President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared October 26, which falls on a Friday, as a special (non-working) day in the province of Catanduanes, in commemoration of its Foundation Day.
The Chief Executive issued the declaration through Proclamation No. 469 signed by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. on September 11 to give the people of Catanduanes the full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.
Commonwealth Act No. 687 was enacted to create the island of Catanduanes as one of the six provinces of the Bicol Region. It was signed into law by President Sergio Osmeña, Sr. on October 24, 1945.
On October 26, 1946, three months after the Philippine independence from the Americans, the island was finally recognized as a separate and independent province.
Source : Office of the President
