NATION | MALACAÑANG: No special holiday for January 27, 30

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Philippine Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo (7th R) pose with Miss Universe candidates at the presidential palace in Manila, Philippines January 23, 2017. REUTERS/Erik De Castro

MANILA, Philippines - Malacañang clarified that it won’t be declaring special non-working holidays on January 27 and 30 amid the clamor from the public even if it is the eve of the Chinese New Year (January 27) and the coronation night for the Miss Universe 2016 (January 30).

Meanwhile, classes and work in Binondo, Quiapo and Sta. Cruz, Manila is suspended on January 27, following the announcement of Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada.

Prior to this, Quezon City Rep. Winston Castelo suggested to Malacanang to declare January 30 as a holiday so that Filipinos will get to enjoy the annual Miss Universe pageant, especially that it will take place in our country.