michelle (wife of Chef Bruce of Tablescape) at the restaurant.  Pebs used to be my religious supplier of Royce chocolates from Singapore back when she was still based there for work.  And Pebs also used to work for SKY as airtimes sales head.  She’s now with Asian Food Channel.  I’ve met Michelle once when we dined at Chef’s Table.

 

 

Pebbles briefly shares that a good friend of hers and her husband’s suggested a place to dine at and when he sent the link of the place –it was my Between Bites site’s link he sent.  She laughed a bit because we knew each other.  What a small world after all.  They tried Frazzled Cook and were really happy about it.  I flushed a bit when Pebs said that I got many readers.  I delight in the honor of being read… but alongside it is the “invisible” pressure of improving my writing and making good recommendations –those that are deserved. 

 

We ordered one appetizer and a pizza to share among the four of us.  As usual, I had my favorite, Pasta dela Terra.  Meann asked me what’s good to order and I suggested either Pasta Dela Terra or Pasta Al Telefono.  She got the latter while CGS and Karen got two other pasta plates I wasn’t able to note.

 

Pasta Dela Terra PHP230

Mushroom trifolati, stewed tomato, goat cheese, Parmesan, cream

 

Tegamino Di Formaggio Fuso Mozzarella PHP 230

Mozzarella, white cheese, tomato, anchovies, basil

 

 

Cibo

2nd Level Shangri-la Plaza Mall

Shaw Blvd. cor. EDSA, Mandaluyong City, Philippines

(632) 631 7753

 

READ MORE

Agave Mexicana Cantina

Gastronomic Indulgence at the Chef’s Table

Pebbles and Royce Nama Chocolates Bitter

Frazzled Cook and His Dazzling Dishes

Cibo

Two Italians in One Night

Thursday Club Series: Agave Mexican Cantina

 

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