Malacañang has declared special non-working days in several areas across the country to enable residents to fully join their local celebrations. These include founding anniversaries and festivals. The proclamations were signed by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on behalf of President Marcos.
Proclamation No. 1131 declares January 22 a special non-working day in Guiguinto, Bulacan, to mark the Halamanan Festival.
Meanwhile, Proclamations Nos. 1135 and 1139 set February 2 as a special non-working day in Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte, for its 112th Araw ng Katipunan, and in Mabalacat City, Pampanga, for its 314th founding anniversary.
Cabanatuan City in Nueva Ecija will observe February 3 as a special non-working day for its 76th founding anniversary, as per Proclamation No. 1138.
Proclamation No. 1136 designates February 6 as a special day in Consolacion, Cebu, for the municipality's 106th founding anniversary.
Proclamation No. 1129 declares February 10 a special non-working day in Bacolor, Pampanga, for Bacolor Day.
Under Proclamation No. 1137, February 11 is a special non-working day in Candoni, Negros Occidental, allowing residents to join the Dinagyaw sa Tablas Festival, which honors settlers who turned dense forests into fertile land.
Proclamation No. 1132 sets February 17 as a special day in Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay, for the Araw ng Kabasalan.
Proclamation No. 1130 declares February 21 a special non-working day in Marinduque for the Araw ng Marinduque.
Finally, Proclamation No. 1134 declares May 7 a special non-working day in San Pablo City, Laguna, for its Charter Anniversary.
These declarations enable local communities to fully celebrate their cultural and historical milestones.
