Malacañang announces special non-working days in the National Capital Region from November 16 to 18, 2026. The declaration is tied to the Philippines hosting the ASEAN Summit and related meetings during that period.
Both outlets report that the order applies specifically to NCR, where key sessions are expected to be held. The coverage also links the schedule change to preparations and activities connected with the summit, including related summits. While the outlets follow the same basic facts, they present them with slightly different phrasing: one mentions the dates in connection with hosting obligations, while the other frames the decision as coverage for the 49th ASEAN Summit and associated gatherings.
Overall, the two reports agree that businesses and government offices in NCR are expected to observe the declared days as non-working, reflecting the government’s arrangements for the international event.
