Malacanang has declared August 15 a special non-working day in Bulacan province to commemorate its founding anniversary.
Proclamation No. 625, signed on July 5 by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on behalf of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of allowing the people of Bulacan to fully participate in the celebration of the province’s 446th founding anniversary.
“I, Lucas Bersamin, Executive Secretary, by authority of the President, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., do hereby declare Thursday, 15 August 2024, a special (non-working) day in the Province of Bulacan,” the proclamation read.
“It is but fitting and proper that the people of the province of Bulacan be given full opportunity to participate in the occasion and enjoy the celebration,’’ the proclamation added.