Marcos Declares Special Non-Working Days in Four Areas for Celebrations

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared special non-working days in Tawi-Tawi, the municipality of Lumban in Laguna, and 17 municipalities in Camarines Sur and Masbate for their respective anniversary and cultural celebrations. Under Proclamation No. 1445, September 23, 2026, was declared a special non-working day in Tawi-Tawi to allow residents to participate in the province's founding anniversary. Meanwhile, September 12, 2024, was declared a special non-working day in Lumban, Laguna, for the municipality's founding anniversary. In Masbate, September 15, 2024, was designated a holiday for the town of Pilar's founding anniversary. Also, September 16, 2024, was declared a special non-working day for the municipality of Baao in Camarines Sur, celebrating its founding anniversary. These declarations aim to foster community spirit and celebrate local heritage and history. It is common in the Philippines for the President to declare special holidays through proclamations for local anniversaries and significant cultural events, which can temporarily impact local economies and daily life.