Malaybalay City Charter Day, observed in Malaybalay, Philippines, is celebrated every March 22 to commemorate the day the city was granted cityhood. This special non-working holiday marks the anniversary of Malaybalay's transition from a municipality to a component city on March 22, 1998, following a petition by the local legislature. Malaybalay, the provincial capital of Bukidnon, is situated 2,000 feet above sea level and is renowned for its cool climate and lush surroundings, earning it the titles “City in the Forest of the South” and “South Summer Capital of the Philippines.” The city's history dates back to the Higaonon people and includes significant events such as its incorporation into the town of Sevilla in the 19th century and its designation as the provincial capital in 1917. During the holiday, residents typically engage in various local festivities to honor their city’s heritage and growth.