HB02685: AN ACT DECLARING DECEMBER 26 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF DAGUPAN, PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN IN CELEBRATION OF THE DAGUPAN CITY FIESTA
This bill proposes to make December 26th an annual special non-working holiday in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, to celebrate the Dagupan City Fiesta in honor of Saint John the Evangelist, the patron of the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan. The significance of this bill lies in its recognition of a long-standing tradition dating back to 1614, allowing the Roman Catholic community, particularly in the fishing community where Saint John the Evangelist was also a fisherman, to respectfully commemorate their City Fiesta.
The impact of this bill would be to formally establish a dedicated day for celebration and communal gathering in Dagupan City. By declaring it a non-working holiday, it aims to ensure that residents can fully participate in and honor this important cultural and religious event, fostering community spirit and preserving local heritage.