BBM declares special non-working days in 5 towns

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued several proclamations declaring special non-working days in five municipalities for the celebration of local festivities and other important events.

Marcos Jr. issued Proclamation No. 688, declaring October 1, Tuesday, a special non-working day in Gloria, Oriental Mindoro for the celebration of the Kawayanan Festival.

He also declared October 8, Tuesday, a special non-working day in Koronadal, South Cotabato under Proclamation No. 689 as the city celebrates its 24th Charter Anniversary.

A similar issuance was made by the President for Pamplona, Negros Oriental, through Proclamation No. 690, marking the celebration of the Yamog Festival on October 12.

Under Proclamation No. 691, a special non-working day is also declared in Sibutu, Province of Tawi-Tawi as it celebrates its creation as a municipality on October 21, Monday.

It will also be a special non-working day in Pigcawayan, North Cotabato on October 21, after Marcos Jr. issued Proclamation No. 692.

Pigcawayan will celebrate its 71st Founding Anniversary on October 20, a Sunday.