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.
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JULY
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Festival name |
Date and Location |
| MT. APO CLIMBING (TREKKING) Formal opening of Mt. Apo trails after a 2 year closure. A project of the Province of Cotabato in coordination with DOT 12, City Government of Kidapawan, Municipality of Magpet and mountaineering clubs of Region 12 and Region 11. |
July | Kidapawan City and Cotabato Province |
| TIMPUPO FRUIT FESTIVAL Kidapawan takes its fruit growing industry to the streets-literally as the city celebrates the annual fruit festival. |
July to August | Kidapawan City |
| ONGGOYAN FESTIVAL Celebrated with much gaiety and funfare. It features agro-Industrial fair, beauty contest, sports festival and street dancing depicting movement of monkeys. |
July | Malimono, Surigao del Norte |
| BANANA FESTIVAL Street dancing, agri trade fair to highlight Davao del Norte as “banana country”. |
July 1- July 10 | Tagum, Davao del Norte |
| ARAW NG DAVAO DEL SUR, DAVAO DEL NORTE, DAVAO ORIENTAL Celebration of the division of Davao into three provinces. Consist of agro trade fair, civic military parade, sports competition, horsefight, tribal dances, beauty pageants, etc. |
July 1 | Digos City, Tagum City, Mati, Dvo, Oriental |
| SAN CARLOS CHARTER ANNIVERSARY Usually celebrated with a Thanksgiving Mass, sports activties, concerts, parade, beauty pageant and awarding to the city’s achiever of the year. |
July 1 | San Carlos, Negros Occidental |
| SUROY SA SURIGAO (GUIDED FAMILIARIZATION TOURS) To promote domestic tourism, the Provincial Government is sponsoring guided tours to elementary and secondary students. The tour includes visits to important kind marks and scenic spots. |
July 1- July 31 | Dinagat and Siaragao Island |
| FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUIBANG Annual feast day of the Miraculous Lady of Guibang. |
July 1- July 2 | Gamu, Isabela |
| FESTIVAL OF OUR LADY OF PIAT Annual feast day of Our Lady of Piat highlighted by the procession of the Marian Image being venerated for centuries. |
July 1- July 2 | Piat, Cagayan |
| BANANA FESTIVAL Festival featuring the city as the banana country and pays tribute to the largest economic contributor and the province’ No. 1 export-bananas. |
July 1- July 8 | Tagum City |
| MANGO FESTIVAL A two weeks long festival that pays tribute to Carmen’s main crop “mango”. Among the featured activities are: an agricultural fair, food processing demonstration, cultural presentation and sports events. |
July 1- July 16 | Carmen, Agusan del Norte |
| SAG-AHAN FESTIVAL Sag-ahan Festival manifests its joy and sense of thanksgiving and gratefulness for all the blessings and abundance it has received through the years. |
July 1 | Toboso, Negros Occidental |
| SAGAYAN FESTIVAL (MARANAO WAR DANCE) This festival depicts the rich Maranao culture pageantry war dance performed by warriors & fan dance by the Maranao maidens held during Araw ng Lanao del Norte. |
July 2 | Tubod, Lanao del Norte |
| RIVER TUBING FESTIVAL Honoring Sibulan rivers rich resources as part of the eco-adventure activities and an advocacy program to preserve the local resources and showcases its products. |
July 2 | Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur |
| ARAW NG PASIG A grand celebration of the Pasig day highlighted by different activities like the Mutya ng Pasig Pageant, Dancing Parade, Outstanding Pasiguenos Night, Arts & Literary Competition, Palarong Pinoy, Kusina Pasigueno, etc. |
July 2 | Pasig City |
| PHIL-AM FRIENDSHIP DAY Revival of friendship among Filipinos, Americans & other Nationalities accented with the sale exposition of variety products. |
July 4 | Baguio City |
| PAGAY FESTIVAL The Municipality Government of Roxas highlighted the main agricultural product of Roxas – Palay. The event included street dancing competition, kuliglig contest and cooking of the biggest rice cake also featured in the national television. |
July 4 | Roxas, Isabela |
| PAGODA SA WAWA Held annually on the 1st Sunday of July in the town of Bocaue, the festival features a fluvial parade in honor of the miraculous “Krus sa Wawa”. |
July 4 | Bocaue, Bulacan |
| SAN CARLOS CITY TREE PLANTING DAY An enjoyable and meaningful annual tree planting activity in the mountain barangays participated by national and local government. |
July 4 | San Carlos City, Negros Occidental |
| CHARTER DAY - CADIZ CITY Celebrated every 4th of July often times a five-day celebration marking the anniversary of Cadiz as a City. |
July 4 | Cadiz City, Negros Occidental |
| PANGAPOG FESTIVAL A thanksgiving festival celebration bountiful harvest features parade, indak-indak sa dalan, cultural presentation etc. |
July 5- July 7 | Island Garden City of Samal |
| BANIG FESTIVAL In celebration of Badian’s Annual Fiesta, the festival showcases the Cebuano & Badianganon culture, tradition, delicacies & local products especially its famous “mats” (banig). |
July 5 | Badian, Cebu |
| PASALABOK FESTIVAL (ADLAW SA DIPOLOG) This fiesta aims to showcase the myriad interplay of cultures: Muslim, Lumad and the varied and diverse culture of the settlers from all over the Philippines as well as the Spanish, Chinese, American and other Asian cultures that have been meticulously woven and shaped into what is known as the unique Mindanao tri-people culture. |
July 6 | Dipolog City |
| ALEGRIA DE ISABELA A festival based on a legend that tells how the early townsfolk survived a raging storm, where St. Isabela was seen blocking a giant wave. Celebrated with a regatta & procession of the image and merry- making beside the cathedral. |
July 8 | Isabela City |
| MAUBANOG FESTIVAL A seven-days cultural extravaganza that features the town’s colorful history, amiable people, tasty cuisine and of course, its locally fermented only-in-Mauban nipa wine. |
July 9- July 15 | Mauban, Quezon |
| HUDYAKA FESTIVAL Street dancing competition which depicts the historical events of how Laguindingan become one of the municipalities of Misamis Oriental. |
July 12 | Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental |
| T’NALAK FESTIVAL An annual celebration in South Cotabato which demonstrates the importance and significance of t’nalak cloth as the cultural image of South Cotabato. |
July 13-18 | Koronadal City, South Cotabato |
| PAHINUNGOD FESTIVAL This is a Mardi gras performed around the streets of Carrascal in honor of their patroness, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. |
July 14- July 16 | Carrascal, Surigao del Sur |
| SUBAYAN KEG SUBANON FESTIVAL A week-long trade fair/ street dancing depict songs, dances and other forms of simulated social expression of the rich Subanon cultural heritage. |
July 15- July 16 | Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental |
| DIWAL FESTIVAL A showcase of the seafood products, notably the diwal - the exotic and best tasting shellfish in the world. |
July 15- July 16 | Roxas City, Capiz |
| LUNAY S’BUNG A native term once described the gathering of ancestors, thus this ethnic expression inspires the Expo to be convergence of people throughout Region XII. Showcase the diverse wealth of Region XII. |
July 16- July 23 | Region XII (no specific venue) |
| SANDUGO FESTIVAL Bohol’s annual commemoration of the Blood compact (mardi gras parade) between Rajah Sikatuna and Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. |
July 16 | Tagbilaran City, Bohol |
| EARTHQUAKE MEMORIAL DAY Memorial services for the victims of the 1990 killer earthquake. |
July 16 | Baguio City |
| “KUMBIRA” (FOOD FESTIVAL) Food & culinary competitions sponsored by the Cagayan de Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association (COHARA). |
July 17- July 23 | Cagayan de Oro City |
| LIBON PAROY FESTIVAL Katalingkasan which means freedom and rebirth, is held in conjunction with the Libon Town Fiesta and the feast of its Patron Saint, St. James the Greater. The festival aims to revive the rich cultural heritage of the town and at the same time promote local tourism. |
July 22- July 25 | Libon, Albay |
| TOURISM CONSCIOUSNESS WEEK Several tourism-related activities are line-up for the week such as Nightly Cultural show, Palagsing Festival, Laro ng Lahi, Photo Exhibit, Speech Contest, Quiz bowl, Sining contest in Butuanon Competition; Mountainbike, Motocross and BMX exhibitions. |
July 22 31 | Butuan City |
| KALIGA FESTIVAL (STREET PAGEANTRY) Street dancing, trade fair & culutural presentations in observance of the City Charter day. |
July 22 | Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental |
| BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF APOLNARIO MABINI An annual celebration commemorating the birth anniversary of our Sublime Paralytic. |
July 22 | Talaga, Tanauan , Batanagas City |
| PARABUR FESTIVAL & BUGUEY PATRONAL FIESTA The patronal town fiesta of Buguey is celebrated with an agro-industrial trade fair and the promotion of fisheries products like crabs including special events and guided tours. |
July 22- July 26 | Buguey, Cagayan |
| SUBILAN FESTIVAL An annual celebration wherein a ritual dance is being done pay homage to the Holy Cross as a sort of thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest. |
July 23 | Batangas City |
| SINULOG DE TANJAY Street dancing with mock battles between Moros and Christians followed by reconciliation through the intercession of the patron Señor Santiago. |
July 24 | Tanjay, Negros Oriental |
| KINABAYO FESTIVAL (BATTLE OF COVADONGA) A re-enactment of the Spanish-Moorish wars particularly the battle of Covadonga. |
July 24- July 25 | Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte |
| SAULOG FESTIVAL Street dancing with mock battles between Moros and Christians followed by reconciliation through the intercession of the patron, Señor Santiago, held on July 24 on the eve of the patron’s feast. This is an old tradition that begin with old men engaged in swordplay and dancing from house to house. |
July 24 | Tanjay, Negros Oriental |
| PAKAPYA-AGTIKE This festivity features cultural shows, parade of floats and a street dancing on last day showcasing its agricultural bounty performed by schools, barangays and tribal communities. The festival is a thanksgiving offering to its patron, the Holy Family. |
July 25- July 27 | Socorro, Mindoro Oriental |
| SAYAWAN A feast in honor of St. James the Apostle celebrated with a street dancing and Barangayan. |
July 25 | Compostela,Cebu |
| KADAGATAN FESTIVAL It is a yearly thanksgiving of Cortesanons done through street dancing. Costumes and props of dancers symbolize marine life. |
July 25 | Cortes, Surigao del Sur |
| BALIK CARCANMADCARLAN CELEBRATION A week-long activities participated by all Balikbayans. |
July 25- July 31 | Cantillan, Surigao del Sur |
| STA. ANANG BANAK TAGUIG RIVER FESTIVAL A fluvial parade in honor of the town patroness St. Anne. The thrills and excitement of the fishers are replayed after year by the “pasubo” where fluvial parade participants in Colorful boats and spectators by the riverbanks toss goodies of fruits and native delicacies to each other. |
July 26 | Municipality of Taguig |
| MOLO DISTRICT FIESTA This is Molo district fiesta in honor of St. Anne. |
July 26 | Molo, Iloilo City |
| TILIBYUGAN It is the Sapianon’s way of celebrating their feast day in honor of their Patron Saint Anne every July 26. |
July 26 | Sapian, Capiz |
| FEAST OF ST. MARTHA (OLD) A celebration of the Feast Day pf St. Martha marked by a mass followed by a procession. One of the highlights of the procession is the “pasubo” where participants to the procession where given food & goodies by the spectators. |
July 29 | Municipality of Pateros |
| MANYAMAN FESTIVAL It is a two-day event that will showcase the Pampanga’’s best offerings - from food, furniture, designs and culture - all under one major affair. “Manyaman” |