Posted on December 27th, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Festivals, Schedule.
By Cheng Ordoñez
ORGANIZERS of the “Handuraw Festival” in Dapitan City have vowed to showcase this year’s festival with great consideration to the Filipino honor, heritage and heroic acumens that accompanies the country’s National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal.
It will be celebrated for the second year from Dec. 27 to 29. (more)
Posted on December 2nd, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Festivals, Schedule.
PASKUHAN SA IMUS
December 1 31 | Imus, Cavite
A month long festival that celebrates our unique Philippine Christmas holiday.
PASKO SA KAPITOLYO
December 1 31 | Capitolyo Area, Dumaguete City, Oriental Negros
Decoration of the Capitol Building and lighted lanterns in trees of Freedom Park.
CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
December 1- December 8 | Iligan City
A competition of arts and other forms of Christmas decors primarily using Lady’’s Choice byproducts.
LIGHT A TREE
December 1 | Mendoza Park, Puerto Princesa City
Lighting of the giant Christmas Tree in the City park which signals the start of the holiday season.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
December 1 | Center Island of the National Highway, Kidapawan City
Light-A-Tree Contest, a pine tree decorated with 100′’s of Christmas lights.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
December 1- December 8 | Tubod, Lanao del Norte
A Christmas Bazaar participated by municipalities and barangays of Lanao del Norte usually held at the Capitol grounds.
LIGHTING OF GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE
December 1 | Abucay Town Plaza, Abucay, Bataan
Start of Christmas celebration where Christmas adornments around the plaza are lighted.
BELEN PRESENTATION
December 1 | Pulupandan
Putting up of lights and decor in every tree designated to respective sponsors.
ADOPT & LIGHT A TREE PROGRAM
December 1 | Pulupandan
Putting up of lights and decor in every tree designated to respective sponsors.
CAROLING CHEERS
December 1- December 23 | Entertainment Plaza, SM City, Cebu
Christmas choral presentation by students from different schools in Cebu.
ILONGGO LANTERN FESTIVAL
December 1- December 31 | Iloilo City
A festival contest of giant lanterns made of native materials. The event is sponsored by Marymart Mall, Dept. Of Tourism, DTOK and DYMB.
PASKO SA TANJAY
December 1 31 | Tanjay City, Negros Oriental
A month long Christmas festivities featuring cultural presentations and contests participated in by Tanjay residents, civic organizations and business establishments.
VIVA PAROL FESTIVAL
December 1- November 31 | Silay City
It is a festival of giant Christmas lanterns and Belen participated in by all barangays, public and private schools.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
December 1- January 6 | CPU, Jaro, Iloilo City
A view of lighted trees, buildings and figurines. Pampanga, Capiz shells and native lanterns strategically placed along the major roads on campus and various nativity scenes also add to the festive atmosphere
KALAMAY FESTIVAL
December 1- December 9 | San Enrique, Iloilo
Kalamay or sugar is the centerpiece of this cultural festivity, providing an opportunity for the town, known for sugarcanes, to showcase their product.
BAGO CITY BELEN MAKING CONTEST
December 1- December 31 | Plaza, Bago City, Negros Occidental
An annual event conducted by the City Government of Bago through the Tourism Affairs Office
NEGROS ANNUAL CULTURAL TOUR
December 1 31 | Silay/Bacolod City
A tour of Bacolod, Silay, Bago & neighboring areas showcasing Negros history & culture, arts and attractions.
SINUKWAN FESTIVAL
December 1 9 | City of San Fernando, Pampanga
The Sinukwan Festival relives the Kapampangan spirit with a weeklong calendar of cultural revivals capped by a grand street-dance parade in the City of San Fernando, with some 21 towns outdoing each other to the tune of “Atin Cu Pung Singsing”,
MINOYONGAN GARDEN SHOW
December 1 9 | DMMSU-MLUC, San Fernando, La Union
Landscaping competitions with agri -trade fair spearheaded by DTI and DA.
LITTLE AND GIANT CHRISTMAS TREES AT THE PLAZA
December 1- December 31 | San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
A display of brightly illuminated Christmas Trees around the public plaza where one can see varied interesting and unique designs and colors depicting the ingenuity of the people.
BELEN MAKING CONTEST
December 1- December 31 | Plaza, Bago City, Negros Occidental
An annual event conducted by the City Government of Bago through the Tourism Affairs Office. This contest aims to develop creativity and ingenuity of Bagonhon artists.
BELEN SA MAKATI
December 1 31 | Makati City
Conceived in 1987, façade of buildings along the City business district particularly Ayala and Buendia Avenue are decorated by cr?ches and complemented by locally made lanterns in celebration of Christmas on the birth of Jesus Christ.
GALICAYO FESTIVAL
December 1 19 | Manaoag, Pangasinan
A province-wide cultural and religious celebration in honor of
Pangasinan’s patroness, Our Lady of Manaoag.
HUGYAWAN DALANSAYAW
December 1- December 10 | Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Hugyawan means “merrymaking and is the main concept of the celebration and presentation of the street dancing contingents, whose members come from all parts of the province
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
December 1- January 31 | Opol, Misamis Oriental
A monthlong festival of lights and chirstmas decors usually made of indigenous materials; participated by local offices, schools, private organizations and religious sector with colorful streetlight decors as one of the major attractions for the season.
CHRISTMAS SYMBOLS
December 1- December 31 | Naawan. Misamis Oriental
Giant Christmas Symbol contest participated by NGO’s, academe and private organizations at the main plaza of the Municipality of Naawan
PASIGAHAN SA BALINGASAG
December 1- January 7 | Balingasag, Misamis Oriental
A Chirstmas décor contest usually participated by different barangay and zones, eith fully decorated and lighted streets as its major attractions for the month of December and early part of January.
BELEN IN A TREE
December 1- January 7 | Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City
Barangay Iponan version of celebrating Christmas with street decors and Belen contest in a fully lighted tree as its major attraction.
CAROLING AND BELEN CONTEST
December 1- January 2 | Cagayan de Oro
Cagayan de Oro merriest time when the 80 barangay’s prepare their entries for the biggest and most colorful Christmas Tree & Belen. This event is also complimented with Caroling Contest participated by schools, academe, religious group and NGO’s & supported by private sector.
CHRISTMAS TREE/CHRISTMAS SYMBOL CONTEST
December 1- January 1 | Cagayan de Oro
Provincial Capitol celebrating Christmas with huge Christmas tree Contest participated by various departments Entires are usually indigenous and recycled materials complemented with colorful and stylish Christmas lights.
CHRISTMAS AT GINGOOG CITY
December 1- January 1 | Gingoog City
Gingoog City celebrate Christmas with Belen and most colorful Christmas Arch Competion. The event is usually participated by local barangays, schools and private institutions.
LIGHT UP BUTUAN FOR CHRISTMAS
December 1- December 31 | Butuan City
A festival of lights done during Christmas season among urban and highway barangays of the city including private and government establishments.
PASKUHAN
December 1 31 | Luneta Park, Surigao City and Provincial Gym, Surigao del Norte
A month long Christmas bazaar display and activities which include: Light –up a tree, lanterns/Christmas tree making contest. Lantern parade, display of all winning entries of Lanterns and Chirstmas trees and Rondalla contest. Painit sa Pasko is also held during the Misa de Galleon on the 16th to 24th of dec. Mass goers converge at the park to buy and eat Surigaonon delicacies.
MINE SAFETY WEEK
December 1- December 7 | Baguio City
A competition among country’s mining industry on safety activities.
KAMUNDAGAN FESTIVAL
December 1 31 | Naga City
Bustling Naga City becomes doubly busy this month as it celebrates Christmas along with its charter anniversary day. Except the residents of this community to play, pray and party with an extended schedule of cultural shows, trade fairs and civic parades. Not to be missed: the “kiri-kiri” and “pastores” performances, both unique showcases of traditional Bicolano culture.
PASKO SA SUGBU
December 1 31 | Parian District, Cebu City
An annual Christmas celebration by lighting and decorating the main thoroughfares in Cebu starting from the capitol down to Plaza Indepenencia.
FIL-AM INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
December 1 5 | Baguio City
Biggest International Amateur Golf Tournament played in the fairways of Camp John Hay and Baguio Country Club.
CHRISTMAS IN BAGUIO
December 1- December 31 | Baguio City
Mardi Gras, fireworks, lantern and decor contest
PASKUHAN SA MARAYKIT
December 2 | San Juan, Batangas
A traditional celebration of yuletide season at Maraykit, San Juan, Batangas.
INDIGENOUS CHORAL COMPETITION
December 2 | Baguio Convention Center, Baguio City
A choral competition among indigenous groups.
LIGHT A TREE
December 2 | Oroquieta City
A competition of various Christmas decors participated by various barangays of the city.
NEGROS ANNUAL CULTURAL TOUR
December 3, 10, 17 | Silay/Bacolod City
A tour of Bacolod, Silay, Bago & neighboring areas showcasing Negros history & culture, arts and attractions.
YUGYUGAN FESTIVAL
December 3- December 12 | Pagsanjan, Laguna
The feastival features the history and culture of Pagsanjan through music ans dance performed by students in Pagsanjan
RIMAT TI AMIANAN
December 3- December 19 | San Fernando City, La Union
Treasures of the North on display. Glimmering artistry, creativity & ingenuity of Ilocanos & Pangasinense displayed in products and crafts. Glittering colors of culture & life spelled out in traditional songs and dances. Glowing charm of man-made markers complement the inviting beauty of nature flaunted in landscaping exhibits
SINADYA SA HALARAN FESTIVAL (THANKSGIVING)
December 3 8 | Roxas City, Capiz
It means “joy in sharing and thanksgiving” in the local dialect. Previously celebrated as two separate events, the Sinadya and the Halaran now take center stage on the first weekend of December. There’s a lot to share and be thankful for, say the Roxas cityfolk, and its all in this special occasion- there’s a “Diana” fireworks display, a sumptious foodfest and a grand dance festival.
STAR AKO SA PASKO
December 4 | Entertainment Plaza, SM City, Cebu
A choral competition for students ages 11 years old and below.
KARISYOHAN HAN PASKO HA PALO
December 6- January 6 | Palo, Leyte
A festival to preserve the beautiful old-fashioned Filipino traditions of celebrating Christmas.
CHRISTMAS SYMBOLS FESTIVAL
December 6- January 6 | Tangub City
Display of differentindigenous of Christmas symbols; a most spectacular display of Christmas lights and decors including a Christmas Carol Contest.
PAGODA AND CARACOL (FLUVIAL PARADE)
December 7- December 9 | Malabon City
The yearly celebrations in the honor of the patroness
KADAGAYAAN FESTIVAL
December 7 | Alamada, Cotabato Province
An official trademark of the Municipality of Alamada which specially features Street Dancing every 7th day of December as a highlight of the Patronal fiesta and inspired by the abundance of products that the agricultural community could offer.
PASTORES
December 8 18 | Barangays of Makati
The Nativity of Jesus Christ in songs and dances presented in the streets of the barangays.
TINABUAY FESTIVAL
December 8 | Murcia, Negros Occidental
A 9-day religious-cultural folk festival depicting the town’s market day and highlighting its agricultural products
CHRISTMAS CAROLING
December 8- December 31 | Hinigaran
Fund Raising.
TAG-ANITOHAN
December 8- December 9 | Tudela, Camotes Island, Cebu
The festival is a street dancing and ritual contest participated by the community. It is history retold of the richness of the town’s origin from immortals to the time of the Christianization until it was separated from its mother town of Poro in the year 1911
SAN TEODORO DAY AND IMMACULATE CONCEPTION FEAST
December 8 | San Teodoro, Mindoro Oriental
Tayakad dancing event: Stilts masters systematically march and sway with the music to the delight of the audience; a funny and very entertaining event to see.
COCO FESTIVAL
December 8 | San Teodoro, Mindoro Oriental
A religious festival honoring the Immaculate Conception. It features activities such as street dancing, parade of floats, etc., centered on the town’s agricultural bounty: Coconut.
FLUVIAL PROCESSION AT TAAL
December 8- December 9 | Taal, Batangas
Two-day celebration of Taal fiesta. Residents convene at the riverbanks where bancas are anchored.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION DAY
December 8 | Cotabato City
Catholics in Cotabato City celebrate the Immaculate Concepcion Day with a generous helping of pomp, pageantry and prayer. A grand civic-military parade highlights the festivities, complemented by cultural shows, sports competitions, and of course, lots of religious activities.
FEAST OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
December 8 | Puerto Princesa City
A grand celebration of the city’s patroness highlighted by a fluvial parade or Caracola long Puerto Princesa Bay
KALIPAY SA PASKO
December 9 | Entertainment Plaza, SM City, Cebu
Province of Cebu’’s program showcasing parol and daygon competition.
REHIYON-REHIYON
December 9 | Marikina Sports Park
A festival that showcases the various ethnic groups that make up the population of Marikina. It serves as a tribute to the active men & women of the community who came from other regions of the country and chose to settle in Marikina. It only proves that unity can be achieved despite diverse backgrounds and different dialects.
AGRO INDUSTRIAL AND CULTURAL SHOWCASE
December 10- December 16 | Hinigaran, Negros Occidental
An annual showcase of agricultural products, locally made pasalubong, handicraft, native booths competition and many more highlight the four-cock derby
PINASKUHAN SAYAWIT
December 10 16 | Dumaguete City, Oriental Negros
Also dubbed as the Negros Oriental Christmas Festival.
LANOT FESTIVAL
December 10- December 16 | Janiuay, Iloilo
Janiuay reinforces its reputation as the premier abaca-producing municipality in Iloilo with an exhibition of beautifully-handcrafted, export-quality product lines like bags, hats,
PASCOCOWAYAN
December 10 | Isabela City
Christmas carol contest, Christmas light competitions and trade fairs are among the activities.
BONGGAHAN SA VALENCIA
December 10 31 | Valencia City, Bukidnon
A Christmas lights and booths competition, participated by various barangays and private sectors in the city.
CHRISTMAS FOOD STREET FESTIVAL
December 10 16 | Cebu City
Spearheaded by the Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Association of Cebu (HRRAC). For this year, the event features the Food Stalls, Midnight Market, Big Screen Movies, Christmas Carols/Concerts and Lantern Competition. Likewise, food and handicraft demonstration by certain personalities will be showcased for the public.
PAMPANGA DAY
December 11 | San Fernando, Pampanga
The people of the Province of Pampanga celebrate the official founding date of pampanga as the first province of Luzon on December 11, 1571
COFFEE FESTIVAL
December 11- December 16 | Lipa City, Batangas
The coffee festival was conceived to showcase the long reign of Lipa as the coffee granary of the Philippines
KASADYAAN FESTIVAL (MARDI GRAS)
December 12- December 14 | Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Initiated by Foundation University to add color to the local community’’s Christmas season. The fifty year old tradition is the longest established festival in negros Oriental. The celebration of merriment includes filed presentation, beauty pagents and frolics and culminates in Kasadyaan mardi gras.
PASTORES BICOL
December 12 | Legazpi City
Caroling, Bicol-style. The Pastores is a musical re-enactment of the age-old nativity story. Colorful costumes are worn by singers, in honor of the biblical sheperds who sang the first Christmas carols. The performance is done with an entourage of traditional musikeros, lots of dancing, and a generous dose of Christmas cheer.
PARAYAN FESTIVAL
December 12 | Pototan, Iloilo
Agro-industrial fair
AGRO- INDUSTRIAL AND CULTURAL SHOWCASE
December 12- December 1 | Hinigaran
A showcase of products and culture of Hinigaran
LANTERN PARADE/WALKING CHRISTMAS DECOR
December 12 | Laoag City
Lantern parade and contest participated by different barangays and schools.
PASKUHAN AT KANTAHAN SA KAPITOLYO
December 15 23 | Provincial Capitol, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
Reliving the Christmas spirit with activities like Carol Singing, Payanig sa Kapitolyo, Tunog Tao, and Parada ng Lechon to celebrate the holiday season.
SIMBANG GABI & HARANA PARA KAY MARIA
December 15 | Sta. Catalina de Alexandria Parish Grounds ,Bagac, Bataan
Simbang Gabi
LANTERN FESTIVAL
December 15- December 31 | Bacolod City
Annual Lantern Festival and participated in by 61 barangays in Bacolod City.
KASANAG FESTIVAL
December 15- January 6 | San Dionisio, Iloilo
A Christmas lights festival using indigenous materials, participated in by schools, private sector and LGUs.
PANTATAN FESTIVAL
December 15- December 19 | Zarraga, Iloilo
The main purpose of this festival is to promote the town of Zarraga as one of the major producers and trading center of “pantat” in Panay Island. Among the festival activities are the ff: Grand Parade & Street Dancing, Pantat Cooking Contest, Search for Lin-ay sang Zarraga and many more.
SHARIFF KABUNSUAN (ISLAM)
December 15 19 | Cotabato City / Maguindanao
The grandest festival commemorating the arrival of Shariff Kabunsuan, an Arab Malay missionary from Johore, Malay Peninsula to bring Islam in Mainland Mindanao.
PASKUHAN SA DUMAGUETE WITH KUMBIRA
December 16 31 | Rizal Blvd., Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
To enliven the holiday season, all sectors of the city are enjoined to light up their respective places or establishments and to use the sinamay either as the main material or accent in their Christmas decorations.
MISA DE GALLO
December 16- December 24 | Nationwide
Misa de Gallo is a Filipino yuletide tradition that starts on the 16th of December and culminates in a midnight mass on Christmas Eve. Roman Catholics attend the daily mass at three or four in the morning. Upon exiting the church, the hungry is enticed by the sight and smell of puto bumbong and bibingka (native delicacies made of sticky and glutinous rice sold nearby).
BOD-BOD FESTIVAL
December 16- December 17 | Tanjay City, Negros Oriental
The festival gives emphasis to this native delicacy made of glutinous rice, coconut milk, sugar and salt. It features the Biggest Bod-bod that would weigh as much as eighty kilos and requires ten persons to prepare the delicacy, and the Smallest Bod-bod that would come served inside a matchbox
PASKO SA DAPITAN
December 16- January 1 | Dapitan City
Exciting celebration of Christmas through spectacular & elaborate sights of Christmas symbols and sounds at the City Proper.
PASKO SA DIPOLOG/PASADI FESTIVAL
December 16- January 1 | Dipolog City
Nightly variety shows and display of Christmas decors and lights at the City Plaza.
PASCUA NA ZAMBOANGA
December 16- January 1 | Zamboanga City
Lighting of giant Christmas tree. Most lighted barangay, best belen and the best Christmas tree competition are among the different activities.
CLARK NIGHT MARKET/BAZAAR
December 16 | Bayanihan Park, Clark Special Economic Zone, Pampanga
The Night Market/Bazaar is a year-end activity that provides a venue for wholesaler and retailers of food, non-food and other novelty items to sell their goods at a lower price as compared to regular stores.
PASKUHAN
December 16- December 31 | Regionwide (all Region 11 provinces)
Christmas presentation/activities such as “Pag-ilaw sa Dabaw”, Lantern Contests, dance and choral competition.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTING
December 16 | Santa Barbara, Iloilo
Christmas for every Barbaranhon is a time for homecoming and family reunions. As a gesture of welcome, the Municipal Government launched a Christmas Lighting program
IWAG CHRISTMAS LIGHTS FESTIVAL
December 16 31 | Pototan, Iloilo
The municipal plaza of Pototan is transformed into a fairyland of lights to usher in Christmas
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS & MUSIC
December 16- December 24 | La Carlota City
Featured in this festival are lighted trees in the park and private and public buildings. This also showcases various churches and school choirs in the nightly “Christmas Extravaganza and Concert in the Park”.
PALUPOK BAYONG FESTIVAL
December 16 | Bgy. Cabugao Norte, Sta. Barbara, Iloilo
A revival of an old tradition in celebrating the New Year by making loud sounds through bamboo cannons (bayong).
PASKUHAN SA ESCALANTE
December 16- December 24 | Escalante City
As typical of a Filipino Christmas Celebration, Escalante celebrates a long Yuletide Season with the entire city dressed up for the occasion laying its centerpiece in a fully decked City Plaza and Business Center
CHRISTMAS CAROLS PRESENTATION
December 16- December 24 | Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
The Christmas season becomes more meaningful with choir presentations staged at the city plaza starting December 16 up to December 2 at 6 p.m.
PASKUA SILAYNON
December 16- December 31 | Silay City
A 16-day celebration filled with thanksgiving and Christmas rituals
PAMASKUA SA CADIZNON
December 16- December 31 | Cadiz City, Negros Occidental
It is the City’s version of celebrating the yuletide season which starts on the 16th of December.
SANTA BARBARA CHRISTMAS LIGHTING
December 16 | Santa Barbara, Iloilo
Christmas for every Barbaranhon is a time for homecoming and family reunions. As a gesture of welcome, the Municipal Government launched a Christmas Lighting program to add life and color to the town’s celebration of the Christmas season.
PASKUHAN SA LUNGSOD NG TUGUEGARAO
December 16- December 25 | Sts. Peter and Paul Metropolitan Cathedral, Tuguegarao City
The event features a diana, daily dawn masses for 9 days, musical and cultural presentations, agro-industrial fairs, lantern contests and the cathedral patio.
CHRISTMAS AMONG THE TRIBES
December 16- December 25 | Cabarroguis, Quirino
It is the season when the different tribes of Quirino visit the lowlwnd. They go street dancing and house visitation for Christmas presents.
SIMBANG GABI/PASKO SA HERMOSA
December 16- December 25 | Various Barangays of Hermosa, Bataan
Lantern parade; Kick – off activity of Balik – Bataan in Hermosa; Food Kiosks serving bibingka, puto bumbong, canar, etc.
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Posted on November 1st, 2007 by mvg.
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MALITA TO MATI MT. BIKING
November 00 | Davao-Davao del Sur-Davao Oriental
Adventure challenge for adventure crossing the various destinations of Davao del Sur and Davao Province and Davao Oriental
TIKHAW AND MAJAWJAW
November 00 | Mayoyao, Ifugao
An ethnic celebration featuring traditional songs, dances, arts & crafts
HARANA SA MAKATI
November 00 | Makati City
A “harana” competition participated in by different highschool corale group from public and private school of Makati.
BANAAG FESTIVAL
November 1 | Anilao, Iloilo
A dance-drama competition using light and all its forms as a medium . This “dance of lights” is the first of its kind in the region.
HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL
November 1 | Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
This event adds color to the All Saints Day celebration. There is a contest on the most macabre costume participated in by children. After the contest, the children can disperse and visit houses for the “tricks or treats” games.
IWAG KALAG SA TIGKALALAG
November 1 | Pulupandan, Negros Occidental
“Iwag Kalag sa Tigkalalag” is an Ilonggo tongue of the celebration held at the Municipal Cemetery.
TIGKALA-LAG FESTIVAL
November 2 | Isabela, Negros Occidental
The most peculiar festival of Neg. Occidental . . .
PULUPANDAN BELEN MAKING CONTEST
November 2- December 31 | Pulupandan, Negros Occidental
A contest using indigenous and recyclable materials participated by the twenty barangays of the municipality.
FEAST OF ST. CHARLES BORROMEO
November 4 | San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
A religious festivity honoring the patron saint, San Carlos Borromeo, featuring fluvial parade, processions, sports exhibitions, body painting contest, concerts and various activities.
SAN CARLOS CITY FIESTA
November 4 | San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
A three-day religious festivity honoring the patron saint, San Carlos Borromeo, featuring Pintaflores Festival, fluvial parade, processions, sports exhibitions, body painting contest and concerts.
NEGROS DAY
November 5 | Negros Occidental
A historical festival that commemorates the victory of the Negrenses’ bloodless revolt against the Spaniards in 1898.
PINTAFLORES FESTIVAL (HONORING ST. CHARLES BORROMEO)
November 5 | San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
The emerging festival of San Carlos City, highlighs the traditional fiesta celebration in honor of its patron Saint San Carlos Borromeo on the first week of November. It features street dancing by “tribes” dressed in colorful ethnic-inspired costumes, their bodies painted with flower designs reminiscent of the tattoed Visayans of the Pre Spanish Negros
EL CINCO DE NOVIEMBRE
November 5 | Bago City, Negros Occidental
November 5, 1898 will be remembered by the Negrenses as a day of bloodless revolts against the Spanish colonizers. This patriotic event is celebrated with an annual cultural festival.
ANGONO ARTS FESTIVAL
November 5- November 25 | Angono, Rizal
The festival aims at creating awareness and appreciation of Philippine Art and Culture; and promoting arts and culture as vital attraction for local and foreign tourists. Rizal has the potential of becoming a tourist destination particularly in the field of arts and crafts. It is known as the home of various national artists, musicians, and other equally creative artists.
KALIMUDAN FESTIVAL (TRIBAL FIESTA)
November 6- November 22 | Isulan, Sultan Kudarat
It is another tribal fiesta down in Mindanao, with just about every major ethnic group joining in the fun. Cultural sharing is the theme here, its message clearly displayed in the timeless songs and dances of these native folks. One need not be a Manobo, Tiruray or T’boli to take part in the fun—all you need are the right clothes, the right moves, and a genuine desire to go totally tribal!
VISAYAS-MINDANAO DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS
November 6- November 13 | Mindanao Area / Cagayan de Oro City
Drum and bugle competition from different schools / civic organizations from the Visayas and Mindanao.
FEAST OF SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA
November 6- November 7 | Pulupandan, Negros Occidental
Annual fiesta of Brgy. Zone-7.
HELOBONG FESTIVAL (T’BOLI)
November 9 11 | Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
One of the prettiest places in the Philippines becomes even more attractive this month, as its native residents celebrate a week-long cultural fiesta.See the T”Boli culture in its colorful best through the natives” traditional songs, dances and crafts.
TAW-ANAY GUGMA
November 11 | Dumalag, Capiz
A cultural and fiesta celebration.
SKIMBOARDING/ KAYAKING COMPETITION INVITATIONAL
November 12 18 | Opol, Misamis Oriental
An open competition on skimboarding and kayaking (open sea category) to increase awareness of tourism aqua sports in the area
FEAST OF SAN DIEGO DE ALCALA
November 12 | Poblacion, Valenzuela City
Celebration of the feast of the oldest church in Valenzuela City, which includes annual boat racing, street dancing and different fabulous activities of the festival.
PAGODA SA ILOG & SAYAW SA KALYE
November 12 | Barangay Ugong, Pasig City
A fluvial parade and streetdancing in celebration of the “Pista ng Ugong.”
PUTONG POLO FESTIVAL
November 12 | Polo, Valenzuela, Metro Manila
As part of the San Diego de Alcala Feast Day, it is one of the unique food festival in the country which features the famous Putong Polo, the small but classy “kaka in” which was originally created in the town of Polo, Valenzuela.
SAN DIEGO FESTIVAL
November 13 | Silay City
The day opens with a concelebrated mass with the bishop as the main-celebrant at San Diego Pro-Cathedral
PAINIT SA PASKO
November 16- December 24 | Surigao City
A display of Surigaonon native delicacies at the Rizal Park for Mass goers during the Misa de Gallo.
LA UNION SURFING INVITATIONAL/SURFING FESTIVAL
November 17 19 | Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union
An all Filipino managed surfing competition. A community based tourism activity where surfers from around the Philippines are invited to compete and have fun at one of the best surfing destinations in the country
URUKAY FESTIVAL
November 17 18 | Anini-y, Antique
It is inspired by a local custom whereby a wedding feast is observed no matter how poor or humble the bride and groom are in this celebration.
P’YAGSAWITAN FESTIVAL (ECO-TOURISM)
November 17 25 | Maragusan, Compostela Valley
The municipality of Maragusan, Compostela Valley celebrates its foundation day with a trip to the outdoors—quite literally—as its residents highlight their hometown’s ecotourism potential.
KAHILWAYAN FESTIVAL/CRY OF STA. BARBARA
November 17 | Sta. Barbara, Iloilo
Anchored upon the Cry of Santa Barbara Celebration, Kahilwayan Festival is a cultural festival in a dance-drama form which is a reenactment of sort of the struggle for freedom by our very own local folks led by the heroic Gen. Martin G. Delgado. Aptly dubbed as Kahilwayan Festival, Kahilwayan being an Ilonggo/Hiligaynon word which means Freedom or Liberty, it highlights the quest of the Ilonggos to attain freedom through their fierce independent spirit.
BAGUIO ARTS FESTIVAL
November 18 | Baguio City
An exhibit of the different artworks and art pieces of the various Cordillera artists in different art media.
WOW PHILIPPINES CORDILLERAS BEST
November 19 25 | Baguio City
A grand Cordillera cultural Festival featuring a myriad of Cordilleras best to include chants, songs, ethnic dances, sports competitions, cultural performances, arts and crafts, trade & agri-exhibits
WAY KURAT MOUNTAIN BIKING COMPETITION
November 19 25 | Maragusan, Compostela Valley Province
An adventure tourism activity designed to showcase the various eco-adventure potentials of the province through mountain biking.
EXHIBIT: SETTING THE CORDILLERA NICETIES PHOTO EXHIBIT & COMPETITION
November 19- December 11 | Baguio City
Exhibit of Cordillera Fashion and Cordillera Tourist Attractions including the selection of Best Cordillera Photos.
INILUSAN
November 20- November 25 | Mambusao, Capiz
A cultural and fiesta celebration
PASUNDAYAGAN FESTIVAL
November 20 26 | Surallah, South Cotabato
Annual celebration of the foundation anniversary of the Municipality of Surallah. Activities are street dancing, agricultural trade fair.
LAPU-LAPU CITY FIESTA
November 21- November 22 | Lapu-lapu City, Cebu
Join in colorful rites to honor the Virgin of the Rule, patron of Lapu-lapu City.
PAWIKAN FESTIVAL
November 22- November 27 | Morong, Bataan
Pawikan Festival in Brgy. Nagbalayong, Morong was organized to intensify the information campaign and generate public awareness on the importance of endangered baby Olive Ridley turtles (Lepidochelys Olivacea are the smallest in the world) in our eco-system
DJANGO FESTIVAL
November 23 | Gattaran, Cagayan
The local government unit of Gattaran and the local parish worked together to highlight the culture of Gattaran town by featuring the Djanggo Festival.
BENGUET FOUNDATION DAY
November 23 | Benguet
The Ethnic Igorots make their presence felt once again in Benguet as they hold a grand canao (the local word for “party”) at the Benguet provincial capital grounds. Ritual sacrifices are made, followed by a series of chants and prayers made in the native language. Tribal performances come next. No touristy stuff here, just a healthy dose of of traditional Cordillera culture.
HIGANTES FESTIVAL
November 23 | Angono, Rizal
Angono’s joyous fiesta in honor of San Clemente whose image, resplendent in papal vestment
BAGUIO TOSSED SALAD FESTIVAL
November 25 27 | Baguio City
A record breaking attempt to showcase the heaviest tossed salad and served to the public
LANUZA SURFING FESTIVAL
November 26 30 | Lanuza, Surigao del Sur
An annual surfing festival participated by different surfers around the country.
SUPER NINDOT BARANGAY DAYGON CONTEST
November 26- December 8 | Entertainment Plaza, SM City, Cebu City
Choir competition participated by the different barangays in Cebu.
ILONGGO SARSUELA FESTIVAL
November 26 30 | Silay City
The best Ilonggo sarsuela scripts written by Silaynon playwrights are produced by independent theater groups, school-based drama clubs, and barangay cultural ensemble.
QUEEN CITY INTERNATIONAL RUN
November 26 | Cebu
More fun and funky than Olympic in effort. Runners from all
over the world join the 13-kilometer marathon. A $1000 prize awaits the first to cross the finish line.
KABKABAN FESTIVAL
November 26 30 | Carcar, Cebu
The festival is not just a religious fanfare in honor of the town’s patroness, St. Catherine of Alexandria, but a cuLtural catalogue of the town’s historical periods and industry like shoemaking, as well as their arts that is showcased through street dancing and parade
FEAST OF SANTA CATALINA
November 26 | Mansalay, Mindoro, Oriental
Palarong Lahi, an array of games very native to Mindoreños and Filipino, joined in by all games enthusiasts.
BUDYAS FESTIVAL
November 26 30 | Amlan, Negros Oriental
A seaside folk ritual invoking good fortune on fishermen, followed by fluvial procession of elaborately decorated sea crafts and street dancing
PANANGEDAYEW
November 27- December 2 | Dagupan City
Panangedayew, Pangasinan word meaning to uplift. Acitvites include garden show beside the Dagupan Astrodome, trade fair of Pangasinan’s pride like Bonuan bangus, bagoong, peanut brittle, quilted products housewares and locally made Christmas decors.
BONIFACIO DAY
November 30 | San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
A program to pay tribute to Gat Andres Bonifacio, which usually culminates with a flower offering at the foot of his monument.
ANNUAL PINATUBO TREK (A MARCH TO PEACE AND TRANQUILITY)
November 30 | Bgy. Sta. Juliana, Capas, Tarlac
An annual event to commemorate the world-famous eruption of Mt. Pinatubo heralded the world over as the biggest geologic upheaval of the 20th century.
KUNSIERTO SA CIUDAD
November 30 | Kidapawan City
Live band competition featuring local and regional artists.
SUROY SA KAPITOLYO
November 2006 | Provincial Capital, Surigao del Norte
A guided familiarization tour of elementary pupils to the different buildings and facilities in the provincial Capitol Compound.
source:www.wowphilippines.com.ph
Posted on October 13th, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Festivals, Schedule.
KAWASAN FESTIVAL
October 00 | Matutinao, Badian, Cebu
“KA akohang WAlay Sukod Alang sa Nasud” or “KAWASAN” was a sustainable eco-tourism development cum nature conservation and social development program.
IMPAKABSAT
October 00 | Manila
Trade exhibit showcasing the Cordillera’s crafts, special skills, resources, and attractions.
HOLY MONTH OF RAMADHAN
October 00- November 00 | (date movable) Regionwide
Start of the month-long fasting of Muslims, Ramadhan as one of the pillars of Islam’’s Religous and Cultural Activities.
EID’L FITR
October 00- November 00 | (date movable) Regionwide
A worldwide festival celebrating the end of one-month fasting period of the holy month of Ramadhan by the Muslims which includes our Muslim brothers in Region XII. Activities includes mobile “Takbir”, Quran Reading, Fireworks Display, PAGANA and Food Giving.
WOW DABAW
October 1- October 15 | Davao City
A major promotional activity showcasing the various tourist
destinations/products of the Davao region.
LA NAVAL FESTIVAL
October | Nationwide
A celebration in honor of the Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario.
FIESTANG KULIAT
October | Angeles City
A month-long celebration of the twin fiestas of Angeles City, namely La Naval and Fiestang Apu.
LANZONES FESTIVAL OF TALISAY CITY
October 1 | Talisay City, Negros Occidental
A thanksgiving celebration of Brgy. Conception, City of Talisay, the home of sweet lanzones, rambutan, mangosteen and durian.
AMIHAN FESTIVAL
October 1- October 2 | Pulupandan, Negros Occidental
Annual fiesta of Brgy. Zone 5.
KAWAYAN FESTIVAL
October 1 | Gloria, Mindoro Oriental
The festival will represent Gloria in the Tourism industry. The festivity symbolizes bayanihan, cooperation, oneness, flexibility of the mind and spirit and versatility. The festivity was singled out as most promising.
ZAMBOANGA HERMOSA FESTIVAL
October 1- October 12 | Zamboanga City
The “City of Flowers” celebrates its grand annual festival featuring the “vintas” (colorful native sailboats) in a fast- paced regatta, cultural and flower shows, art exhibits and trade fairs.
MASSKARA FESTIVAL & BACOLOD CHARTER DAY CELEBRATION
October 1- October 22 | Bacolod City
Their biggest annual event that reflect the Bacoleños love for fun & gaiety. Coinciding with the city’s Charter Day celebration, the festival features carnivals, fairs and a mardi-gras style by costumed and masked street dancers. This is also a celebration of the founding anniversary of Bacolod City. There are programs, float parade and Masskara Festival.
PISTA NG GUBAT
October 1 | Pandan, Antique
This event is an annual celebration of the biodiversity of Northwest Panay in the hope of increasing awareness and conservation in the Peninsula.
KINILAW FESTIVAL
October 2 | Surigao City
A festival showcasing different styles in preparing a “Kinilaw” (raw fish delicacy). It also features the variety of fish, seafoods and other marine products in the locality.
BUTUAN-CHINA TRADE MISSION
October 3 | Butuan City
Commemoration of the first Butuan-China Trade Mission
PAGODA (FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISSI)
October 4 | Cardona, Rizal
An annual procession to ask the Lord Almighty for a bountiful and blessed lake through the intercession of St. Francis of Assisi.
SINANGGIYAW FESTIVAL
October 4 | Dumanju, Cebu
The name Sinanggi-yaw is taken from two old Cebuano words, Sinanggi meaning abundance of harvested agricultural products of our farmers and Sayaw meaning dance. Through street dancing and field presentation, performers shall dance merrily bringing all the Sinanggi-performance focused on three aspects: planting, harvesting and thanksgiving
KIDAPAWAN CITY FRUIT FESTIVAL
October 5- October 10 | Kidapawan City
An Agro-Tourism event never experienced before in the Philippines Festival. Lots of fascinating activities await every individual but the most thrilling and exciting of all is the Fruit Galore. Here, tons of exotic tropical fruits will be arranged on a make-shift table 800 meters long under the pine trees on the highway island for the public to eat free of charge
LA TORRE
October 6 | Cardona, Rizal
The traditional and colorful “La Torre” will come alive with its joyful poise in concert with the music of the brass bands.
MAMBULAWAN FESTIVAL
October 6 7 | Jose Panganiban, Cam. Norte
Held during the Feast day of the town’s Patron Saint, Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, the festival showcase its major industry – the gold mining and likewise promoted its various tourism potentials. Main feature is the Street Presentation.
SIRONG FESTIVAL
October 7 8 | Bacuag, Surigao del Norte
A fiesta celebration in honor of the Holy Rosary highlighted by street dancing competition, drum and bugle contest, beauty contest and agro-industrial fair.
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY
October 7 | Dipolog City
Dipolog City fiesta highlighted with religious and cultural shows.
SIARGAO INTERNATIONAL HUMAN BODY BOARDERS SURFING CHALLENGE
October 7- October 20 | General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte
A new water sports event in the ountry participated by international body boarders. This is a world series event organize by the International Bodyboarders Association.
IBALONG FESTIVAL (EPIC TALE OF SUPERHEROES)
October 8- October 14 | Legazpi City, Albay
A festival depicting Bicol’s early beginning as portrayed by
the characteristics in the epic entitled- IBALONG.
LUBI-LUBI FESTIVAL
October 8 | Glan, Sarangani Province
A festival showing various uses of the coconut tree and its by products through dances and street revelry.
PROVINCIAL EXPO
October 8 14 | Kidapawan City
Display and exhibition of agricultural and industrial products, ornamental and bonsai plants; travel and tourism products, product demos, arts exhibits, etc.
LA NAVAL FIESTA
October 8 | Angeles City
In commemoration of the Virgin of the Holy Rosary whose intercession saw the victory of the Spanich felt over the Dutch invaders.
MT. APO OCTOTREK
October 8 14 | Kidapawan City, Magpet and Makilala
Trek to the country’s highest peak is held during semestral break, mostly students participate in this annual trek.
BAGLUS FESTIVAL
October 9 | Angeles City
Wide parade is participated in by representative by the different sector of Angeles City
FEAST OF SAN DIONISIO
October 9 | Brgy. San Dionisio, Parañaque City
A religious celebration wherein the Komedya or Moro-Moro is stage-played that brings added color to the feast
PARAU FESTIVAL
October 9 | Pilar, Sorsogon
A festival showcasing the culture and heritage of Pilar.
TING’UDO FESTIVAL (FRUIT HARVEST)
October 10 | Makilala, Cotabato
A celebration of bountiful fruit harvest highlighted by a fruit festival.
KAADLAWAN IRAYA
October 12 | Puerto Galera, Mindoro Oriental
Also dabbed as “Araw ng Katutubo”, a cultural sensitivity festival organized by the local government of which the goal is to make developments based on eco-tourism projects with emphasis to preservation of the town’s cultural and historical assets.
LA NAVAL FESTIVAL
October 12 | Quezon City
A religious celebration in honor of the Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario marked by a Holy mass.
KAPAKYANAN FESTIVAL
October 14- October 15 | Victoria, Mindoro Oriental
Kapakyanan (Abundance) Festival focuses on the bounteous harvest of fruits and crops.
4TH NATIONAL WHITE WATER RAFTING ADVENTURE/ 1ST BIMP-EAGA INVITATIONAL
October 14 16 | Cagayan de Oro
An open invitational rafting competition in two categories (down stream & sprint) in order to promote rafting as an eco-tourism sports and for environmental awareness.
INASAL FESTIVAL
October 14 15 | Talisay City, Cebu
A showcase of the city’s historical heritage and identity promoting the city as an aqua and tourist hub
BAGIUS FESTIVAL
October 14 | Historical District of Angeles
Part of the month long Fiestang Kuliat celebration, this city-wide parade is participated in by representative by the different sector of Angeles City.
INUG-OG FESTIVAL
October 14 | Oroquieta City
Ethnic dances featuring the Subanon rituals.
MT. CANDALAGA OCTOTREK
October 15 21 | Maragusan, Compostela Valley Province
A trek to Mt. Candalaga, one of the region’s highest peak and site of the National Mountaineering Federation of the Philippine National Congress in 1998.
HALAD FESTIVAL
October 15 | Talisay City, Cebu
In celebration of the feast in honor of Sta. Teresa de Avila, the city comes alive with activities such trade fairs, nightly variety shows, civic parade and street dancing featuring city’s famous products like lechon, cooking demonstration & food fair with tastiest lechon contest.
PAMUGU-AN FESTIVAL
October 15 21 | Mansalay, Mindoro Oriental
A festive reunion of different “Mangyan” tribes.
KASANGGAYAHAN FESTIVAL (PROSPERITY)
October 15- October 25 | Sorsogon, Sorsogon
It is a joyous celebration held primarily to commemorate the Foundation Anniversary of Sorsogon.
SAGINGAN FESTIVAL
October 16 17 | Tubod, Lanao del Norte
A celebration of thanksgiving and bounty featuring the banana.
CIMARRONES FESTIVAL
October 16- October 26 | Pili, Cam. Sur
A festival highlighted by grand street presentation depicting the local culture and history of Cimarrones believed to be the early inhabitants of Pili. Other activities include: beauty pageant, Kawat Suanoy, Cultural Night, Fiesta celebration, etc.
ANA KALANG FESTIVAL (AGRI FAIR)
October 18- October 22 | Nagcarlan, Laguna
A roster-full of activities highlighting an agri-fair that exhibits the town’’s bountiful harvest.
27TH LANZONES FESTIVAL
October 18 22 | Camiguin
A street dancing extravaganza featuring Camiguin’’s favorite fruit - the Lanzones.
LEYTE GULF LANDING ANNIVERSARY
October 20 | Dulag and Palo, Leyte
Commemorative program and parade marking the anniversary of the landing in Leyte of the Allied Forces of Liberation
CATANDUNGAN “PADAYAW” FESTIVAL
October 22- October 24 | Catanduanes
Celebration of the province’s founding anniversary, and a tribute to its founder, to continuously remind the people of Catanduanes of the province’s independence from the province of Albay. Main features: street dance – Pantomina, beauty pageant, agro-trade fair, sports events, guided tours, photo exhibits, and more.
BUGLASAN FESTIVAL
October 22 | Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
This will be the time when established festivals in Negros Festivals Oriental will gather for a show down and street dancing to highlight the week-long fiesta.
LISAGAN FESTIVAL
October 22 31 | Magallanes, Agusan del Norte
A religious celebration showcasing Mamanwa dances and healing rituals.
DAWITODAWIT TA BUAHAN
October 24 | Brgy. Bonbon, Catarman, Camiguin
A prelude ritual to the Lanzones Festival participated by different folks in the barangays done during twilight at the Guijob Church ruins.
PMA FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY
October 24 | Baguio City
Alumni homecoming of the country’’s premier Military school
BATTLE OF SURIGAO STRAIT
October 25 | Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
Commemoration of the anniversary of the battle of Surigao Strait during World War II.
BANAYAN FESTIVAL
October 26- October 28 | Banaybanay, Davao Oriental
A thanksgiving celebration giving tribute to the town’s main product.
ULLALIM FESTIVAL
October 27 | Tabuk, Kalinga
A cultural celebration featuring Kalinga’s songs chants, music and arts & crafts.
APO FIESTA
October 27 | Angeles City
Celebration begin with several masses at the Holy Rosary parish church after which the faithful kiss the feet of the Image of the Reclining Christ.
TIGTIGAN AT TERAKAN KENG DALAN
October 27 28 | Balibago, Angeles City
The celebration of Fiestang Kuliat culminates with the ever popular TIGITIGAN, TERAKAN KENG DALAN which features singing and dancing in the street.
ASWANG FESTIVAL
October 29- October 30 | Roxas City
A festival organized by Dugo Capiznon, Inc. determined to change the negative notion of Capiz being an Aswang haven and turn it into an advantage. The festival intends to eclipse the aswang impression with the world-class quality of Capiz’ seafood products and warm captivating hospitality of the Capicenos.
SALUDAN FESTIVAL
October 29- October 31 | Tigbauan, Iloilo
A dialect used for the crude method of threshing rice, catching fingerlings through nets, saludan is one of Iloilo’s emerging festivals.
CRY OF JELICUON FESTIVAL
October 29- October 31 | New Lucena, Iloilo
The Cry of Jelicuon commemorates the historic undertaking of our Ilonggo revolucionarios, led by Gen. Martin Delgado and his company of voluntaries who swore the price of their lives to revolt against the Spanish government
HINUGYAW SA ANILAO
October 31 | Anilao, Iloilo
This is a celebration of the separation of Anilao from Banate, which also features various sports and cultural activities.
source:www.wowphilippines.com.ph
Posted on September 12th, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Festivals, Schedule.
KASIBU CITRUS FESTIVAL
September 00 | Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya
Marks the plentiful citrus harvest of the acknowledged citrus capital of the Philippines – Kasibu, known for its sweet oranges like Perante, Satsuma, Navel and also pomelo and other fruits.
REGIONAL TOURISM COUNCIL ASSEMBLY (RTCA)
September 00 | Region I
A two-day interaction of Provincial, municipal, barangay and regional tourism council officers discussing the issues and concerns, updates of tourism, presentation of plans and programs per council.
HRAB’S TOURISM WEEKEND CULINARY EXPO
September 00 | Baguio City (date to be announce)
Culinary skills demonstration and cook fest sponsored by the Baguio Country Club
BAGUIO CHARTER DAY/ BAGUIO TOURISM MONTH
September 1- September 30 | Baguio City
97th Founding celebration with street parade, food feast, exhibits and other fun activities
WOW HIRINUGYAW FESTIVAL (TEMPORARY NAME OF FESTIVAL)
September 1- September 10 | Cabatuan, Iloilo
Hirinugyaw, a street dancing festivity participated by various agencies and non-governmental organizations in the Municipality of Cabatuan.
HANDURAW FESTIVAL
September 1 | Leon, Iloilo
The festivity commemorates the transfer of Pueblo del Camando to Sitio Capan .. .
“PAGDIRIWANG” CITY CHARTER ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
September 1- September 5 | General Santos City
Charter Day Celebration of Gen. Santos City. Activities are agro-industrial trade fair, pasiklaban sa Plaza Kusina Gensan Food Festival, Search for Binibining Gen. Santos, Song Festival, Civic-Military Parade, Pasasalamat and re-enactment of Gov. Paulino Santos First Landing
ANNUAL HOTEL, RESTAURANT & TOURISM WEEKEND
September 1 30 | Baguio City
Culinary skills demonstration and cook fest sponsored by the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Baguio (HRAB) and the Baguio Country Club
HINUGYAW FESTIVAL/ COTABATO PROVINCE FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY
September 1 | Amas, Kidapawan City
Annual foundation day celebration of the Province of Cotabato. Activities include civic parade, ethnic dances, sports activities and agri-cultural trade fair.
VISIT SURIGAO
September 1- September 10 | Surigao City, Surigao del Sur
A balikbayan program in time with « Visit Philippines 2004 ». Festivities and cultural events are lined up highlighted by the Bonok-bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw ”Festival on September 09 and the Feast of Señor San Nicolas de Tolentino on September 10.
HINIRUGYAW FESTIVAL
September 1- September 10 | Cabatuan, Iloilo
Hirinugyaw, a street dancing festivity participated by various agencies and non-governmental organizations in the Municipality of Cabatuan. This activity serves as the opening salvo of the 10-day celebration of the Feast of San Nicolas de Tolentino on September 1-10 of every year.
VICTORY DAY
September 2 | Kiangan, Ifugao
Annual peace commemoration of the end of the WW II.
SARAKIKI-HADANG FESTIVAL
September 3 7 | Calbayog City, Western Samar
SARAKIKI is a local term apparently referring to premeditated or frenzied movements which means to allure, to draw with, to attract or exercise attraction, to entice or to win. By its pre-colonial denotation, it means to praise, extol or eulogize spirits of gods. The word does not only ascribe to the ritual or hadang as an activity to gratify the gods, but likewise hadang as the offering or the sacrifice.
TILAW SA PAGKAONG NAN SURIGAONON FOOD FESTIVAL
September 3 | Surigao City,Surigao del Norte
A sumptuous, delicious celebration of the native Surigaonon palate.
TUNA FESTIVAL SA GENSAN
September 3- September 5 | General Santos City
The festival is about revelry and gaiety giving back the glory to the ocean for the abundance and bounty of tuna.
SINAB’BADAN TRIBAL FESTIVAL
September 5- September 6 | Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur
A festival of oneness among the different tribes of the municipality showcasing indigenous art, music and dances.
MEGAYON FESTIVAL (THANKSGIVING)
September 7 | Zamboanga del Sur
is a festival of unity and solidarity. It showcases the living tradition and diverse culture of the province. Also Araw ng Zamboanga del Sur (54th)
BUSIG-ON FESTIVAL
September 7- September 8 | Labo, Cam. Norte
A festival based on the epic of Busig-On of Labo town which exemplifies heroism and Bicolano values. The festival features the town’s distinct historical values and sentiments through talent and skills competition featuring the town’s places of interest.
SIPONG FESTIVAL
September 7 | Bais City, Negros Oriental
A colorful and lively mardi gras festival participated in by the different barangays, local and national offices in a choreographed street dancing.
PADUL-ONG
September 7 | Borongan, E. Samar
Pageant relating how the Lady of Nativity became the patroness of Borongan.
DUYOM NAN BALIKBAYAN
September 8 | Surigao City
A homecoming party with returning Surigaonon.
TAMBOBO FESTIVAL
September 8- September 10 | Ajuy, Iloilo
Tambobo is a Hiligaynon term for a storehouse, warehouse or a storage structure for agricultural products, or other goods that are stored and kept until a demand or need arises.
MINULUAN FESTIVAL
September 8- September 10 | Talisay City, Negros Occidental
A three-day celebration in commemoration of the death anniversary of the city’s patron saint San Nicholas de Tolentino
PADIGOSAN FESTIVAL
September 8 | Digos City, Davao del Sur
Festival of the people of Digos highlighted by various activities like lechon parade, trade fair, sports competition, etc.
PANAGDADAPUN FESTIVAL (ARAW NG QUIRINO)
September 8- September 10 | Cabarroguis, Quirino
The 28th Anniversary of the establishment of the civil government of Quirino
LINGGO NG BULAKAN
September 8- September 15 | Malolos, Bulacan
A one week celebration featuring the history of Bulacan, exhibits of Bulacan products. Cooking contest, on the spot painting contest, and many others.
VOYADORES FESTIVAL
September 8 | Daraga, Albay
A street re-enactment on the transfer of the image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia from her home shrine to the Naga Cathedral. The festivity is named after the devotees who accompany and carry the Virgin’s image.
KASADYAAN FESTIVAL
September 9 11 | Tupi, South Cotabato
An annual celebration of the foundation anniversay of the Municipality of Tupi. Festivities includes street dancing and a parade of “karitons” (craft) drawn by carabaos.
BANOK-BANOK MARADJAO KARADJAO FESTIVAL (STREET PAGEANTRY)
September 9 | Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
A day-long Mardi Gras marked by street dancing festivity featuring the ethnic Mamanwa dance.
PARADA NG KAKANIN / FESTIVAL OF NUESTRA SENORA DE ARANZAZZU
September 9 | San Mateo, Rizal
Celebration of the foundation day of Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu, afterwhich, delicacies are given to all for free.
FLOMLOK FESTIVAL
September 9 11 | Polomolok, South Cotabato
Flomlok, from a B”laan word whhich means “hunting ground”. The people of Polomolok celebrates this by showcasing the local products and a mix of socio cultural activities. Polomolok is also home of DOLE Philippines Inc.
MANDALA FESTIVAL
September 9 | Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur
The festival aims to preserve the local Subanen tradition of Midsalip. Mandala is a Subanen term which means harvest.
SAPATOS FESTIVAL
September 9 | Marikina River Park
This is a celebration of the ingenuity and craftsmanship of our own SAPATEROs. It gives due importance to their hardship and the local shoe industry itself.
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
September 9 | Provincial Grandstand, Surigao City
Held after the stationary dancing competition as the Bonok-Bonok (events) closing ceremony.
SURIGAO CITY FIESTA (SAN NICOLAS DE TOLENTINO-PATRON SAINT)
September 9 | Surigao City
Surigao City Fiesta celebration in honor of San Nicolas de Tolentino. Different activities are lined for this celebration.
MINULUAN FESTIVAL
September 10 | Talisay City, Negros Occidental
A celebration honoring the Creator and the Minuluan tribe.
BUYLUGANAY
September 10 | Ivisan, Capiz
A cultural and fiesta celebration.
BANHAYAN FESTIVAL
September 10 | Barangay Cupang, Muntinlupa City
A yearly thanksgiving for the patron, “Impong Kulas” de Tolentino”. This yearly festival is similar to the celebration of Ati-Atihan in Kalibo, Aklan and Sinulog of Cebu City.
KARANZA FESTIVAL
September 10 16 | Danao City, Cebu
A thanksgiving festival in honour of the city’s patron saint Sto. Tomas de Villanueva.
SAMBUOKAN FESTIVAL
September 10- September 16 | Mati, Davao Oriental
From Mandaya word “sambuok ” - unity celebrating the development of the area thru the united efforts of the people and thanksgiving for bountiful harvest
SAYAW LAHI FESTIVAL
September 10 | Naujan, Mindoro Oriental
A festival of entertainment featuring all native dances performed on the streets by schools and barangay communities.
REPEAT PERFORMANCE OF THE BONOK-BONOK FESTIVAL WINNERS
September 11 | Surigao City
After the thanksgiving mass held at the City Cathedral, winning contingents of the Bonok-Bonok Festival will have its repeat performance from the City Cathedral to the City Hall grounds.
ANNIVERSARY – BATTLE OF PULANG LUPA
September 13 | Torrijos, Marinduque
Battle won by Filipino soldiers during the Fil-Am War over the Americans.
TOURISM QUIZ
September 14 | Tacloban City
Regional inter-high school tourism quiz.
BANAMOS
September 15- September 19 | Los Banos, Laguna
A week-long celebration coinciding with the founding anniversary of Los Banos.
BISLIG CITY CHARTER DAY
September 15- September 19 | Bislig City
A week-long activities to commemorate the charter day of Bislig.
INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEAN-UP DAY
September 15 | Regionwide
Coastal clean up activities in support the World Clean up Day
LAYAG FESTIVAL
September 16 | Rapu-Rapu, Albay
A week-long festivity coinciding with the feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia. The festival name was taken from a local word “layag” or sail boat which is a primitive means of transportation of the early people of Rapu-Rapu.
PEÑAFRANCIA FESTIVAL
September 16 | Naga City, Camarines Sur
A religious festival honoring the feast day of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, Patroness of the Bicol Region.
NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK - CARAGA REGION
September 17- September 23 | CARAGA Region
Varied activities for awareness & appreciation of tourism and ecology.
KASUOTANG FILIPINO EXHIBIT & FASHION SHOW
September 17 23 | Exhibit - Museo ng Makati, Makati City
A yearly exhibit mounted at the city’s museum featuring the evolution of Filipino costumes per region in celebration of the month of Filipino costumes.
PROVINCIAL TOURISM WEEK
September 17- September 23 | Negros Occidental
Different activities has been lined-up by the province for the week-long celebration.
ARAW NG SIQUIJOR WITH SOLILI
September 17 23 | Siquijor, Siquijor
Araw ng Siquijor is the province’s charter day celebration with week long activities that starts on the 12th of the month. Parade, trade fairs, sports competition, cultural presentations performed by the different schools, search for Miss Siquijor were the main features of the event which was capped with a SOLILI street dancing, depicting the marriage ritual of the Siquijodnons.
TALAKUDONG FESTIVAL (STREET DANCING)
September 18 | Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat
A neo-ethnic cultural spectacle show in hilarious street dancing that mainly features exhibition of “Talakudong” accompanied by exotic sound of percussion instruments.
NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK/WORLD TOURISM DAY
September 20 27 | Nationwide
Annual celebration recognizing the contribution of the tourism industry highlighted by different activities in schools and different regions. This year”’’s theme, “Tourism Enriches” focuses on the industry economic contributions.
NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK - CAR
September 20- September 26 | CAR Region
Annual tourism celebration featuring Tourism Quiz Bee
NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK - CAGAYAN VALLEY
September 20- September 27 | Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
A weeklong celebration featuring school convocations, exhibits, press conferences, lectures/dialogues.
BURDANG LUMBAN
September 21 | Lumban, Laguna
A festival showcasing the main industry of the town embroidery of Barong Tagalog.
NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK - COTABATO CITY
September 21 27 | Cotabato City
A week-long celebration of National Tourism Week. Activities include display of streamers, tourism quiz on the air, open-house museums and DOT open house exhibit.
PATABANG FESTIVAL
September 21- September 30 | Tapaz, Capiz
A cultural and fiesta celebration
SEMANA SANG TURISMO (SILAY TOURISM WEEK)
September 21- September 27 | Silay City
A week-long celebration featuring Lakbay-Silay para sa kabataan; tourism photo exhibit; food discount in restaurants, museums, and pension houses; lecture series on environment care and tourist attractions .
SIARGAO NATIONAL SURFING CUP
September 22 25 | General Luna, Surigao del Norte
A national prelimary of the international surfing event
DUMALONDONG FESTIVAL (Tribal rituals)
September 23 | Salug, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur
Yearly convergence of all tribal leaders in the province higlighted with the performance of authentic tribal rituals by the tribal priests.
NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK
September 24 30 | Region 11 (Davao)
Tourism program and activities to inculcate the culture of tourism and instil pride of place and culture.
TUGAK FESTIVAL
September 24 | City of San Fernando, Pampanga
Pampanga is known for its Kapampangan frog traditions and cuisine. This festival is presented with “Mamadwas Tamu” (Let’s go and catch frogs), a bouncy, lively dance that depicts the industry and perseverance of the Kapampangan
TOURISM WEEK - KABANKALAN CITY
September 24- September 30 | Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
A weeklong activity geared to heighten the awareness of the people on the impact of tourism industry in the economy of the city.
LAPAY BANTIQUE DANCE FESTIVAL
September 24 30 | Masbate City
It is a local dance art festival that originated from the grateful movements of hovering birds known as seagulls or the LAPAY, found abundant in Barangay Bantigue, Masbate.
ANIHAN FESTIVAL
September 24- September 30 | Dueñas, Iloilo
Celebrated with the town’s patronal fiesta, the festival features the town’s culture and traditions as observed by their forefathers in celebrating their bountiful harvest.
TOURISM WEEK CELEBRATION - CENTRAL VISAYAS
September 24- September 30 | Regionwide (Central Visayas)
In celebration of the National Tourism all four provinces composing the Central Visayas celebrate the event with the various tourism-related activities.
DALIT FESTIVAL
September 25 | Tangub City
The festival showcasing varied activities and presentations which includes Filipino rituals, songs, dances and their way of life
DRUM AND BUGLE CORP COMPETITION
September 25- September 30 | Nasipit, Agusan del Norte
An annual drum and bugle corp competition participated by the different schools in the province.
LAPAY BANTIGUE DANCE FESTIVAL
September 25- September 30 | Masbate City
It is a local dance art festival that originated from the graceful movements of hovering birds known as seagulls or the LAPAY, found abundant in Barangay Bantigue, Masbate
SIARGAO INTERNATIONAL SURFING CUP
September 26- October 2 | General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte
The biggest event in the Philippines with top national and international surfers competing for the $20,000 prize money. An open invitational surfing competition among the local and foreign surfers.
NUANG FESTIVAL
September 26 28 | San Agustin, Isabela
The local government unit of San Agustin highlights the more than 500 water buffalos of the town with a buffalo parade, milking contest, buffalo race and other games in cooperation with the research and outreach office of Isabela State University
SURIGAO INTERNATIONAL SURFING CUP
September 26- September 30 | General Luna, Surigao del Norte
The biggest event in the Philippines with top national and international surfing competition for the $20,000 prize money.
KASADYA STREET DANCE
September 27 | Anahaw Amphi-Theater
Street dancing competition in honor of St. Michael Archangel
BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF GEN. MIGUEL MALVAR
September 27 | Capitol Site,Batangas City
A commemorative celebrative of birth anniversary of the last general to surrender to the Americans.
ANIHAN FESTIVAL
September 27 | Lobo, Batangas
The festival is a rendezvous of the people of Lobo represented by the barangays that showcase products being produced in their barangays.
WORLD TOURISM DAY - CAR REGION
September 27 | CAR Region
Annual celebration recognizing the contribution of the tourism industry
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CABIBI FESTIVAL : LALLO DAY
August 1- August 4 | Lal-lo, Cagayan
The patronal town fiesta of Lallo, formerly Ciudad Nueva Segovia is highlighted by an agro-industrial trade fair and street dancing competition
CEBU FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
August 1 6 | Cebu
Nightly cultural and variety shows, agricultural trade fair and night market are among the many activities lined-up in celebration of the island province’’s founding day anniversary.
CELEBRATION OF BUAN NG WIKA
August 1- August 31 | Capitol Site,Batangas City
A month long activity celebrating “Buwan ng Wika”. The activities undertaken are campaign for using Filipino as a medium, hanging of streamer and short program.
PADAGYAW FESTIVAL
August 1- August 5 | Dumarao, Capiz
A cultural and fiesta celebration in honor of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves.
MERCEDES FISHTIVAL/KADAGATAN FESTIVAL
August 1 8 | Mercedes, Camarines
It is a fishermen’s celebration of thanksigiving for the blessings and bounty during the seafaring, fishing expeditions and fish farming.
ADLAW HONG BUTUAN (CHARTER DAY ANNIVERSARY)
August 2 | Butuan City
It’s the charter day celebration of Butuan City. It is highlighted by the thanksgiving mass, motorcade recognition of outstanding Butuanons & City employees night.
PALAGSING FESTIVAL
August 2 | Butuan City
A competition for the longest and the best tasting palagsing
FIESTA BACOLOD (HRANO)
August 2 | Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Annual fiesta
KABANKALAN CITY CHARTER ANNIVERSARY
August 2 | Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
A weeklong celebration highlighted by an agro-industrial fair showcasing the indigenous products of the farmers and the cooperatives
MINDANAO TRADE EXPO
August 4- August 15 | Davao City
An Agro industrial trade fair with business matching for the promotion of Mindanao’s world class product.
OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS PATRONAL FIESTA
August 5 | Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental
Nuestra Señora de los Nieves is the patron saint of the city, parishioners celebrate the event with the Holy Mass and a procession around the city
CORDOVA DINAGAT FESTIVAL (FISHING RITUALS)
August 5 | Cordova, Cebu
The celebration honors the town’s most prized source of livelihood-fishing. “Dinagat” means “anything” pertaining to the sea”. It showcases Cordova’s distinctive cultural heritage though authentic traditional rituals and dances.
BAKASI FESTIVAL
August 6 12 | Cordova, Cebu
The festival is a unique reinvention of the Dinagat festival. The exotic eel locally known as ”bakasi” is pecullar and abundant in Cordova.
REGATTA FESTIVAL
August 7 | Gainza, Cam. Sur
A week-long festivity aimed to preserve its culture and tradition and to promote the area as a tourist destination. Highlight is the boat race.
BIMP EAGA « KUMBIRA » CULINARY SHOW AND LIVE COMPETITION
August 8- August 20 | The Atrium, Cagayan de Oro City
Food and culinary competitions sponsored by the Cagayan de Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association (COHARA)
PAVVU RULUN FESTIVAL
August 10 17 | Tuguegarao, Cagayan
it is the patronal fiesta of the city honoring St. Hyacinth enthroned at the elevated St. Hycinth Church beside the St. Paul University Philippines. The events surrounding the festival include street dancing competition, drum and lyre competition, beauty pageant, trade fair, pancit cooking and eating contests, job fair and many more
KAADLAWAN HAN SAMAR
August 11 | Catbalogan Samar
Festivities to commemorate the foundation day of Samar
ARANDURUGAN FESTIVAL
August 12- August 17 | Guinobatan, Albay
The festival is held to coincide with the town fiesta and as a form of thanksgiving for the bounties from the land. Various activities are lined up to drumbeat the affair.
SUMAYAJAW FESTIVAL
August 14 | Jabonga, Agusan del Norte
Held during the town fiesta of Jabonga. It is a thanksgiving celebration for the bounties showered by the Heavenly Father through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Lady of Assumption-patroness of Jabonga.
KALIBONGAN FESTIVAL (HORSE FIGHT & BLOOD COMPACT)
August 15 | Kidapawan City, N. Cotabato
August 14 marks the celebration of the Kalibongan Festival. Kalibongan is a manobo term for a Grand Festival which is celebrated yearly in Kidapawan, Cotabato. The Manobos, Bagobos, and other highland tribes from the different parts of the province go down to Kidapawan to show off and proudly display their tradition and cultural heritage. The natives display thier own version of “party” with a traditional horsefight, a “blood compact” peace ceremony, etc.
LUBI-LUBI (COCONUT) FESTIVAL
August 15 | Calubian, Leyte
The humble coconut tree gets its day in the spotlight as the town celebrates its Lubi-Lubi Festival.
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION
August 15 | Boac, Marinduque
A celebration in honor of Our Lady of the Assumption.
PASAKA
August 15 | Tanauan, Leyte
Religious homage/ cultural dance parade in honor of Our Lady of the Assumption
SIRONG FESTIVAL
August 15 | Cantilan, Surigao del Sur
A war dance between Muslims and Christians, reflecting the Christianization of the early Cantillanons
CORON FESTIVAL
August 15- August 17 | Tiwi, Albay
“Coron” is a Bicol dialect meaning clay-pot or potteries of which the town of Tiwi is popularly known for. Thus, the festival’s main feature is the municipalities pottery industry which is done with skills passed from parents to children and perfected through long years of practice without the benefit of written manuals.
KADAYAWAN SA DABAW
August 16- August 22 | Davao City
A festival celebrating the city’’s bountiful harvest in a form of grand colorful parade of orchid-bedecked floats and tribal street dancing.
SUNDAYAG
August 18- August 30 | Cagayan de Oro City
A showcase of the Best of Northern Mindanao featuring Agriculture, Trade, & Tourism destinations.
FRUIT FESTIVAL
August 09 - 11 | Kidapawan City, North Cotabato
Kidapawan takes its fruit growing industry to the streets literally as the city celebrates its annual fruit festival. There are cultural shows, a parade of local fruit products, a bevy of exhibits, street dancing competition and selected lectures on fruit preparation.
PILGRIMAGE TO JOROAN
August 19 | Joroan, Tiwi, Albay
Held every 3rd Saturday of August to pay homage to the miraculous image of Our Lady of Salvation, Patroness of Albay
QUEZON DAY/ ANGONO DAY
August 19 | Angono, Rizal
Anniversary of Independence, the residents of Angono led by the Municipal Tourism Office, prepare a weeklong celebration characterized by trade fairs, art exhibits, symphonic band concerts, cultural presentations, etc.
BANKATON
August 20 | Lavezares, N. Samar
Exciting motorboat race in honor of the town’s patron saint
KALUBIHAN FESTIVAL
August 21- August 28 | Jordan, Guimaras
A festivity in support of the National Coconut Week Celebration which recognizes the efforts of the coconut farmers and other stakeholders of the province.
ANNIVERSARY OF CRY OF PUGADLAWIN
August 23 | Pugad lawin shrine, Brgy. Bahay Toro, Quezon City
Another historical event celebrated yearly with a civic parade at 6:00 am followed by a flag-raising and a wreath-laying Ceremony.
QUIPIA FESTIVAL
August 25- August 29 | Jovellar, Albay
“Quipia” was formerly the name of the municipality. Held annually in time for its fiesta celebration, the festival features various events highlighted by a street presentation.
TSINELAS FESTIVAL
August 25 | City of Gapan, Nueva Ecija
To mark the anniversary of the town’s cityhood, Gapan City holds its annual Tsinelas Festival, with street dancing, parade of floats decorated with regular to gigantic 7 ft. slippers the famous slippers bazaar. The festival is aimed at bolstering the new city’s claim as the North Slippers Capital.
DARAGANG MAGAYON
August 26- September 8 | Daraga, Albay
A historical and religious celebration in honor of the town’s patron saint, Our Lady of the Gate. It aims to showcase tha cultural life of Daragueños. Various colorful activities are lined up for this celebration.
KAGAY-AN FESTIVAL
August 26- August 28 | Cagayan de Oro City
A celebration of the annual fiesta in honor of its Patron, Saint Agustine; with a mardigras type of street dancing participated in by contingents from school & civic organizations
ALCALA TOWN FIESTA
August 26 | Alcala, Cagayan
The local government unit of Alcala has highlighted the agricultural products of Alcala town like corn and rice and presented a local street dancing version and the colonial past of the town depicted in its centuries-old church- St. Phillomene Church
FEAST OF ST. AUGUSTINE
August 27 | Pulupandan, Negros Occidental
Annual fiesta of Barangay Ubay.
JINAWA FESTIVAL
August 27- August 28 | Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte
A local rendition of the classic Christian-moro conflict interpreted through songs and dances.
PALADONG FESTIVAL
August 28 | Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur
The art of performing the ritual of “ladong” conducted by a “landongan”.
KALUMUNAN FESTIVAL
August 28 | San Agustin, Surigao del Sur
A reunion of relatives and friends during town fiesta of San Agustin celebrated through street dancing.
BUYOGAN FESTIVAL
August 28 | Abuyog, Leyte
“Buyog” (bees) dancer depict the origin of the town’s name in a well choreographed dance.
NATIONAL HEROES DAY
August 29 | San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
A celebration paying homage to people who fought for freedom, usually held with a cultural program and flower offering at the foot of the Unknown Soldier Monument.
KAYABA: GUIMARAS – ILOILO CROSS CHANNEL SWIM
August 30 | Iloilo City
A cross channel swim to create awareness to preserve the Iloilo river, promote tourism in Guimaras and Iloilo and encourage endurance swimming as a competitive sport.
MANDAUE CHARTER DAY CELEBRATION
August 30 | Mandaue, Cebu
The Mandauehanons celebrates this eventful anniversary with parades, games and variety shows. The Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry spearhead the holding of the Mandaue that will start off on this day.
BATTLE OF PINAGLABANAN
August 30 | Pinaglaban Shrine, Municipality of San Juan
National / local celebration of the Battle of Pinaglabanan, a Battle which sparked the Philippine Revolution of 1896. There will be mass at 7:00 am followed by wreath-laying ceremony
TURUMBA
August 30 | Teresa, Rizal
This is done every year during the feast of Saint Rose of Lima called “Turumba sa Birhen”, which means a unique dance dedicated to Saint Rose of Lima, the patron saint of Teresa
DRUM & LYRE COMPETITION
August 31 | Provincial Sports complex, Surigao City
A competition among the secondary school’s Drum and Lyre Corp. It showcases the competence of the different Drum & Lyre Corps of the City and Province of Surigao del Norte.
source:www.wowphilippines.com.ph
Posted on July 1st, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Festivals, Schedule.
JULY
|
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 |
source:www.wowphilippines.com.ph
Posted on June 1st, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Festivals, Schedule.
JUNE
|
Festival name |
Date and Location |
| SAKAY-SAKAY ABAYAN (FLUVIAL PROCESSION) A procession at sea led by the Patron Saint of Bilang-Bilang, Virgen dela Paz y Buen Viaje, the patroness of good voyage aboard a beautifully adorned vessel |
June | Brgy. Taft, Surigao City |
| BIRAYS FESTIVAL Fluvial parade in honor of the Virgin Mary, participated in by 6 barangays of Belison. |
June 1 | Belison, Antique |
| BILANG-BILANG ABAYAN FESTIVAL A showcase of religious heritage of the Surigaonons in honor of St. Virgen de la Paz Y de Buen Viaje. |
June 01 | Balangay Taft, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte |
| PILI FESTIVAL Pili is an indigenous crop of Bicol region, particularly Sorsogon. This festival showcases the PIli, the primary purpose of which is to emphasize its importance and to increase the awareness of the public on its various economic uses. |
June 1-30 | Sorsogon, Sorsogon |
| CEBU BUSINESS MONTH’S ARTS AND CULTURE Often referred to as the second biggest festival in Cebu next only to the Sinulog, the annual Cebu Business Month showcases a series of exhibits, trade fairs, sporting events, conferences, fellowships and cultural presentations spread out over approximately six weeks of fun, frenzy and frolic. |
June 1- June 30 | Cebu |
| RIZAL ARTIST FESTIVAL The festival aims to create awareness and appreciation of Philippine Art and Culture; and promoting arts and culture as vital attraction for local and foreign tourist. Rizal has the potential of becoming a tourist destination particularly in the field of arts and crafts. It is known as the home of various national artists, musicians and other equally creative artist |
June 1- June 30 | Angono, Rizal |
| LINGGO NG ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE AND AND HUDYAKA FESTIVAL A week’s celebration featuring agro-industrial fairs, sports, beauty pageants, concerts, cultural shows and street dancing. |
June 1- June 6 | Dipolog City |
| SAKAY-SAKAY ABAYAN (FLUVIAL PROCESSION) A procession at sea led by the Patron Saint of Bilang-Bilang, Virgen dela Paz Y Buen Viaje, the patroness of good voyage aboard a beautifully adorned vessel followed by colourful motor launches and bancas passing through the Surigao Strait and back to the City wharf. |
June 1 | Barangay Taft, Surigao City |
| PHILIPPINE EAGLE WEEK Various activities in support of the Philippine Eagle Conservation Program. |
June 4- June 10 | Davao City |
| CARRERA HABAGAT The toughest four-day adventure race and the biggest in the Philippines. It involves trekking and trail running, kayaking, mountain biking, swimming, rappelling, orienteering, land navigation and special skills section. |
June 8- June 12 | Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte |
| VIRAY FESTIVAL The local government of Sta. Ana promotes the Viray, a local boat’s name, considered as part of the history of the town whose main source of livehood is fishing and eco-tourism. |
June 8 | Sta. Ana, Cagayan |
| MANOGLAYA FESTIVAL A cultural-tourism festival composed of cultural performances, street dance, beauty search and exhibit complemented with “sugod-sugod sa plaza”, a nightly entertainment of music and other performances from leading local performers in the community. |
June 9- June 12 | San Antonio, Northern Samar |
| CAMOTES CASSAVA FESTIVAL A yearly celebration of a bountiful harvest. A time where farmers display their various cassava-based products, share their varied technical experiences in producing and processing cassava products. Among the activities are the Best Booth Contest, Poster Making contest, Search for new cassava food products, cultural night and the search for Miss Camotes Tourism. |
June 10- June 11 | Tudela, Camotes Island |
| PHILIPPINE GAME FISHING TOURNAMENT A private sector led Game fishing tournament/s participated by the PGFF members in the country which is conducted yearly in the shores of Babuyan Channel. |
June 10- June 12 | Sta. Ana Cagayan |
| CITY PINTAKASI An annual Fiesta celebration in honor of St. Anthony of Padua. Various activities are lined up to drumbeat the affair. |
June 11 | Iriga City |
| GINUBAT FESTIVAL A festival based on the roots of the town of which its name was derived. It features the following activities: cultural street parade, exhibit, sail boat race, beauty pageant, fiesta celebration and the Balik Gubat which is the highlight of the festival. |
June 11- June 12 | Gubat, Sorsogon |
| CAGAYAN DE ORO ADVENTURE RACE An annual adventure sports event featuring the many destinations of the city and nearby provinces. |
June 11-17 | Cagayan de Oro |
| INDEPENDENCE DAY A cultural presentation depicting the country’s path towards independence. |
June 12 | San Carlos City, Negros Occidental |
| SILAY CHARTER ANNIVERSARY It is highlighted by a flag raising ceremony and charter day program; multi-sectoral parade . |
June 12 | Silay City |
| ARAW NG AGUSAN DEL NORTE Anniversary of Agusan Del Norte. It is highlighted with civic parade, sports fest, and agro-industrial fair. |
June 12- June 17 | Agusan del Norte |
| INDEPENDENCE DAY Re-enactment of the historic proclamation of the Philippine Independence is done at the mansion of Gen Emilio Aguinaldo, the first president of the Philippine Republic. |
June 12 | Cavite, Manila, and other historical site, (nationwide) |
| KANSILAY FESTIVAL The festival focuses on Kansilay street dance |
June 12 | Silay City |
| INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION A flag raising ceremony and program in honor of our local unsung heroes. |
June 12 | Cadiz City, Negros Occidental |
| ARAW NG COTABATO Charter Anniversary of Cotabato City. Events slated are: Drum and Bugle Corps competition, sports competition, civic-military parade, selection of Mutya ng Kutabato, cultural activities and street dancing parade contest. |
June 12-20 | Cotabato City |
| LA TRINIDAD FOUNDATION DAY General cleaning and tree planting acitivity along with cultural shows and sports fest. |
June 12- June 16 | La Trinidad, Benguet |
| INDEPENDENCE DAY (BAGUIO CITY) A parade along the city’s main road celebrating the 107th Independence from foreign control. |
June 12 | Baguio City |
| PANARAP FESTIVAL Harvest and tribe competition. |
June 12 | Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo |
| AGDAHANAY FESTIVAL A cultural and fiesta celebration. |
June 13 | Cuartero, Capiz |
| TOBOSO ANNUAL FIESTA Annual Fiesta |
June 13 | Toboso, Negros Occidental |
| BATTLE OF BESANG PASS Commemoration of the historical victory of the Filipino guerillas in Northern Luzon which led to the surrender of Gen. Yamashita and the end of the Japanese occupation in the Philippines. |
June 14 | Cervantes, Ilocos Sur |
| VICTORY AT BACSIL RIDGE Celebration of the USAFIP NL liberation at Bacsil Ridge. |
June 14 | San Fernando City |
| PUJADA BAY FESTIVAL Launching of Festival showcasing the various attractions of the island as an eco-tourism destination. |
June 14- June 16 | Pujada Bay, Mati, Davao Oriental |
| 30K BAROTO MARATHON An annual contest held during the celebration of Araw ng Agusan. |
June 15 | Agusan del Norte |
| NALIYAGAN FESTIVAL In celebration of the Foundation anniversary of Agusan del Sur. It is a six-day socio-cultural and arts exposition of the indigenous tribes in the entire Agusan Valley. |
June 15- June 17 | Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur |
| PINEAPPLE/PINYASAN FESTIVAL A festival featuring the sweet, succulent pineapple thru art exhibits, trade fairs, cultural performances and sports events. |
June 15- June 24 | Camarines Norte |
| MALAY DAY Celebration of the separation of Malay from Buruanga |
June 15 | Malay, Aklan |
| BRIDAL EXPO: PERFECT BEGINNINGS YEAR 4 On its fourth year, THE BRIDAL EXPO will offer the latest and most innovative bridal concept in the history of wedding industry with more than 250 of the finest wedding suppliers promoting their expertise and services in its new home, the PICC FORUM, CCP Complex. |
June 16-17 | PICC FORUM, CCP Complex, Pasay City |
| GOTAD AD IFUGAO PROVINCIAL GRAND FESTIVAL Showcase of Ifugao province’s culture, products and industries. |
June 16- June 18 | Lagawe, Ifugao |
| ADLAW SA ILIGAN Held annually to celebrate the City Charter Day, featuring agro-fair, cultural activities and kite contest. |
June 16 | Iligan City |
| BARAGATAN SA PALAWAN (FOUNDATION DAY) A celebration of the centennial of the founding of the civil government of Palawan. Highlights are LGU Trade and Food Fair, colorful parade with participation from the different municipalities and private sectors featuring the ethnic groups residing in the province. |
June 17- June 23 | Provincial Capitol Compound, Puerto Princesa City |
| KALIBO FOOD FESTIVAL SA KALYE Join the folks of Kalibo in its mid-year tourism event. |
June 18- June 24 | Kalibo, Aklan |
| PUJADA BAY FESTIVAL Festival in honor of Pujada Bay tin advocacy for its preservation. |
June 18 24 | Mati, Davao Oriental |
| SULAY-BASYA FESTIVAL The festival was conceptualized to honor St. John the Baptist, the patron saint of the Municipality. |
June 18-24 | Sara, Iloilo |
| PANDAYAN FESTIVAL The festival showcases the ingenuity, craftsmanship, artistry, tradition and culture of the Badianganons |
June 18 | Badiangan, Iloilo |
| RIZAL DAY A program portraying the life and works of our national hero followed by a flower offering at the Rizal monument. |
June 19 | San Carlos City, Negros Occident |
| PISTA Y ANG KAGUEBAN A festive reforestation dine by practically all people from different walks of life with activities such as performance of the environmental artists of Puerto Princesa through songs dances. |
June 19- June 26 | Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
| RIZAL DAY In memory of the birthday of the Philippine National Hero, Jose P. Rizal, the townfolks of Calamba offer flowers to Rizal Shrine. |
June 19 | Calamba, Laguna |
| PISTA NG KALIKASAN A massive tree planting activity to help alleviate global warming. |
June 19 | Provincewide, Palawan |
| REGADA A weeklong festivity which features water, games band exhibitions, concerts, cultural presentation , parades, bike rally, fashion shows, art exhibit, and street dancing. |
June 19-24 | Cavite City |
| ADLAW NAN SURIGAO The provinces of Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur Simultaneously commemorate their charter anniversary. |
June 19 | Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur |
| LINGGANAY FESTIVAL Street Pageant depicting the legendary and mythical storiy of the bells. |
June 19 | Alang-alang, Leyte |
| DAPITAN’S CHARTER Festivity starts on the birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal and culminates on the city’s charter day. The celebration is highlighted by a sportsfest alongside cultural presentations. |
June 19- June 22 | Dapitan City |
| “OYANGE KAUGMAN” FESTIVAL A merrymaking held in conjunction with the town fiesta. The festival whose name was derived from a tree which is abundant in the area features various exciting events including street presentation, beauty pageant, trade fair, among others. |
June 20- June 29 | Polangui, Albay |
| PAGADIAN CITY CHARTER DAY Commemorates Pagadian City’s ascendancy into chartered This is marked annually with festivities like agro-trade fair, civic military parade, nightly program at Plaza Luz, sportsfest, search for Mutya ng Pagadian, clean-up drives, cultural and variety shows. |
June 21 | Pagadian City |
| DIWATA FESTIVAL A festival highlighted with street dancing in honor of their patron saint. |
June 21 | San Francisco, Agusan del Sur |
| KALIGUAN FLUVIAL FESTIVAL A yearly festivities in honor of St. John the Baptist highlighted by Search for Perlas ng Kaliguan beauty pageant, beach dancing and other beach-fun activities. |
June 21 25 | Cagwait, Surigao del Sur |
| FEAST OF ST. MARY MAGDALENE Annual patronal fiesta, in honor of Saint Mary Magdalene |
June 22 | Hinigaran, Negros Occidental |
| CALUMPIT LIBAD FESTIVAL The colorful event is celebrated on June 23, the day before the fiesta, when a fluvial procession in honor of the town’’s patron saint, St. John the Baptist, is held on the Pampanga river |
June 23 | Calumpit, Bulacan |
| AGGAW NAK CAGAYAN (CAGAYAN FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY) The 422nd anniversary of the founding of the civil government of Cagayan. Activities include lectures, exhibits, games, beauty pageant, agro-trade and tourism fair. |
June 23- June 29 | Province of Cagayan |
| HIL-O-HANAY FESTIVAL The Hil-o-hanay Festival is a merry-making depicting the Sigmahanon’s traditional way of life during the golden era characterized by a cycle of communal sharing and fraternity. |
June 23- June 24 | Sigma, Capiz |
| FEAST OF SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA The town of Pilia celebrates the feast of San Antonio de Padua through a procession, merry making and festive dining in most of the beautiful ancestral homes |
June 24 | Pilia. Laguna |
| FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST / LECHON FESTIVAL Dressed in creative costumes and disguises, lechins are paraded around the town accompanied by gay chanting and buhusan a customary practice during the San Juan Bautista Feast. |
June 24 | Mindoro Oriental |
| FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST - PALAKA SUR Annual fiesta of Brgy. Palaka Sur. |
June 24 | Pulupandan, Negros Occidental |
| FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST A regular celebration of the town’’s patron saint, St. John the Baptist |
June 24 | San Juan, Metro Manila |
| ARAW NG MAYNILA A yearly celebration of Manila Day featuring various activities like the Manila Film Festival, Fireworks Display, etc. |
June 24 | Manila City |
| TOURISM CONGRESS To convene collaborative partners in a Tourism Congress to tackle priorities in implementing a 5-year master plan crafted by the Core Tourism Group using the McKinsey Framework. The forum aims to address the challenge: Catalyzing Tourism Growth through Multi-sectoral Initiatives and Coordinated Leadership. |
June 24 | Cebu City |
| TAONG-PUTIK FESTIVAL Taong- putik originated from a unique practice of the devotees of Saint John the Baptist in Bibiclat, Aliaga, Nueva Ecija. |
June 24 | Aliaga, Nueva Ecija |
| PARADA NG LECHON A grand parade of succulent roasted pigs. |
June 24 | Balayan, Batangas |
| REGADA WATER FESTIVAL In honor of Nuestra Señora de Porta Vaga, sprinklers are installed at the City’s streets so that revelers get a shower. |
June 24 | Cavite City |
| ANI-ANIHAN SA TABUELAN The town comes alive with merriment every June 24 as they celebrate the feast to their patron saint, St. John the Baptist. |
June 24 | Tabuelan, Cebu |
| SULAY-BASYA FESTIVAL The festival was conceptualized to honor St. John the Baptist, the patron saint of the municipality. |
June 24 | Sara, Iloilo |
| SAN JUAN HIBOK-HIBOKAN Boat races and other beach fun activities, participated by the different barangays/ NGOs/ LGUs. |
June 24 | Catarman and Mambajao, Camiguin |
| FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST - KALIBO Celebration of the Feast of St. John the Baptist wherein people usually go to the beach for an excursion. |
June 24 | Kalibo, Aklan |
| FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST - BAGO CITY It was founded on June 24, 1575 falling on the Feast day of St. John the Baptist, the patron saints of the city. |
June 24 | Bago City |
| KAYABA FESTIVAL - CROSS CHANNEL SWIM cross channel swim to create awareness to preserve the Iloilo River . |
June 25- June 30 | Guimaras-Iloilo |
| MUDPACK FESTIVAL The festival is a symbolic celebration of man’s return to primitive time when he was closer to nature. |
June 25- June 26 | Murcia, Negros Occidental |
| PAYUHWAN FESTIVAL: BATANES DAY Anniversary celebration of the establishment of the civil government of Batanes highlighted by cultural activities and cultural demonstrations commemorating how the Ivatan have become a sturdy survivor of history, more united, more established and closer to the world through songs, dances and rituals. |
June 26 | Province of Batanes |
| PALU-PALO FESTIVAL (GRAND CELEBRATION) A cultural presentation of the different municipalities of Batanes, showcasing their ethnic group’’s rugged yet storied existence. |
June 26 | Basco, Batanes |
| TAEPHAG FESTIVAL A common Manobo ritual used for opening a kaingin, rice planting, harvesting and other activities. |
June 27 | Tagbina, Sutigao del Sur |
| SIRONG-SIRONG FESTIVAL A fiesta celebration in honor of Saints Peter and Paul highlighted by ethnic mardigras contests, agro-industrial fair and public dancing. |
June 28- June 29 | Cagdianao, Surigao del Norte |
| KALILANG SA RANAO Celebrates the legendary Lake Lanao. |
June 28 - July 05 | Marawi City, Lanao del Sur |
| SUBIRAN REGATTA Annual race of native sailboats with outriggers displaying seamanship. |
June 28 | Tacloban City, Leyte |
| PINTADOS KASADYAAN FESTIVAL A body-painting festival in honor of the courageous “pintados” (warriour ancestors). |
June 28- June 29 | Tacloban City, Leyte |
| APUNG IRU FLUVIAL FESTIVAL The most awaited activitiy of this festival procession where the image of St. Peter is brought down from Capalangan to Calumpit River where a colorfully decorated mini pagoda awaits the image. |
June 28- June 30 | Apalit, Pampanga |
| BALYUAN Ceremonial exchange of images of the Holy Child between Leyte and Samar. |
June 29 | Taclobay City, Leyte |
| HUDYAW FESTIVAL This term is coined from three dynamically spirited expression of man’s grateful and happy manifestative character: hudyaha, doyeg, sayao (merrymaking, praising and dancing). |
June 29 | Calatrava, Negros Occ. |
| PALAWOD FESTIVAL Palawod is the fishermen’s daily toil, their means of livelihood, their life and pride. |
June 29 | Bantayan, Bantayan Island, Cebu |
| BINIRAY FESTIVAL A grand pagida show on the day of thanksgiving for the blessings from sea. |
June 29 | Bulalacao, Mindoro Oriental |
| BAILES DE ARCOS Performed during the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul by daughters of past participants with impeccable reputations as homage to the Virgen dela Rosa” for her kindness. |
June 29 | Makati City |
source:www.wowphilippines.com.ph
Posted on May 2nd, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Festivals, Schedule.
MAY
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Festival name |
Date and Location |
| SINAOT FESTIVAL A cultural and fiesta celebration. |
May 1 | President Roxas, Capiz |
| SANTACRUZAN Features Flores de Mayo, 4 grand processions and a contest of massive arches. |
May 1- May 31 | Sta. Cruz, Arevalo, Iloilo City |
| BOA-BOAHAN FESTIVAL A colorful cultural festival of pagan origin. Derived from the dialect,” alinsangan”, a word that describes the characteristics of the people living in the early settlements |
May 1 | Nabua, Camarines Sur |
| MAY ILAOUD FESTIVAL A summer festival to commemorate the Foundation Anniversary and Feast Day of St. Joseph the Worker. |
May 1 | Milaor, Camarines Sur |
| TANGYAN FESTIVAL An emerging festival in Iloilo, the cultural presentation dwells on the significant role of Tangyan River to the municipality with basis on history and function. |
May 1- May 7 | Igbaras, Iloilo |
| PARADE OF PANGASINAN FESTIVALS Street dancing competition includes “Lipad Saya” kite flying competition. |
May 1 | Lingayen, Pangasinan |
| FEAST OF VIRGEN NUESTRA SEÑORA DELA PAZ Y BUEN VIAJE Annual Fiesta of Barangay Patic. |
May 1- May 2 | Pulupandan, Negros Occidental |
| TUBONG-TUBONG FESTIVAL Marking this festive occasion is the tribe competition participated in by schools and barangays by councilor district. |
May 1- May 7 | Tubungan, Iloilo |
| FLORES DE MAYO / SANTACRUZAN A parade of the town’s loveliest ladies depicting the search and discovery of Christ’s Cross by Queen Helena and Constantine. |
May | Nationwide |
| DAVAO GULF REGATTA A regionwide float parade representing all municipalities along the gulf, converge in one place featuring decorated bancas and vintas of different designs for competition. |
May 01 - 04 | Davao Oriental |
| MAGAYON FESTIVAL (HONORING MT. MAYON) A festival in the merry month of May, showcasing Albay as it comes to age, its cultural heritage, trade, travel and tourism beyond Majestic Mount Mayon. The festival includes various activity such as beauty pageant, photo/art exhibit, street parade, trade fair, sports fest, guided tours, etc. |
May 1- May 31 | Albay |
| VIVA VIGAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS A festival in a setting replete with history, heritage and cultural treasures and reminiscences. |
May 1- May 7 | Vigan, Ilocos Sur |
| PISTA NG PRODUKTONG PILIPINO Pista ng Produktong Pilipino Manufacturers & Exporters Association, Inc. (PPPMEA) together with ATMACS/Events On Line in cooperation with SBMA. |
May 01 | Boardwalk Beach Resort (Subic, Olongapo City) |
| DAYAW DALAN FESTIVAL Dayaw is an old Tigaonon term which means “to show off, parade or display”. In its strictest meaning, dayaw is to present with pride what is distinctly and essentially inherent in a person. Dalan on the other hand, means in olden times, a mountain trail which now includes path, street and highway. Dayaw Dalan Festival symbolizes the best of what the municipality of San Jacinto have as a town and as a people. The festival is held in honor of its patron saint, Santo Cristo de Burgos. |
May 1- May 3 | San Jacinto, Ticao |
| UGYONAN FESTIVAL It is celebrated every May 1 of the year also known as ‘cooperation’ was taken from the idea of ‘labor’ which is celebrated on the same day the festival is celebrated through sports competitions, street dancing . |
May 1 | E. B. Magalona, Negros Occidental |
| PATTARADAY FESTIVAL: ARAW NG SANTIAGO Pattaraday which means unity is celebrated on the occasion of the founding anniversary of Santiago. It celebrates the unity of the ethno-linguistic groups that have merged in the city to make it the melting pot of culture of Region 02 and contributed to the city’s progress and development-unity in action. |
May 1- May 6 | Santiago City |
| HANTIKAN FESTIVAL Celebrated to pay tribute to the evolution from where the Province of Antique derived its name. “Hantique” as the Spaniards. |
May 1- May 7 | Hamtic, Antique |
| SUMMER FESTIVAL: PILIPINYAHAN The Pilipinyahan Fest is conceptualized by Tagaytay tourism council in coordination with the Local Government unit to promote the pineapple as the most appealing agricultural product in the locality. |
May 1- May 7 | Tagaytay City |
| SUMMER FESTIVAL: SANTACRUZAN Parade of beauties from Tourism Oriented and related Establishments of the city. |
May 1- May 7 | Tagaytay City |
| PAHINUNGOD FESTIVAL A 10-day fiesta commemorating the town’s rich ancestry and devotion to the San Vicente Ferrer - its town saint and the Calapenhons “pahinungod” (offer) to come home annually. |
May 1- May 10 | Calape, Bohol |
| BALANGAY FESTIVAL A month-long fiesta celebration of Butuan City. |
May 1- May 31 | Butuan City |
| JOURNEY TO MT. HAMIGUITAN A trek to Mt. Hamiguitan which is the site of the 600 hectare Bonsai field: Pygmy Forest. |
May 2- May 5 | San Isidro, Davao Oriental |
| PAHAW-AS FESTIVAL Pahaw-as is a local term that means a harvest of the agricultural products from the fishponds or other water forms. |
May 2 | Dumangas, Iloilo |
| KATAGMAN (OGTONGANON) FESTIVAL An annual event showcasing the rich history and culture of the municipality that dates back to the 13th century |
May 3 | Oton, Iloilo |
| FEAST OF THE HOLY CROSS Fiesta of Sta. Cruz in honor of the Holy Cross religious, cultural, and civic activtites are lined up. |
May 3 | Sta. Cruz, Marinduque |
| CARABAO-CARROZA FESTIVAL Features a parade of 18 gaily decorated bamboo sleds and a race among carroza-pulling carabaos on a 400 meter course. |
May 3 | Pavia, Iloilo |
| BAWANG (GARLIC) FESTIVAL Competitions and exhibits include biggest garlic, longest and most creative twined garlic bulbs. |
May 3 | Sinait, Ilocos Sur |
| RIT-RITEMONG CAYONG FESTIVAL This is what the Sarratenos call their fiesta which stands for liberty, courage, leadership, unity & brotherhood even in the most certain pain of death |
May 3-5 | Sarrat, Ilocos Norte |
| ISABELA DAY: BAMBANTI FESTIVAL Anniversary of the establishment of the civil government of Isabela in honor of Queen Isabela II. Activities like agro-industrial trade and tourism fairs, parades, sports events, beauty pageant and others are conducted to entertain visitors. |
May 4- May 11 | Isabela |
| LINGGA-ANAY A cultural and fiesta celebration. |
May 4 | Panay, Capiz |
| MANTAWI FESTIVAL A showcase of the city’s historical heritage and identity promoting the city as industrial and tourist hub, that involves the Spanish regime through street dancing, dioramas, floats, heroes and great personages as higantes, food festival and sports events. |
May 5 | Mandaue City, Cebu |
| TOWN FIESTA IN HONOR OF SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL A 3-day town fiesta in honor of Saint Michael the Archangel |
May 6- May 9 | Pontevedra, Negros Occ. |
| BASI FESTIVAL Objective of the event is to promote “basi”, a wine made from sugarcane. Activities include street dancing, sport events, agri-trade fair & other amusement games. |
May 7 | Naguilian, La Union |
| FLORES DE MAYO A grand procession of different celebrities and beauty queens wearing the creation of some of the top designers of the country. |
May 7 | Roxas Blvd-Intramuros, Manila |
| FLORES DE MAYO SA MAKATI One of the biggest processions in Metro Manila participated in by young ladies representing the 33 barangays of Makati, tourism-related establishments, local and government offices corporations based in Makati. |
May 8- May 15 | Glorietta, Makati City |
| ARAQUIO OF PENARANDA Held every 2nd Sunday of May, in Penaranda, Nueva Ecija, the Araquio Festival is a traditional procession and dramatization of the finding of the Holy Cross by St. Helena and her son. |
May 8 | Venue Penaranda, Nueva Ecija |
| MAKALAWAN “PINYA FESTIVAL” Promotes the juicy and sweetest pineapple or “pinya” as main agricultural product of the town of Calauan. |
May 9- May 15 | Calauan, Laguna |
| PUJADA BAY FESTIVAL Fluvial festival to showcase the bounty of coastal resources, lectures on coastal protection/management; cultural presentation and parade. |
May 9- May 15 | Mati, Davao Oriental |
| GLOBAL BALIK-BUTUAN PROGRAM A grand reunion for all Butuanons residing abroad and other parts of the country to come home and reunite with old friends, classmates, and relatives especially during the Balangay Festival and Adlaw Hong Butuan. |
May 9- May 22 | Butuan City |
| FEAST OF SAN ISIDRO DE LABRADOR Annual fiesta of Brgy. Mabini. |
May 10- May 11 | Pulupandan, Negros Occidental |
| GALERAN FESTIVAL |
May 10 - 11 | Puerto Galera |
| BALINTAWAKAN A gathering of mostly Pontevedra’s senior citizens, who are sentimentally bound together to an unwritten commitment to preserve a simple tradition began on the 31st of December long before the outbreak of World War II. |
May 10- May 15 | Pontevedra, Capiz |
| PALONG FESTIVAL Highlighted by a street dancing and agro-industrial fair which expresses local folk’s gratitude for their town’s name etymology and signifies the abundant presence of rooster available in the locality |
May 10- May 13 | Capalonga, Camarines Norte |
| LUBI-LUBI (COCONUT) FESTIVAL A cultural dance festival of the city featuring coconut as one of its major agricultural products. |
May 10 | Gingoog City |
| FEAST OF OUR LADY OF BIGLANG AWA A celebration in honor of the Patroness of Marinduque |
May 10 | Boac, Marinduque |
| BALWARTE SA GUMACA Huge arches placed on the strategic locations are lavishly decorated with the most colorful farm produce, local delicacies, horticultural products, palm fronds etc. |
May 11- May 15 | Gumaca, Quezon |
| PAHIYAS FESTIVAL An annual celebration to usher in a bountiful harvest; where homes are decorated with the town’’s best agricultural products. |
May 11- May 15 | Lucban, Quezon |
| AGAWAN SA SARIAYA A thanksgiving celebration of the Lord for the good harvest and abundance of agricultural production. |
May 11- March 15 | Sariaya, Quezon |
| MAYOHAN SA TAYABAS A thanksgiving event marked with agro-trade fair and the famous agawan ng suman in honor of San Isidro Labrador, patron saint of farmers, for the good harvest and abundance of agricultural product. |
May 11- May 15 | Tayabas, Quezon |
| MAGAYON FESTIVAL An annual festivity and celebrated during the town fiesta every last Tuesday of March |
May 11-22 | Moises Padilla, Negros Occ. |
| PAUKYABAN FESTIVAL It is an agro-industrial show that featured species of plants and flowers in a display of unique landscapes. |
May 11- May 30 | Butuan City |
| SUNDUAN The traditional rites means literally “to pick up the girl at the house”. |
May 12 | Barangay La Huerta, Parañaque City |
| MANO PO SAN ROQUE FESTIVAL Street dancing and procession along the city’s major thoroughfares in commemoration of the feast of San Roque, highlighting the customs and traditional celebration of the festival. |
May 12 | Valenzuela City |
| SANTA CRUZAN IN BAGUIO “SABSABONG TI MAYO” A fashion show featuring beauties and designers from North Philippines |
May 13- May 14 | Baguio City |
| BLACK NAZARENE FEAST A 2-day religious festivity in honor of the town’s Patron Saint, the Black Nazarene, which is the object of veneration not only by the locals but foreign devotees as well. |
May 13 | Capalonga, Camarines Norte |
| PULILAN CARABAO FESTIVAL An annual festival featuring hundreds of water buffaloes (carabao) parading along the streets of Pulilan followed by a throng of colorful floats and farming machines. |
May 14- May 15 | Pulilan, Bulacan |
| SUMMER CLIMB An annual trek to Mount Candalaga, one of the region’s peaks and site of the National Mountaineering Federation of the Philippines. |
May 14- May 20 | Maragusan, Compostela Valley |
| ALBAY DAY The Provincial Government of Albay has declared May 14 as “Albay Day” starting May 14, 2004 and every year after. The celebration which falls in May during the annual month-long Magayon Festival |
May 14 | Albay |
| FEAST OF SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR/CARABAO FESTIVAL A tribute to San Isidro Labrador with colorful/joyous procession of carabao carts carrying a myriad of local products. |
May 14- May 15 | Angono, Rizal |
| FIESTA BICOLANDIA CRUISE “PEÑAFRANCIA PILGRIMAGE” Bringing the best of the Bicol region showcasing its products, festivals, arts and crafts, among others highlighted by the procession of Our Lady of Peñafrancia joined by the Bicol Association of Cebu and Marianne devotees. |
May 14- May 18 | Cebu City |
| BARIW FESTIVAL A unique festival showcasing the many uses of bariw leaves – a thriving livelihood activity in the Municipality. |
May 14 | Nabas, Aklan |
| FEAST IN THE HONOR ST. VINCENT FERRER Dipolog City fiesta celebrated with motocross, concerts and beauty pageants. |
May 15 | Dipolog City |
| SAN ISIDRO FESTIVAL (PANDANAN) An annual celebration in honor of farmer’s patron saint San Isidro Labrador. |
May 15 | Luisiana, Laguna |
| BANTAYOG FESTIVAL As the term suggests, Bantayog festival features the storied First Rizal Monument or “Unang Bantayog ni Dr. Jose Rizal” which is the centerpiece of the celebration. It is held in conjunction with the province foundation anniversary. |
May 15 | Camarines Norte |
| IIKLAHAN/KALANGUYA TRIBAL FESTIVAL Songs and dances of the tribe will be witnessed by tourists, their way of life, indigenous games most especially how the community is taking care of the environment. |
May 16 | Malicu, San Nicolas, Pangasinan |
| IKALAHAN/KALANGUYA FESTIVAL It aims to preserve and develop cultural tradition and better understand indigenous peoples and their cultural practices including how they protect the forest. |
May 16 | Imugan and Malico, Pangasinan |
| SARUNG BANGGI FESTIVAL A fun-filled 8-day summer activity to immortalize the song Sarung Banggi and pay tribute to its composer Potenciano Gregorio. It showcases a variety of cultural and religious activities, food and sports fest, Beauty Search, folksong fest, agro-industrial fair and many more. |
May 18- May 25 | Sto. Domingo, Albay |
| SANGGUTAN FESTIVAL A dance of the drinkers honoring the age-old process of wine-making. |
May 18 | Barugo, Leyte |
| PASUNDAYAG NORTHERN MINDANAO A showcase of Northern Mindanao’s rich cultural heritage through songs and dances, arts and crafts,agricultural products and destinations in Intramuros Manila. |
May 18- June 1 | Intramuros, Manila |
| FARMERS FESTIVAL A festival that highlights a street dance parade participated in by cressed up framers; agro-industrial trade fair; contest of the biggest farm harvest and livestock. |
May 19- May 20 | Bacarra, Ilocos Norte |
| MAGDADARAN TALIP FESTIVAL Commemorates the ancient peace pacts that has brought lasting peace between and among ethnic tribes that brought forth rich culture, customs, indigenous traditions and fellowship with stronger ties not only among themselves but also with the Ilocanos intermingling with them. |
May 19 20 | Carasi, Dumlneg, Nueva Era, Adams |
| KAOGMA FESTIVAL A week-long celebration of the of the foundation anniversary of the Province of Camarines Sur. The festival features numerous activities such as cultural expositions, sports events, beauty pageant, procession and Grand Parade. |
May 20-28 | Camarines Sur |
| BANWAHON FESTIVAL An ethnic dance competition depicting customs and traditions as well as the culture of early inhabitants of Barangay Mat-i Surigao City. |
May 20 | Barangay Mat-i, Surigao City |
| PAGSALABUK FESTIVAL Pagsalubok Festival is a Subano term that means “get together” or “togetherness,” which aims to showcase the myriad interplay of culture among the Muslims, the Lumads and the varied and diverse culture of the settlers form all over the Philippines to include the Spanish, Chinese, American and other Asian culture that have meticulously woven and shaped into what is now the unique Mindanao tri-people culture. |
May 21- July 1 | Dipolog City |
| TAGBUAN FESTIVAL A cultural and fiesta celebration. |
May 22 | Pilar, Capiz |
| PANAGYAMAN FESTIVAL The 165th Anniversary of the establishment of the civil government of Nueva Vizcaya. Activities include street parades,street dancing, cultural shows, float parades and contest, sports events by municipality, agro-industrial fairs, others. |
May 22- May 24 | Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya |
| MANGGAHAN SA GUIMARAS A commemorative celebration of the anniversary of Guimaras as a province and to showcase the premier product of the province (mango) and the various local attractions. |
May 22 | Guimaras |
| BOLOBONG KINGKING FESTIVAL A music and dance festivity depicting the history, folklore and traditions of the Lobocanons. Bolibong Kingking is a term applied to the drums and gongs and their rhythm used to accompany the supplicantion dance ritual in frong of the Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the 2nd Patron of Loboc. |
May 23- May 24 | Loboc, Bohol |
| SANTACRUZAN WITH KUMBIRA Procession of biblical characters and the traditional sagalas representing the Blessed Virgin’s attributes. On this festivity one can also witness the city’s prettiest promenade in their finery parading followed by performing contingents. |
May 23- May 31 | Rizal Blvd., Dumaguete City |
| PAHOY-PAHOY FESTIVAL (SCARECROW) A grand parade and street dancing of people in scarecrow costumes. |
May 25 | Western Samar |
| STO. CRISTO FESTIVAL It is a celebration of thanksgiving, a continuing commitment towards a Christ-centered community amidst trials and challenges. |
May 25- May 31 | Dapdap, Legazpi City |
| MALUMAGPAK CHALLENGE A trek to Mt. Manurigao-Malumagpak, one of the region’’s newly discovered eco-tourism destinations. |
May 26- May 30 | New Bataan, Compostela Valley |
| BULAKLAKAN SA GENSAN (STA. CRUZAN FESTIVAL) A Santa Cruzan Festival. Paseo de Flores: Sagalas and Archs Selection of the best in Bulaklakan sa Gensan. |
May 29-30 | General Santos City |
| MANLAMBUS FESTIVAL Mamlambus Festival is a Visayan term meaning “to strike with a club” because fishes were then teeming around its coastal waters and that catching them could simply be done by clubbing with a wooden paddle. |
May 30 | Escalante City, Negros Occidental |
| BIRAY SA BAYBAYON A boat parade along Laua-an coastal areas with residents having beach parties and celebrations. |
May 30 | Laua-an, Antique |
| ANNUAL BALIK ESCALANTE OFW & Balikbayan Day. |
May 30 | Escalante City, Negros Occ |
| PADARAW FESTIVAL A festival showcsing colorful costumes fashioned from the abaca fiber. It is highlighted by a grand street presentation wherein the participants are clad in colorful costumes using the abaca fibers. |
May 30 | Bulan, Sorsogon |
| JUEGO DE ANILLO A sport festivity held every 1st of May in honor of Sta. Ana. |
May 31 | Bgy. Lomboyan, San Joaquin, Iloilo |
| FLORES DE MAYO This is a parade of beautiful maidens representing specific symbol of title and authority of Saints. |
May 31 | Bacolod City Proper |
| TAPUSAN Tapusan honors the Holy Cross on the last day of May |
May 31 | Alitagtag, Batangas |
| SANTACRUZAN (ZAMBOANGA CITY) Parade of beauties with Reyna Elena carrying the Holy Cross |
May 31 | Zamboanga City |
source:www.wowphilippines.com.ph
Posted on April 1st, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Festivals, Schedule.
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Festival name |
Date and Location |
| BANANA FESTIVAL A harvest festival that opens on the first day of April, showcasing the different varieties of banana which is abundant in the municipality. |
April 1- April 5 | La Castellana, Negros Occidental |
| KESONG PUTI FESTIVAL Different activities lined up in this celebration that include trade fair, food festival, cultural shows, street dancing, painting contest, beauty pageant and with highlight on the kesongputi, made from carabao milk, fermented and wrapped in banana leaves. |
April 1- April 9 | Sta Cruz, Laguna |
| PANAAD HALAD KAY SAN VICENTE FERRER FESTIVAL The miraculous healing of San Vicente Ferrer through palapak or the act of setting the image to one’s head, have gathered devotees from all over the region. |
April 1- April 9 | Leganes, Iloilo |
| FIESTA PASIKLAB It is a multi-lateral Trade Exposition highlighting 12 renowned provincial festivals: Ati-Atihan of Aklan, Higantes of Angono, Iloilo’’s Dinagyang Festival, Lucban’’s Pahiyas, Davao’’s Kadayawan, Ilocos Sur’’s Viva Vigan, Bacolod’’s Masskara, Zamboanga’’s Hermosa, Naga’’s Peñafrancia, Batangas” Parada ng Lechon, Tacloban’’s Pintados, and Cebu’’s Sinulog. |
April 1- May 31 | Commonwealth Ave., Diliman, Quezon City |
| CUARESMA The center celebration is replete with theater practice: from Domingo de Ramos (Palm Sunday) to Paskwa kang Pagkabanhaw (Easter Sunday). It is a one week theatrical events where there is a street pageantry where the dramatic persons are composed of antiquated life-sized images of saints on pasos decorated with flower. |
April 1-7 | San Jose, Antique |
| SUROY TA Initiated by the City Tourism Office, this activity offers affordable tours around Davao City. |
April 1- May 31 | Davao City |
| ENCHANTED KINGDOM ANNIVERSARY FIREWORKS COMPETITION The competition is an annual tradition that features the best fireworks suppliers in a contest to out-do each other in presenting supreme-quality pyrotechnics. EK is celebrating 10 years of providing magic and enchantment to the public. As a treat to their patrons, guests to the park will witness at least 4 fireworks presentations for all weekend of April and May. |
April 1- May 31 | Enchanted Kingdom, Laguna |
| LILIW GAT TAYAW FOOTWEAR FESTIVAL A colorful event highlighted by a parade of floats featuring the agricultural and industrial products of Liliw. |
April 3- April 7 | Liliw, Laguna |
| PANA-AD SA NEGROS (GRAND CELEBRATION) Is the “festival of all festivals” in the province. It is a week-long summer event that brings together the towns and cities in Negros Occidental in one big showcase of handicrafts, products, tourism attractions, and local festivals. Festivities include trade and food fairs, garden show, golf tournament, singing and songwriting competitions, beauty pageant, and a fiesta presentation featuring the festival of each town and city in a colorful and jubilant presentation at the Pana-ad Park and Stadium |
April 3- April 9 | Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
| SEMANA SANTA SA BIKOL A week-long observance of Bicolanos unique religiosity and a pilgrimage to “Amang Hinulid” |
April 5-7 | Calabanga, Camarines Sur |
| PASKO SA KASAKIT (SEMANA SANTA SA BANTAYAN) A unique mixture of solemn religious rites and local celebration in Bantayan Island where friends of the residents and tourists experience the scenic rites and cool off the summer heat in beautiful white sandy beaches. |
April 5-7 | Bantayan, Cebu |
| PAGTALTAL SA GUIMARAS Lenten Presentation on the hillside of Jordan with locals as actors. This ala-Oberrammergau Passion Play has been attracting locals and tourists whose visit usually culminates in the trek to “Balaan Bukid”. |
April 5-7 | Jordan, Guimaras |
| PANAAD A yearly trek of devotees coming from the neighboring municipalities, cities and provinces in Visayas and Mindanao to Camiguin’s walkway considered the Region’s famous Holy Week site |
April 5-7 | Camiguin |
| MORIONES FESTIVAL A festival of the moriones, colorfuly garbed and masked soldiers and centurions; culminates in the reenactment of the beheading of Longinus. The entire towns of Boac, Mogpog and Gasan are virtually converted into huge stages as the story of Longinus unfolds. |
April 5-7 | Marinduque |
| SEMANA SANTA AT IGUIG CALVARY HILLS Traditional presentation of the passion and death of Christ on an 11 hectare rolling terrain of the larger than life size 14 Stations of the Cross. |
April 5-7 | Iguig, Cagayan |
| SENAKULO / HOLY WEEK RITUALS & PROCESSIONS A nationwide celebration of Lenten Season |
April 5-7 | Nationwide |
| SENAKULO A Lenten presentation reenacting the Passion of Christ. Lenten observance include Visita Iglesias or altar visitations and processions. |
April 5-7 | Paracale, Cam. Norte |
| CUTUD LENTEN RITES A re-enactment of Christ”’’s passion and death. |
April 5-7 | San Pedro Cutud, San Fernando, Pampanga |
| PAMALANDONG HA PALO Dramatic re-enactment of Christ’’s sufferings on the cross. |
April 5-7 | Palo, Leyte |
| LENTEN FESTIVAL OF HERBAL PREPARATION A time when herbalists from all over Visayas and Mindanao participate in a ritual known as “Tang-Alap”. |
April 5-7 | San Antonio, Siquijor |
| ANG HATOL . . . .(THE WAY OF THE CROSS) A stage presentation that highlighted the judgement of Jesus Christ |
April 5-7 | Cainta, Rizal |
| PAGTALTAL IN BAROTAC VIEJO A yearly depiction of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. |
April 5-7 | Barotac Viejo, Iloilo |
| PAGHUKOM Lenten presentation depicting the judgment, crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. |
April 5-7 | Calinog, Iloilo |
| SEMANA SANTA AT SILAY CITY Highlights of activities fall on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Black Saturday and Easter Sunday. The Christian Community Theater in coordination with the Silay City Government presents contemporized and stylized version of the sacrifices, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Good Friday procession of the images of Saints made in Italy and crafted by the local artists attract believers and tourists alike. |
April 5-7 | Silay City |
| LIVE STATIONS OF THE CROSS AT SAN CARLOS CITY A live reenactment of the 14 Stations of the Cross along the main thoroughfares of the city. |
April 5-7 | San Carlos City, Negros Occidental |
| LIVE VIA CRUCIS 14 Stations of the Cross locally known as the Kapiya is set up along the main road of the barangay |
April 5-7 | Brgy. Bo Obrero, La Paz, Iloilo City |
| ANG PAGTALTAL A live reenactment of the Passion of Jesus Christ patterned after oberammergau of Germany stage in Good Friday withy the participation of several Catholic religious organization |
April 5-7 | Cadiz City, Negros Occidental |
| AGOO SEMANA SANTA The Holy week celebration, particularly Good Friday, is a display of devoutness and traditional pomp. |
April 5-7 | Agoo, La Union |
| SEMANA SANTA AT BALINTOKATOK LA SALETTE SHRINE Traditional presentation of the passion and death of Christ on a hill and ends at the top where a chapel stands. |
April 5-7 | Santiago City |
| LENTEN WEEK/ PAGPAPAKO Highlighted in every Good Friday at a hilltop of Ermita hill “Pagpapako” celebration. Simultaneous at poblacion procession of different patron saints. |
April 5-7 | Baler and Casiguran, Aurora |
| CENAKULO (CAINTA, RIZAL) Passion plays called cenaculo are held in various places sll over the Philippines during Holy Week. However in Cainta, Rizal, people take to the streets to witness passion plays participated in by the town folks. |
April 5-7 | Cainta, Rizal |
| LENTEN OBSERVANCE (SAN PABLO CITY) An impressive array of centuries old religious images owned by Don Escudero. These images are borne by their silver carrozas as an expression of faith of the citizens of San Pablo. |
April 5-7 | Sn Pablo City, Laguna |
| BUHING KALBARYO During the Lenten season, the Buhing Kalbaryo Foundation Inc. will have Lenten presentations. |
April 5-8 | Cebu City, Cebu |
| KATKAT SAKRIPISYO SA 3003 STEPS A mountain climbing/trekking activity and via cruces participated in by the Catholic community of Zamboanga del Norte and the neighboring municipalities. |
April 5-7 | Dipolog City |
| SEMANA SANTA (DIPOLOG CITY) Experience spiritual cleansing through sacrifices, i.e. religious rites (reenactment Passion of Jesus) at St. James the Greater Church, procession alongside life-size images of saints on carriages on selected city streets. |
April 5-7 | Dapitan City |
| KAPIYA DISPLAY AND PASYON SINGING CONTEST A Kapiya or tableau of the 14 Stations of the Cross is set-up in strategic places all over the town where the procession would pass through. This tableau would either be composed of human characters or art works. On Good Friday, people would go around the town to witness the judging of the most unique and beautiful Kapiya along with the most authentic Pasyon (Passions of Christ) Singing. |
April 6 | Santa Barbara, Iloilo |
| KALBARYO Live re-enactment of the 7 last words held on Good Friday at the Hills of Bgy. La Granja. The Kalbaryo, being a community based and multi-sectoral theatrical showcase makes a total distinction in translating the promise of Christ’s most liberating resurrection. |
April 6 | San Vicente Ferrer Parish Bgy. La Granja, La Carlota City |
| GIWANG-GIWANG It is a play executed every Good Friday by replaying the funeral of Jesus Christ through a procession. Due to the influx of tourists, devotes and other people trying to touch the “Sepulkro”, it sways, hence, Giwang-giwang. People searching for an amulet or anting-anting to join this religious activity. |
April 6 | Binangonan, Rizal |
| ALLAW TA APO SANDAWA (TRIBES HONOR MT. APO) A gathering of all highlighted tribes in honor of Mt. Apo as the country’’s highest peak, it comes as no surprise that Mt. Apo is considered sacred ground. Join the highland tribes of Mindanao to the mountain in this annual gathering. |
April 7 | Kidapawan City, North Cotabato |
| HUDAS-HUDAS Initiated by the Aglipayan Church since the seventies. The people gather in the town plaza to hang Judas and burned the effigy done on Black Saturday. In this spectacle, the people are reminded of Judas’ treachery and they all participate in “executing” him. |
April 7 | San Jose, Antique |
| SALUBONG (EASTER VIGIL) AND PASKO NG PAGKABUHAY (FEAST OF THE RESURRECTION) The Easter festivity unfolds at dawn around five o’clock with a procession heralding the resurrection of Christ and his reunion with Mary. While the molded images of Mother and Son are placed side by side, a little girl dressed up like an angel replace the Blessed Virgin’s black veil of grief and mourning with a white one as the Osana, a hymn of praise and adoration endemic to Parañaque, is sung. |
April 8 | Barangay San Dionisio, Parañaque City |
| SUGAT A religious procession that depicts the meeting of the resurrected Jesus Christ and His mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is usually celebrated every dawn of Easter Sunday. |
April 8 | San Carlos, Negros Occ. |
| NATIONAL INVITATIONAL SKIMBOARDING COMPETITION A showcase of skills, courage and agility of skimboarders coming from various parts of the country. |
April 8- April 9 | Misamis Oriental |
| SALUBONG (HOLY CROSS FESTIVAL) A festive celebration of meeting the Holy Cross of Bauan and Holy cross of Alitagtag and Binuhalan shrine at 8:00 am. |
April 8 | Alitagtag and Bauan, Batangas |
| MT. HAMIGUITAN JOURNEY A trek to Mt. Hamiguitan where one finds the 600 hectares Bonsai Field or the so called “Pgymy Forest”. |
April 08 - 12 | La Unino, San Isidro, Davao Oriental |
| KA-ANGKAN The feast of Ka-Angkan coincides with the founding anniversary of Marikina. It is an event that honors the big native clans of the city that usually has unique “monikers”, i.e. Angkan ng Bangus, Kamote, Hilot, etc. |
April 8 | Marikina City, Metro Manila |
| HALADAYA FESTIVAL Is celebrated every Easter Sunday and ends with a streetdancing on the seventh day after Easter. Haladaya means “Halad kang Datu Daya”, the leader of the first Malayan settlers in Daan Bantayan. |
April 8-15 | Daan Bantayan, Cebu |
| SUNDUAN HA CARIGARA Cultural/social activities and float parade held on Easter Sunday. |
April 8 | Carigara, Leyte |
| SUNDUAN A colorful procession of 2 barangays which hold their respective fiestas every other year, sharing one patron saint - Sta. Rosa de Lima. The image is fetched by the celebrating barangay from the other barangay. |
April 8 | Pasig City, Metro Manila |
| SALUBONG (ANGONO, RIZAL) Black Saturday is highlighted by 3-hour presentation of “Vigilia na Muling Pagkabuhay” at the patio of the church. On Easter Sunday, a celebration is held of the reunion of the Risen Christ with Virgin Mary is reenacted. It is facilitated by young girl inside an inverted giant paper flower suspended the removal of the mourning veil from Mary’s head by a from bamboo trellis. The petals are mechanically opened by giant toy birds to reveal the girl inside. It is then followed by a religious dancing of young ladies called “Kapitana” and “Tenyenta”, to the tune of “Bati”. |
April 8 | Angono, Rizal |
| PORMA BALAS Sand sculpture competition organized by Rotaract. |
April 9 | Iloilo City |
| TATUSAN FESTIVAL An annual Agro-Industrial exposition which includes Ati-Atihan mardigras, Search for Binibining Caluya. |
April 9- April 15 | Caluya, Antique |
| ARAW NG KAGITINGAN The fall of Bataan is commemorated every year. Top government officials, Japanese and American WW II veterans including their Filipino counterparts and visitors go to Mt. Samat to participate at the annual rites held to honor the bravery of the soldiers who fought for the defense of Bataan. |
April 9 | Mt Samat, Bataan |
| CONQUER MT. APO An annual sumer climb to Mt. Apo, the country’s highest peak. |
April 13 - 20 | Mt. Apo, Davao City |
| BANCATHON SA MAGNAGA An annual motorized banca race among fisherman of the region within waters of Magnaga offering huge cash prizes. |
April 13 | Pantukan, Comval |
| PASA-PASA FESTIVAL A premier summer festivity dedicated to the beautiful presence of Manta Rays in the locality. |
April 14- April 18 | Monreal, Masbate |
| KADAGATAN FESTIVAL A boat race of outriggered sea crafts powered manually, while “Palayag” is another boat race with sails. |
April 15 | Bacacay, Albay |
| 9TH TOUR OF THE FIREFLIES A 50-kilometer costumed parade of cyclist who seeks to promote cycling as an alternative means of transportation for clean air and sustainable cities. |
April 15 | Tiendesitas, Ortigas Avenue corner E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue (C-5), Pasig City |
| TORUGPO Carabao and horse fights. |
April 15 | Carigara, Leyte |
| PAHIMIS FESTIVAL A Festival that revives the coffee industry |
April 15 | Amadeo, Cavite |
| MANOK NI SAN PEDRO FESTIVAL Grand parade of various and colorful floats participated in by both government and private sectors while the tribal groups aggressively partakes on street dancing with numerous tribal participants lined-up alternately with floats. |
April 16 | San Pedro, Laguna |
| TAMPISAW FESTIVAL (EARTH DAY CELEBRATION) The festival is an annual 3-day festivity to commemorate the Earth Day Celebration. |
April 16- April 22 | Concepcion, Iloilo |
| SINABALU FESTIVAL Celebrates the town fiesta of Rizal highlighting the Malaweg ancestry and cooking of glutinous rice on bamboos; showcasing the culture in songs and dances. |
April 16- April 30 | Rizal, Cagayan |
| OBANDO FERTILITY RITES Childless couples, praying that they bear children, do the “fertility dance” on the streets of Obando. The fiesta is observed in honor of Sta. Clara, San Pascual and Virgen de Salambao. |
April 17- April 19 | Obando, Bulacan |
| TANDUYONG FESTIVAL A parade to give thanks for a good harvest participated by various barangays and establishments in colorful costumes and instead of marching, dance in the street. |
April 17 | San Jose City, Bulacan |
| BINONGEY FESTIVAL From the traditional taste to the most modern way of rice cake cooked in bamboo using direct firing. They have also tried competing in the longest grill. |
April 17 | Anda, Pangasinan |
| TUNGOH AD HUNGDUAN A cultural fiesta of the Ifugaos of Hungduan which features ethnic games, rituals, arts and crafts-oriented activities. |
April 18 - 24 | Hungduan, Ifugao |
| FEAST OF SAINT SALOME Annual Fiesta of Barangay Zone 1A |
April 19- April 20 | Pulupandan, Negros Occidental |
| MAPANDAN PANDAN FESTIVAL A celebration of the people’’s achievements, a venue to discover and develop skills/talents and make the people appreciate history, culture and promote the town as an investment area. |
April 19 | Mapandan, Pangasinan |
| TUGBÛNG FESTIVAL The festival simply connotes a large gathering of communities coming from different parts of the town mainly from the barangays. |
April 20- April 25 | Pandan, Antique |
| COCOWAYAN FESTIVAL Beauty pageant, street dances and trade fair of coconut and bamboo products which abound in Isabela, characterize this festival. |
April 20 25 | Isabela City |
| BANKARERA Boat rowing race at the clear waters of the Pinacanuan River within the Callao Caves Tourist Zone |
April 21 | Penablanca, Cagayan |
| KINULOB FESTIVAL Kinulob Festival gives recognition to the local native chicken raisers. Kinulob is one way of cooking the whole chicken with unique presentation. Street dance competition, mini band exhibition, cultural presentation and Mutya ng Mabini pageant are some of the highlights of the festival. |
April 21- April 25 | Mabini, Batangas |
| BANGKARERA (Boat-rowing race) A boat-rowing race on the waters of scenic Pinacanauan River. |
April 21 | Penablanca, Cagayan |
| SANDUGUAN FESTIVAL Reviving the barter trade between the Mait native and the Chinese traders. This weeklong festivity features agro-trade, historical parade, reenactment of the barter trading and Indakan sa Sanduguan (a street dancing competition). |
April 21- April 27 | Calapan, Mindoro Oriental |
| GOTAD AD HINGYON Ethnic thanksgiving with cultural fair by Ifugaos in Hingyon. |
April 21- April 24 | Hingyon Municipality, Ifugao |
| KADAUGAN SA MACTAN FESTIVAL A week-long commemoration of the historic battle of Mactan between the Spanish Conquistador Fernando Magallanes and Mactan Chieftain Lapu-Lapu. |
April 22 - 27 | Bgy. Mactan, Lapu-Lapi City, Cebu |
| HINUGYAW FESTIVAL An annual town fiesta dubbed as “Hinugyaw” to commemorate the blessed event, “Hinugyaw” a local dialect that means rejoice/revelry. |
April 22- April 30 | Hinigaran, Negros Occidental |
| PASALAMAT FESTIVAL Annual fiesta of Barangay Zone 2 |
April 23- April 24 | Pulupandan, Negros Occidental |
| BAGGAK FESTIVAL Inland and coastal sports, beauty contest, musical extravaganzas and activities for balikbayans. |
April 23-30 | Bauang, La Union |
| AKLAN PIÑA FIBER FESTIVAL The festival will showcase their products with world-class craftsmanship and ingenuity utilizing abaca, piña, raffia. |
April 23- April 30 | Kalibo, Aklan |
| GOTAD AD KIANGAN An Ifugao cultural celebration featuring Kiangan’’s ethnic customs and traditions. |
April 23- April 25 | Kiangan, Ifugao |
| PINAKBET FESTIVAL A festival celebrating a favorite dish of the Ilocanos, “pinakbet” featuring street dances, cooking competitions. |
April 23 | Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur |
| BUTANDING FESTIVAL A festival which users the “Butanding” (whaleshark) season and a thanksgiving for its blessings to the people of Donsol. The festival is highlighted by a street parade. |
April 23 30 | Donsol, Sorsogon |
| CANGMATING SIBULAN, NEGROS ORIENTAL Yagyag is the vernacular for spawning, to lay eggs or spread, propagate and grow. The process refers in particular to the crabs and other marine creatures that gather during the months of October to December in Sapa, one of two springs found in Barangay Cangmating of Sibulan. |
April 24- April 30 | Yagyag Festival |
| BAHAG-HARI FESTIVAL A colorful celebration highlighted by street dancing, a parade of float and a different Moriones Festival. |
April 24 | Pinamalayan, Mindoro Oriental |
| KAROSAHAN FESTIVAL This is a proud tradition where beautiful maidens compete for attention with the gaily-decorated Karosas with their load of goodies. |
April 24 | Nueva Valencia, Guimaras |
| PAGBANA-AG FESTIVAL Hinoba-an was founded in the year 1999. Hinoba-an got its festival name “pagbanaag”, because people enjoy non-stop disco dancing and merry making from wee hours of the morning, from dusk till dawn. |
April 24 | Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental |
| LAGONOY KADAHOMAN FESTIVAL A week-long festivity showcasing the beauty and rich historical/ cultural heritage of the town. Features are cultural presentation, native foods galore, songwriting and logo making contest, nature trekking and many more. |
April 24- May 1 | Lagonoy, Camarines Sur |
| HIMAYA-AN FESTIVAL The festival is one grand fiesta celebration of the city |
April 25 | Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental |
| AKLAN DAY CELEBRATION An Annual celebration commemorating the province’s founding anniversary when it formally declared independence from its mother province of Capiz on April 25, 1958. |
April 25 | Aklan |
| PANAGAT “FISH” TIVAL This is a tribute to fishermen of Estancia. It is a celebration that calls for ultimate cooperation and soul of “Bayanihan” among their neighboring town. |
April 25 | Estancia, Iloilo |
| THE SABUTAN FESTIVAL AND MINI-TRADE FAIR Exhibit of different products mainly from Sabutan. |
April 25- April 29 | Mabitac, Mindoro Oriental |
| PISTA SA KINAIYAHAN A tree-planting activity done at the foot of Mt. Apo and clean-up program at the peak. |
April 25- April 30 | Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur |
| KUTSITSA FESTIVAL This is a thanksgiving event for a bountiful harvest, with festivities like street dancing |
April 26 | Molave, Zamboanga del Sur |
| SAKNUNGAN FESTIVAL Festival incorporating the exhibition of the cultural heritage of Mindoro’s ethnic communities. |
April 27- April 30 | San Jose, Mindoro Occidental |
| MANGO-BAMBOO FESTIVAL AND TRADE FAIR A festival promoting San Carlos City as major trading center of bamboo based products/furniture and best producer of “carabao” mangoes and other mango variety in the country. |
April 27- April 28 | San Carlos, Pangasinan |
| KAFAGWAY A commemorative event reliving the liberation of Baguio City from the control of Japanese Forces through a moving pageant along Session Road |
April 27 | Baguio City |
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