Philippine Tourist Guide
Friday, August 07, 2009
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
OFF TOPIC: Tribute to President Corazon "Cory" Aquino - 1933 - 2009
Salamat President Cory sa katapangan, katatagan at tyaga na inalay mo sa sambayanang Pilipino para sa demokrasyang tinatamasa ng mga Pilipino hanggang ngayon.
Nawa'y magsilbing gabay ang iyong sinumulan para sa mga namumuno at mamumuno sa bansang Pilipinas.
Nawa'y ang iyong katapatan at may takot sa Diyos na pasisilbi sa bayan ay maging halimbawa para sa mga pinuno at kawani ng gobyerno ng Pilipinas.
Nawa'y maging gabay ng bawat Pilipino ang pinaglaban mo at ng sambayanang Pilipino noong taong 1986 para sa demokrasya ng bansa.
Nawa'y ang pagkakaisa ng mga Pilipino sa People Power noong 1986 ay maipagpatuloy ng kasalukuyang henerasyon.
Nawa'y sumulong sa kaunlaran ang bansang Pilipinas para masuklian natin ang paghihirap na ginawa ni President Cory.
Nawa'y natuto na ang mga Pilipino sa naging aral ng People Power noong 1986.
Nawa'y mahalin nating mga Pilipino ang bansang Pilipinas tulad ng pagmamahal ni President Cory.
Nawa'y tunay na paglilingkod ang ibigay ng pinuno at kawani ng gobyerno sa mga Pilipino.
Mga Pilipino gumising muli tayo sa ating pagkakaidlip, buhayin muli natin ang diwa ng People Power na pinangunahan ni Presidente Cory. Ngayon na wala na si Ninoy, Cory at Cardinal Sin handa pa ba tayong mga Pilipino na ituloy ang laban nila para umunlad ang Pilipinas para sa mga susunod na henerasyon. Magkaisa tayo, mahalin natin ang kapwa natin Pilipino, mahalin natin ang Pilipinas.
Salamat Sen. Ninoy, Salamat Pres. Cory, Salamat Cardinal Sin. Ako mismo mamahalin ko ang Pilipinas katulad ng pagmamahal nyo.
May God bless Philippines...
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Off Topic: Chip Tsao article
This is an off-topic. I wanted to tackle a very crucial issue that I recently heard and read over the Internet. This is humiliating as it entails the Filipino community, in general. This is in regard to Mr,. Chip Tsao's articles in HK magazine (https://hk-magazine.com). If you dont have any idea of his article, take a good read at this article,
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The Russians sank a Hong Kong freighter last month, killing the seven Chinese seamen on board. We can live with that—Lenin and Stalin were once the ideological mentors of all Chinese people. The Japanese planted a flag on Diàoyú Island. That’s no big problem—we Hong Kong Chinese love Japanese cartoons, Hello Kitty, and shopping in Shinjuku, let alone our round-the-clock obsession with karaoke. But hold on—even the Filipinos? Manila has just claimed sovereignty over the scattered rocks in the South China Sea called the Spratly Islands, complete with a blatant threat from its congress to send gunboats to the South China Sea to defend the islands from China if necessary. This is beyond reproach. The reason: there are more than 130,000 Filipina maids working as $3,580-a-month cheap labor in Hong Kong. As a nation of servants, you don’t flex your muscles at your master, from whom you earn most of your bread and butter.As a patriotic Chinese man, the news has made my blood boil. I summoned Louisa, my domestic assistant who holds a degree in international politics from the University of Manila, hung a map on the wall, and gave her a harsh lecture. I sternly warned her that if she wants her wages increased next year, she had better tell every one of her compatriots in Statue Square on Sunday that the entirety of the Spratly Islands belongs to China.Grimly, I told her that if war breaks out between the Philippines and China, I would have to end her employment and send her straight home, because I would not risk the crime of treason for sponsoring an enemy of the state by paying her to wash my toilet and clean my windows 16 hours a day. With that money, she would pay taxes to her government, and they would fund a navy to invade our motherland and deeply hurt my feelings.Oh yes. The government of the Philippines would certainly be wrong if they think we Chinese are prepared to swallow their insult and sit back and lose a Falkland Islands War in the Far East. They may have Barack Obama and the hawkish American military behind them, but we have a hostage in each of our homes in the Mid-Levels or higher. Some of my friends told me they have already declared a state of emergency at home. Their maids have been made to shout “China, Madam/Sir” loudly whenever they hear the word “Spratly.” They say the indoctrination is working as wonderfully as when we used to shout, “Long live Chairman Mao!” at the sight of a portrait of our Great Leader during the Cultural Revolution. I’m not sure if that’s going a bit too far, at least for the time being.
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wherein he described the Philippines as the "nation of servants". In this article, he depicted that Philippines is not worthy of claiming the Spratlys from China, which employs hundreds of thousands of Filipino domestic helpers on very low wages. On the same article, he even threatened to terminate the employment of his Filipino domestic helper, to avoid committing an act of treason. This article seems to be very degrading to us, Filipinos. But if there is one thing that I wanted to point out in this article is what Filipinos have that other nationalities do not have. Yes, Filipinos are type cast as "servants of the world", we do not deny that fact. But why do other nations preferred Filipinos to be their house keeper? Simple, we are trustworthy, knows how to communicate well in English, clean and proper, respectful, industrious and many others. We should not be ashamed of this because being a housekeeper is a decent job. They are a part of every household, entrusting your home's safety, your childrens' welfare while you are at work, daily meals, and others. Just a piece of advise and message to this columnist, next time, be carefule with your words. You might be kidding a bit or having good times, but those boastful words hurt other people. Be anxious as well, as your article might reflect your character and up bringing. Your article is considered to be very mortifying for us Filipinos. So do not blame us if majority of the Filipinos, who have read and heard of your writings felt annoyed and furious. Consider us unprivileged and debase, but we can proudly say we have principles and character. Mr. Tsao, learn to respect other people, whatever their stature was. If you do have comments on our governments action towards the Spratlys Island, do not drag domestic helpers on this issue. They are just doing their fair share in life to bring descent food and future for their families. Stick to your concern and disregard irrelevant issues. You might not want us, Filipinos, to bring into writings all the issues and bad image your country has that brought threat not only to other people's health, but the economy as well. I have high respects for columnists, because they give us informative facts on what's happening around us. I know this columnist has a good education, but next time, use your education to right meaningful and helpful articles. We can always get commendable works without condemning unrelated issues.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Philippines topped the Earth Hour
This is good news for my fellow Filipino's!!!
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Phillipines registers record participation
The Philippines topped the Earth Hour global register for cities, towns and districts taking part in Asia, with more than 650 communities taking part.The event started with the darkening of the Rizal Shrine, a major Manila landmark honouring Filipino national hero Dr. José Rizal. The massive Mall of Asia in Pasay City, the world’s fourth largest mall, also went dark in a ceremony that drew several hundred people.The ceremony was broadcast live to homes around the country by Studio 23, one of the largest television networks in the Philippines.The Philippines is one of the half dozen countries that share the Coral Triangle – a world centre of marine biodiversity - home to six of the seven marine turtle species, more than 3,000 species of fish, the heaviest bony fish of the deep (the 1,000 kg mola) and the coelacanth, a species thought until recently to have gone extinct with the dinosaurs some 65 million years ago.But more than 18 per cent of the region's coral reefs were damaged or destroyed in a bleaching event linked to rising sea temperatures in 1998-99, underlining the immense risks climate change poses to the environment, food security and the economies of coastal and island countries and communities. ***************************************************
Source: http://www.earthhour.org/
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Philippine Events: April 2009
BUTANDING FESTIVAL
April Donsol, Sorsogon
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.
SUROY TA
April 1- May 31 Davao City
Initiated by the City Tourism Office, this activity offers affordable tours around Davao City.
ENCHANTED KINGDOM ANNIVERSARY FIREWORKS COMPETITION
April 1- May 31 Enchanted Kingdom, Laguna
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.
FIESTA PASIKLAB
April 1- May 31 Commonwealth Ave., Diliman, Quezon City
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.
HUMAN CANVAS BODY PAINTING COMPETITION
April 01 SM Megamall, Building B, Open Parking Space C, Mandaluyong City
It is a competition that aims to open the minds of Filipinos to a whole new perpective on body art through body art works sporting the theme: FESTIVALS OF THE ISLANDS promoting the many beautiful and exciting places our country has to offer. It hopes to make Filipinos realize that this kind of art is not pornography but a new and exciting art form.
BANANA FESTIVAL
April 1- April 5 La Castellana, Negros Occidental
A harvest festival that opens on the first day of April, showcasing the different varieties of banana which is abundant in the municipality.
KESONG PUTI FESTIVAL
April 1- April 9 Sta Cruz, Laguna
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.
LILIW GAT TAYAW FOOTWEAR FESTIVAL
April 3- April 7 Liliw, Laguna
A colorful event highlighted by a parade of floats featuring the agricultural and industrial products of Liliw.
ALLAW TA APO SANDAWA (TRIBES HONOR MT. APO)_
April 7 Kidapawan City, North Cotabato
A gathering of all highland 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.
“3RD ASEAN PARAGAMES VISMIN ELIMINATION GAMES”
April 7- April 9 Zamboanga City
Paralethics from Visayas and Mindanao will converge in Zamboanga City for a three-day sports competition. Champions in this event will then compete in the 3rd ASEAN Paragames to be held in Manila in December 2005.
NATIONAL INVITATIONAL SKIMBOARDING COMPETITION
April 8- April 9 Misamis Oriental
A showcase of skills, courage and agility of skimboarders coming from various parts of the country.
GEMS OF THE PHILIPPINES (YAMAN NG PILIPINAS)
April 08 Maharlika Hall of Casino Filipino, Parañaque City
A dinner/cultural show presented by the Asian Gem Tourism Foundation, Inc. in cooperation with DOT and PAGCOR. It is an authentic cultural extravaganza showcasing the rich heritage of Filipino culture, fashion, traditions and festivities through dances, music and songs.
MT. HAMIGUITAN JOURNEY
April 08 - 12 La Unino, San Isidro, Davao Oriental
A trek to Mt. Hamiguitan where one finds the 600 hectares Bonsai Field or the so called "Pgymy Forest".
ARAW NG KAGITINGAN_
April 9 Mt Samat, Bataan
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.
CONQUER MT. APO
April 13 - 20 Mt. Apo, Davao City
An annual sumer climb to Mt. Apo, the country's highest peak.
5TH NATIONAL CAVING CONGRESS
April 13- April 17 San Miguel, Baggao, Cagayan
The Congress aims to foster relationship among cavers in the country and to help develop the knowledge and attitude of the community on the Tourism Industry. The Sierra Madre Outdoor Club and Sang-at Salug Outdoor Club are pioneering outdoor groups in region 02 are collaborating for the event.
BANCATHON SA MAGNAGA
April 13 Pantukan, Comval
An annual motorized banca race among fisherman of the region within waters of Magnaga offering huge cash prizes
PAHIMIS FESTIVAL
April 15 Amadeo, Cavite
A Festival that revives the coffee industry
SINABALU FESTIVAL
April 16- April 30 Rizal, Cagayan
Celebrates the town fiesta of Rizal highlighting the Malaweg ancestry and cooking of glutinous rice on bamboos; showcasing the culture in songs and dances.
MANGGAHAN SA GUIMARAS_
April 16 20 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.
ANGKAN-ANGKAN
April 16 Marikina City, Metro Manila
Ka-angkan is the Feast of Clans being celebrated during the Cityhood Anniversary of Marikina. The feast is being celebrated as a tribute to the native residents of the city since they were the ones who formed the community and shaped the city’s own culture and tradition.
BANGUS FESTIVAL_
April 16- May 4 Dagupan City, Pangasinan
Part of Dagupan''s Pista''y Dayat celebration, highlight of which is the longest bangus grill, 101 ways to cook bangus, Bangus Harvest Dance parade, sports competition/exhibition.
TAMPISAW FESTIVAL (EARTH DAY CELEBRATION)
April 16- April 18 Concepcion, Iloilo
A 3-day annual festivity to commemorate the Earth Day Celebration which features fluvial parade, tree-planting and other environment educational activities.
SUNDUAN
April 16 Pasig City, Metro Manila
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.
TANDUYONG FESTIVAL
April 17 San Jose City, Bulacan
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.
PANA-AD SA NEGROS_
April 18 25 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
TUNGOH AD HUNGDUAN
April 18 - 24 Hungduan, Ifugao
A cultural fiesta of the Ifugaos of Hungduan which features ethnic games, rituals, arts and crafts-oriented activities.
MANGO-BAMBOO FESTIVAL AND TRADE FAIR_
April 20 27 San Carlos, Pangasinan
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.
COCOWAYAN FESTIVAL
April 20 25 Isabela City
Beauty pageant, street dances and trade fair of coconut and bamboo products which abound in Isabela, characterize this festival.
BAGABAS ECO-FEST
April 21 - 27 Daet, Camarines Norte
BANKARERA
April 21 Penablanca, Cagayan
Boat rowing race at the clear waters of the Pinacanuan River within the Callao Caves Tourist Zone
KINULOB FESTIVAL
April 21- April 25 Mabini, Batangas
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.
GOTAD AD HINGYON
April 21- April 24 Hingyon Municipality, Ifugao
Ethnic thanksgiving with cultural fair by Ifugaos in Hingyon.
BANGKARERA (Boat-rowing race)
April 21 Penablanca, Cagayan
A boat-rowing race on the waters of scenic Pinacanauan River.
SANDUGUAN FESTIVAL
April 21- April 27 Calapan, Mindoro Oriental
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).
KADAUGAN SA MACTAN FESTIVAL_
April 22 27 Bgy. Mactan, Lapu-Lapi City, Cebu
A week-long commemoration of the historic battle of Mactan between the Spanish Conquistador Fernando Magallanes and Mactan Chieftain Lapu-Lapu.
HINUGYAW SA HINIGARAN FESTIVAL
April 22- April 23 Hinigaran, Negros Occidental
"Hinugyaw" a local dialect that means rejoice/revelry is celebrated every 25th to 30th of April every year. The six day festivities will culminate on April 30 with a grand parade in the afternoon featuring street dancing performers in their colorful costumes.
GOTAD AD KIANGAN
April 23- April 25 Kiangan, Ifugao
An Ifugao cultural celebration featuring Kiangan''s ethnic customs and traditions
PINAKBET FESTIVAL
April 23 Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur
A festival celebrating a favorite dish of the Ilocanos, “pinakbet” featuring street dances, cooking competitions
PISTA SA KINAIYAHAN
April 23- April 26 Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur
A tree-planting activity done at the foot of Mt. Apo and clean-up program at the peak.
CANGMATING SIBULAN, NEGROS ORIENTAL
April 24- April 30 Yagyag Festival
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.
PISTA’Y DAYAT (THANKSGIVING)_
April 24- May 2 Lingayen, Pangasinan
Thanksgiving festival for the year''s bountiful harvest from the sea celebrated every 1st of May.
BAHAG-HARI FESTIVAL
April 24 Pinamalayan, Mindoro Oriental
A colorful celebration highlighted by street dancing, a parade of float and a different Moriones Festival.
KAROSAHAN FESTIVAL
April 24 Nueva Valencia, Guimaras
This is a proud tradition where beautiful maidens compete for attention with the gaily-decorated Karosas with their load of goodies.
AKLAN DAY CELEBRATION
April 25 Aklan
An annual celebration commemorating the province''s founding anniversary when it formally declared independence fro its mother province of Capiz on April 25, 1958.
PANAGAT "FISH" TIVAL
April 25 Estancia, Iloilo
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.
THE SABUTAN FESTIVAL AND MINI-TRADE FAIR
April 25- April 29 Mabitac, Mindoro Oriental
Exhibit of different products mainly from Sabutan.
KUTSITSA FESTIVAL
April 26 Molave, Zamboanga del Sur
This is a thanksgiving event for a bountiful harvest, with festivities like street dancing competition and agri-trade fair.
AWESOME DIVES PHILIPPINES: AN ADVENTURE LIFESTYLE
April 26- April 28 Glorietta Activity Center, Makati City
The 1st Dive Show in the Philippines
KAFAGWAY
April 27 Baguio City
A commemorative event reliving the liberation of Baguio City from the control of Japanese Forces through a moving pageant along Session Road
SAKNUNGAN FESTIVAL
April 27- April 30 San Jose, Mindoro Occidental
Festival incorporating the exhibition of the cultural heritage of Mindoro’s ethnic communities
PASALAMAT FESTIVAL_
April 27 La Carlota City, Negros Occidental
Held every Sunday nearest the first of May or Labor Day. It is a harvest thanksgiving celebration by the people of La Carlota City. The festival is based on an age-old practice of offering thanksgiving to the god of agriculture living inside Kanlaon Volcano.
TINAPAHAN FESTIVAL
April 29- May 1 Lemery, Batangas
A 3-day festivities that will showcase a trade fair of agro-industrial products, lectures on livestock raising and food processing as well as food demo competition
IMBAYAH
April 29- May 1 Banaue, Ifugao
Ethnic Sports Festival and thanksgiving rites featuring Ifugao''s traditional practices showcased in their songs, dances, arts & crafts
ANTIPOLO PILGRIMAGE
April 30- May 1 Antipolo, Rizal
Every May, many pilgrims are seen taking the mudtrodden path leading to Antipolo. It is in this small town that one can find the religious shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, popularly known as the Virgin of Antipolo.
Thanks to WOW Philippines...
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Off Topic: Nationalism of Francis Magalona - A tribute to master rapper of Philippines
I copied this article from Francis M. multiply account.
I want to show his love and loyalty to his country, Philippines. As owner of this blog, I focused my blog in beautiful tourist destination in Philippines because I want to promote tourism. I hope this blog helps Philippine tourism to create jobs for Filipinos...
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Jose Rizal died for us December 30, 1896. Today is his day. In a lamp at his "selda" he hid his last piece "Mi Ultimo Adios" which had these words, "Adios patria adorada.." (Goodbye my beloved country)
He was ahead of his time. With his novels "Noli Mi Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo" he showed everyone his courage. He was a visionary and he saw things that continue up this day.
If Rizal were alive today I would want to have some coffee with him. Talk to him, learn from him, and break bread with him. I look up to the man. I even made a song about him back in the late 90's. It's called "Idol ko si Rizal".
I guess if we just loved our country so much we would be willing to die for it. I would. But a dead me is a useless me. I am more useful alive. As long as I live, I will continue to espouse his dedication to uplift our country and our people.
We are a people with heritage. Period. Before we were colonized by Spain we had a culture, we had governance, we had commerce, and we had our art.Long live Rizal and the other heroes like Bonifacio, del Pilar, Mabini who fought for our independence.
Long live THE FILIPINO AND FILIPINA.
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Friday, February 27, 2009
Celebrating Holy Week in Philippines
Being the only Christian nation in the Far East, the belief of such religious observance was inherently Christian in origin brought to the Philippines by the Spanish Conquistadors when they first planted the Cross, symbol of Christianity, on the islands thus signaling the advent of the conversion of the natives to the faith of the Conquerors.
Holy Week culminates with all the solemn observance of Christian and pagan rituals. The practice is nationwide and has varying undertones of religious significance that is both moving and touching in its entirety. There are countless "Cenaculos" and "Pabasas" reciting and reenacting the passion and death of Jesus Christ in traditionally written verse form and dramatized version of the original sacrifice two thousand years ago.
The Holy Week in the Philippines has various appeals for everyone that combine native traditions and modern day touches with numerous innovations according to temperament and locale.
The week from Monday to Good Friday is an emotion packed series of religious ceremonies reminiscent of Christendom's most cherished traditions. Easter Sunday pall builds up into a glorious pealing of church bells for the pre-dawn "pasalubong", a reenactment of the Risen Christ's meeting with His Mother at the church patio under a specially prepared arch. An angel then descends from the platform and lifts the mourning veil of the grieving Mother amidst the pealing of bells. The procession of the two images then ends up inside the church and masses are said.
Lenten celebration in the Philippines is a conglomeration of quaint Christian and paganistic practices that are found nowhere else in the world. Some are breathtaking and exciting as they are charming and so distinctively Filipino that they are a source of wonderment for any tourist.
FLAGELLANTS
They scourge themselves in a somewhat paganistic manner considered medieval by many. This is done by stripping themselves naked from the waist up, walking barefooted under a midday sun and flagging themselves bloody with ropes and broken pieces of glass attached with strings to bamboo sticks. They do this as a means of atonement of their sins. It is a sort of retribution of their offenses and human weaknesses for past favor such as after going through some crisis or danger in their lives. This is commonly practiced in the provinces of Pampanga, Tarlac, Rizal and practically all over the Tagalog region.
PABASA
It's a family affair with the cooperation of relatives and neighbors. Others do these twenty four hours daily within the seven days of singing and reading of the Passion and Death taken from the verses of the Bible. Foods and drinks are being served to the singers.
BLACK NAZARENE
A century-old black statue in Quiapo, sculptured in Mexico during the Galleon Trade era, considered miraculous by devotees is brought out for procession every Good Friday. The statue is borne on the shoulders of male devotees in a slow, difficult procession around the narrow streets of the district, a score of men struggle to keep the image moving on. Thousands more try to muscle their way to touch the Nazarene as if carried by a powerful tide in an ocean of humanity.
SALUBONG
In Palawan it is reenacted in Iwahig Penal Colony participated by thousands of torch-bearing convicts in uniform line up in a pre-dawn ceremony.
MORIONES FESTIVALS
Marinduque Island is famous and known throughout the world. No one could recall its beginning but old folks claimed it started since time immemorial. Usually it is held in the plazas of Boac and Gasan. The towns present a spectacular pageant wherein people are dressed like Roman soldiers to commemorate the beheading of Longinos. The festivities have a Mardigras atmosphere.
BAGUIO CITY
Thousands of lowlanders, Manilans and foreign tourists flock to this summer capital to escape heat. Hotels and lodging houses are all booked a month before the Holy Week. Others trek to the mountain to view the city of pines and people enjoying the merry making not minding the religious people are in church for this Holy occasion.
SIETE PALABRAS
All radio stations throughout the nation are being sponsored by religious groups to air the reading of the "Siete Palabras" (Seven Last Words). There are series of speakers depicting the life of Jesus Christ and of course in different versions but the same meaning. Aglipayans, Episcopalians and Roman Catholics do this simultaneously.
VISITA IGLESIAS
In Manila it is a practice of Catholic believers to visit, if possible, 14 churches within Metro Manila representing the fourteen stations of the cross.
BALA-AN BUKID
Guimaras landmark, a huge white cross overlooking the City of Iloilo, a favorite pilgrimage venue of Visayan people.
HUGE 14th STATION
In Iguig, Tuguegarao oversized station of the cross at the hillside outside the centuries old church with a beautiful facade.
DAVAO CITY
Old folks still practice the traditional belief of not to create unnecessary sounds especially on Holy Thursday and Good Friday.
BICOL REGION
Bicolanos are too religious from Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Legaspi, Naga down to Camarines Norte and Sur, they have all the Holy Week rituals.
SAN PABLO CITY
Celebrities and movie stars from Manila and neighboring provinces join the most attended procession organized by Don Ado Escudero of Villa Escudero.
14 STATIONS OF THE CROSS
At the grotto of Lourdes in Novaliches, Quezon City the devotees, thousands of them, come during the Holy Week as a pilgrimage at the Calvary built with the fourteen stations of the Cross, life size, zigzagging at the hillside.
AMULETS HUNTERS
In Sipalay, Negros Occidental, it is a day for Herbolarios searching for anting-anting in unexplored caves on Good Friday.
FORTY FIVE STATUES
In Paete, Laguna procession of 45 statues beautifully decorated "carrozas" depicting the life of our Lord. Also in Siquijor, an island on the southern tip of Cebu, is well known for its Good Friday procession. Huge centuries-old statue fully decorated with fresh flowers.
CAPILYA
A town in Zamboanga still practices the old tradition of Lenten Season, one of which is the Capilya. Town people put up an improvised 14 altars around the poblacion representing the way of the cross. A group of singers sing ballad songs of Christ's passion.
CENACULOS
It is held in the Philippine Cultural Center sponsored by the Department of Tourism. Cast of characters include popular movie stars. In Taguig, Rizal they popularize the modern version of "Jesus Christ Superstar" reshown at the Fort Santiago Amphitheater for the benefit of Manilans. In Mexico, Pampanga and also Dinalupihan in Bataan there is one who actually had himself nailed to a cross for his "crucifixion" simulating Christ's passion as best as he painfully can.
PAGTALTAL SA JORDAN
In the Visayan region, we have now the famous "Ang PAGTALTAL SA JORDAN" in the island province of Guimaras. A reenactment of our Lord's sufferings on the way to the Calvary held every Good Friday at the Municipal grounds. For the last years, it was attended by dignitaries from America, Mexico, Costa Rica, Argentina, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Canada, and thousands of tourists from European and Asian countries. Jordan town is widely known as the "GOLGOTHA" of the Philippines.
Ash Wednesday: February 25, 2009
Holy Week: April 6 - 12, 2009
Official Holiday: April 9-10, 2009
Source: The News Today
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Philippine Calendar of Events - March 2009
KAAMULAN FESTIVAL
March 1 8 Malaybalay City, Bukidnon
A spectacular yearly gathering of the seven (7) hilltribes featuring their traditional songs, dances, sports, crafts and rituals, clad in their traditional vibrant costumes and heirloom jewelry
RODEO MASBATEÑO (LOCAL COWBOYS)
March 1 31 Masbate City
Hold on to your horses, caballeros, its rodeo time in Masbate once again! Feel the excitement as our local cowboys pit their brains against bovine brawn in western style rodeo events like bull riding and sterr wrestling, apart from our local games like the good old carabao race. So put on them boots and saddle up – its gonna be a rope-slingin’, dust-kickin’, cowpunchibn’ affair.
ARAW NG ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL (IGACOS)
March 1- March 7 Island Garden City of Samal
Festival to showcase the natural bounty of the Island Garden City of Samal, includes water sports competition, horse fight, sand castle contest, cultural shows, etc.
PASIG SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
March 1- March 31 Pasig City
Participants vary from singers, pianists & violinists, bandleaders and music teachers whose common goal is to keep classical music and "kundimans” alive. On this event, artists, and music lovers gather at the Pasig City Museum to listen and appreciate the music of classical artists as performed by their fellow Pasigueños. In all, the Summer Music Festival aims to revive the great musical tradition of Pasig.
PARADE OF FESTIVALS
March 1 Muntinlupa City
One of the highlights of Muntinlupa City’s Cityhood Anniversary.
PAYVANUVANUAN FESTIVAL_
March 1 31 Sitio Jura, Racujaide, Mahatao
The festival marks the start of the fishing season in Batanes where the fisherfolks perform a ritual to pray for good fishing season and safety.
4TH ZP SUMMER
March 1- March 31 Zamboanga City
This event, which cover the Zamboanga City, and the provinces of Zamboanga Sibugay, del Norte and del Sur, promotes domestic tourism in the Peninsula.
SUGBAHAN
March 2- March 14 Davao City
A culinary festival that features Davao''s grilled specialties such as tuna.
PACTO DE SANGRE OR BLOOD COMPACT OF NEW WASHINGTON, AKLAN
March 3 New Washington, Aklan
Katipuneros respectively wounded their wrists and used their blood to sign a document that formally expressed their grievances symbolizing their revolt against the Spanish authorities, which happened at Sitio Kuntang, Ochando, New Washington. From then on it is remembered as one of the historical places in the country.
COUNCIL OF BALABAGO REENACTMENT
March 4- March 5 Culasi, Antique
It is a reenactment of the gathering of the Malayan Datus headed by Sumakwel after their settlement in Malandog for thanksgiving and renewal. The site of the reenactment overlooks the island of Mararison and the Majestic Mt. Madia-as home of Bulalakaw, their acclaimed God.
PUERTO PRINCESA FOUNDATION DAY
March 4 Puerto Princesa City
A celebration of the founding anniversary of the City highlighted by the crowning of Ms. Puerto Princesa.
CEBU X INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE AND FURNISHING EXHIBITION_
March 6 9 Cebu City
With Cebu X promoting Cebu as the Design Destination in Asia, an exhibition is scheduled by the end of February showcasing Asia’s best furniture designs expertly executed by master craftsmen.
BANGKERO FESTIVAL
March 6- March 10 Pagsanjan, Laguna
Pagsanjan, the tourist capital of Laguna will hold its “Bangkero Festival” on March 10 until March 14 with the theme: “Mamamayan Makilahok! Bayan Ko, Tutulungan Ko!”
ARYA! ABRA FESTIVAL (Bamboo rafting)
March 07 - 11 Bangued, Abra
Abra's biggest festival highlights of which are "Karerakit" bamboo rafting along Calaba River and Tinguan Festival of the tribal natives of Abra.
PANAGTAGBO FESTIVAL
March 7 Tagum City
Coincides with the city of Tagum’s founding anniversary. It aptly describes a celebration in the city where Tagumeños met Tagumeños from all walks of life in one occasion and setting since the city of Tagum is a crossroad business center in the northern part of Southern Mindanao.
VIS-MIN TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE SHOW_
March 7 9 SM Cebu Trade Hall
This 4th International Visayas Mindanao Travel, Tours, Leisure and Lifestyle Exposition and Conference, is a festive capsulized presentation of the different tourism attractions, destination and facilities, tour activities, mode of transportation and information in the Visayas and Mindanao clusters, showcasing its respective unique historical and cultural assets as well as in helping create awareness and promoting various tourist destinations found the VIS-MIN region.
THE 14THE WEDDING EXPO PHILIPPINES (2009)
March 7 8 PICC Forum, CCP Complex
The biggest, most comprehensive, and longest running gathering of wedding suppliers from all over the Philippines as they showcase the latest trends and newest styles in saying "I Do." This is the event that the entire Philippine wedding industry gears up for!
NATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH CELEBRATION EXHIBIT
March 8- March 12 Clamshell I, Intramuros, Manila
A weeklong exhibit organized by the National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW) showcasing numerous products and services in celebration of the National Women''s Month.
102ND BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF LATE PRESIDENT JOSE P. LAUREL
March 9 Tanauan, Batangas
A yearly celebration commemorating the birth of President Jose P. Laurel.
HOLISTIC FESTIVAL
March 9- March 11 Villa Jireh, Labrador, Pangasinan
Projects Pangasinan as a health tourism destination with focus on wellness & lifestyle change from the holistic approach. Converging multi-sectoral groups: Eco-Defense Movement, Fishermen/Farmers Association, Tourism.
BANTAYAN FESTIVAL
March 9 15 Guimbal, Iloilo
A celebration of the birth of a new history and culture of the people of Guimbal as a tribute and reverence to the triumphant struggle of its ancestors for meaningful existence.The magic of the Gimba (drum) and the Bantayan (watchtower) are the major features of the festival. The festival also features dance drama, drum, float & street dancing competition, cultural shows, beauty pageant, paraw & boat racing, fluvial parade, musical concerts and many other presentations.
ARAW NG DABAW CELEBRATION
March 10- March 16 Davao City
Davao celebrates its birthday in a grand gala fashion befitting the largest city in Mindanao. The Araw ng Dabaw festivities come complete with a jam-packed, seven-day schedule of trade fairs and cultural presentations. There''s also a colorful civic-military parade and a citywide beauty pageant, featuring the smartest, most charming ladies this side of the islands.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
March 14- March 20 La Trinidad, Benguet
The municipality of La Trinindad in Benguet, known as the Strawberry Capital of the Philippines, will feature the baking of the largest strawberry cake including a trade fair on strawberry products and cutflowers.
PINTADOS DE PASI FESTIVAL_
March 16 22 Passi City, Iloilo
A festival depicting the history of Passi through “pintados” as a colorful celebration of how Passi got its name, as influenced by the Spanish regime. It also coincides with their Foundation Day commemorating the conversion of Passi as a component city. The festival’s main features include the parade and competition of Tribes, Carosa Parada, Pinta Carabao, Search for Bb. Pintados de Pasi, Laro ng Lahi, Binayle sa Kalye, Drum & Lyre Competition, Food Festival
HOMONHON LANDING_
March 16 Homonhon, Eastern Samar
Commemoration of the discovery of the Philippines by Ferdinand Magellan.
SEMANA SANTA AT IGUIG CALVARY HILLS_
March 16 23 Iguig, Cagayan
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.
LUGAHAIT FESTIVAL
March 16 Lugait, Misamis Oriental
A local festival celebrating the rich history and the founding of the municipality of Lugait through native street dancing, showcase of agricultural products, and other colorful cultural performances
BUTUAN-CHINA TRADE MISSION
March 17 Butuan City
Commemoration of the first Butuan-China Trade Mission
SOLI-SOLI FESTIVAL_
March 18 San Francisco, Camotes Island, Cebu
Named after the Soli-Soli plant which abounds around Lake Danao, its freestyle street dancing competition uses soli-soli plant as its dominants material.
BANANA FESTIVAL
March 18- March 19 Baco, Mindoro Oriental
A celebration of its abundance of banana. It features banana cook fest and a banana (saba) inspired street dancing competition and beauty pageant. this coincides with the town fiestain honor of St. Joseph.
MAYON CONQUEST
March 18- March 20 Albay
A mountain expedition to the country’s most popular volcano, MT. MAYON to be participated in by mountain-climbing enthusiast aimed to develop mountain climbing as a safe, enjoyable and environment-friendly activity.
SULYOG FESTIVAL
March 19 Bongabong, Mindoro Oriental
A religious festival in honor of St. Joseph celebrated by way of a Sulyog (Suli and Niyog) Festival done through dances, flats and cultural shows.
TABAK FESTIVAL
March 19- March 22 Tabaco City, Albay
Held in conjunction with the celebration of the City’s 1st Foundation Anniversary. The festival derived its name from a local word “tabak”, meaning bolo, where the name of the City (Tabaco) was taken from. It’s highlight is a street presentation where participants showcase the legend of the City. Numerous other activities are lined up to drum beat the affair.
SINIGAYAN FESTIVAL
March 19 Sagay City
An annual celebration & thanksgiving in honor of their patron, St. Joseph, showcasing the best of Sagay - - the arts, culture, products, and its people. Sinigayan concocted from the spherical shell “sigay” which abounds many islets and shores of the city.
PASKO SA KASAKIT (SEMANA SANTA SA BANTAYAN)_
March 20 21 Bantayan, Cebu
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.
SEMANA SANTA SA BIKOL
March 20- March 27 Calabanga, Camarines Sur
A week-long observance of Bicolanos unique religiosity and a pilgrimage to "Amang Hinulid"
PANAAD_
March 20 21 Camiguin
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
SENAKULO / HOLY WEEK RITUALS & PROCESSIONS
March 20- March 27 Nationwide
A nationwide celebration of Lenten Season
SEMANA SANTA AT BALINTOKATOK LA SALETTE SHRINE
March 20- March 27 Santiago City
Traditional presentation of the passion and death of Christ on a hill and ends at the top where a chapel stands.
LENTEN WEEK/ "PAGPAPAKO"
March 21- March 26 Baler and Casiguran, Aurora
Highlighted in every Good Friday at a hilltop of Ermita hill “Pagpapako” celebration. Simultaneous at poblacion procession of different patron saints.
CENAKULO (CAINTA, RIZAL)
March 21- March 26 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.
LENTEN OBSERVANCE (SAN PABLO CITY)
March 21- March 26 Sn Pablo City, Laguna
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.
BUHING KALBARYO
March 21- March 26 Cebu City, Cebu
During the Lenten season, the Buhing Kalbaryo Foundation Inc. will have Lenten presentations
SEMANA SANTA (DIPOLOG CITY)
March 21- March 26 Dapitan 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.
AGOO SEMANA SANTA_
March 21 Agoo, La Union
The Holy week celebration, particularly Good Friday, is a display of devoutness and traditional pomp.
MORIONES FESTIVAL
March 21- March 27 Marinduque
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.
TURUMBA
March 21- March 26 Pakil, Laguna
The largest religious activity consisting of 7 fiestas or lupi to commemorate the seven sorrows of Our Lady of Turumba, starting before the Holy Week every nine days thereafter and ends in the month of June and in celebrated with dancing procession.
PAGTALTAL SA GUIMARAS_
March 21 Jordan, 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”.
CUTUD LENTEN RITES_
March 21 San Pedro Cutud, San Fernando, Pampanga
A re-enactment of Christ''s passion and death.
PAMALANDONG HA PALO_
March 21 Palo, Leyte
Dramatic re-enactment of Christ''s sufferings on the cross.
ALIMANGO FESTIVAL_
March 22 Lala, Lanao del Norte
A festival to celebrate "Araw ng Lala" featuring displays of different sizes of alimango (crab). Also features native costumes, dances and cotests depicting and promoting local culture and tradition and fluvial parade passing through unspoiled mangroves.
TORUGPO_
March 22 Carigara, Leyte
Carabao and horse fights.
BIRTHDAY OF GENERAL EMILIO AGUINALDO
March 22 Cavite
A celebration commemorating the birth of the First President of the Philippine Republic.
19 MARTYRS OF AKLAN
March 23 Kalibo, Aklan
Celebration dedicated to the 19 martyrs of Aklan who consecrated their lives in the cause of freedom against the colonizers.
SUNDUAN HA CARIGARA_
March 23 Carigara, Leyte
Cultural/social activities and float parade held on Easter Sunday.
KABANHAWAN FESTIVAL_
March 23 Minglanilla, Cebu
Showcases the "SUGAT" in which the town is known for many years since. This year, the celebration will be more grand followed by a day long games and entertainment tht highlights the endowment of Minglanilla in history, trade and arts.
LUCKY SUMMER VISITOR/S
March 24 Baguio City
A special feature of Summer in Baguio Project, this annual event spearheaded by the Baguio Correspondents and Broadcasters Club, will choose the lucky visitors to the Summer Capital of the Philippines and will be afforded prizes that include hosted meals, tours, free accommodations, and other souvenir items
SEMANA SANTA AT SILAY CITY
March 24- March 27 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.
MALIBAY CENACULO
March 24- March 25 Tanghalang Malibay, Malibay Plaza, Pasay City
A 10-day activity commencing with daily performances of particular scenes from the Bible stories. Different scenes are to be performed by Cenaculistas of Pasay.
KATKAT SAKRIPISYO SA 3003 STEPS
March 24- March 25 Dipolog City
A mountain climbing/trekking activity and via cruces participated in by the Catholic community of Zamboanga del Norte and the neighboring municipalities.
LIVE STATIONS OF THE CROSS AT SAN CARLOS CITY
March 25 San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
A live reenactment of the 14 Stations of the Cross along the main thoroughfares of the city.
PAGTALTAL IN BAROTAC VIEJO
March 25 Barotac Viejo, Iloilo
A yearly depiction of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
KALBARYO
March 25 San Vicente Ferrer Parish Bgy. La Granja, La Carlota City
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.
PAGHUKOM
March 25 Calinog, Iloilo
Lenten presentation depicting the judgment, crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
KAPIYA DISPLAY AND PASYON SINGING CONTEST
March 25 Santa Barbara, Iloilo
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.
ANG HATOL . . . .(THE WAY OF THE CROSS)
March 25 Cainta, Rizal
A stage presentation that highlighted the judgement of Jesus Christ
GIWANG-GIWANG
March 25 Binangonan, Rizal
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.
SALUBONG (ANGONO, RIZAL)
March 26- March 27 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”.
LENTEN FESTIVAL OF HERBAL PREPARATION
March 26 San Antonio, Siquijor
A time when herbalists from all over Visayas and Mindanao participate in a ritual known as "Tang-Alap".
CUARESMA
March 26- March 27 San Jose, Antique
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.
SUGAT
March 27 San Carlos, Negros Occ.
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.
HUDAS-HUDAS
March 27 San Jose, Antique
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.
SALUBONG (EASTER VIGIL) AND PASKO NG PAGKABUHAY (FEAST OF THE RESURRECTION
March 27 Barangay San Dionisio, Parañaque City
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.
KISI-KISI FESTIVAL
March 27- March 31 Negros Occidental
Kisi Kisi Dance Parade is a dance parade which stands for the way fishes flip-flops and twitches as they are hauled during the bountiful harvest. It starts at 1:00 in the afternoon where participating groups wear costumes and headdresses adorned with multi-colored shells & fish nets while props include bamboo poles and baskets used for fishing. Before the dance parade a re-enactment of the Sinulod is being shown wherein the town’s patron Sr. Sto. Niño saved the village from the moro raids.
MANOK NI SAN PEDRO FESTIVAL
March 27 San Pedro, Laguna
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.
HALADAYA FESTIVAL
March 27- April 3 Daan Bantayan, Cebu
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.
SIARGAO INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKE CUP
March 27- March 31 General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte
An annual international competition which is open for all local and foreign bikers.
TABACCO FESTIVAL
March 28- March 29 Candon City, Ilocos Sur
Annual festival to promote major industry of the city “Tobacco.”
KATKAT SA DIPOLOG
March 28- April 3 Dipolog City
An annual activity at the mountain ranges of Dipolog City’s Linabo Peak and the Sungkilaw Falls area. This is participated in by mountaineers and nature trekkers, which is to be held every summer season in Dipolog City.
GAWAGAWAY-YAN FESTIVAL_
March 30- April 13 Cauayan City
Celebrates the cityhood of the City of Canayan in Isabela Province; activities include cultural shows, trade shows, parades and street dancing and variety shows, etc.
SINUGDAN/COMMEMORATION OF THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MASS_
March 31 Limasawa Island, Southern Leyte
Commemoration of the first mass in the Philippines held by the Spaniards.
FIRST EASTER MASS CELEBRATION
March 31 Butuan City
A re-enactment of Magellan's landing and planting of the cross on March 21, 1521 at Mazaua, Butuan City.
March 1 8 Malaybalay City, Bukidnon
A spectacular yearly gathering of the seven (7) hilltribes featuring their traditional songs, dances, sports, crafts and rituals, clad in their traditional vibrant costumes and heirloom jewelry
RODEO MASBATEÑO (LOCAL COWBOYS)
March 1 31 Masbate City
Hold on to your horses, caballeros, its rodeo time in Masbate once again! Feel the excitement as our local cowboys pit their brains against bovine brawn in western style rodeo events like bull riding and sterr wrestling, apart from our local games like the good old carabao race. So put on them boots and saddle up – its gonna be a rope-slingin’, dust-kickin’, cowpunchibn’ affair.
ARAW NG ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL (IGACOS)
March 1- March 7 Island Garden City of Samal
Festival to showcase the natural bounty of the Island Garden City of Samal, includes water sports competition, horse fight, sand castle contest, cultural shows, etc.
PASIG SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
March 1- March 31 Pasig City
Participants vary from singers, pianists & violinists, bandleaders and music teachers whose common goal is to keep classical music and "kundimans” alive. On this event, artists, and music lovers gather at the Pasig City Museum to listen and appreciate the music of classical artists as performed by their fellow Pasigueños. In all, the Summer Music Festival aims to revive the great musical tradition of Pasig.
PARADE OF FESTIVALS
March 1 Muntinlupa City
One of the highlights of Muntinlupa City’s Cityhood Anniversary.
PAYVANUVANUAN FESTIVAL_
March 1 31 Sitio Jura, Racujaide, Mahatao
The festival marks the start of the fishing season in Batanes where the fisherfolks perform a ritual to pray for good fishing season and safety.
4TH ZP SUMMER
March 1- March 31 Zamboanga City
This event, which cover the Zamboanga City, and the provinces of Zamboanga Sibugay, del Norte and del Sur, promotes domestic tourism in the Peninsula.
SUGBAHAN
March 2- March 14 Davao City
A culinary festival that features Davao''s grilled specialties such as tuna.
PACTO DE SANGRE OR BLOOD COMPACT OF NEW WASHINGTON, AKLAN
March 3 New Washington, Aklan
Katipuneros respectively wounded their wrists and used their blood to sign a document that formally expressed their grievances symbolizing their revolt against the Spanish authorities, which happened at Sitio Kuntang, Ochando, New Washington. From then on it is remembered as one of the historical places in the country.
COUNCIL OF BALABAGO REENACTMENT
March 4- March 5 Culasi, Antique
It is a reenactment of the gathering of the Malayan Datus headed by Sumakwel after their settlement in Malandog for thanksgiving and renewal. The site of the reenactment overlooks the island of Mararison and the Majestic Mt. Madia-as home of Bulalakaw, their acclaimed God.
PUERTO PRINCESA FOUNDATION DAY
March 4 Puerto Princesa City
A celebration of the founding anniversary of the City highlighted by the crowning of Ms. Puerto Princesa.
CEBU X INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE AND FURNISHING EXHIBITION_
March 6 9 Cebu City
With Cebu X promoting Cebu as the Design Destination in Asia, an exhibition is scheduled by the end of February showcasing Asia’s best furniture designs expertly executed by master craftsmen.
BANGKERO FESTIVAL
March 6- March 10 Pagsanjan, Laguna
Pagsanjan, the tourist capital of Laguna will hold its “Bangkero Festival” on March 10 until March 14 with the theme: “Mamamayan Makilahok! Bayan Ko, Tutulungan Ko!”
ARYA! ABRA FESTIVAL (Bamboo rafting)
March 07 - 11 Bangued, Abra
Abra's biggest festival highlights of which are "Karerakit" bamboo rafting along Calaba River and Tinguan Festival of the tribal natives of Abra.
PANAGTAGBO FESTIVAL
March 7 Tagum City
Coincides with the city of Tagum’s founding anniversary. It aptly describes a celebration in the city where Tagumeños met Tagumeños from all walks of life in one occasion and setting since the city of Tagum is a crossroad business center in the northern part of Southern Mindanao.
VIS-MIN TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE SHOW_
March 7 9 SM Cebu Trade Hall
This 4th International Visayas Mindanao Travel, Tours, Leisure and Lifestyle Exposition and Conference, is a festive capsulized presentation of the different tourism attractions, destination and facilities, tour activities, mode of transportation and information in the Visayas and Mindanao clusters, showcasing its respective unique historical and cultural assets as well as in helping create awareness and promoting various tourist destinations found the VIS-MIN region.
THE 14THE WEDDING EXPO PHILIPPINES (2009)
March 7 8 PICC Forum, CCP Complex
The biggest, most comprehensive, and longest running gathering of wedding suppliers from all over the Philippines as they showcase the latest trends and newest styles in saying "I Do." This is the event that the entire Philippine wedding industry gears up for!
NATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH CELEBRATION EXHIBIT
March 8- March 12 Clamshell I, Intramuros, Manila
A weeklong exhibit organized by the National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW) showcasing numerous products and services in celebration of the National Women''s Month.
102ND BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF LATE PRESIDENT JOSE P. LAUREL
March 9 Tanauan, Batangas
A yearly celebration commemorating the birth of President Jose P. Laurel.
HOLISTIC FESTIVAL
March 9- March 11 Villa Jireh, Labrador, Pangasinan
Projects Pangasinan as a health tourism destination with focus on wellness & lifestyle change from the holistic approach. Converging multi-sectoral groups: Eco-Defense Movement, Fishermen/Farmers Association, Tourism.
BANTAYAN FESTIVAL
March 9 15 Guimbal, Iloilo
A celebration of the birth of a new history and culture of the people of Guimbal as a tribute and reverence to the triumphant struggle of its ancestors for meaningful existence.The magic of the Gimba (drum) and the Bantayan (watchtower) are the major features of the festival. The festival also features dance drama, drum, float & street dancing competition, cultural shows, beauty pageant, paraw & boat racing, fluvial parade, musical concerts and many other presentations.
ARAW NG DABAW CELEBRATION
March 10- March 16 Davao City
Davao celebrates its birthday in a grand gala fashion befitting the largest city in Mindanao. The Araw ng Dabaw festivities come complete with a jam-packed, seven-day schedule of trade fairs and cultural presentations. There''s also a colorful civic-military parade and a citywide beauty pageant, featuring the smartest, most charming ladies this side of the islands.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
March 14- March 20 La Trinidad, Benguet
The municipality of La Trinindad in Benguet, known as the Strawberry Capital of the Philippines, will feature the baking of the largest strawberry cake including a trade fair on strawberry products and cutflowers.
PINTADOS DE PASI FESTIVAL_
March 16 22 Passi City, Iloilo
A festival depicting the history of Passi through “pintados” as a colorful celebration of how Passi got its name, as influenced by the Spanish regime. It also coincides with their Foundation Day commemorating the conversion of Passi as a component city. The festival’s main features include the parade and competition of Tribes, Carosa Parada, Pinta Carabao, Search for Bb. Pintados de Pasi, Laro ng Lahi, Binayle sa Kalye, Drum & Lyre Competition, Food Festival
HOMONHON LANDING_
March 16 Homonhon, Eastern Samar
Commemoration of the discovery of the Philippines by Ferdinand Magellan.
SEMANA SANTA AT IGUIG CALVARY HILLS_
March 16 23 Iguig, Cagayan
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.
LUGAHAIT FESTIVAL
March 16 Lugait, Misamis Oriental
A local festival celebrating the rich history and the founding of the municipality of Lugait through native street dancing, showcase of agricultural products, and other colorful cultural performances
BUTUAN-CHINA TRADE MISSION
March 17 Butuan City
Commemoration of the first Butuan-China Trade Mission
SOLI-SOLI FESTIVAL_
March 18 San Francisco, Camotes Island, Cebu
Named after the Soli-Soli plant which abounds around Lake Danao, its freestyle street dancing competition uses soli-soli plant as its dominants material.
BANANA FESTIVAL
March 18- March 19 Baco, Mindoro Oriental
A celebration of its abundance of banana. It features banana cook fest and a banana (saba) inspired street dancing competition and beauty pageant. this coincides with the town fiestain honor of St. Joseph.
MAYON CONQUEST
March 18- March 20 Albay
A mountain expedition to the country’s most popular volcano, MT. MAYON to be participated in by mountain-climbing enthusiast aimed to develop mountain climbing as a safe, enjoyable and environment-friendly activity.
SULYOG FESTIVAL
March 19 Bongabong, Mindoro Oriental
A religious festival in honor of St. Joseph celebrated by way of a Sulyog (Suli and Niyog) Festival done through dances, flats and cultural shows.
TABAK FESTIVAL
March 19- March 22 Tabaco City, Albay
Held in conjunction with the celebration of the City’s 1st Foundation Anniversary. The festival derived its name from a local word “tabak”, meaning bolo, where the name of the City (Tabaco) was taken from. It’s highlight is a street presentation where participants showcase the legend of the City. Numerous other activities are lined up to drum beat the affair.
SINIGAYAN FESTIVAL
March 19 Sagay City
An annual celebration & thanksgiving in honor of their patron, St. Joseph, showcasing the best of Sagay - - the arts, culture, products, and its people. Sinigayan concocted from the spherical shell “sigay” which abounds many islets and shores of the city.
PASKO SA KASAKIT (SEMANA SANTA SA BANTAYAN)_
March 20 21 Bantayan, Cebu
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.
SEMANA SANTA SA BIKOL
March 20- March 27 Calabanga, Camarines Sur
A week-long observance of Bicolanos unique religiosity and a pilgrimage to "Amang Hinulid"
PANAAD_
March 20 21 Camiguin
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
SENAKULO / HOLY WEEK RITUALS & PROCESSIONS
March 20- March 27 Nationwide
A nationwide celebration of Lenten Season
SEMANA SANTA AT BALINTOKATOK LA SALETTE SHRINE
March 20- March 27 Santiago City
Traditional presentation of the passion and death of Christ on a hill and ends at the top where a chapel stands.
LENTEN WEEK/ "PAGPAPAKO"
March 21- March 26 Baler and Casiguran, Aurora
Highlighted in every Good Friday at a hilltop of Ermita hill “Pagpapako” celebration. Simultaneous at poblacion procession of different patron saints.
CENAKULO (CAINTA, RIZAL)
March 21- March 26 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.
LENTEN OBSERVANCE (SAN PABLO CITY)
March 21- March 26 Sn Pablo City, Laguna
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.
BUHING KALBARYO
March 21- March 26 Cebu City, Cebu
During the Lenten season, the Buhing Kalbaryo Foundation Inc. will have Lenten presentations
SEMANA SANTA (DIPOLOG CITY)
March 21- March 26 Dapitan 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.
AGOO SEMANA SANTA_
March 21 Agoo, La Union
The Holy week celebration, particularly Good Friday, is a display of devoutness and traditional pomp.
MORIONES FESTIVAL
March 21- March 27 Marinduque
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.
TURUMBA
March 21- March 26 Pakil, Laguna
The largest religious activity consisting of 7 fiestas or lupi to commemorate the seven sorrows of Our Lady of Turumba, starting before the Holy Week every nine days thereafter and ends in the month of June and in celebrated with dancing procession.
PAGTALTAL SA GUIMARAS_
March 21 Jordan, 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”.
CUTUD LENTEN RITES_
March 21 San Pedro Cutud, San Fernando, Pampanga
A re-enactment of Christ''s passion and death.
PAMALANDONG HA PALO_
March 21 Palo, Leyte
Dramatic re-enactment of Christ''s sufferings on the cross.
ALIMANGO FESTIVAL_
March 22 Lala, Lanao del Norte
A festival to celebrate "Araw ng Lala" featuring displays of different sizes of alimango (crab). Also features native costumes, dances and cotests depicting and promoting local culture and tradition and fluvial parade passing through unspoiled mangroves.
TORUGPO_
March 22 Carigara, Leyte
Carabao and horse fights.
BIRTHDAY OF GENERAL EMILIO AGUINALDO
March 22 Cavite
A celebration commemorating the birth of the First President of the Philippine Republic.
19 MARTYRS OF AKLAN
March 23 Kalibo, Aklan
Celebration dedicated to the 19 martyrs of Aklan who consecrated their lives in the cause of freedom against the colonizers.
SUNDUAN HA CARIGARA_
March 23 Carigara, Leyte
Cultural/social activities and float parade held on Easter Sunday.
KABANHAWAN FESTIVAL_
March 23 Minglanilla, Cebu
Showcases the "SUGAT" in which the town is known for many years since. This year, the celebration will be more grand followed by a day long games and entertainment tht highlights the endowment of Minglanilla in history, trade and arts.
LUCKY SUMMER VISITOR/S
March 24 Baguio City
A special feature of Summer in Baguio Project, this annual event spearheaded by the Baguio Correspondents and Broadcasters Club, will choose the lucky visitors to the Summer Capital of the Philippines and will be afforded prizes that include hosted meals, tours, free accommodations, and other souvenir items
SEMANA SANTA AT SILAY CITY
March 24- March 27 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.
MALIBAY CENACULO
March 24- March 25 Tanghalang Malibay, Malibay Plaza, Pasay City
A 10-day activity commencing with daily performances of particular scenes from the Bible stories. Different scenes are to be performed by Cenaculistas of Pasay.
KATKAT SAKRIPISYO SA 3003 STEPS
March 24- March 25 Dipolog City
A mountain climbing/trekking activity and via cruces participated in by the Catholic community of Zamboanga del Norte and the neighboring municipalities.
LIVE STATIONS OF THE CROSS AT SAN CARLOS CITY
March 25 San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
A live reenactment of the 14 Stations of the Cross along the main thoroughfares of the city.
PAGTALTAL IN BAROTAC VIEJO
March 25 Barotac Viejo, Iloilo
A yearly depiction of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
KALBARYO
March 25 San Vicente Ferrer Parish Bgy. La Granja, La Carlota City
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.
PAGHUKOM
March 25 Calinog, Iloilo
Lenten presentation depicting the judgment, crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
KAPIYA DISPLAY AND PASYON SINGING CONTEST
March 25 Santa Barbara, Iloilo
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.
ANG HATOL . . . .(THE WAY OF THE CROSS)
March 25 Cainta, Rizal
A stage presentation that highlighted the judgement of Jesus Christ
GIWANG-GIWANG
March 25 Binangonan, Rizal
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.
SALUBONG (ANGONO, RIZAL)
March 26- March 27 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”.
LENTEN FESTIVAL OF HERBAL PREPARATION
March 26 San Antonio, Siquijor
A time when herbalists from all over Visayas and Mindanao participate in a ritual known as "Tang-Alap".
CUARESMA
March 26- March 27 San Jose, Antique
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.
SUGAT
March 27 San Carlos, Negros Occ.
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.
HUDAS-HUDAS
March 27 San Jose, Antique
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.
SALUBONG (EASTER VIGIL) AND PASKO NG PAGKABUHAY (FEAST OF THE RESURRECTION
March 27 Barangay San Dionisio, Parañaque City
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.
KISI-KISI FESTIVAL
March 27- March 31 Negros Occidental
Kisi Kisi Dance Parade is a dance parade which stands for the way fishes flip-flops and twitches as they are hauled during the bountiful harvest. It starts at 1:00 in the afternoon where participating groups wear costumes and headdresses adorned with multi-colored shells & fish nets while props include bamboo poles and baskets used for fishing. Before the dance parade a re-enactment of the Sinulod is being shown wherein the town’s patron Sr. Sto. Niño saved the village from the moro raids.
MANOK NI SAN PEDRO FESTIVAL
March 27 San Pedro, Laguna
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.
HALADAYA FESTIVAL
March 27- April 3 Daan Bantayan, Cebu
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.
SIARGAO INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKE CUP
March 27- March 31 General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte
An annual international competition which is open for all local and foreign bikers.
TABACCO FESTIVAL
March 28- March 29 Candon City, Ilocos Sur
Annual festival to promote major industry of the city “Tobacco.”
KATKAT SA DIPOLOG
March 28- April 3 Dipolog City
An annual activity at the mountain ranges of Dipolog City’s Linabo Peak and the Sungkilaw Falls area. This is participated in by mountaineers and nature trekkers, which is to be held every summer season in Dipolog City.
GAWAGAWAY-YAN FESTIVAL_
March 30- April 13 Cauayan City
Celebrates the cityhood of the City of Canayan in Isabela Province; activities include cultural shows, trade shows, parades and street dancing and variety shows, etc.
SINUGDAN/COMMEMORATION OF THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MASS_
March 31 Limasawa Island, Southern Leyte
Commemoration of the first mass in the Philippines held by the Spaniards.
FIRST EASTER MASS CELEBRATION
March 31 Butuan City
A re-enactment of Magellan's landing and planting of the cross on March 21, 1521 at Mazaua, Butuan City.
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Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Philippine Calendar of Events, Festivals and Activities - September 2007
1. KASIBU CITRUS FESTIVAL
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.
For more information pls contact:
For more information pls contact:
Ms. Catalina Acpal
OIC – Provincial Tourism OfficerProvince of Nueva Vizcaya
Telefax : (6378) 805-3970
2. REGIONAL TOURISM COUNCIL ASSEMBLY (RTCA)
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.
For more information pls contact:
For more information pls contact:
DOT-Region I
Tel. # (6372) 888-2411/700-5780
3. HRAB’S TOURISM WEEKEND CULINARY EXPO
Baguio City (date to be announce)
Culinary skills demonstration and cook fest sponsored by the Baguio Country Club
For more information pls contact:
For more information pls contact:
Mr. Anthony de Leon
Manager, BCC
Tel. No. (6374) 444-8129
4. CARACOL
La Huerta, Paranaque City
The fluvial parade is in honor of Brgy. La Huerta patron saint San Nicolas de Tolentino. The devotees use cascos or large wooden barges to carry and ferry the image of the saint. This simple but festive atmosphere started way back during the period 1912.
For more information please contact:
For more information please contact:
Ms. Josephine Orozca
City Cultural Affairs and Tourism Office
Telefax # 829-06910
5. AMAZING PHILIPPINE BEAUTIES
Film Center,Pasay City
An annual event featuring the beautiful and intelligent transversties vying for the title as Ms. Amazing Philippine Beauty.
For more information please contact:
For more information please contact:
Ms. Aira Alano
Tourism Office, Pasay City
Tel. # (632)833-8470
6. WEDDING EXPO PHILIPPINES
PICC Forum, CCP Complex
WEDDING EXPO PHILIPPINES, the country''s biggest, longest running, and most respected wedding fair, celebrates its 11th edition at the PICC Forum, CCP Complex on 1-2 September 2007. This event, much awaited by both soon-to-weds and the entire local wedding industry, also aims to promote the country''s wedding tourism among local and foreign tourists.
WEDDING EXPO PHILIPPINES has firmly established itself as the wedding fair and launch venue of choice of the country''s premier wedding suppliers. In March 2007, more than Php29 Million in onsite down payments were booked with WedExpo Phil. exhibitors during the 2-day fair.
For more information you may contact
WEDDING EXPO PHILIPPINES has firmly established itself as the wedding fair and launch venue of choice of the country''s premier wedding suppliers. In March 2007, more than Php29 Million in onsite down payments were booked with WedExpo Phil. exhibitors during the 2-day fair.
For more information you may contact
Themes & Motifs at telephone no: 371-9783/410-0032/0920-9083576
or visit their website at www.themesnmotifs.com
7. ANNUAL HOTEL, RESTAURANT & TOURISM WEEKEND
Baguio City
Culinary skills demonstration and cook fest sponsored by the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Baguio (HRAB) and the Baguio Country Club
For more information pls contact:
For more information pls contact:
(HRAB) Baguio Country Club
Tel. No. (6374) 442-2635
8. HINUGYAW FESTIVAL/ COTABATO PROVINCE FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY
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.
For more information pls contact:
For more information pls contact:
Mr. Frederico F. Fino
Office of the Governor
Capitol Complex, Amas, Kidapawan City
Tel./Fax # (6364) 288-1799
9. WOW HIRINUGYAW FESTIVAL (TEMPORARY NAME OF FESTIVAL)
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.
For more information please contact:
For more information please contact:
SB Nestor Amoroso or Engr. Rosalia Ferrariz
Tourism OfficerMunicipal Hall
Cabatuan, Iloilo
Tel. no. (6333) 5227861
10. HANDURAW FESTIVAL
Leon, Iloilo
The festivity commemorates the transfer of Pueblo del Camando to Sitio Capan, the present site of the municipality. The week-long event include food festival highlighted by the cultural presentation depicting the founding of the pueblo and the transfer to the present site. It is preceded by the evacuation of residents with torches from Pueblo del Camando.
For more information please contact:
For more information please contact:
Ma. Analiza Camago
Municipal Tourism Officer
Tel. no. (6333) 3310036
11. “PAGDIRIWANG” CITY CHARTER ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
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.
For more information pls contact:
For more information pls contact:
DOT-Region XII
Tel. # (6364) 421-1110/7868
Mr. Warren Manilay
City Tourism Officer
Office of the Mayor
Tel. # (083) 552-5150
12. BAGUIO CHARTER DAY/ BAGUIO TOURISM MONTH
Baguio City
97th celebration with street parade, food feast, exhibits and other fun activities.
For more information pls contact:
For more information pls contact:
Office of City Mayor City Hall ;
Tel. No. (6374)442-3939
13. HINIRUGYAW FESTIVAL
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.
For more information please contact:
For more information please contact:
SB Nestor Amoroso or Engr. Rosalia Ferrariz
(Tourism Officer) Municipal Hall, Cabatuan, Iloilo
Tel. No. (6333) 5227861
14. VICTORY DAY
Kiangan, Ifugao
Annual peace commemoration of the end of the WW II.
For more information please contact:
For more information please contact:
CORDILLERA ADMIN. REGION
MS. PURIFICATION S. MOLINTAS,
Regional Director
DOT Complex, Gov. Pack Road, Baguio City 2600
Tel.:(6374) 442 6708 / 442 7014Fax: (6374) 442 8848
15. TILAW SA PAGKAONG NAN SURIGAONON FOOD FESTIVAL
Surigao City,Surigao del Norte
A sumptuous, delicious celebration of the native Surigaonon palate.
16. TUNA FESTIVAL SA GENSAN
General Santos City
The festival is about revelry and gaiety giving back the glory to the ocean for the abundance and bounty of tuna. It is also the highlight of General Santos City 38th Charter Anniversary Celebration.
For more information please contact:
For more information please contact:
DOT Region XII SOHURA T. DIMAAMPAO,
Regional Director
2nd Flr., COMSE Bldg., Quezon Ave., 9600 Cotabato City
Tel. No (6364)4211110
Fax No (6364)4217868
E-mail: dot12@mozcom.com
17. SARAKIKI-HADANG FESTIVAL
Calbayog City, Western Samar
HADANG…a ritual dance. Sarakiki as a ritual dance per se is a dance-offering of the Warays to their deity or deities which traces its roots to pre-colonial religious beliefs. Calbayognons held that spirits occupied a position of command over the power of nature which may inflict harm or do good in society. Rituals to please these spirits were held during feasts and other occasions like planting and harvest season, drought and in times of dreadful epidemics. The ceremony could last a couple of days. It involved the entire villagers who offered (manok) sacrifices to venerate the spirits. Traditionally, our forefathers make use of patani ug ugis nga manok (black feather and white feather chicken) as the offering in veneration of the spirits.
SARAKIKI-HADANG in a nutshell, had two elements: one, the way the ceremonies were prescribed; two, the offering to the supernatural. In the former, ceremonies were done in all sort of gesticulations and body movements – that of the chickens - uproar and shouting in rhythmic beating of talutangs and pealing of bells. The other element was the use of patani ug ugis nga manok as the sacrifice. A manok serves as an offering and indubitably as a part of the ritual.
In the context of cultural development, the term Sarakiki is adapted to describe the significance of the movements used in the famous dance “kuratsa”, a courtship dance eminent to all Calbayognons. Today “kuratsa” is the most popular dance form consummated in all celebrations most especially during wedding jovialities. Sarakiki is likewise place forth in songs particularly the SADA-SADA an event of merriment in the evening before a wedding ceremony, which redound to one of our most well-liked tradition, the so-called pamalaye or pamamanhikan. Another confirmation is the thumbs-up form of the Calbayognons while dancing which represents the tahud.
SARAKIKI-HADANG in a nutshell, had two elements: one, the way the ceremonies were prescribed; two, the offering to the supernatural. In the former, ceremonies were done in all sort of gesticulations and body movements – that of the chickens - uproar and shouting in rhythmic beating of talutangs and pealing of bells. The other element was the use of patani ug ugis nga manok as the sacrifice. A manok serves as an offering and indubitably as a part of the ritual.
In the context of cultural development, the term Sarakiki is adapted to describe the significance of the movements used in the famous dance “kuratsa”, a courtship dance eminent to all Calbayognons. Today “kuratsa” is the most popular dance form consummated in all celebrations most especially during wedding jovialities. Sarakiki is likewise place forth in songs particularly the SADA-SADA an event of merriment in the evening before a wedding ceremony, which redound to one of our most well-liked tradition, the so-called pamalaye or pamamanhikan. Another confirmation is the thumbs-up form of the Calbayognons while dancing which represents the tahud.
For more information please contact:
Ms. Erlinda Calesa
Tel: (6355) 209-1776209-4041
18. SINAB’BADAN TRIBAL FESTIVAL
Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur
A festival of oneness among the different tribes of the municipality showcasing indigenous art, music and dances.
For more information please contact:
For more information please contact:
Municipal Office Tel. No. (6382) 4411463
Telefax: (6382) 4411471
DOT-Region XI
DOT-Region XI
Tel. # (6382) 221-0070/225-1940
PAIC Officec/o Ms. Camila Semilla-Infiesto
PAIC Officec/o Ms. Camila Semilla-Infiesto
Tel. # (6382)515-3077
19. KINAIYAHAN
Dauin, Oriental Negros
Celebrating the bounties of nature and underscoring Dauin’s campaign to conserve its natural resources and attractions. Street dancing and field presentations by all the clustered barangays of the municipality
For more information please contact:
For more information please contact:
Office of the Mayor
Dauin
Mobile # 0917-882-2068
20. MEGAYON FESTIVAL (THANKSGIVING)
Zamboanga del Sur
Megayon 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)
For more information pls contact:
For more information pls contact:
DOT-Region 9
Tel. # (6362) 993-0030/991-0218
21. BUSIG-ON FESTIVAL
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.
For more information please contact:
For more information please contact:
Mr. Abel Icatlo
Provincial Capitol
Daet, Cam. Norte
Tel. No. (6356) 721-4341/440-2013
22. SIPONG FESTIVAL
Bais City, Negros Oriental
Bais City is the sugar capital of the province. It is blessed with a very productive bay. Even before colonization, it has been a tradition for Baisanons to converge in a common place to trade called the “tabo”, the rewards of hard toil include fellowship, feasting, singing and dancing, even cockfighting. The Sipong
For more information please contact:
For more information please contact:
Mr. Antonio Serrano, Jr.
City Tourism Office
Tel. # (6335) 541-5161
24. PADUL-ONG
Borongan, E. Samar
Pageant relating how the Lady of Nativity became the patroness of Borongan.
For more information please contact:
For more information please contact:
Atty. Norman Bocar
Tel. No. (6355) 3301139/ (6355) 261.21.55
25. PANAGDADAPUN FESTIVAL (ARAW NG QUIRINO)
Cabarroguis, Quirino
The 28th Anniversary of the establishment of the civil government of Quirino.
For more information please contact:
For more information please contact:
Office of the Governor
Tel. No. (6378)6925088
Ms. Aurea Martinez
Tel. No. (63916) 3902309
26. LINGGO NG BULAKAN
Malolos, Bulacan
A weeklong celebration featuring the history of Bulacan, tourism and trade exhibits of Bulacan tourist attractions and products, craft demonstrations, street dancing, parade of floats, cultural events, on-the-spot painting contest, Tuklas-Talino, Dangal ng Lipi awarding to be given to Bulakenos that contribute their profession in various fields, among others.
Contact Person:
Contact Person:
Rosette Ramos
Tel. No. (63 44) 662-7635/791-7335
Special thanks to WOW Philippines: http://www.wowphilippines.com.ph/
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
OFF-TOPIC 2: A Love Story
Ohh, what a movie. When you watch the movie you're not sure until almost half of the movie you'll not sure of who is the WIFE and MISTRESS? It's totally different with other movies that circulates with a man, wife and mistress. We know that the mistress is always much younger than the wife but with this movie the mistress is older than the wife. So it means that the 'wife' of Aga Mulach 'Ian' is Angelica Panganiban 'Careen (I don't know the exact spelling)' and the mistress is Maricel Soriano 'Joana'. I may say that it's a good movie because it's different.
Watch it...
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
OFF-TOPIC: A Love Story
Drama movie of Aga Mulach, Maricel Soriano and Angelica Panganiban....
The question to this movie is:
Who is the WIFE of Aga Mulach and who is the MISTRESS???
This was an argument here in our office and we end up with bet between the employees... So come on, guess who is the mistress and who is the wife???
Monday, July 30, 2007
Philippine Calendar of Festivals and Activities for August (Part 2)
Continuation of Philippine Festivals and Activities
CABIBI FESTIVAL : LALLO DAY
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
For more information pls contact:
For more information pls contact:
Hon. Florante C. Pascual
Mayor, Municipality of Lallo
Telefax : (6378) 854-4007
CEBU FOUNDING ANNIVERSAY
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.
For more information pls contact :
For more information pls contact :
DOT-Region VII
Tel. # (6332) 254-6077/6650/3534
CELEBRATION OF BUAN NG WIKA
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.
For more information pls contact:
For more information pls contact:
Batangas Provincial Tourism
OfficeTel. # (6343) 723-4397
DOT-Region IVTel. # (632)524-1969/1528
DOT-Region IVTel. # (632)524-1969/1528
PADAGYAW FESTIVAL
Dumarao, Capiz
A cultural and fiesta celebration in honor of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves. Padagyaw is a term coined by the Dumaraonon to describe a communal activity free of any monetary consideration in performing a project, an enterprise or any errand. A kindred, closeness and good relationship is developed in the community. Activities include Pista ng Bayan, Teachers Night, ABC Night, Coronation of the Fiesta Queen and the Centinela, among others.
For more information please contact
For more information please contact
c/o Mr. Bo Bediones
Provincial Tourism OfficerRoxas City
Tel. no. (6336) 6210042
MERCEDES FISHTIVAL/KADAGATAN FESTIVAL
Mercedes, Camarines
It is a fishermen’s celebration of thanksgiving for the blessings and bounty during the seafaring, fishing expedition and fish farming endeavors. The fishtival is also a moment of retrospect and recognition of Mother Nature for having endowed Mercedes with a gift of vast fishery resources, magnificent shorelines and other aquatic potentials and the wise utilization and preservation of ecological balance for the attainment of environmental dignity and beauty.
For more information pls contact:
For more information pls contact:
Office of the Mayor
Tel. No. (6354) 440. 10. 11
PANGAPOG FESTIVAL
Island Garden City of Samal
A thanksgiving festival celebration bountiful harvest features parade, indak-indak sa dalan, cultural presentation etc.
For more information please contact:
For more information please contact:
Island Garden City of Samal Office
Tel. No.(6382)227.09.63
Telefax:(6382)227.09.64
ADLAW HONG BUTUAN (CHARTER DAY ANNIVERSARY)
Butuan CityIt’s the charter day celebration of Butuan City. It is highlighted by the thanksgiving mass, motorcade recognition of outstanding Butuanons & City employees night.
For more information pls contact:
For more information pls contact:
Ms. Liwliwa B. Esguerra
City Tourism Office
Tel. # (6385) 225-4041
PALAGSING FESTIVAL Butuan City
A competition for the longest and the best tasting palagsing
For more information please contact:
For more information please contact:
DOT REGION XIII
LETICIA TAN, Officer-In-Charge
No. 174 km. 2, J.C. Aquino Ave., 8600 Butuan City
Tel. No. (6385)2255712/3418413
Fax No. (6385)3416371
FIESTA BACOLOD (HRANO)
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Annual fiesta
For more information please contact:
For more information please contact:
Mayor Evelio Leonardia
Bacolod City, Negros Occ.
Tel. no. (6334) 7083066
Fax no. (6334) 4346751
KABANKALAN CITY CHARTER ANNIVERSARY
Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
A weeklong celebration highlighted by an agro-industrial fair showcasing the indigenous products of the farmers and the cooperatives. Creative booths that display these products are constructed by the different barangays at the city plaza.
For more information please contact:
For more information please contact:
Eddie M. Yap
City Administrator
Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
Cell # 639195921957
Tel.# (6334) 4712291/ 4712185
Fax 4712291
MINDANAO TRADE EXPO
Davao City
An Agro industrial trade fair with business matching for the promotion of Mindanao’s world class product.
For more information please contact:
For more information please contact:
City Tourism Office
Tel. No. (6382) 222.19.56
Telefax (6382) 222.19.57
OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS PATRONAL FIESTA
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 streets and capped with a cultural show in the local catholic school.
For more information please contact:
For more information please contact:
Mayor Carminia Bascon
City of Himamaylan
Tel. no. (6334) 3883683
CORDOVA DINAGAT FESTIVAL (FISHING RITUALS)
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. The dance movement is an imitation of the movement of the sea life. Its story portrays own literary forms such as its folktales, legends, myths and historical facts inspire its dance scenarios.
For more information please contact:
For more information please contact:
Mrs. Cristina Sitoy/Office of the Mayor
Tel. No. (6332)496-8150
BAKASI FESTIVAL
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. The dance replicates the gliding movement of the Bakasi. Other related activities include a Bakasi race and cooking contest to show off the ways in preparing bakasi which is the main livelihood of the people.
For more information pls contact:
For more information pls contact:
DOT-Region VII
Tel. # (6332) 254-6077/6650/3534
REGATTA FESTIVAL
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.
For more information please get intouch with the
For more information please get intouch with the
Office of the Mayor
Gainza, Cam. Sur
BIMP EAGA « KUMBIRA » CULINARY SHOW AND LIVE COMPETITION
The Atrium, Cagayan de Oro City
Food and culinary competitions sponsored by the Cagayan de Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association (COHARA)
For more information pls contact:
For more information pls contact:
REGIONAL OFFICE X
CATALINO E. CHAN III,
Regional Director
A. Velez Street, Cagayan de Oro City 9000
Tel.: (6388) 726 394 / 723 696
Fax: (6388) 723 696 c/o PTA / (6388) 727 432
BONGA
Sibonga, Cebu
The celebration is in honor of the town’s patron saint, Our Lady of Pilar and Santa Filomena. Among its highlights is the street dancing and ritual/showdown competition. Bunga is a Cebuano word which means fruit in English. This festival is a form of thanksgiving for all the blessings and graces the Sibongahanons have received for the abundant fruits found in their town.
For more information please contact:
For more information please contact:
Office of the Mayor
Sibonga, Cebu
Tel. # (6332) 486-9422
PAVVU RULUN FESTIVAL
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.
For more information please contact:
For more information please contact:
Office of the City Mayor
Tel. No.(6378)844.14.49
KAADLAWAN HAN SAMAR
Catbalogan Samar
Festivities to commemorate the foundation day of Samar
For more information please contact:
For more information please contact:
Gov. Milagros Tan/ Te. No. (6355) 251.24.84
SANTONES
Barangay Calumpang, Liliw, Laguna
A five day festival featuring the sweet santol and lanzones fruits raised in the locality.
For more information please contact:
For more information please contact:
Office of the Mayor
Liliw,.Laguna
Tel. # (6349) 563-10010
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