Palace proclaims May 12 national holiday for midterm elections MANILA – 6 May 2025 — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has issued Proclamation No. 878, declaring Monday, 12 May 2025 a special (non‑working) holiday nationwide to ensure every Filipino voter has ample time to participate in the 2025 national and local polls. (Philstar Life) Signed on 6 May by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on behalf […]