Non-working holiday on April 5
LINGAYEN–April 5 is a special non-working holiday in the province in celebration of “Agew na Pangasinan”.
The holiday, marking the 431st foundation anniversary of the province, is covered by Proclamation No. 103 of the Office of the President of the Philippines, signed by Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr.
Ochoa, in behalf of the President, said it is but fitting and proper that the people of Pangasinan be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.
This is the second year that the province is celebrating “Agew na Pangasinan” since a special research and study committee created by Governor Amado Espino Jr. established that Pangasinan was originally set up as a province by Spain on April 5, 1580.
Provincial Ordinance No. 143-2010 officially declared April 5, 1580 as the official founding day of Pangasinan.
“Agew na Pangasinan” celebration reels off on April 4 with Parada na Dayew featuring a float parade depicting the different historical eras of Pangasinan, a commemorative program, inauguration of the ASNA Mini Park and Unveiling of the ASNA Monument, ASNA Awards and Grand Ball, Blessing of the Pangasinan Training Center, unveiling of a photo exhibit also featuring the various heritage and tourism sites in the province, Oratorical Contest for high school students and the Countdown To Midnight and Fireworks Display. (PIO)
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