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01/11/08, 02:30 PM
from: www.gov.ph
PGMA declares Jan. 15 and 16 special non-working days in San Pablo and Batangas Cities
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2008 | PEOPLE, CULTURE & ARTS
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has declared Jan. 15 and 16, 2008 as special non-working days in San Pablo City in Laguna and Batangas City, respectively, to give the residents full opportunity to enjoy and celebrate the feast of their patrons.
Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said that in order for the people of San Pablo City to enjoy the celebration of the feast of Saint Paul, the First Hermit, the President issued Proclamation No. 1441 declaring Jan. 15 as special (non-working) day in that city.
Coinciding with the feast of their patron saint is the annual holding of San Pablo City’s Coconut Festival and Mardi Gras Contest.
“It is but fitting and proper that the people of the City of San Pablo be given full opportunity to celebrate the occasion with appropriate ceremonies,” the proclamation signed by Ermita by authority of the President stated.
In Proclamation No. 1443, the President also declared Jan. 16, 2008, as special (non-working) day in Batangas City to honor and commemorate the feast of its patron saint, the Sto. Niño.
PGMA declares Jan. 15 and 16 special non-working days in San Pablo and Batangas Cities
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2008 | PEOPLE, CULTURE & ARTS
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has declared Jan. 15 and 16, 2008 as special non-working days in San Pablo City in Laguna and Batangas City, respectively, to give the residents full opportunity to enjoy and celebrate the feast of their patrons.
Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said that in order for the people of San Pablo City to enjoy the celebration of the feast of Saint Paul, the First Hermit, the President issued Proclamation No. 1441 declaring Jan. 15 as special (non-working) day in that city.
Coinciding with the feast of their patron saint is the annual holding of San Pablo City’s Coconut Festival and Mardi Gras Contest.
“It is but fitting and proper that the people of the City of San Pablo be given full opportunity to celebrate the occasion with appropriate ceremonies,” the proclamation signed by Ermita by authority of the President stated.
In Proclamation No. 1443, the President also declared Jan. 16, 2008, as special (non-working) day in Batangas City to honor and commemorate the feast of its patron saint, the Sto. Niño.