Long Weekend / myLot

@magallon (19279)

Philippines

August 26, 2016 2:43am CST

Filipinos will be having a long weekend this time. That is Saturday, Sunday and Monday. August 29, Monday, is National Holiday. It is the celebration of National Heroes Day. These heroes are the men and women in Philippine history whose acts of courage enabled the Philippines to grow as a nation. This holiday was established to celebrate the efforts of all national heroes, even if they were unknown. Among these heroes were Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio, the key figures in the fight for independence from Spain. Rizal and Bonifacio have specific holidays for their honor.

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Curlann

@annierose (21571)

• Philippines

26 Aug 16

I love it. I will be able to spend time writing new articles for my blog. I haven't posted any articles yet on there. What will you do during the long weekend?

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Cristy

@magallon (19279)

• Philippines

26 Aug 16

Saturday is for my check - up Sunday is for my daughter's birthday. Monday is for the laundry.

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Curlann

@annierose (21571)

• Philippines

26 Aug 16

@magallon Wow! You will be very busy.

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Cristy

@magallon (19279)

• Philippines

26 Aug 16

@annierose Three days are still not enough.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (344704)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Aug 16

I'm sure you'll all enjoy a long weekend. What sort of special celebrations will there be, if any? Parades? Festivals?

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Cristy

@magallon (19279)

• Philippines

29 Aug 16

I don't know. I think there will only be a wreath laying on the heroes cemetery.

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Toni

@toniganzon (72551)

• Philippines

26 Aug 16

We were enjoying the long holiday since yesterday. We celebrated the City Charter day yesterday and it was a special non-working holiday.

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Cristy

@magallon (19279)

• Philippines

26 Aug 16

Wow, such a real happy holidays. Three days more of enjoyment.

Sky

@skysnap (20153)

•

26 Aug 16

enjoy your weekend and have fun.

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Cristy

@magallon (19279)

• Philippines

26 Aug 16

Yup, I will. Thanks.

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Cahaya

@cahaya1983 (11116)

• Malaysia

26 Aug 16

Enjoy the long break! We'll be celebrating our Independence Day on August 31st unfortunately it's the middle of the week so no long break for us here.