MANILA - Malacanang has declared special non-working holidays in some areas to give way to the celebration of local events this October.

Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea signed proclamations declaring special non-working days in the following areas for these dates and events:

October 20
Negros Oriental province, Buglasan Festival

October 27
Mati in Davao Oriental, Sambuokan Festival

October 28
Dingle in Iloilo, Cry of Lincud commemoration

A special non-working holiday was also declared in Muntinlupa on December 19, which would mark the 100th anniversary of the city as an independent local government unit.

Report from Dexter Ganibe, ABS-CBN News