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MASBATE CITY — Malacañang has declared March 18 as a special non-working day in Masbate province to mark its 122nd founding anniversary.
The holiday declaration was signed on Feb. 23 by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. A copy of the proclamation was posted on the social media page of the Masbate Provincial Information Office on Wednesday, March 15.
“It is but fitting and proper that the people of the Province of Masbate be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies,” Proclamation No. 163 stated.
The Philippine Commission Act 105 officially declared the creation of Masbate province on March 18, 1901, with Bonifacio Serrano as the first civil governor.
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