President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced a series of special non-working days across various regions in the Philippines throughout October. These declarations are intended to allow residents to engage in local festivals, anniversaries, and commemorative events.
The designated holidays include October 7 in Malita, Davao Occidental, for its town fiesta, and October 9 in San Isidro, Surigao del Norte, which marks its 67th founding anniversary. On October 12, Talisay in Batangas will commemorate the Battle of Batangas.
Further declarations include October 16 in Lapuyan, Zamboanga del Sur, celebrating its 69th founding year, and October 20 in Batac, Ilocos Norte, honoring the 160th birth anniversary of General Artemio Ricarte. Sibutu in Tawi-Tawi will observe its founding anniversary on October 21.
On October 23, Angeles City in Pampanga will celebrate the Tigtigan Terakan Keng Dalan Festival alongside Narvacan in Ilocos Sur, which will hold the Aldaw Ti Wayawaya-lli A Narvacan celebration. Dingle in Iloilo will commemorate the Cry of Lincud on October 28, followed by Mati City in Davao Oriental celebrating the Sambuokan Festival on October 29.
The special non-working days were authorized through a series of presidential proclamations, aiming to support cultural and historical participation in local communities. These holidays offer residents an opportunity to celebrate and preserve their unique heritage and history.