MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has declared special non-working days in three towns in Cotabato and Davao de Oro for the celebration of their founding anniversaries and local festivities.
Proclamation 1052 declared Oct. 14 a special non-working day in Antipas, Cotabato for the commemoration of the town’s founding anniversary.
Nov. 13 will be a special non-working day in Pantukan, Davao de Oro as provided under Proclamation 1053 for the celebration of the town’s 88th founding anniversary and the 23rd Pasaka Festival.
Meanwhile, Proclamation 1054 declared Nov. 24 a special non-working day in Maragusan, Davao de Oro for the commemoration of the Araw ng Maragusan.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, who signed the proclamations, said declaring such holidays is fitting and proper to allow people in these areas to participate and enjoy their community celebrations.