October 23 (Fri) Declared Special Non-Working Day in Angeles — Three-Day Long Weekend for the Festival

📌 October 23 (Fri) has been declared a special non-working day in Angeles. It was reported on October 7–8 that Malacañang issued Proclamation No. 1472 in observance of the city's 'Tigtigan Terakan Keng Dalan' festival. This applies to both residents living in Angeles and travelers visiting the city around this time.

■ What Changes
· Target Area: Angeles, Pampanga — No other cities or municipalities in Pampanga are included in this announcement
· Date: Friday, October 23, 2026, which connects with the weekend (24–25) to create a three-day long weekend
· Reason: To allow residents to fully participate in the festival and commemorative activities
· Signature: Executive Secretary Ralph Recto signed by the authority of the President

■ Other Areas Announced Together
· As part of the same batch, a total of 10 locations (Proclamations No. 1466–1475) were declared special non-working days for October
· Includes Talisay, Batangas on October 12 (Mon); Narvacan, Ilocos Sur on October 23 (Fri); City of Mati, Davao Oriental on October 29 (Thu), among others

■ Tips for Residents and Travelers
· Compensation and pay for special non-working days follow labor law regulations, so business owners with employees should check in advance
· Government offices may be closed, so it is safer to schedule official paperwork before Thursday, October 22 or after Monday, October 26
· Downtown traffic may be heavy due to festival events, so allow plenty of extra travel time

■ Sources
The Manila Times (10/8), Philippine Information Agency PIA (10/7)