Philippine HolidaysPhilippine holidays for the country are declared as regular holidays, special (non-working) days and special holidays (for all schools).Consistent with the government's advocacy of holiday economics to boost domestic tourism and to allow Filipinos to have more time with their families, there will be some long holiday vacation opportunities. "We urge our countrymen to explore the 7,107 islands they haven't seen or would like to revisit. We have the beach, mountains, countryside, heritage sites, caves, rivers, food trips, urban verve -- almost everything a traveler would want to experience, the Philippines has it. We advise people to book ahead to get the best and affordable tour packages and promotional fares," said the Philippine Secretary of Tourism. "We also urge our partners – hotels, resorts, spas, tour operators, and transportation stakeholders – to create more options and flexible packages. We have a very broad range of options to offer the most picky tourist. Group tours will also be big as we all know that Filipinos love to travel with their families and friends,". The governments has declared the following as a Philippine holiday and regular and special non-working holidays: Philippine Holidays 2012 A. Regular Philippine Holidays * New Year’s Day – January 1 B. Special (Non-Working) Days * Chinese New Year – January 23 C. Special Holiday (for all schools) EDSA Revolution Anniversary – February 25 (Friday) Although Boracay, Palawan, Davao, Cebu, Bohol, Vigan, Baguio and Manila are the country's top spots, the agency is similarly advocating discovery of unexplored sites. Siquijor, Camiguin, Quezon, Zamboanga del Sur and del Norte, Camsur, Batangas, Mindoro, Dumaguete, Leyte and Negros also have pristine beaches that can rival Boracay. While old heritage sites are not exclusive to Vigan, as Iloilo, Bacolod, and Laguna have their own century-old architectural marvels to enjoy during a Philippine holiday. Trekkers may consider the mountains of Sagada, Cavite, Bataan, Bulacan, Mountain Province, Romblon, Batanes, and Marinduque, among others. "In other parts of the world, birdwatching is an expensive leisure pursuit, taken up mostly by famous personalities. Here, we have over 200 endemic species of birds within our view, we should be the first to discover our own national treasures."
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