June 15 is Pinatubo holiday in Pampanga

ANGELES CITY – President Aquino has issued Proclamation 1259 declaring June 15 a special non-working holiday in Pampanga in commemoration of the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo.

Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. signed the proclamation on behalf of the President on May 4.

“To render appropriate tribute to those who perished as well as to those who survived and helped in the relocation, rehabilitation and recovery of Pinatubo-affected families, the province of Pampanga will hold commemorative programs,” the proclamation stated.

“It is but fitting and proper that the people of Pampanga…be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies,” it added.

The eruption of Mt. Pinatubo on June 15, 1991 caused massive destruction not only in Pampanga but also in Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac and Nueva Ecija.