Palace declares May 13 as special non-working holiday due to elections
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang announced the suspension of work on Monday, May 13, due to the elections.
Through Proclamation No. 719, President Rodrigo Duterte declared Monday a special non-working holiday throughout the country to enable Filipinos “to properly exercise their right to vote.”
“Now, therefore, I, Rodrigo Duterte, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare 13 May 2019 a special non-working holiday throughout the country for the National and Local elections,” the proclamation read.
The proclamation was also signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea.
A total of 62 candidates joined the Senate race while 34 party-lists are vying for a seat at the House of Representatives. Filipinos are also set to vote local candidates on Monday.
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