Since last week my boss has already asked me more than twice already: Is there any rumor that PGMA is going to declare May 2 (Monday) a holiday? To which I consistently answered: None so far…but that’s ridiculous, Labor day (May 1) already falls on a sunday!!
Much to this government’s strategy on saving energy and allowing more family time (implementing a 4-day week): hay naku mas lalo pang naging inefficient ang mga serbisyo. My boss griped, what about us? (we have families too but we work science)
I was still adamant Monday would be a normal day, until a few minutes ago when we receive this:
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IRRI
INTERNATIONAL RICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Office of the Director for Administration and Human Resources
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MEMORANDUM 29 April 2005
TO : All IRRI Staff
FROM : (Signed) Ian Wallace
SUBJECT : 2 May 2005, Non-Working Holiday
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has declared 2 May 2005, Monday, as a non-working holiday in honor of the Filipino workers.
Essential services shall be maintained as usual. Employees who are on staggered schedule and assigned to work on this day should report for work as scheduled. Non-supervisory employees who may be required to work on this day will be paid additional compensation in accordance with statutory and Institute regulations.
Thank you.
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Beeh-lat.