July, 2007
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Int’l airport in carabao island to help Boracay tourism
Posted on July 26th, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Events.
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Dept. of Tourism Secretary Joseph “Ace” Durano with Lito Cubillas, Managing Director/ Boracay Transpacific Properties, after the luncheon forum sponsored by the Secretary during the 2nd Asean Tourism Congress at the CICC. |
In one of the sidelines during the 2nd Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)Tourism Congress (the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Myanmar & Cambodia) at the Cebu International Convention Center in Cebu City held June 14-15, 2007, Department of Tourism Secretary Joseph “Ace” Durano, remarked that the Korean company, which was awarded with the rights to build an international airport in Carabao Island which is very near Boracay, will finally break-ground in the 4th week of June 2007. (more…)
T’nalak: Fabric of bravery and love
Posted on July 17th, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Festivals.
Rommel G. Rebollido
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — As most artists believe, people usually find identity in the clothes they wear.
Amusingly, many people wear designer clothes and accessories as a fashion statement, not even caring to know where it came from or how it came into being.(more)
No hiyas, no horse fight
Posted on July 16th, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Festivals, News.
By Ben O. Tesiorna
TWO highlights in the Kadayawan celebration are not included in this year’s events: the Hiyas ng Kadayawan and the tribal horse fight.
City Administrator Wendel Avisado said the reason for the non-holding of Hiyas ng Kadayawan is because there is nobody who could handle the event as grandiose as the previous Hiyas. (more)
Miss Cagayan de Oro beauties
Posted on July 16th, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Festivals, Photos.
Antequera, Bohol’s basket capital joins Sandugo 2007
Posted on July 12th, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Features, Festivals.
ONE of the must-buys when you are in Bohol is basket ware. To get a good deal, especially if you are buying in bulk, go to Anteqeura.
Hailed the Basket Capital of Bohol, Antequera is a small municipality which lies 18.5 kilometers to the west of Tagbilaran City. The roughly thirty minute ride to Antequera may seem to be so out of the way, but Bohol’s stunning country side dotted with picturesque ancestral homes makes the time pass by unnoticed. (more…)
Bohol highlights Otop products in Sandugo 2007
Posted on July 12th, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Festivals, News.
IN THE spirit of collaboration among National and Provincial government agencies, non-government agencies and local government units, the trade fair, agricultural fair, cultural and heritage showcase and LGU tourism showcase will be integrated in one activity — the Sandugo 2007 which will be held on July 18 to 22.
According to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)- Bohol, Sandugo 2007 will feature the Boholano Culture and Lifestyle and will highlight the One Town One Product (Otop) of municipalities and cities. The Otop is a government program that seeks to promote entrepreneurship and create jobs through identification by local chief executives of specific products and services that have competitive advantage.
DTI Bohol rationalizes that the integration of two major local fairs and component special activities will result in the upscaling of its overall attractiveness not only to locals but also for institutional buyers.
Sandugo events include the Sandugo Product and Lifestyle Fair, Creativity Agora, Creative Industry Forum, Bohol MagNegosyo Talk Show, Boholano Cookfests, Agricultural Entrepreneurship Fora, Social Development Forum and Cultural Peformances. (more…)
July Festivals
Posted on July 1st, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Festivals, Schedule.
JULY
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Festival name |
Date and Location |
| MT. APO CLIMBING (TREKKING) Formal opening of Mt. Apo trails after a 2 year closure. A project of the Province of Cotabato in coordination with DOT 12, City Government of Kidapawan, Municipality of Magpet and mountaineering clubs of Region 12 and Region 11. |
July | Kidapawan City and Cotabato Province |
| TIMPUPO FRUIT FESTIVAL Kidapawan takes its fruit growing industry to the streets-literally as the city celebrates the annual fruit festival. |
July to August | Kidapawan City |
| ONGGOYAN FESTIVAL Celebrated with much gaiety and funfare. It features agro-Industrial fair, beauty contest, sports festival and street dancing depicting movement of monkeys. |
July | Malimono, Surigao del Norte |
| BANANA FESTIVAL Street dancing, agri trade fair to highlight Davao del Norte as “banana country”. |
July 1- July 10 | Tagum, Davao del Norte |
| ARAW NG DAVAO DEL SUR, DAVAO DEL NORTE, DAVAO ORIENTAL Celebration of the division of Davao into three provinces. Consist of agro trade fair, civic military parade, sports competition, horsefight, tribal dances, beauty pageants, etc. |
July 1 | Digos City, Tagum City, Mati, Dvo, Oriental |
| SAN CARLOS CHARTER ANNIVERSARY Usually celebrated with a Thanksgiving Mass, sports activties, concerts, parade, beauty pageant and awarding to the city’s achiever of the year. |
July 1 | San Carlos, Negros Occidental |
| SUROY SA SURIGAO (GUIDED FAMILIARIZATION TOURS) To promote domestic tourism, the Provincial Government is sponsoring guided tours to elementary and secondary students. The tour includes visits to important kind marks and scenic spots. |
July 1- July 31 | Dinagat and Siaragao Island |
| FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUIBANG Annual feast day of the Miraculous Lady of Guibang. |
July 1- July 2 | Gamu, Isabela |
| FESTIVAL OF OUR LADY OF PIAT Annual feast day of Our Lady of Piat highlighted by the procession of the Marian Image being venerated for centuries. |
July 1- July 2 | Piat, Cagayan |
| BANANA FESTIVAL Festival featuring the city as the banana country and pays tribute to the largest economic contributor and the province’ No. 1 export-bananas. |
July 1- July 8 | Tagum City |
| MANGO FESTIVAL A two weeks long festival that pays tribute to Carmen’s main crop “mango”. Among the featured activities are: an agricultural fair, food processing demonstration, cultural presentation and sports events. |
July 1- July 16 | Carmen, Agusan del Norte |
| SAG-AHAN FESTIVAL Sag-ahan Festival manifests its joy and sense of thanksgiving and gratefulness for all the blessings and abundance it has received through the years. |
July 1 | Toboso, Negros Occidental |
| SAGAYAN FESTIVAL (MARANAO WAR DANCE) This festival depicts the rich Maranao culture pageantry war dance performed by warriors & fan dance by the Maranao maidens held during Araw ng Lanao del Norte. |
July 2 | Tubod, Lanao del Norte |
| RIVER TUBING FESTIVAL Honoring Sibulan rivers rich resources as part of the eco-adventure activities and an advocacy program to preserve the local resources and showcases its products. |
July 2 | Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur |
| ARAW NG PASIG A grand celebration of the Pasig day highlighted by different activities like the Mutya ng Pasig Pageant, Dancing Parade, Outstanding Pasiguenos Night, Arts & Literary Competition, Palarong Pinoy, Kusina Pasigueno, etc. |
July 2 | Pasig City |
| PHIL-AM FRIENDSHIP DAY Revival of friendship among Filipinos, Americans & other Nationalities accented with the sale exposition of variety products. |
July 4 | Baguio City |
| PAGAY FESTIVAL The Municipality Government of Roxas highlighted the main agricultural product of Roxas – Palay. The event included street dancing competition, kuliglig contest and cooking of the biggest rice cake also featured in the national television. |
July 4 | Roxas, Isabela |
| PAGODA SA WAWA Held annually on the 1st Sunday of July in the town of Bocaue, the festival features a fluvial parade in honor of the miraculous “Krus sa Wawa”. |
July 4 | Bocaue, Bulacan |
| SAN CARLOS CITY TREE PLANTING DAY An enjoyable and meaningful annual tree planting activity in the mountain barangays participated by national and local government. |
July 4 | San Carlos City, Negros Occidental |
| CHARTER DAY - CADIZ CITY Celebrated every 4th of July often times a five-day celebration marking the anniversary of Cadiz as a City. |
July 4 | Cadiz City, Negros Occidental |
| PANGAPOG FESTIVAL A thanksgiving festival celebration bountiful harvest features parade, indak-indak sa dalan, cultural presentation etc. |
July 5- July 7 | Island Garden City of Samal |
| BANIG FESTIVAL In celebration of Badian’s Annual Fiesta, the festival showcases the Cebuano & Badianganon culture, tradition, delicacies & local products especially its famous “mats” (banig). |
July 5 | Badian, Cebu |
| PASALABOK FESTIVAL (ADLAW SA DIPOLOG) This fiesta aims to showcase the myriad interplay of cultures: Muslim, Lumad and the varied and diverse culture of the settlers from all over the Philippines as well as the Spanish, Chinese, American and other Asian cultures that have been meticulously woven and shaped into what is known as the unique Mindanao tri-people culture. |
July 6 | Dipolog City |
| ALEGRIA DE ISABELA A festival based on a legend that tells how the early townsfolk survived a raging storm, where St. Isabela was seen blocking a giant wave. Celebrated with a regatta & procession of the image and merry- making beside the cathedral. |
July 8 | Isabela City |
| MAUBANOG FESTIVAL A seven-days cultural extravaganza that features the town’s colorful history, amiable people, tasty cuisine and of course, its locally fermented only-in-Mauban nipa wine. |
July 9- July 15 | Mauban, Quezon |
| HUDYAKA FESTIVAL Street dancing competition which depicts the historical events of how Laguindingan become one of the municipalities of Misamis Oriental. |
July 12 | Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental |
| T’NALAK FESTIVAL An annual celebration in South Cotabato which demonstrates the importance and significance of t’nalak cloth as the cultural image of South Cotabato. |
July 13-18 | Koronadal City, South Cotabato |
| PAHINUNGOD FESTIVAL This is a Mardi gras performed around the streets of Carrascal in honor of their patroness, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. |
July 14- July 16 | Carrascal, Surigao del Sur |
| SUBAYAN KEG SUBANON FESTIVAL A week-long trade fair/ street dancing depict songs, dances and other forms of simulated social expression of the rich Subanon cultural heritage. |
July 15- July 16 | Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental |
| DIWAL FESTIVAL A showcase of the seafood products, notably the diwal - the exotic and best tasting shellfish in the world. |
July 15- July 16 | Roxas City, Capiz |
| LUNAY S’BUNG A native term once described the gathering of ancestors, thus this ethnic expression inspires the Expo to be convergence of people throughout Region XII. Showcase the diverse wealth of Region XII. |
July 16- July 23 | Region XII (no specific venue) |
| SANDUGO FESTIVAL Bohol’s annual commemoration of the Blood compact (mardi gras parade) between Rajah Sikatuna and Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. |
July 16 | Tagbilaran City, Bohol |
| EARTHQUAKE MEMORIAL DAY Memorial services for the victims of the 1990 killer earthquake. |
July 16 | Baguio City |
| “KUMBIRA” (FOOD FESTIVAL) Food & culinary competitions sponsored by the Cagayan de Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association (COHARA). |
July 17- July 23 | Cagayan de Oro City |
| LIBON PAROY FESTIVAL Katalingkasan which means freedom and rebirth, is held in conjunction with the Libon Town Fiesta and the feast of its Patron Saint, St. James the Greater. The festival aims to revive the rich cultural heritage of the town and at the same time promote local tourism. |
July 22- July 25 | Libon, Albay |
| TOURISM CONSCIOUSNESS WEEK Several tourism-related activities are line-up for the week such as Nightly Cultural show, Palagsing Festival, Laro ng Lahi, Photo Exhibit, Speech Contest, Quiz bowl, Sining contest in Butuanon Competition; Mountainbike, Motocross and BMX exhibitions. |
July 22 31 | Butuan City |
| KALIGA FESTIVAL (STREET PAGEANTRY) Street dancing, trade fair & culutural presentations in observance of the City Charter day. |
July 22 | Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental |
| BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF APOLNARIO MABINI An annual celebration commemorating the birth anniversary of our Sublime Paralytic. |
July 22 | Talaga, Tanauan , Batanagas City |
| PARABUR FESTIVAL & BUGUEY PATRONAL FIESTA The patronal town fiesta of Buguey is celebrated with an agro-industrial trade fair and the promotion of fisheries products like crabs including special events and guided tours. |
July 22- July 26 | Buguey, Cagayan |
| SUBILAN FESTIVAL An annual celebration wherein a ritual dance is being done pay homage to the Holy Cross as a sort of thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest. |
July 23 | Batangas City |
| SINULOG DE TANJAY Street dancing with mock battles between Moros and Christians followed by reconciliation through the intercession of the patron Señor Santiago. |
July 24 | Tanjay, Negros Oriental |
| KINABAYO FESTIVAL (BATTLE OF COVADONGA) A re-enactment of the Spanish-Moorish wars particularly the battle of Covadonga. |
July 24- July 25 | Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte |
| SAULOG FESTIVAL Street dancing with mock battles between Moros and Christians followed by reconciliation through the intercession of the patron, Señor Santiago, held on July 24 on the eve of the patron’s feast. This is an old tradition that begin with old men engaged in swordplay and dancing from house to house. |
July 24 | Tanjay, Negros Oriental |
| PAKAPYA-AGTIKE This festivity features cultural shows, parade of floats and a street dancing on last day showcasing its agricultural bounty performed by schools, barangays and tribal communities. The festival is a thanksgiving offering to its patron, the Holy Family. |
July 25- July 27 | Socorro, Mindoro Oriental |
| SAYAWAN A feast in honor of St. James the Apostle celebrated with a street dancing and Barangayan. |
July 25 | Compostela,Cebu |
| KADAGATAN FESTIVAL It is a yearly thanksgiving of Cortesanons done through street dancing. Costumes and props of dancers symbolize marine life. |
July 25 | Cortes, Surigao del Sur |
| BALIK CARCANMADCARLAN CELEBRATION A week-long activities participated by all Balikbayans. |
July 25- July 31 | Cantillan, Surigao del Sur |
| STA. ANANG BANAK TAGUIG RIVER FESTIVAL A fluvial parade in honor of the town patroness St. Anne. The thrills and excitement of the fishers are replayed after year by the “pasubo” where fluvial parade participants in Colorful boats and spectators by the riverbanks toss goodies of fruits and native delicacies to each other. |
July 26 | Municipality of Taguig |
| MOLO DISTRICT FIESTA This is Molo district fiesta in honor of St. Anne. |
July 26 | Molo, Iloilo City |
| TILIBYUGAN It is the Sapianon’s way of celebrating their feast day in honor of their Patron Saint Anne every July 26. |
July 26 | Sapian, Capiz |
| FEAST OF ST. MARTHA (OLD) A celebration of the Feast Day pf St. Martha marked by a mass followed by a procession. One of the highlights of the procession is the “pasubo” where participants to the procession where given food & goodies by the spectators. |
July 29 | Municipality of Pateros |
| MANYAMAN FESTIVAL It is a two-day event that will showcase the Pampanga’’s best offerings - from food, furniture, designs and culture - all under one major affair. “Manyaman” is a Kapampangan word for “masarap” (delicious). |
July 29 30 | Bayanihan Park, Clark Special Economic Zone, Pampanga |
| ANNIVERSARY OF BATTLE OF PAYE An encounter over by Filipno soldier during the Fil-Am War. |
July 30 | Balimbing, Boac |
| ABAYAN FESTIVAL A riverside festivity in honor of Saint Anne, Patroness of Agusan River-highlighted with baroto races and indigenous games for men, women and children capped by a fluvial procession. |
July 30 | Butuan City |
| HEROES OF VIVO OF TANGALAN A historical event regularly commemorating the victorious conquest of barangay Vivo |
July 31 | Tangalan, Aklan |
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