Special holidays declared in 3 areas

MANILA, Philippines — Special non-working days have been declared in three areas of the country for the observance of local anniversaries.

Proclamation 1485 declared Nov. 10 a special non-working day in Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur to allow residents to participate in the occasion.

Nov. 12 will be a special non-working day in Gumaca, Quezon, which will mark its 444th founding anniversary as provided under Proclamation 1486.

A similar holiday will be observed on Nov. 17 in Carmen, Surigao del Sur based on Proclamation 1487.

Executive Secretary Ralph Recto signed the proclamations on Oct. 19 by the authority of President Marcos.