MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has declared Nov. 28 a special non-working day in the lone legislative district of Batanes to allow voters to participate in a special election.
The election aims to fill a vacant seat in the House of Representatives following the death of Batanes Rep. Ciriaco Gato Jr. on Sept. 21.
The law mandates the Commission on Elections to hold a special poll when a permanent vacancy occurs in the House at least one year before the expiry of the term of the concerned representative.
The election must be conducted between 60 to 90 days after the vacancy occurs.
Meanwhile, Marcos also declared special non-working days in Baggao, Cagayan; Kibungan, Benguet and Palayan, Nueva Ecija.
Proclamation 1521 declared Nov. 27 a special non-working day in Baggao to mark the town’s founding anniversary.
Proclamation 1520 declared Nov. 20, a special non-working day in Kibungan for the town’s 126th founding anniversary celebration in lieu of Nov. 22, which falls on a Sunday.
Nov. 20 is also a special non-working day in Palayan as provided under Proclamation 1519 to mark the city’s thanksgiving festival in lieu of Nov. 22.
Proclamation 1523 also declared Dec. 5 a special non-working day in Palayan for the city’s 61st founding anniversary celebration.