May 8, 2009 is a holiday

May 5, 2009. Sources: GMA News TV (Manila) and Philippines bank and public holidays (qppstudio.net). Philippines President, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, has issued Proclamation No. 1764 which declares Friday, May 8, 2009, as a national day of celebration to honor boxing champion Manny “Pacman" Pacquiao.

Oops! On the front page of Philippine Star, May 6, 2009 " Nat'l Day of Celebration not a holiday - Palace"