Manila, Aug. 23 -- Pampanga and Tupi, South Cotabato to give residents the opportunity to celebrate their founding anniversaries.

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, by authority of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., signed Proclamations 999 and 1000 on Aug. 14 and 18, respectively.

Under Proclamation 999, Aug. 27 is a special non-working day in Minalin for its 411th founding anniversary.

Minalin, the "Egg Basket of Central Luzon" because of its thriving poultry and egg industry, is also famous for its agricultural products and cultural traditions.

Meanwhile, Proclamation 1000 sets Sept. 11 as a special non-working day in Tupi to mark the celebration of its 72nd founding anniversary, alongside the 16th Agten Tufi Festival.

Tupi, oft...