By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued proclamations declaring special non-working days in six towns.
The special holiday declarations are contained in Proclamation Nos. 849, 850, 851, 852, 853 and 854, signed by Marcos on April 8.
Based on Proclamation No. 849, a special holiday was proclaimed in Bauan, Batangas on May 2 to celebrate the Sublian Festival, which is held annually in honor of the image of the Holy Cross.
Proclamation No. 850 declares May 5 a holiday in the City of Santiago, Isabela to mark the celebration of its 31st cityhood anniversary.
May 5 was also declared a holiday in Kapangan, Benguet to commemorate the birth anniversary of Governor Bado Dangwa, according to Proclamation No. 851.
Dangwa, born in Kapangan, Benguet on May 5, 1905, served as first lieutenant and major in the Philippine Army during World War II and as Benguet governor from 1953 to 1963.
Proclamation No. 852 declares May 8 as a holiday in Roxas, Cotabato to celebrate its 58th founding anniversary.
A similar holiday was declared in San Jose, Negros Oriental on May 9 to celebrate its charter day and in Uyugan, Batanes on May 20 for its foundation day, according to Proclamations 853 and 854, respectively.
The Official Gazette released a copy of the proclamations on Friday, April 11. (PNA)
