To allow residents to celebrate their local festivities meaningfully, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued proclamations declaring special non-working days in three towns in Misamis Oriental, Negros Oriental and Zamboanga Sibugay.

Based on Proclamation 945, a special holiday was declared in the Municipality of Magsaysay in Misamis Oriental on July 1, Tuesday in celebration of its founding anniversary.

Proclamation 946 announced July 14, Monday as a special non-working day in the City of Guihulngan in Negros Oriental to celebrate its charter anniversary.

Lastly, Proclamation 947 designated July 26, Saturday as a special holiday in the Municipality of Ipil in the Province of Zamboanga Sibugay to mark the celebration of its 76th Araw ng Ipil.

The proclamations, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on June 23, stated that “it is but fitting and proper that the people be given full opportunity to participate in the occasion and enjoy the celebration.” | PND