Philippine Festivals

DOT markets Davao’s 3 main festivals

Posted on February 21st, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Events, Features, Festivals.

Grace L. Plata

THE Department of Tourism-Southern Mindanao will promote Davao Region’s top three festivals — Kadayawan in Davao City, Caracoles in the Island Garden City of Samal, and Musikahan in Tagum City — to Manila tour operators to boost tourism and the region’s economy.

DOT Regional Director Sonia Garcia in Monday’s Kapehan sa Dabaw at the SM City Davao said negotiations are being done with Manila tour operators to market these big events, but quick to add that local tour operators are not in the losing end as they are the one who will work on the ground and create tour packages. (more)

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Leganes team wins in Paraw Regatta

Posted on February 20th, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: News.

Marie Katherine Villalon

A TEAM from Camangay, Leganes won in Sunday’s 35th Paraw Regatta, which was held at Sto. Nino Sur, Villa Beach.

The boat, named as Arlyn was manned by Orlando Demetillo and his crew Anthony, Rocky and Orly.

According to Demetillo, this is the 7th time that they became the champion in the paraw race and he had been joining this since 1972.

He and his crew’s livelihood is fish diving. He said they prepared for this race by ensuring that the angler is in good condition. In fact, they didn’t have any practice at all. “It’s expensive,” he said.

1st place

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Iloilo Paraw Regatta Synopsis

Posted on February 20th, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Features, History.

THE Iloilo paraw (sailboat) Regatta, instituted in 1973, is a race among native outriggers in the strait between the island province of Guimaras and Iloilo City.

Called “paraw” in the local dialect, these native outriggers faithfully copy in materials and design sailboats that carried to Panay in 1212 A.D. the first settlers from Borneo who were in search of a peaceful home. The sailboats survived the centuries and became a vital part of the Ilonggo seafaring life.

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Images of Dinagyang

Posted on February 16th, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Photos.

Tribu Tultugan

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Visit Iloilo

Posted on February 15th, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: How to Get There.

Plane

By plane, it takes 55 minutes from Manila, about 25 minutes from Cebu from where one can connect to other destinations in the country. (more…)

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Ilonganon, Kahilwayan rule Dinagyang 2007

Posted on February 15th, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: News.

Garlit June Grecia

TRIBU Ilonganon defended its crown when it won as the champion in the Ati competition Sunday.

They won P100,000. Their other awards include best in costume during the dance showdown, earning them P10,000; and best in performance, P10,000.

The first runner-up is Tribu Paghidaet, P50,000; second runner-up is Ang Taga Jaro, P40,000; third runner-up is Tribu Silak, P30,000; and fourth runner-up is Tribu Atub-Atub, P20,000.

Tribu Paghidaet was awarded best in music, best in choreography, best choreographer, and best in street dancing.

Tribu Atub-Atub won best in discipline, P10,000; Tribu Molave, best in headdress, P5,000; and Tribu Aninpay, best in costume, P5,000. (more…)

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New Hermano and Hermana Mayor installed

Posted on February 15th, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: News.

THE Hermano and Hermana Mayor for the Feast of Sr. Sto. Nino this year were installed during a turnover ceremony at the San Jose Parish Church last Jan. 19, 2007.

This year’s Hermano and Hermana Mayor are Rito Carlos “Judgee ” Lopez Peña and Sarah Opolencia Peña.

This is their fourth stint as the ‘big brother and big sister’ of the Confradia de Sr. Sto. Niño, the group that is responsible for the religious activities during the Dinagyang Festival. They were Hermano and Hermana Mayores in 2000, 2001 and 2002.

Judgee is the son of the late Judge Remegio Peña of Isabela, Negros Occidental and Yolanda ” Bobbie” Lopez, eldest daughter of Don Fernando and Doña Mariquit Javellana Lopez. He is the grandson of the late Philippine Vice - President Fernando Lopez, a sugar planter and fishpond operator.

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A celebration called Dinagyang

Posted on February 15th, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: History.

THAT is all you can hear on every 4th weekend of January in Iloilo. A very popular tagline used by Ilonggos to express their warm participation during the “Dinagyang” celebration. A commemoration in honor of Señor Sto. Niño whom Ilonggos believe was very miraculous in times of famine and drought.

“Dinagyang” came from the root word “Dagyang” which means to make merry. A religious and cultural activity, it is a celebration of Ilonggos whose bodies are painted with black in effect to imitate the black, small and slender Negritos who are the aborigines of Panay. The warriors are dressed in fashionable and colorful Aeta costumes and dance artistically and rhythmically with complicated formations along with the loud thumping and sound of drums.

On Jan. 24 and 25, the streets of Iloilo City will once again come alive as the Ilonggos commemorate the annual festivity. This year’s celebration is themed, “Devotion in Motion.” (more…)

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February Festivals

Posted on February 1st, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Festivals, Schedule.

FEBRUARY

Festival name

Date and Location

PABIRIK FESTIVAL
Held in the town of Paracale, the festival is highlighted by “pabirik” street dancing, depicting the gold mining industry in the province.

February 1- February 2 | Paracale, Camarines Norte

BICOL ARTS FESTIVAL
A week-long festival showcasing the region’s arts and culture, crafts and agro-industrial products coming from the six (6) provinces and three (3) cities of Bicol. It coincides with the celebration of the National Arts Month every February.

February 1- February 28 | Legazpi City

LAVANDERO FESTIVAL
As part of the week-long Mandaluyong Day celebration, the
unique festival focused on the city’s ancient tradition of washing clothes in the once clean and clear waters of the Pasig River. Amusingly, focal point of the festival is the men participants washing clothes instead of women.
February 1- February 6 | Mandaluyong

FESTIVALS OF HEARTS
In celebration of Valentines, the city tourism council of Tanjay is coming up with a festival of romance showcasing a nightly Harana, Baile ng Bayan, Mass Wedding/Renewal of vows and coronation of SK’s Search for Miss Valentines.

February 1- February 14 | Tanjay City, Negros Oriental

SUROY SA SURIGAO
An activity initiated by the City Tourism Office that provides opportunities for participating groups to explore Surigao’s best thru island-hopping adventure, cave exploration and canoeing to the lush mangrove areas and other interesting sites.

February 1- February 28 | Surigao City

BULANG-BULANG FESTIVAL
February 2- February 9 | San Enrique, Negros Occidental
Bulang-Bulang Festival is celebrated every February 2-9. The festival gives recognition to the game fowl industry which is one of the major sources of livelihood of the town. Bulang-Bulang is a character dance presentation which depicts the life and character of the fighting cock/rooster.

February 2- February 9 | San Enrique, Negros Occidental

FEAST OF OURLADY OF CANDLES
The biggest and most opulent religious pageantry in Western Visayas with the blessing of candles and a procession of the Nuestra Señora de Candelaria and the Fiesta Queen and her court.

February 2 | Jaro, Iloilo City

SALAKAYAN FESTIVAL
An important historical occasion for the people of Miag-ao, this annual extravaganza attracts people with its week-long activity of food fair, agro-industrial and trade fair, fluvial parade, higante contest, literary musical contest, evening socials and the hablon and patadyong fashion show. The event’s highlight is the street dance-drama depicting the victorious battle waged by the locals against Muslim marauders sometime in 1754.

February 2- February 5 | Miag-ao, Iloilo

PAMULINAWEN
February 2- February 10 | Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
The word means “Ilocano Maiden”; a festival showing Ilocano Customs and Virtues.

February 2- February 10 | Laoag City, Ilocos Norte

INTERNATIONAL BAMBOO ORGAN FESTIVAL
A ten-day series of cultural events, with a focus on the unique bamboo-made organ made by Fray Diego de la Cera found only in Las Piñas.
February 3 11 | Las Piñas

FIESTA TSINOY
Chinese New Year Celebration featuring activities like Dragon / Lion Dance, Chinese Cultural Program and others.
February 5- February 6 | Legaspi City

TINAPAY FESTIVAL
An annual activity conceived by the town as thanksgiving to their patron saint, Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage for a bountiful life.
February 7- February 13 | Cuenca, Batangas

KALI-KALIHAN HARVEST FESTIVAL
A harvest festival with a street dance showing their cultural heritage the art of “kali” otherwise known as “arnis” or “escrima”, the traditional martial arts of the Filipino people since the 7th century.
February 8 | Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental

PHILIPPINE INTL. HOT-AIR BALLOON FIESTA
Held every 2nd weekend of February at Omni Aviation Complex in Clark, the annual festival features air-sporting events like hot-air balloon competition, aircraft maneuvers and precision flying, ultralights, RC Demonstration Flying, sky diving, aircarft rally, rocketeering, flag jump, balloon bursting competition, kite flying, trade fair, carnival rides and nightly concerts.
February 9 12 | Omni Aviation Complex, Clark Field, Pampanga

FISTAHAN
A culinary festival that features Davao’’s grilled tuna specialties such as “panga and buntot”.

February 9- February 15 | Davao City

FEAST OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DE CANDELARIA
Annual Town Fiesta is celebrated every February 9 in honor of the patron saint of the town Nuestra Señora de Candelaria. Mayor Jilson Tubillara.
February 9 | San Enrique, Negros Occidental

GULING-GULING FESTIVAL (STREET DANCING)
Exciting and calendrical rites in Paoay where townsfolk and
their guests participate in singing and dancing in the street, dressed in their native costume, the antique and attractive “Abel paoay Kimona” with matching tapis or pandiling, adorned with century old jewelries.
February 9 | Paoay, Ilocos Norte

CHINESE NEW YEAR
The Chinese community celebrates the Chinese New Year with pomp & color through a dragon dance. This parade is performed at the prominent malls and department stores, and the giving of moon cakes.
February 9 | Nationwide

DAVAO CHINESE NEW YEAR
A festive New Year Celebration of the Filipino Chinese Residents
February 9- February 17 | Davao City

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES
Featuring “Laro ng Lahi” an indigenous games for all ages.
February 10 | Pulupandan, Negros Occidental

TINAGBA FESTIVAL (BOUNTIFUL HARVEST)
A tradition of the first harvest offering coinciding on the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes. Derived from the early rituals of the ancient Bicolanos offering their harvest to their own gods as a form of thanksgiving and to seek favor for a more bountiful harvest throughout the year. A long parade of colorfully and grandiosely decorated bull and carabao carts, carrying newly harvested crops, ending with a mass before the Emerald Grotto at Calvary Hills. Here all the offerings are blessed, then distributed to indigent families.
February 11 | Iriga City, Camarines Sur

HARANA FESTIVAL “ KARANTAHAN NIN PAGRANGA”
The festival feature local talents and young artists in its efforts to promote cultural awareness, tourism development and youth empowerment in the District of Partido.

February 11- February 15 | San Jose, Cam. Sur

ROKYAW FESTIVAL
The festival marks the opening of the weeklong celebration of AUL Foundation Anniversary and in observance of the National Arts Month.

February 11 | Aquinas University, Legazpi City

PABALHAS SA TABLAS
In 1935, Santiago “Tagoy” Diego lead the group to settle in “Tabla Valley” now known as the Municipality of Candoni. Santiago “Tagoy” Diego and the rest of the group of men cleared up the area, cut off the trees of TABLA and created a road. They planted different varieties of root crops for their food and other needs.

February 11 | Candoni, Negros Occidental

CARACOL FESTIVAL
Official Festival of the City of Makati by virtue of resolution No. 251 of Jan. 21, 1991 displaying the call of the local Government for the protection and conservation of our ecology.
January 16 | Glorietta 4 Park Makati City, Metro Manila

PAMAYPAY NG CALOOCAN FESTIVAL
One of the highlights of the city’’s Foundation Day, showcasing the use of teh “Pamaypay”/fan as traditional tool to the surging heat as exhibited in techno-modern folk street dancing competition.
February 12 | Caloocan City

SADSAD SA KALYE
“Sadsad Sa Kalye” is a dynamic mass presentation expressing the beliefs, views, visions and aspirations of the Janiuaynons based upon tradition, historical experiences, and culture of the people of Janiuay. It is a street-dancing affair buoyed by the kaleidoscopic prism of cultured grace and fineness that reflects the embodiment of all that are beautiful in man’s body and soul. “Sadsad” is a native word meaning dance.
January 19 | Janiuay, Iloilo

TIBURIN HORSE RACE
One of the highlights of the Sta. Clara Feast Day, about 100 horses have been trained to participate in this exciting and thrilling horse race.
February 12 | Libertad, Pasay City, Metro Manila

“SAMBALILO” HAT FESTIVAL

February 13 | Paranaque City, Metro Manila

FEAST DAY OF STA. CLARA
Different activities are lined up in celebration of Sta. Clara’s Feast Day. Some of the highlights include the Serenata and The Tiburin Race. Serenata is a series of rondalla and brass band concerts and a revival of open-air musical performances held at the Sta. Clara patio, while the Tiburin Race is an exciting and thrilling horse-racing at Cementina and Libertad streets. About 100 horses have been trained solely for this event.
February 13 | Pasay City

BLOOMING HEARTS DAY
Mass Wedding with longest kissing scene to be held in Baguio City in celebration of Valentine’’s Day.

February 14 | Baguio City

SERENATA
A series of rondalla and brass band concerts. A revival of open-air concerts held at the patio of Sta. Clara Church.

February 14 | Pasay City

APAYAO PROVINCE FOUNDATION DAY
A provincial celebration marking the creation of Apayao as a separate province with cultural activities and the trade fairs.
February 14 | Apayao

KALINGA PROVINCE FOUNDATION DAY
A provincial celebration marking the creation of Kalinga as a separate province with cultural activities and trade fairs featuring the Ulalim.
February 14 | Kalinga

KARANOWAN FISHTIVAL
This fish-tival was derived from a local dialect “Ranow” meaning lake, spawned of giving significance to the beautiful Lake Bato, which is teemed with numerous species of fishes such as the well known “tabios”, tilapia nilotica, carp, eel and many others.
February 15 | Bato, Cam. Sur

SALAPAN FESTIVAL
Exhibit of various products of the municipality especially the guinamos industry. Features Regatta Contest and Fishing Tournament. Street Dancing Competition & Search for Miss Salapan highlights the festival celebration.

February 15 | Pulupandan, Negros Occidental

FEAST OF SANTA FELOMINA
Fluvial parade of the town’s patron saint.

February 15 | Pulupandan, Negros Occidental

KALILANGAN FESTIVAL
Celebrates the “friendly co-existence with all the people of General Santos City”. Activities include agro-industrial trade fair, cultural presentation, culinary arts contest, Pagana, Kulintangan, ethnic musical instrument competition and Kidig-Kidig sa Dalan.
February 17 27 | General Santos City

AURORA DAY AND SUMAN FESTIVAL
The most awaited event during the celebration of the annual Aurora Foundation Day is the Suman Festival where the favorite suman or rice cake delicacy takes centerstage through street decors, street dancing performances by various contingents.
February 18- February 19 | Baler, Aurora

KAP’YAAN FESTIVAL
Founding Anniversary of the creation of the municipality; agri-trade fair and civic military parade.
February 18- February 20 | Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur

ILOILO PARAW REGATTA
An exciting race among outriggers in the strait between Guimaras and Iloilo City.
February 18- February 19 | Villa Beach, Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo, Iloilo City

BABAYLAN FESTIVAL (RITUALS)
It was conceived to highlight a unique brand of Filipino heritage, one that dates back to the pre-Spanish period. This Festival aims to rediscover the region’s indigenous music, literature, dances, rituals and other artistic endeavors.
February 19 | Bago City, Negros Occidental

2ND INTERNATIONAL RONDALLA FESTIVAL - CUERDAS SA PANAGHIUSA (STRINGS OF UNITY)
A Celebration of Plucked String Music through concerts, conference-workshops and exhibits.
February 19 25 | Dumaguete City, Oriental Negros

BALSAHAN FESTIVAL
Balsahan is Sibunag’s way of immortalizing the mystical Sibunag river which snakes its way through most of the town’s barangays. A major geographical feature of the town, the river holds many interesting myths and legends that are sure to tickle one’s imagination, and whet one’s appetite to unravel its secrets. Use the balsa in your trek for some satisfying discoveries – you will be pleasantly rewarded.
February 20 | Sibunag, Guimaras

ASINAN FESTIVAL
Marvel at how the ordinary salt has gravitated the people of San Lorenzo into an annual gathering with all the delicious trimmings of specialty products. Not everything in the Asinan festival is salty though, as there are the spicy seafoods, the juicy citrus, the crispy nuts. With the proper blend of the unique hospitality and the natural smiles of the people and one will hunger for more of the Asinan spectacle.
February 20 | San Lorenzo, Guimaras

MUTYA NG CARAGA
This is one of the highlights of the founding of the CARAGA region.
February 20 | Urios College gym, Butuan City

HIMAG-ULAW FESTIVAL
A celebration of praise and thanksgiving for the bountiful harvest in farming or good catch in fishing expressed through various forms of activities like street dancing, beauty competition, games, food fairs, among others.
February 22 | Placer, Masbate

PANGUYANG FESTIVAL
A municipal version of food festival.
February 23- February 25 | Tibiao, Antique

SIBUG-SIBUG FESTIVAL
Highlighted by colorful ethnic street dancing with rituals depicting good harvest, wedding and healing rituals.
February 23 | Zamboanga Sibugay

CARAGA ANNIVERSARY
A grand celebration of the creation of CARAGA Region
February 23- February 25 | CARAGA

ARAW NG ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY
A civic-military parade kicks off the celebration. Agri-trade fair, sports competition, cultural presentation and selection of Bb. Zamboanga Sibugay are also held.
February 24 | Zamboanga Sibugay

ADIVAY
The maiden launching of an annual Agri Tourism Trade Fair featuring the various products of the BLIST area which will complement the activity highlights of Panagbenga. Adivay which means “fun” will be held in La Trinidad Benguet.
February 25 | La Trinidad, Bengued

PANAGBENGA - BAGUIO FLOWER FESTIVAL
Also known as the Baguio Flower Festival, it will be the 10th holding of this annual event which will showcase the City of Baguio as a City of Flowers. The Floral Street Parade will be held on February 25 and the Floral Float Parade on February 26.
February 25 26 | Baguio City

DIA DELA CIUDAD DE ZAMBOANGA
A celebration to honor the historical event when Zamboanga was converted into chartered city. Activities include street dancing, cultural dance festival and a regatta.

February 26 | Zamboanga City

HIL-O - HIL-O FESTIVAL
A cultural and fiesta celebration.

February 26- February 28 | Maayon, Capiz

ITIK-ITIK FESTIVAL
The Itik-Itik Festival is held every last Sunday of February in
Brgy. Kalawaan. Men, women and children take part in the activities and merrymaking. The significant event is not only limited to colorful activities, sumptuous food, revelry and fun, but also draws people closer to God and to one another. It is a rich showcase of Filipino culture and tradition usually celebrated on the Feasts of the barangay’s beloved patroness, St. Martha.
February 27 | Pasig City, Metro Manila

MANIAMBUS FESTIVAL
“Maniambus” is a Visayan term meaning to strike with a club because its coastal waters were them beaming with fish that catching could be done simply by clubbing.
February 27 | Negros Occidental

PANAET TARAMBAYAW- SANIBAYANG FESTIVAL
A celebration of rites called samba/paned. This describes two kinds of rituals, one held on the hills (or mountains) and other held along the seacoast performed to ask for rain, to thank the ancestral spirit for good harvest.

February 28- March 31 | Tobias Fornier, Antique

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February Festivals

Festival name	Date and Location

PABIRIK FESTIVAL Held in the town of Paracale, the festival is highlighted by “pabirik” street dancing, depicting the gold mining industry in the province.	February 1- February 2 \| Paracale, Camarines Norte
BICOL ARTS FESTIVAL A week-long festival showcasing the region’s arts and culture, crafts and agro-industrial products coming from the six (6) provinces and three (3) cities of Bicol. It coincides with the celebration of the National Arts Month every February.	February 1- February 28 \| Legazpi City
LAVANDERO FESTIVAL As part of the week-long Mandaluyong Day celebration, the unique festival focused on the city’s ancient tradition of washing clothes in the once clean and clear waters of the Pasig River. Amusingly, focal point of the festival is the men participants washing clothes instead of women.	February 1- February 6 \| Mandaluyong
FESTIVALS OF HEARTS In celebration of Valentines, the city tourism council of Tanjay is coming up with a festival of romance showcasing a nightly Harana, Baile ng Bayan, Mass Wedding/Renewal of vows and coronation of SK’s Search for Miss Valentines.	February 1- February 14 \| Tanjay City, Negros Oriental
SUROY SA SURIGAO An activity initiated by the City Tourism Office that provides opportunities for participating groups to explore Surigao’s best thru island-hopping adventure, cave exploration and canoeing to the lush mangrove areas and other interesting sites.	February 1- February 28 \| Surigao City
BULANG-BULANG FESTIVAL February 2- February 9 \| San Enrique, Negros Occidental Bulang-Bulang Festival is celebrated every February 2-9. The festival gives recognition to the game fowl industry which is one of the major sources of livelihood of the town. Bulang-Bulang is a character dance presentation which depicts the life and character of the fighting cock/rooster.	February 2- February 9 \| San Enrique, Negros Occidental
FEAST OF OURLADY OF CANDLES The biggest and most opulent religious pageantry in Western Visayas with the blessing of candles and a procession of the Nuestra Señora de Candelaria and the Fiesta Queen and her court.	February 2 \| Jaro, Iloilo City
SALAKAYAN FESTIVAL An important historical occasion for the people of Miag-ao, this annual extravaganza attracts people with its week-long activity of food fair, agro-industrial and trade fair, fluvial parade, higante contest, literary musical contest, evening socials and the hablon and patadyong fashion show. The event’s highlight is the street dance-drama depicting the victorious battle waged by the locals against Muslim marauders sometime in 1754.	February 2- February 5 \| Miag-ao, Iloilo
PAMULINAWEN February 2- February 10 \| Laoag City, Ilocos Norte The word means “Ilocano Maiden”; a festival showing Ilocano Customs and Virtues.	February 2- February 10 \| Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
INTERNATIONAL BAMBOO ORGAN FESTIVAL A ten-day series of cultural events, with a focus on the unique bamboo-made organ made by Fray Diego de la Cera found only in Las Piñas.	February 3 11 \| Las Piñas
FIESTA TSINOY Chinese New Year Celebration featuring activities like Dragon / Lion Dance, Chinese Cultural Program and others.	February 5- February 6 \| Legaspi City
TINAPAY FESTIVAL An annual activity conceived by the town as thanksgiving to their patron saint, Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage for a bountiful life.	February 7- February 13 \| Cuenca, Batangas
KALI-KALIHAN HARVEST FESTIVAL A harvest festival with a street dance showing their cultural heritage the art of “kali” otherwise known as “arnis” or “escrima”, the traditional martial arts of the Filipino people since the 7th century.	February 8 \| Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental
PHILIPPINE INTL. HOT-AIR BALLOON FIESTA Held every 2nd weekend of February at Omni Aviation Complex in Clark, the annual festival features air-sporting events like hot-air balloon competition, aircraft maneuvers and precision flying, ultralights, RC Demonstration Flying, sky diving, aircarft rally, rocketeering, flag jump, balloon bursting competition, kite flying, trade fair, carnival rides and nightly concerts.	February 9 12 \| Omni Aviation Complex, Clark Field, Pampanga
FISTAHAN A culinary festival that features Davao’’s grilled tuna specialties such as “panga and buntot”.	February 9- February 15 \| Davao City
FEAST OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DE CANDELARIA Annual Town Fiesta is celebrated every February 9 in honor of the patron saint of the town Nuestra Señora de Candelaria. Mayor Jilson Tubillara.	February 9 \| San Enrique, Negros Occidental
GULING-GULING FESTIVAL (STREET DANCING) Exciting and calendrical rites in Paoay where townsfolk and their guests participate in singing and dancing in the street, dressed in their native costume, the antique and attractive “Abel paoay Kimona” with matching tapis or pandiling, adorned with century old jewelries.	February 9 \| Paoay, Ilocos Norte
CHINESE NEW YEAR The Chinese community celebrates the Chinese New Year with pomp & color through a dragon dance. This parade is performed at the prominent malls and department stores, and the giving of moon cakes.	February 9 \| Nationwide
DAVAO CHINESE NEW YEAR A festive New Year Celebration of the Filipino Chinese Residents	February 9- February 17 \| Davao City
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES Featuring “Laro ng Lahi” an indigenous games for all ages.	February 10 \| Pulupandan, Negros Occidental
TINAGBA FESTIVAL (BOUNTIFUL HARVEST) A tradition of the first harvest offering coinciding on the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes. Derived from the early rituals of the ancient Bicolanos offering their harvest to their own gods as a form of thanksgiving and to seek favor for a more bountiful harvest throughout the year. A long parade of colorfully and grandiosely decorated bull and carabao carts, carrying newly harvested crops, ending with a mass before the Emerald Grotto at Calvary Hills. Here all the offerings are blessed, then distributed to indigent families.	February 11 \| Iriga City, Camarines Sur
HARANA FESTIVAL “ KARANTAHAN NIN PAGRANGA” The festival feature local talents and young artists in its efforts to promote cultural awareness, tourism development and youth empowerment in the District of Partido.	February 11- February 15 \| San Jose, Cam. Sur
ROKYAW FESTIVAL The festival marks the opening of the weeklong celebration of AUL Foundation Anniversary and in observance of the National Arts Month.	February 11 \| Aquinas University, Legazpi City
PABALHAS SA TABLAS In 1935, Santiago “Tagoy” Diego lead the group to settle in “Tabla Valley” now known as the Municipality of Candoni. Santiago “Tagoy” Diego and the rest of the group of men cleared up the area, cut off the trees of TABLA and created a road. They planted different varieties of root crops for their food and other needs.	February 11 \| Candoni, Negros Occidental
CARACOL FESTIVAL Official Festival of the City of Makati by virtue of resolution No. 251 of Jan. 21, 1991 displaying the call of the local Government for the protection and conservation of our ecology.	January 16 \| Glorietta 4 Park Makati City, Metro Manila
PAMAYPAY NG CALOOCAN FESTIVAL One of the highlights of the city’’s Foundation Day, showcasing the use of teh “Pamaypay”/fan as traditional tool to the surging heat as exhibited in techno-modern folk street dancing competition.	February 12 \| Caloocan City
SADSAD SA KALYE “Sadsad Sa Kalye” is a dynamic mass presentation expressing the beliefs, views, visions and aspirations of the Janiuaynons based upon tradition, historical experiences, and culture of the people of Janiuay. It is a street-dancing affair buoyed by the kaleidoscopic prism of cultured grace and fineness that reflects the embodiment of all that are beautiful in man’s body and soul. “Sadsad” is a native word meaning dance.	January 19 \| Janiuay, Iloilo
TIBURIN HORSE RACE One of the highlights of the Sta. Clara Feast Day, about 100 horses have been trained to participate in this exciting and thrilling horse race.	February 12 \| Libertad, Pasay City, Metro Manila
“SAMBALILO” HAT FESTIVAL	February 13 \| Paranaque City, Metro Manila
FEAST DAY OF STA. CLARA Different activities are lined up in celebration of Sta. Clara’s Feast Day. Some of the highlights include the Serenata and The Tiburin Race. Serenata is a series of rondalla and brass band concerts and a revival of open-air musical performances held at the Sta. Clara patio, while the Tiburin Race is an exciting and thrilling horse-racing at Cementina and Libertad streets. About 100 horses have been trained solely for this event.	February 13 \| Pasay City
BLOOMING HEARTS DAY Mass Wedding with longest kissing scene to be held in Baguio City in celebration of Valentine’’s Day.	February 14 \| Baguio City
SERENATA A series of rondalla and brass band concerts. A revival of open-air concerts held at the patio of Sta. Clara Church.	February 14 \| Pasay City
APAYAO PROVINCE FOUNDATION DAY A provincial celebration marking the creation of Apayao as a separate province with cultural activities and the trade fairs.	February 14 \| Apayao
KALINGA PROVINCE FOUNDATION DAY A provincial celebration marking the creation of Kalinga as a separate province with cultural activities and trade fairs featuring the Ulalim.	February 14 \| Kalinga
KARANOWAN FISHTIVAL This fish-tival was derived from a local dialect “Ranow” meaning lake, spawned of giving significance to the beautiful Lake Bato, which is teemed with numerous species of fishes such as the well known “tabios”, tilapia nilotica, carp, eel and many others.	February 15 \| Bato, Cam. Sur
SALAPAN FESTIVAL Exhibit of various products of the municipality especially the guinamos industry. Features Regatta Contest and Fishing Tournament. Street Dancing Competition & Search for Miss Salapan highlights the festival celebration.	February 15 \| Pulupandan, Negros Occidental
FEAST OF SANTA FELOMINA Fluvial parade of the town’s patron saint.	February 15 \| Pulupandan, Negros Occidental
KALILANGAN FESTIVAL Celebrates the “friendly co-existence with all the people of General Santos City”. Activities include agro-industrial trade fair, cultural presentation, culinary arts contest, Pagana, Kulintangan, ethnic musical instrument competition and Kidig-Kidig sa Dalan.	February 17 27 \| General Santos City
AURORA DAY AND SUMAN FESTIVAL The most awaited event during the celebration of the annual Aurora Foundation Day is the Suman Festival where the favorite suman or rice cake delicacy takes centerstage through street decors, street dancing performances by various contingents.	February 18- February 19 \| Baler, Aurora
KAP’YAAN FESTIVAL Founding Anniversary of the creation of the municipality; agri-trade fair and civic military parade.	February 18- February 20 \| Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur
ILOILO PARAW REGATTA An exciting race among outriggers in the strait between Guimaras and Iloilo City.	February 18- February 19 \| Villa Beach, Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo, Iloilo City
BABAYLAN FESTIVAL (RITUALS) It was conceived to highlight a unique brand of Filipino heritage, one that dates back to the pre-Spanish period. This Festival aims to rediscover the region’s indigenous music, literature, dances, rituals and other artistic endeavors.	February 19 \| Bago City, Negros Occidental
2ND INTERNATIONAL RONDALLA FESTIVAL - CUERDAS SA PANAGHIUSA (STRINGS OF UNITY) A Celebration of Plucked String Music through concerts, conference-workshops and exhibits.	February 19 25 \| Dumaguete City, Oriental Negros
BALSAHAN FESTIVAL Balsahan is Sibunag’s way of immortalizing the mystical Sibunag river which snakes its way through most of the town’s barangays. A major geographical feature of the town, the river holds many interesting myths and legends that are sure to tickle one’s imagination, and whet one’s appetite to unravel its secrets. Use the balsa in your trek for some satisfying discoveries – you will be pleasantly rewarded.	February 20 \| Sibunag, Guimaras
ASINAN FESTIVAL Marvel at how the ordinary salt has gravitated the people of San Lorenzo into an annual gathering with all the delicious trimmings of specialty products. Not everything in the Asinan festival is salty though, as there are the spicy seafoods, the juicy citrus, the crispy nuts. With the proper blend of the unique hospitality and the natural smiles of the people and one will hunger for more of the Asinan spectacle.	February 20 \| San Lorenzo, Guimaras
MUTYA NG CARAGA This is one of the highlights of the founding of the CARAGA region.	February 20 \| Urios College gym, Butuan City
HIMAG-ULAW FESTIVAL A celebration of praise and thanksgiving for the bountiful harvest in farming or good catch in fishing expressed through various forms of activities like street dancing, beauty competition, games, food fairs, among others.	February 22 \| Placer, Masbate
PANGUYANG FESTIVAL A municipal version of food festival.	February 23- February 25 \| Tibiao, Antique
SIBUG-SIBUG FESTIVAL Highlighted by colorful ethnic street dancing with rituals depicting good harvest, wedding and healing rituals.	February 23 \| Zamboanga Sibugay
CARAGA ANNIVERSARY A grand celebration of the creation of CARAGA Region	February 23- February 25 \| CARAGA
ARAW NG ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY A civic-military parade kicks off the celebration. Agri-trade fair, sports competition, cultural presentation and selection of Bb. Zamboanga Sibugay are also held.	February 24 \| Zamboanga Sibugay
ADIVAY The maiden launching of an annual Agri Tourism Trade Fair featuring the various products of the BLIST area which will complement the activity highlights of Panagbenga. Adivay which means “fun” will be held in La Trinidad Benguet.	February 25 \| La Trinidad, Bengued
PANAGBENGA - BAGUIO FLOWER FESTIVAL Also known as the Baguio Flower Festival, it will be the 10th holding of this annual event which will showcase the City of Baguio as a City of Flowers. The Floral Street Parade will be held on February 25 and the Floral Float Parade on February 26.	February 25 26 \| Baguio City
DIA DELA CIUDAD DE ZAMBOANGA A celebration to honor the historical event when Zamboanga was converted into chartered city. Activities include street dancing, cultural dance festival and a regatta.	February 26 \| Zamboanga City
HIL-O - HIL-O FESTIVAL A cultural and fiesta celebration.	February 26- February 28 \| Maayon, Capiz
ITIK-ITIK FESTIVAL The Itik-Itik Festival is held every last Sunday of February in Brgy. Kalawaan. Men, women and children take part in the activities and merrymaking. The significant event is not only limited to colorful activities, sumptuous food, revelry and fun, but also draws people closer to God and to one another. It is a rich showcase of Filipino culture and tradition usually celebrated on the Feasts of the barangay’s beloved patroness, St. Martha.	February 27 \| Pasig City, Metro Manila
MANIAMBUS FESTIVAL “Maniambus” is a Visayan term meaning to strike with a club because its coastal waters were them beaming with fish that catching could be done simply by clubbing.	February 27 \| Negros Occidental
PANAET TARAMBAYAW- SANIBAYANG FESTIVAL A celebration of rites called samba/paned. This describes two kinds of rituals, one held on the hills (or mountains) and other held along the seacoast performed to ask for rain, to thank the ancestral spirit for good harvest.	February 28- March 31 \| Tobias Fornier, Antique