Manila, Sept. 6 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed laws declaring special working and non-working holidays in six localities nationwide.

The holiday declaration was contained in Republic Act (RA) Nos. 12246, 12247, 12248, 12249, 12250 and 12251 signed by Marcos on Aug. 29.

RA 12246 declares March 7 of every year as a special working holiday in the Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte, in commemoration of its Foundation Day.

Under RA 12247, Sept. 18 is declared a special working holiday in Bansalan, Davao del Sur in observance of its founding anniversary.

June 15 of every year is a special non-working holiday in General Santos City to commemorate its charter anniversary, according to RA 12248.

RA 12249 declares Ju...