President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared May 12 a special non-working holiday to allow registered voters to participate in the national and local elections.
Under Proclamation No. 878, President Marcos emphasized the “need to declare Monday, 12 May 2025, as a special (non-working) holiday to enable the people to exercise their right to vote properly.”
Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin signed the proclamation on May 6, 2025. (PND)
