President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced a series of special non-working days in various localities across the Philippines throughout October. These holidays are intended to enable communities to engage in local festivals, anniversaries, and commemorative events.
The series of presidential proclamations outlines specific dates and locations for these special non-working days. On October 7, the town of Malita in Davao Occidental will celebrate its town fiesta, while San Isidro in Surigao del Norte will mark its 67th founding anniversary on October 9. The Battle of Batangas will be commemorated in Talisay, Batangas on October 12.
Lapuyan in Zamboanga del Sur will celebrate its 69th founding anniversary on October 16, and Batac in Ilocos Norte will recognize the 160th birth anniversary of General Artemio Ricarte on October 20. Sibutu in Tawi-Tawi will observe its founding anniversary on October 21.
Further celebrations include the Tigtigan Terakan Keng Dalan Festival in Angeles City, Pampanga, and the Aldaw Ti Wayawaya-lli A Narvacan celebration in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, both on October 23. Dingle in Iloilo will commemorate the Cry of Lincud on October 28, and Mati City in Davao Oriental will host the Sambuokan Festival on October 29.
These designated non-working days provide an opportunity for local residents to honor their cultural and historical heritage through participation in these significant community events.