WITH the declaration of March 18, 2019, Monday, as a special (non-working) day in Davao City, Dabawenyos are in for a long weekend.
Stated in the proclamation no. 675 series of 2019 that Dabawenyos will be given the opportunity to participate in the celebration of its Araw ng Pasasalamat on March 18, as part of the celebration of the 82nd Araw ng Davao.
Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea signed the proclamation on February 19 and this was published in the Official Gazatte on February 22.
Meanwhile, Davao City Vice Mayor Bernard Al-ag said in an online interview that Dabawenyos should participate in the activities prepared by the city government.
"I invite all the Dabawenyos to join the City Govt in celebrating Araw ng Davao, the birthday of our City," he said.
"We prepared various activities and events for all. Lastly, let us spend time with our families during this long weekend," he added.
Among the highlights of the 82ng Araw ng Davao are the pageants for Mutya ng Davao on March 2; Ginoong Davao on March 3, and Reyna Davaoeña on March 8.
A light show will also entertain the Dabawenyos on March 1 to 16 at the City Hall.
Hudyaka will be on March 9 at the People's Park while Kanta Bidabawenyo is on March 16 at the Rizal Park.