President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a series of special non-working days in several localities across the Philippines for October, providing residents the opportunity to engage in local cultural and historical events. These holidays are intended to support local festivals, anniversaries, and commemorative activities.
The specific dates and events include October 7 in Malita, Davao Occidental, for the town fiesta; October 9 in San Isidro, Surigao del Norte, marking its 67th founding anniversary; and October 12 in Talisay, Batangas, commemorating the Battle of Batangas.
Additional holidays include October 16 in Lapuyan, Zamboanga del Sur, for its 69th founding anniversary; October 20 in Batac, Ilocos Norte, celebrating the 160th birth anniversary of General Artemio Ricarte; and October 21 in Sibutu, Tawi-Tawi, for its founding anniversary.
On October 23, two localities will celebrate: Angeles City, Pampanga, with the Tigtigan Terakan Keng Dalan Festival, and Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, with the Aldaw Ti Wayawaya-lli A Narvacan celebration. Moreover, October 28 is set aside for Dingle, Iloilo, to commemorate the Cry of Lincud, and October 29 for Mati City, Davao Oriental, for the Sambuokan Festival.
These special non-working days were declared through a series of presidential proclamations, underscoring the government’s recognition of the importance of preserving and celebrating the cultural and historical heritage of various regions in the country.