Aug. 25 holiday for Iloilo City gov’t

ILOILO City – The city government declared August 25 as a special non-working holiday for city officials and employees only, in line with the celebration of the city’s 73rd Charter Day.

Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog issued an Executive Order declaring the holiday in city government offices so that officials and employees can participate in the Charter Day activities.

“All concerned government offices, appropriate non-government organizations (NGOs), business and civic organizations and the academe in Iloilo City are encouraged to extend their utmost support and cooperate in the commemoration of this historic day,” Mabilog said.

The city’s chief executive also declared August 25 of every year as the “Charter Day of Iloilo City.”

Historical records show that the then municipality of Iloilo was converted into a chartered city on July 16, 1937 by virtue of Commonwealth Act No. 158 and was inaugurated on August 25, 1937. (Iloilo City PIO/PN)