Palace: Jan. 24 non-working day in Carigara, Leyte

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MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has declared January 24 a special non-working day in the Municipality of Carigara, Leyte in celebration of its 454th founding anniversary.

The founding anniversary is on January 25, which falls on a Saturday, based on Proclamation No. 767.

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The Palace said January 24 was declared a special non-working day to allow residents of Carigara town to fully participate in the occasion and to have a long weekend.

Malacañang has also declared the Feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9 a special non-working day in Manila to ensure devotees’ orderly procession and facilitate the traffic flow.