List of nationwide holidays for 2015

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From the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office

The list of holidays for 2015, declared by virtue of Proclamation No. 831, s. 2014, unless otherwise specified.

January 1, 2015, Thursday – New Year’s Day (Regular holiday)

January 2, 2015, Friday – Additional special non-working day (Special non-working day)

February 19, 2015, Thursday – Chinese New Year (Special non-working day)

February 25, 2015, Wednesday – EDSA Revolution anniversary (Special holiday)

April 2, 2015, Thursday – Maundy Thursday (Regular holiday)

April 3, 2015, Friday – Good Friday (Regular holiday)

April 4, 2015, Saturday – Black Saturday (Special non-working day)

April 9, 2015, Thursday – Araw ng Kagitingan (Regular holiday)

May 1, 2015, Friday – Labor Day (Regular holiday)

June 12, 2015, Friday – Independence Day (Regular holiday)

August 21, 2015, Friday – Ninoy Aquino Day (Special non-working day)

August 31, 2015, last Monday of August – National Heroes Day (Regular holiday)

November 1, 2015, Sunday – All Saints Day (Special non-working day)

November 30, 2015, Monday – Bonifacio Day (Regular holiday)

December 24, 2015, Thursday – Additional special non-working day (Special non-working day)

December 25, 2015, Friday – Christmas Day (Regular holiday)

December 30, 2015, Wednesday – Rizal Day (Regular holiday)

December 31, 2015, Thursday – Last day of the year (Special non-working day)

Read Proclamation No. 831, s. 2014

Baker Entrepreneur Cynthia Patos wins Lifestyle Network's "The Clash"

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Baker entrepreneur Cynthia Patos clinches the coveted Great Dessert Master title in Lifestyle Network’s reality cooking competition show, “The Clash.”

Cynthia shares that “The Clash” was whipped up to test their limits and potential as bakers. Recalling the finale which aired on Lifestyle Network last December 5, Cynthia animatedly describes the experience of being hailed as “The Great Dessert Master.”

“The moment that they called my name, was one of those out-of-body experiences that happen rarely in life, and the funny part was, I could barely hear anything that was being said. All I could hear was the giant heartbeat sound effect that the producers had playing during the announcement,” said Cynthia.

After weeks of intense competition in the kitchen,  Cynthia also says that the best lesson she gained from Lifestyle Network’s “The Clash” was learning to trust her instincts – the lesson she is most grateful above all. Known as the clasher who has a lot of passions, Cynthia had to master the art of balancing her responsibilities as the owner and chief cake designer of her business, Cynfully Sweets while perfecting every challenge in “The Clash.”

Now that Cynthia has added another accomplishment in her achievements, she says that her future is looking bright.

“What is in store for me after? I would say the sky is the limit! I am setting no boundaries! I am seeing the stars, and you’ll just have to wait and see,” remarked The Great Dessert Master.

Lifestyle Network’s “The Clash: Search for the Next Great Dessert Master” finale last December 5 was judged by resident judges Chef Buddy Trinidad and Chef Jill Sandique together with guest judges March Ventosa, Head of ABS-CBN Narrowcast and DTT Channels, Nana Ozaeta, Editor-in-Chief of Food Magazine, Stephanie Benedito, Channel Head of Lifestyle Network, Amyline Ching, Managing Editor of Manila Bulletin, and CJ Juntereal, Columnist of Manila Bulletin.

For updates, visit the Lifestyle Network's official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/LifestyleNetwork) and for more details about the show, go to www.lifestylenetwork.com.ph.

Caroling for a Cause at Commercenter Alabang

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What better way to celebrate Christmas than by sharing love and Christmas cheer? Be an instrument of joy through “Caroling for a Cause” at Commercenter Alabang, the newest lifestyle center in the South. 

To be held on December 19, 2014, 6:00 p.m. at the atrium of Commercenter, the event, which is open to the public, will showcase the vocal talents of students from Woodrose Chorale, De La Salle Zobel Chorale and Virgo Maria Vocal Ensemble who will serenade the audience with well-loved Yuletide carols. 

The public is encouraged to share their blessings through the event which will also serve as a platform and opportunity to give donations in cash and in kind for the benefit of the victims of the recent typhoon. All donations and proceeds will be for the benefit of ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya.

In the spirit of giving and as a token of appreciation, Commercenter Alabang will also be raffling off gift certificates and cinema passes to the attendees.

Join us in the South this holiday season. Visit Commercenter Alabang at Commerce Avenue corner East Asia Drive, Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

Commercenter Alabang is the newest lifestyle center in the South designed to cater to one’s need for a more intimate, warm and cozy leisure experience. Located in the business and commercial district of Alabang, Commercenter Alabang is the go-to place for one to enjoy various dining, wellness and development, hobbies and specialty shop choices for every member of the family.

Stay updated on the latest events, promos and offerings at Commercenter via www.facebook.com/commercenter and follow us on instagram @Commercenter. 

Singapore Airlines to Launch First Class Seats for the Manila-Singapore Route

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Singapore Airlines, starting 12 January 2015, passengers flying from Manila to Singapore will have the option to fly in even greater comfort and luxury as Singapore Airlines launches its First Class cabin on its Manila to Singapore route. Singapore Airlines will be the only airline offering the First Class product on this sector.

Singapore Airlines offers four daily flights on the Boeing 777-200 and the Airbus A330-300 aircraft at present, but by next year, travelers from Manila will get to experience flying on the airline’s B777-300ER fleet which features the First Class product. Operating the SQ910 and SQ917 daily service, the B777-300ER will provide eight first class seats, 42 business class seats, and 228 economy seats. 

In First Class, each passenger is provided with a vanity corner complete with a mirror, a table that can be adjusted for height to suit individual preferences, and a 35-inch seat that can be converted to the largest fully flat bed in the sky.

First Class passengers are treated to the airline’s world gourmet cuisine created by its International Culinary Panel of world-renowned chefs accompanied by a tantalizing selection of wine and beverages specially designed to delight the discerning palate. 

With a large 23-inch LCD screen, passengers flying First Class also enjoy KrisWorld, Singapore Airlines’ state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment system, which features carefully curated movies and music in several languages from around the world, as well as a wide selection of games that will surely entertain travelers of all ages.

Business Class passengers will also enjoy elevated luxury and convenience. Designed for the best travel experience, these Business Class seats can be converted to full-flat beds that are 75 inches long. To add to that, each passenger is not only given access to the all-in-one business panel that includes an in-seat power supply for laptops, they are also provided with 15-inch screens that gives access to Singapore Airlines’ top notch in-flight entertainment, KrisWorld.

Singapore Airlines flies from Manila to Singapore four times daily and now departs from NAIA Terminal 3. Flight SQ910 will leave Singapore at 9:35 am and will arrive in Manila at 1:10 pm. SQ917 will leave Manila at 2:15 pm and return to Singapore at 5:50 pm. 

For bookings, interested parties may visit www.singaporeair.com, the SIA Mobile App, call the SIA Reservations Office at 756-8888, or contact their preferred travel agents.

Eat Out Manila, PH's 1st restaurants app, now available on Android phones

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This is the most convenient way of eating out in Manila. 

Eat Out Manila, the Philippines' first restaurant reservations app, expands its reach even further with the Android version, and now brings its convenience to users of the two leading mobile operating systems. Launched on the iOS platform initially when it came to market just middle of 2014, Eat Out Manila is now available to all Android users via the Android app store. 

The premier restaurant reservations application in the Philippines is making eating out a more fun experience for Filipinos who love to dine out. Diners can now easily reserve seats at their favorite restaurant and even gain benefits from doing so as Eat Out Manila also offers exclusive deals including discounts, gift certificates, and freebies from its top-notch partner restaurants. 

“This app is borne out of our frustrations on our personal experiences with manual restaurant reservations. When we first came up with the app, our goal was to bring it to as many users as possible. We’re very happy to introduce it to Android users and see what they think,” said Iñaki Lamata, Co-Founder, Eat Out Manila 

Various F&B outlets around the metro have already signed up for the service to take Eat Out Manila's customer experience to the next level. Among the new members of the growing list include 22 Prime Discovery Suites, Beso, Black Olive, Donosti, Open Kitchen, and Rue Bourbon, bringing the number of partner restaurants to over a hundred. 

Let Eat Out Manila do the reserving for you by visiting www.eatoutmanila.com or downloading the app from Google Play or Apple app store. Updates on the latest Eat Out Manila promos may also be seen in its official Facebook page and Instagram account @EatOutManilaPH.