MARCOS DAY. Ilocos Norte residents pay tribute to former President Ferdinand "Apo Lakay" Marcos Sr. in this file photo. On Sept. 12, 2022, Malacanang has declared Sept. 12, 2022 or "Marcos Day" as a special non-working holiday in Ilocos Norte. (Photo courtesy of Marcos Centennial FB page) LAOAG CITY - Malacanang has declared Sept. 12 as a special non-working holiday in Ilocos Norte in celebration of the 105th birth anniversary of the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos Sr., father of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. In a letter on Thursday, Atty. Concepcion Zeny E. Ferrolino-Enad, Director IV of the Malacanang Records Office, informed Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc that through Proclamation 53 of the Office of the President, Sept. 12, 2022, is declared a special non-working holiday in the province. Last Aug. 22, members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Ilocos Norte requested the declaration of the holiday on Sept. 12 in lieu of the bir