Public holidays in the Philippines
Public holidays in the Philippines are of two types: regular holidays and special non-working days.
A graphic from the Office of the President of the Philippines showing the difference in pay between the two types of holidays.
Republic Day (Philippines)
Philippine Republic Day, also known as Philippine–American Friendship Day, is a commemoration in the Philippines held annually on July 4. It was formerly an official holiday designated as Independence Day, celebrating the signing of the Treaty of Manila, which granted Philippine independence from the United States of America in 1946.
The Flag of the United States is lowered while the Flag of the Philippines is being raised during independence ceremonies, July 4, 1946.