President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has declared special non-working days in five localities across the country for October 2024.
These holidays, meant to commemorate local events and celebrations, were formalized through proclamations signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin.
On Friday, October 4, 2024, Infanta, Pangasinan will observe a special non-working day in celebration of its 148th Founding Anniversary, as declared by Proclamation No. 693.
In Lapuyan, Zamboanga del Sur, Wednesday, October 16, 2024, will be a special non-working day for the town's 67th Founding Anniversary, under Proclamation No. 694.
Negros Oriental will celebrate the Buglasan Festival with a holiday on Friday, October 25, 2024, following Proclamation No. 695.
Proclamation No. 696 declares Saturday, October 26, 2024, a special non-working day in Angeles City, Pampanga, for the Tigtigan Terakan Keng Dalan Festival. The event commemorates the city's recovery from the devastating Mt. Pinatubo eruption in 1991.
Lastly, the municipality of Dingle, Iloilo, will observe a holiday on Monday, October 28, 2024, as Proclamation No. 697 marks the commemoration of the Cry of Lincud, the first declaration of revolution against Spain in Iloilo and Panay island.
These proclamations aim to give residents the opportunity to fully participate in their local festivities and historical commemorations.
