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Based on the signed proclamations, the local holidays were declared to allow residents to meaningfully engage in the cultural and historical events significant to their communities.
Malacañang has declared multiple special nonworking days in May 2025 in various parts of the country through a series of proclamations signed to honor local festivals, anniversaries, and historic figures.
Based on the signed proclamations, the local holidays were declared to allow residents to meaningfully engage in the cultural and historical events significant to their communities.
Through Proclamation No. 849, Friday, May 2, was declared a special nonworking day in Bauan, Batangas, for the Sublian Festival, a traditional celebration known for its devotion to the Holy Cross and the performance of the Subli folk dance.
Under Proclamation No. 850, a special nonworking day was declared on Monday, May 5, in Santiago, Isabela, to celebrate its 31st cityhood anniversary.
Kapangan, Benguet, will also observe a holiday on May 5 under Proclamation No. 851 in remembrance of the birth anniversary of Governor Bado Dangwa. Dangwa, born in 1905, was a prominent World War II officer and served as Benguet governor from 1953 to 1963.
Proclamation No. 852 sets Thursday, May 8, a special nonworking day in President Roxas, Cotabato, to celebrate the municipality's 58th founding anniversary.
Meanwhile, Proclamation No. 853 declares Friday, May 9, a special nonworking holiday in San Jose, Negros Oriental, marking the town's charter day celebration.
Lastly, under Proclamation No. 854, Tuesday, May 20, was declared a special nonworking day in Uyugan, Batanes, to commemorate its foundation day.
Special nonworking days are typically declared to enable citizens to commemorate important local events, celebrate cultural traditions, or remember significant historical figures.
