Special Non-Working Holiday Declared for Centennial Celebration
Burgos, La Union marks 100 years of history with a local non-working holiday
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According to the Philippine Information Agency and the Office of the President, a special non-working holiday was declared in the Municipality of Burgos, La Union, through Proclamation No. 1067. This order was issued on 16 October 2025, to allow residents to participate in the town’s 100th founding anniversary celebrations set for 27 November 2025.
The centennial event, themed “100 Years of Unity, Progress & Pride,” featured a civic parade and various municipal activities. Local government units, schools, civic groups, and the Philippine National Police participated in the commemoration to mark the town’s history.
Burgos, an upland town in La Union, traces its official status as a municipal district to Executive Order No. 54, issued in 1925. Local officials noted that the milestone serves as an opportunity to highlight the town’s history of governance and community development over the past century.
The holiday provided residents with the opportunity to attend the organized festivities without work or school obligations. The event concluded with ceremonies reflecting on the town’s growth and future development goals.
SOURCE: PIA