MANILA, Philippines – The Malacañang issued Proclamation No. 1039 declaring June 19, Jose Rizal’s date of birth as a special non-working holiday in the National Hero’s home province of Laguna. Budget Secretary Florencio Abad will lead the celebration in Calamba, Laguna.
(Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)