Malacañang has declared several special non-working holidays in parts of the country this October and November to allow residents to commemorate their founding anniversaries, festivals and historical milestones.
The holidays were issued under Proclamations No. 1045 to 1051, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin by authority of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., according to the Presidential News Desk.
Here’s the list of declared special non-working holidays:
October 9 – San Isidro, Surigao del Norte
Declared under Proclamation No. 1045, the date marks the 66th founding anniversary of San Isidro.
October 16 – Lapuyan, Zamboanga del Sur
Under Proclamation No. 1046, residents of Lapuyan will observe the 68th founding anniversary of the town.
October 20 – Batac City, Ilocos Norte
Proclamation No. 1047 declares the date as a holiday to mark the 159th birth anniversary of General Artemio Ricarte, a revolutionary leader born in Batac who played a key role in both the Philippine Revolution and the Philippine-American War.
October 28 – Dingle, Iloilo
Proclamation No. 1048 recognizes the date to commemorate the Cry of Lincud, the first declaration of revolution against Spain in Iloilo and the whole Panay Island in 1898.
October 29 – Mati City, Davao Oriental
Under Proclamation No. 1049, the city will celebrate the Sambuokan Festival in commemoration of the municipality’s establishment before becoming a city.
October 30 – San Isidro, Davao del Norte
Proclamation No. 1050 sets the day as a holiday for the Sikwate Festival.
November 4 – Quezon province
Under Proclamation No. 1051, the province will commemorate the death anniversary of Apolinario dela Cruz, also known as Hermano Puli, a hero and religious leader who led a movement for equality during the Spanish colonial period.