BACOLOD CITY—The 83rd Charter Day celebration of this city on Friday has been postponed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
“The postponement of our celebration is indefinite until better times come. We hope for the understanding of our people as this is a move to contain COVID-19,” said Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia.
As of Wednesday, the city has 1,918 active cases, according to the Department of Health.
Leonardia assured Bacolodnons that they would continue to give due honor and respect to the observance of the historic day of June 18, 1938, when President Manuel L. Quezon signed Commonwealth Act 326 that created the City of Bacolod.
“We believe that singular event was a major factor that catapulted Bacolod to where it is today,” he said.
June 18 is a public holiday in Bacolod City.