Marcos declares special non-working day in 5 areas in August, September
President Marcos has declared special non-working days in four municipalities and one city in Luzon and Visayas to allow residents to take part in their commemorative events, Malacañang said.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivers his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 22, 2024 at the Batasang Pambansa. (MANILA BULLETIN)
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed all proclamations declaring the holidays on July 18.
Under Proclamation No. 977, Aug. 4 was declared a special non-working day in San Pascual, Batangas in celebration of the municipality’s founding anniversary.
Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya will also observe a special non-working day on Aug. 8 to celebrate the town’s fiesta, as stated in Proclamation No. 978.
Meanwhile, Proclamation No. 979 designated Aug. 12 as a special non-working day in Candoni, Negros Occidental to mark the municipality’s 64th founding anniversary.
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan will also observe a special non-working day on Aug. 15 to enable residents to participate in the Pavvulurun Afi Festival, as per Proclamation No. 980.
The festival honors the traditions of the Ibanag people, particularly their ancient practice of lighting fires which represents unity, purification, and the preservation of cultural identity.
Under Proclamation No. 981, the Palace also declared Sept. 16 a special non-working day in Piddig, Ilocos Norte to give residents the opportunity to commemorate the historic Basi Revolt of 1807.
The Basi Revolt of 1807 was a protest against the Spanish colonial government's monopoly on basi (sugarcane wine) production and trade.