RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING HIS EXCELLENCY FERDINAND R. MARCOS, JR., PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, THROUGH THE HONORABLE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY RALPH G. RECTO, TO DECLARE JANUARY 25 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) LOCAL HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROXAS, ORIENTAL MINDORO, IN CELEBRATION OF THE SIPAG FESTIVAL AND FEAST OF THE PATRON STO. NIÑO

WHEREAS, the Municipality of Roxas, Oriental Mindoro, takes pride in its rich cultural heritage, vibrant traditions, and agricultural resources, and remains committed to preserving and promoting these distinctive attributes;

WHEREAS, the Sangguniang Bayan, through Municipal Ordinance No. 05, Series of 2017, declared January 25 and every year thereafter as the date of celebration of the SIPAG Festival in the Municipality of Roxas, Oriental Mindoro;

WHEREAS, January 25 of every year marks a significant occasion for the people of Roxas as they celebrate the SIPAG Festival and the Feast of the Patron Sto. Niño, both of which hold cultural, religious, and social significance in the life of the community;

WHEREAS, the SIPAG Festival derives its name from the principal agricultural products of the Municipality, namely, Saging, Isda, Palay, and Gulay, and serves as a tribute to the industry, perseverance, and productivity of the Roxaseños, as well as an expression of thanksgiving for the blessings of a bountiful harvest;

WHEREAS, the SIPAG Festival and the Feast of the Patron Sto. Niño embody the faith, unity, thanksgiving, and community spirit of the people of Roxas, while providing opportunities to promote local culture, tourism, agricultural products, and economic activities;

WHEREAS, the annual celebration of these festivities deserves recognition and support to enable the people of Roxas to participate meaningfully in the activities, religious observances, and cultural presentations associated therewith;

WHEREAS, the declaration of January 25 of every year as a Special (Non-Working) Local Holiday would provide the residents, workers, and other members of the community an opportunity to participate in these significant annual celebrations and further strengthen the Municipality's cultural identity and community solidarity;

NOW THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor David D. De La Cruz duly seconded by all –

BE IT RESOLVED, as it is hereby resolved, to respectfully request His Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines, through the Honorable Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto, to declare January 25 of every year as a Special (Non-Working) Local Holiday in the Municipality of Roxas, Oriental Mindoro, in celebration of the SIPAG Festival and the Feast of the Patron Sto. Niño;

RESOLVED FURTHER, that copies of this Resolution be furnished to the Office of the President, through the Office of the Executive Secretary, and to other concerned government offices for their information, consideration, and favorable action.

Adopted: 19 October 2026