April 2007 Philippine Events
I. TATUSAN FESTIVAL
Caluya, Antique
An annual Agro-Industrial exposition which includes Ati-Atihan mardigras, Search for Binibining Caluya. The festival is derived from the famous “tatus”, a coconut crab that can only be found in Caluya.
For more information please contact:
Hon. Domingo G. Frangue, Jr.
Municipal Mayor
Caluya, Antique
II. CONQUER MT. APO
Mt. Apo, Davao City
An annual sumer climb to Mt. Apo, the country's highest peak.
III. BANCATHON SA MAGNAGA
Pantukan, Comval
An annual motorized banca race among fisherman of the region within waters of Magnaga offering huge cash prizes.
For more information please contact:
DOT Region XI Office
MS. SONIA V. GARCIA,
Regional Director
Door 7, Magsaysay Park Complex,
Sta. Ana District, Davao City 8000
Tel.: (6382) 221 6955Fax: (6382) 221 0070 / 221 6798
IV. PANA-AD SA NEGROS (GRAND CELEBRATION)
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
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.
For more information please contact:
Ms. Marlyn Sanogal
Action Officer
Public Information Office
Prov’l Capitol Bldg., Bacolod City
Tel. No. (6334) 4349039
V. PASA-PASA FESTIVAL
Monreal, Masbate
A premier summer festivity dedicated to the beautiful presence of Manta Rays in the locality. Pasa Pasa is the Bicol dialect for the manta ray (manta birostris) considered one of the five (5) largest species of fish in the world and now an endangered pelagic.
For more information please get intouch with the:
Office of the Mayor
Monreal, Masbate
VI. KADAGATAN FESTIVAL
Bacacay, Albay
A boat race of outriggered sea crafts powered manually, while “Palayag” is another boat race with sails. The grandiose spectacle is the show of colorful sails set against the backdrop of Albay Gulf puncture by the deep ultramarine color of the sea. Participants merge in this small coastal town to join, win big cash prizes and earn the honor of most skilled sailor.
For more information please get intouch with:
Office of the Mayor
Bacacay, Albay
VII. 9TH TOUR OF THE FIREFLIES
Tiendesitas, Ortigas Avenue corner E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue (C-5), Pasig City
A 50-kilometer costumed parade of cyclist who seeks to promote cycling as an alternative means of transportation for clean air and sustainable cities.
For more information please contact them at:
PHONE: (632) 646 1952 and 428 0276
TELEFAX: (632) 922 0368
E-MAIL: blinking_fireflies@yahoo.com
ADDRESS: 313 J.P. Rizal Street, Sta Elena, Marikina 1801 Philippines URL:http://www.fireflybrigade.org/
VIII. TORUGPO
Carigara, Leyte
Carabao and horse fights.
For more information please contact:
Mayor Remegio Lauron, Carigara, Leyte
Tel. No. (6353) 3312004
Special thanks to: www.tourism.gov.ph
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