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July 15 declared holiday in Cordillera for 38th founding anniversary
Malacañang has declared July 15, 2025, as a special non-working holiday in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) to celebrate its 38th founding anniversary.
The declaration was made through Proclamation No. 939, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin.
The proclamation aims to give the people of Cordillera the opportunity to participate in and enjoy the celebration.
CAR was established on July 15, 1987, by then-President Corazon Aquino through Executive Order No. 220, following peace talks with the Cordillera Peoples Liberation Army (CPLA).
These negotiations, based on the traditional "bodong" peace process, led to the CPLA's decision to cease hostilities.
Executive Order No. 220 also designated CAR as a transition region in preparation for its full autonomy, mirroring the structure in Muslim Mindanao.
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