President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced a series of special non-working days in various localities across the Philippines throughout October, allowing residents to engage in local festivals, anniversaries, and commemorative events. These holidays have been set through presidential proclamations, emphasizing the importance of cultural and historical celebrations in these regions.
The list of holidays includes October 7 in Malita, Davao Occidental, for its 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. On October 16, Lapuyan in Zamboanga del Sur will celebrate its 69th founding anniversary.
Further commemorations include October 20 in Batac, Ilocos Norte, honoring the 160th birth anniversary of General Artemio Ricarte, and October 21 in Sibutu, Tawi-Tawi, for its founding anniversary. October 23 will see celebrations in both Angeles City, Pampanga, for the Tigtigan Terakan Keng Dalan Festival, and Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, for the Aldaw Ti Wayawaya-lli A Narvacan celebration.
Additional events are scheduled on October 28 in Dingle, Iloilo, recognizing the Cry of Lincud, and on October 29 in Mati City, Davao Oriental, for the Sambuokan Festival. These local holidays provide an opportunity for communities to honor their unique histories and cultural identities.