March 21 declared special non-working holiday in Calapan

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has signed a law declaring a special non-working holiday in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro every March 21 to commemorate its founding day.

“March 21 of every year is hereby declared a special non-working holiday in the City of Calapan, Province of Oriental Mindoro, in commemoration of its charter anniversary,”  Republic Act (RA) 12158 read.

The act also repealed RA 8966, which declared March 21 only as a working holiday in Calapan City.

The act was passed by the House of Representatives in November 2022, while its Senate version was amended in December 2024. The amendments were concurred by the House in January this year.

The law is expected to take effect 15 days after publication. — Adrian H. Halili