June 17 is a holiday in Lapu-Lapu City: Here's why

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Residents of Lapu-Lapu City will enjoy a special non-working holiday on June 17 as the city celebrates its Charter Day. The annual celebration marks the day in 1961 when President Carlos P. Garcia signed Republic Act No. 3134, officially establishing Lapu-Lapu City. READ: EXPLAINER: Regular vs. Special Non-Working Holidays The historical measure converted the former municipality of Opon into a city and renamed it in honor of Datu Lapulapu, the Mactan chieftain famed for defeating Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in the Battle of Mactan in 1521. Every year, Malacañang issues a proclamation declaring June 17 a […]... Keep on reading: June 17 is a holiday in Lapu-Lapu City: Here's why