March holidays declared in 10 areas

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. declared special nonworking days across provinces and cities in March, for founding anniversaries, fiestas, and one special election.

Under Proclamation Nos. 1170-1179, signed by Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto, the Palace announced special non-working holidays in the following areas:

• Gutalac, Zamboanga del Norte (March 6)

• Tadian, Mountain Province (March 6) – Ayyoweng Di Lambak Ed Tadian Festival

• Passi, Iloilo (March 14)

• Antipolo City – Second legislative district (March 14) – Special Election

• Davao City (March 16)

• Lugait, Misamis Oriental (March 16)

• Tayug, Pangasinan (March 17)

• Kawayan, Biliran (March 19)

• Canlaon, Negros Oriental (March 19) – Pasayaw Festival

• Tabaco, Albay (March 24)

Most holidays were declared for the celebration of their respective founding anniversaries, while others were for local festivals.

It also included Proclamation No. 1173, which declared a holiday in the second legislative district of Antipolo City for the conduct of a special poll, following the death of Rep. Romeo M. Acop last Dec. 20.

“There is a need to declare Saturday, 14 March 2026, as a special (nonworking) holiday to enable the people of the areas comprising the Second Legislative District of the City of Antipolo to properly exercise their right to vote,” the proclamation read. — Chloe Mari A. Hufana