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Government declares holidays for local anniversary celebrations
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2026-07-19 01:47   Current affairs   10

Government declares holidays for local anniversary celebrations

The Philippine government has announced special non-working days in five regions to commemorate local anniversaries and cultural festivals.Proclamation 1349 designates July 20 as a holiday in Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur for the town's 77th founding anniversary.Similarly, July 20 is declared a holiday in Digos, Davao del Sur for the Padigosan Festival, replacing the original date on a Sunday.

General Nakar, Quezon will observe a holiday on July 21 for its founding anniversary, while Mutia, Zamboanga del Norte and Pililla, Rizal will have holidays on July 22 for their respective festivals.These proclamations aim to allow residents to participate in community celebrations and honor local heritage.

The announcements highlight the government's recognition of regional cultural events and its commitment to supporting local traditions through official holidays.

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