Manila, Feb. 11 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared special non-working days in five local government units (LGUs), clearing the way for communities to mark key milestones with a day off.

In two separate advisories issued by the Office of the Executive Secretary on Tuesday night, the President, through Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, signed the proclamations covering the observances.

Feb. 11, 2026 was declared a special non-working day in the City of Talisay, Negros Occidental for its 28th charter anniversary through Proclamation No. 1163 and in the Municipality of Ibaan, Batangas for its founding anniversary through Proclamation No. 1161.

Meanwhile, Feb. 24, 2026 was declared a special non-working day in Zamboanga Sibug...