PHL Embassy in Washington closed Nov. 27-28

The Philippine Embassy in Washington will be closed on Nov. 27 and 28 in observance of Thanksgiving, a holiday in the United States.

In a post on its website, the embassy said it will resume its regular office hours on Monday, Dec. 1. Nov. 29 and 30 fall on a Saturday and Sunday.

"In observance of Thanksgiving, the Embassy will be closed on Thursday and Friday, 27 to 28 November. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, 1 December," it said.

The Smithsonian said the first Thanksgiving service known to be held by Europeans in North America occurred on May 27, 1578 in Newfoundland.

In present times, it said Thanksgiving is a time when many families come together, and many churches are open for special services.   Joel Locsin /LBG, GMA News

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