January: Quiapo Church, Manila January 9

JANUARY
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1. FEAST OF THE BLACK NAZARENE

Quiapo Church, Manila
January 9
People go to Quiapo Church, Manila to honor the miraculous wooden black

statue of Jesus Christ carried by male devotees during the procession.
more about the Feast of the Black Nazarene or Nuestro Padre

Jesús Nazareno
2. BINIRAY
Romblon
January 9
A festival parade in the sea followed by a celebration in Romblon
3. LINGAYEN GULF LANDING

Lingayen, Pangasinan
January 9
Held in Lingayen Pangasinan, it commemorates the landing of General
MacArthur’s Allied Forces in Luzon in 1945.
4. ATI-ATIHAN
Kalibo, Aklan
Third Week
The Ati-Atihan Festival honors the 13th century land deal between 10
migrating Bornean chieftains and the indigenous Ati King Marikudo. It
also honors the town patron, the infant Sto. Niño. The constant,
rhythmic pounding of drums get to you, and before you know it you
are on the street, shuffling your feet, shaking your head, waving your
hands - and joining thousands of soot-blacked, gaily-costumed
revelers in an ancient ritual of mindless happiness. A familiar battle
cry reaches your ears, and amidst all this bewilderment you remember
where you are: Kalibo, Aklan. "Viva, Sto. Niño!" The Ati-Atihan
celebration is boomed in many parts of the country.
more on ati-atihan festival
5. DARO SINULOG
Dumaguete Negros
Third Week
A moving pageantry depicting Holy Child’s conversation of pagan tribes.
6. SINULOG
Cebu City
third sunday of January
Cebu City's fiesta of fiestas. Distinguished by its unusual two-steps-

forward-and-one-step-backward shuffle, thus simulating the Holy Child
of the shores, the Sinulog is a century-old tradition observed in the
part of Visayas region. The prayer-dance is harmonized to the beat of
drums and shouts of "Pit Señor! Viva Sto. Niño!”. Feel free to dance
with the best of them, enjoying all the way to the grand final
presentation at the Cebu City Sports Center.
more on sinulog festival

7. CARACOL SA MAKATI
Makati City, Manila
Last Sunday in January
Groups dress as endangered flora and fauna to express the need to preserve
and conserve our natural heritage. Caracol is a Spanish term for snail.
8. VIGAN TOWN FIESTA

Fourth Week
The highlight of the week long celebration is the procession in honor of

Vigan’s patron saint, St. Paul the Apostle.
9. APRIBADA
Donsol, Sorsogon
A celebration welcoming the whale shark (butanding) season and the

blessing it will bring.
10. DINAGYANG
Iloilo City
Fourth Weekend
Merry mayhem breaks loose in Iloilo City during this weekend, when
Ilonggos leave everything behind to join in the fiesta of the year. All
shyness are dropped: boring everyday clothes are exchanged for "Ati"
warrior costumes and black body paint. Shields and "weapons" are
held amidst the pounding rhythm of drums, the costumed Ilonggos put
their best feet forward in celebration of Dinagyang!
more on dinagyang festival

FEBRUARY
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1. HOT AIR BALLOON

Clark Special Economic Zone
Early February
An annual tournament of balloonist from various countries. Features

aerosport shows, kite flying, games, live bands and exhibitions.
2. FEAST OF OUR LADY OF CANDLES

Jaro, Ilo-ilo
The largest and the most wealthy religious pageantry in Western Visayas.
3. FESTIVAL OF HEARTS
Tanjay City
month long
Major festival of romance to highlight Valentine’s Day.

4. LAOAG CITY AND PROVINCE (Pamulinawen)
Laoag City
February 7 to 10
Features a colorful floral parade and celebrates the Feast of William, the
toem’s patron saint.
5. SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION

La Union
Februray 7 to 10
Musical extravaganzas, trade fairs and pageants featuring show business and
celebrity personalities.
6. TINAGBA
Bicol
Feruary 11
A harvest festival in which coincides with the feast day of Our Lady of
Lourdes. Main feature is a parade of colorful and grandiosely decorated bull
carabao carts
7. INTERNATIONAL BAMBOO ORGAN

Las Pinas
A 10 day cultural event which features international classical performers and

utilizes the ancient bamboo organ of St. Joseph’s Parish Curch, Las Piñas.
8. TAWO – TAWO
Bayawan City
February 17
Giant, paper mache scarecrows highlight their roles as guardians of Bayawan

City crops.
9. DIA DE ZAMBOANGA
February 26
A celebration of cultural and religious harmony between Christians and

Muslims in this most cosmopolitan of Philippine cities. Marks the date when
Zamboanga became a city.
10. PANAGBENGA
Baguio City
Fourth Week
It's flower season in the city of Pines - perfect timing for an all-out
fiesta in the streets. The Baguio folk take a break on these days to
revel in the cool climate and the unique culture of the city. Multi-hued
costumes are worn, mimicking the various blooms of the highland
region (or any of its 11 ethnic tribes). These are flowerbeds - masked,
of course, as the Panagbenga parade floats.
more on panagbenga festival
11. SANTIAGO CITY ARTS MONTH

Santiago City
February 1 – 28
Folk traditions in music, dance and play and a painting contest featuring
home grown talents.
12. SAMBALILO
Paranaque City and Metro Manila
February 1 – 28
Parañaque and Metro Manila celebrates cityhood with dance contests.
13. SUMAN Festival
Town of Baler in Aurora Province
Third Week
The festival highlights the varied rice cake delicacies.
14. KALILANGAN
General Santos City
Fourth Week
A celebration of the harmonious co-existence of numerous cultural and

religious communities.
15. ITIK-ITIK
Pasig City
last Sunday
Celebrates the native duck (itik).
16. SIBUG - SIBUG FESTIVAL

Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay
February 17 to 26
Sibug – Sibug Festival is celebrated during their foundation day on the

province of Sibugay on February 26, with colorful Ethnic Street dancing with
rituals illustrating good harvest, wedding and healing rituals. During the
festival, it endorses it’s number one product which is the oyster or talaba in
tagalong which has been known to be the biggest, juiciest, and meatiest
oysters in the country.
more on sibug-sibug festival
MARCH
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1. KAAMULAN
Malaybalay, Bukidnon
March 3 - 7
Expect the Bukidnon to go tribal from the first to the second week of March, when the streets of
Malaybalay take on that familiar fiesta theme. Banners, banderitas, and beer will be standard, as well as
the sweet, haunting sound of native music. An early morning pamuhat ritual kicks off the festivities, to be
followed by an ethnic food fest, trade fairs, and a lot of native dancing.
2. ARYA ABRA
Abra Province
March 7-10
Celebrates the founding of Abra Province with a variety of events, including raft and horse races.
3. SANDUGO
Tagbilaran, Bohol
Month-long (movable)
Highlighted every 16 March by re-enactment of the Blood Compact between Spain's Miguel Lopez de
Legazpi and Datu Sik|tuna, which helped forge friendly relations between the two countries.
4. ARAW NG DABAW
March 10-16
The celebration of Davao's Foundation Day as a chartered city.
5. PINTADOS DE PASI
March 14-16
Depicts the history of the Passi City and how it got its name.
6. HOMONHON LANDING
Southeastern Samar
March 16
A pageant by the seashore re-enacting the discovery of the Philippines by Ferdinand Magellan.
7. MT. MANUNGGAL
Central Cebu
March 16-17
A Mountain trek, which Darks the anniversary of the tragic death of President Ramon Magsaysay, whose
plane crashed on the mountain.
8. SINIGAYAN
Sagas, Negros Occidental
March 19
Named after the native seashell (sigay). Shell craft art is featured during the festival.
9. FIRST MASS IN THE PHILIPPINES

Limasawa Island, Southern Leyte
March 31
Features a street pageant by the different municipalities.
EASTER
10. MORIONES
Marinduque
Easter Sunday
The island of Marinduque prides itself in being the "Lenten Capital of the Philippines", and it is easy to
understand why. Come the seven days of Holy Week, the people of the island take part in the age-old
ritual of the "Moriones". Colorful warrior costumes are worn topped with finely carved masks portraying
the violent Roman soldiers of Christ's time. All these are done to show the story of the conversion of
Longuinus, the centurion who stabbed Jesus' side - and his subsequent beheading.
11. LENTEN FESTIVAL OF HERBAL PREPARATION

Easter Saturday
Secret rites of herbalists from the Visayas and Mindanao, who gather in San Antonio, Siquijor, for the
ceremony know as Tang Alap, the combining of medicinal herbs.
12. SEMANA SANTA
Iguig, Cagayan
HoIy Week
Pilgrims flock to the 11 hectare Calvary Hills to meditate on the passion and death of Jesus christ.
13. AGOO SEMANA SANTA

Agoo, La Union
Features a parade of carriages and a Penitential Procession of women, dressed in black.
14. SALUBONG
Angono, Rizal
Celebrates the reunion of the Risen Christ with the Virgin Mary.
APRIL
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1. CUTUD LENTENRITES
San Fernando, Pampanga
16-18 April
Prayer of a different meaning during the Lenten season, when villagers of San Pedro, Cutud, engage in
the act of self-flagellation. This ancient ritual is executed in the morning of Good Friday during the Holy
Week. Backs, arms, and legs are cut and then struck with burillo beats. The climax to this occasion
happens at midday, when penitents are literally nailed to their waiting crosses.
2. KALILANG
Marawi City
April 10-1 5
The charter anniversary celebration of Marawi City. A celebration of Muslim culture, including songs,
dances, crafts and food.
3. KADAUGAN SA MACTAN
Cebu City
April 27
A complete reenactment of the Battle of Mactan, in which Magellan's Forces were defeated by Lapu-lapu
and his warriors, resulting in the death of the Spanish explorer.
4. TANDUYONG
San Jose City
4th Sunday
A celebration of the harvest featuring colorful costumes and street dancing. Focuses on the contribution
of onions, garlic and other vegetables to the city's economy
5. CONQUER MT. APO

Kapatagan, Davao del Sur
April 1-5
A climbing expedition to the top of Mt. Apo, the country's highest peak.
6. BANKARERA
Penablanca, Cagayan
April 21
A boat rowing race held on the Pinacanauan river in Callao Caves Tourist Zone.
7. CASSAVA
Camotes Islands, Cebu.
Last week of April
Highlights many uses of this root crop. Features cooking contests.
8. BINIRAYAN
San Jose, Antique
late April
Celebrates the re-enactment of the landing of ten Bormeo Datus in 13th Century.
MAY
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1. PASALAMAT LA CARLOTA
1st Sunday
Offers thanksgiving to God of Agriculture in Kanlaon Volcano.
2. TAPUSAN
Alitagtag, Batangas
month-long
Celebration to honor the Holy Cross.
3. BOHOL
month long
Celebrations throughout the province, I where sumptuous feasts are prepared. All Boholanos are
expected to return home for the fiesta.
4. PISTA'Y DAYAT
Lingayen, Pangasinan
May 1
Celebrate rich harvested seafood in the province.
5. ALINSANGAN BOA-BOAHAN
Nabla, Camarines Sur
May 1
A fertility festival of pagan origin.
6. CARABAO CARROZA RACE

Pavia, Iloilo
May 3
The race features the fastest water buffalos (carabaos) in the area pulling bamboo carts.
7. RODEO PILIPINO
Masbate City
May 6-9
The highlight of Masbate's Livestock Week focusing on the importance of cattle raising to the island's
economy.
8. PAHIYAS
Lucban, Laguna
May 15
Honors San lsidro, the patron saint of farmers. Beautiful decorations, made of edible rice dough, are
placed on the exteriors of houses representing various agricultural products.
9. MAGAYON
Mt. Mayon Volcano in Albay, Bicol Region
May 1-31
Pays tribute to the beauty and power of regal Mt. Mayon Volcano in Albay, Bicol Region.
10. PINEAPPLE
Daet, Camarines Norte
May 1-31
In honor of Daet's main crop, the Queen Formosa Pineapple, reputed to be the sweetest variety.
11. FLORES DE MAYO / SANTACRUZAN

Nationwide
May
A parade of the town's loveliest ladies, representing the search and discovery of Christ's Cross by Queen
Helena and Constantine.
more on santacruzan or flores de mayo
12. HUNDRED ISLANDS
Lucap, Pangasinan
May 11-12
Thanksgiving festival for the blessings of the unique, natural island formations.
13. MANGGAHAN SA GUIMARAS
Guimaras
May 15-22
Celebrates the founding of province and its famous golden mangoes.
14. BOLIBONG KINGKING
Loboc, Bohol
May 23-24
A music and dance festival of folklore and traditions.
15. PANAGYAMAN
Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
May 19-24
Commemorates the establishment of civil government in the province.
16. ANTIPOLO PILGRIMAGE
Month long of May
Thousands of devotees venerate the miraculous sightings of the Virgin of Antipolo image.
17. BANGKERO
Pagsanjan
Last Sunday of May
A flotilla of decorated boats (bancas). Features the skills of the Pagsanjan boatmen.
18. PAHIYAS/MAYON/AGAWAN
Quezon
11-15 May
Flowers come out in May, but these aren't the only things displayed during this merry month. Down south
in the town of Lucban, Quezon, there's also the kiping - a colorful, transparent rice tortilla that serves as
an edible ornament of sorts. You will see lots of these at the Pahiyas Festival, an annual celebration held
to accompany in a bountiful harvest, and smashing good times.
It's a free-for-all, grab-all-you-can affair with suman-sweet, sticky native rice cakes-as the center of
contention. It is also the grand prize, so feel free to join the battle. Rest assured, whether you get handfuls
or just a plain mouthful, the Mayohan sa Tayabas will leave you wanting for more - suman, of course!
Sariaya's own version of the San Isidro festival showcases the creativity and ingenuity of the townsfolk in
their craft and culinary tradition.
JUNE
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1. MUDPACKFESTIVAL
Murcia, Negros Occidental
24 June
Oneness with nature is the underlying theme behind Murcia's annual mud-moving spectacle. Check on its
cloudy highlight - a lively street dancing parade with the participant wearing nothing but mudpacks (well,
almost...). It's a safe way to mix our ecological concerns with good, clean, cloddy fun - just be sure to
shower afterwards!
2. PINYAHAN SADAET
Daet, Camarines Norte
15-24 June
Sweet, juicy pineapple is the fruit of choice for the people of Daet, Camarines
Norte. In fact, they loved it so much that they made a festival in its honor. Join the locals as
they celebrate the Pineapple Festival featuring a colorful street presentation set by art exhibits, trade fair,
cultural dances, and sport events. Feel rich when you go for a visit at Paracale Gold Mines, and be
familiar with some Bicol heroes like Vinzon and Panganiban and Lucban.
3. PARADA NGLECHON
Balayan, Batangas
24 June
A different sight and flavor are introduced in June with a festival in Balayan, Batangas, commonly known
as the "Parada Ng Lechon". These luscious roasted pork form the highlight of the occasion, decorated out
in their platforms with all kinds of décor. Since the festival corresponds with the feast of St. John the
Baptist, be prepared to get wet as people observe the feast by repeating the ritual of baptism - pouring
water.
4. TACLOBAN PINTADOS FESTIVAL

Tacloban City
29 June
Back during pre-Hispanic years, tattoos denoted courage among the natives of Tacloban. These days
they symbolize a cultural revival, and a wild, wild fiesta called the Pintados. Join the town residents as
they decorate themselves out in body paint, imitating the warriors of old while dancing to the frantic beat
of drums.
more on pintados festival
5. BUKLOG
Dipolog City, Mindanao
June 1-6
Festival features stationary dancing by native Subanons on three meterstructures.
6. BARAGATAN
Puerto Princesa City
June 17-23
Celebration of the founding anniversary of the civil government of Palawan.
7. PILI
Sorsogon
June 20-29
Street dancing showcasing the growth stages of Bicol's indigenous Pilinut.
8. TAONG-PUTIK
Aliaga
June 24
Devotees of St. John the Baptist cover their bodies with mud, vines, banana and coconut leaves.
9. ARAW NG MAYNILA
Manila
June 24
Celebrates the founding of Manila with parades and sports events and the Manila Film Festival.
10. SUBLIAN SA BATANGAS
Batangas City
June 26
Celebrates the Foundation Day of Batangas City.
JULY
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1. SANDUGO FESTIVAL
Tagbilaran City
1-2 July
The Spanish colonization of the Philippines began with a blood-sealed peace treaty on the shores of
Bohol. This historic event is considered today with an all-out fiesta at the island's capital city. Check out
the Sandugo street dancing parade featuring ten colorfully-dressed groups dancing to the beat of drums.
There's also a traditional Filipino carnival, a martial arts festival, and Miss Bohol Sandugo Beauty
Pageant, among the dozen of other exciting activities.
more on sandugo festival
2. KINABAYO FESTIVAL
Dapitan City
25 July
An exotic and colorful pageant re-enacting the Spanish-Moorish wars, particularly the Battle of
Covadonga where the Spanish forces under General Pelagio took their last stand against Saracan. They
were able to overturn the tide through the miraculous spirit of St. James. The addition of local color and
modernism has made this annual revelry a popular attraction which brings thousands of visitors to the
city.
more on kinabayo festival
3. FEAST OF OUR LADY OF PIAT

Cagayan
July 1-2
A major religious event highlighted by the procession of the Marian.
4. SAGAYAN
Tubod, Lanao del Norte
July 3-4
The festival has its origin in a war dance that connotes masculinity. Unique in the fact that it has no
religious connotation.
5. PAGODA
Pasig River, Metro Manila
First Sunday of July
The Holy Cross of Wawa is paraded in a specially built river boat (pagoda), accompanied by other
vessels in a river procession along the Pasig River,
Metro Manila.
6. CORDILLERA DAY
Cordillera Administrative Region
July 15
Cultural activities celebrating the creation of the Cordillera Administrative Region.
7. PINTA FLORES
San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
July 1
Participants with floral-painted bodies dance through the streets.
8. TINALAK
Koronadal, Cotabato Province
Harvest celebration.
9. SIMBALAY
Nabunturan
Highlighted by Mansaka Tribal dances.
AUGUST
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1. KADAYAWAN SA DABAW
Davao City
20-24 August
Davao's annual festival, Kadayawan Sa Dabaw assures another weekend of trumpet blast and fun - tribal
style. Watch as the festivities reach a glorious peak on Saturday morning: that's when the Kadayawan
parade is held, featuring colorful, orchid-bedecked floats and more than a dozen "ethnic" groups dancing
to the beat of wooden drums.
more on kadayawan sa dabaw
2. ADLAW HONG BUTUAN

Butuan City
August 2
Charter Day celebration of Butuan City.
3. PALO-PALO
Northern Province, Batanes
August 4-5
Cultural presentation of the lifestyles of the inhabitants of the Philippines most remote Northern Province,
Batanes.
4. KAADLAWAN HAN SAMAR

Catbalogan, Samar
August 11
Marking the celebration of Samar's provincehood.
5. KALIBONGAN
Kidapawan City
August 14
A gathering of tribal groups featuring horse fighting and a blood compact ceremony in Kidapawan City.
6. KIDAPAWAN FRUIT
2nd weak
Featuring cultural shows and a variety of exhibits.
7. LUBI-LUBI
Calubian, Leyte
August 15
Festivities in Calubian, Leyte, which focus on the various uses of coconut and its by-products.
8. BUYOGAN
Abuyog, Leyte
August 19
Bees (buyog) depicts origin of town's name in colorful dances.
SEPTEMBER
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1. BONOK-BONOK FESTIVAL & SILOP CAVE ADVENTURE

Surigao City
9 September
Behind Surigao's talented culture is its original tribal background. The Surigaonons go back to their roots
this month as they celebrate their heritage with a loud, noisy street dancing parade.
more on bonok-bonok festival
2. PEÑAFRANCIA VIVA LA VIRGEN

Naga City
16 September (third saturday of september)
Bicol Region's largest celebration is an annual affair that combines religion with culture and tradition,
stuffing it all in a 9-day fiesta of biblical proportions. Stay until sundown for stirring climax: the fluvial
parade as it makes its way down the river, surrounded by a sea of glowing candles - a fitting end of this
truly spiritual occasion.
more on peñafrancia viva la virgen festival
3. TUNA SA GENSAN
General Santos City
September 3-5
Celebrates the contribution of tuna fish to the General Santos City's livelihood.
4. SARAKIKI
Calbayog City, Samar
September 1-8
The Filipino passion for cockfighting is celebrated with dancing and costumes which mimic the
movements and appearance of the brave birds.
5. PANAGDADAPUN
Cabarroquis, Quirino
September 8-10
Presentation of 19 cultural groups residing in the province.
6. T'BOLI TRIBAL
South Cotabato
Third week
The culture of this unique tribe is celebrated in South Cotabato.
7. ARAW NG SIQUIJOR
Siquijor
Third week
Solili street dancing depicts the marriage rituals of the locals in Siquijor.
OCTOBER
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1. ZAMBOANGA HERMOSA FESTIVAL

Zamboanga City
01-12 October
All roads in Mindanao lead to Zamboanga, as the "City of Flowers" celebrates its grand, annual Hermosa
Festival. The vintas, those colorful native sea boats, once again make their appearance in a fast-paced,
race-till-you-drop regatta. There's also a wealth of cultural and flower shows, art exhibits, and trade fairs.
It's an all-out celebration of life - Chavacano style!
more about zamboanga hermosa festival
2. MASSKARA FESTIVAL
Bacolod City
14-21 October
The carnival spirit fills the air as masked participants putting on magnificent costumes dance there way
around the city's main street. This annual event reflects Bacolenos' love for fun and jollity. Corresponding
with the city's character day celebration, the festival features carnivals.
more on masskara festival
3. LANZONES FESTIVAL
Camiguin
Third week of October
Lanzones Festival in Mambadjao Camiguin is celebrated with a weekend street dancing competition and
parties, cultural shows, parade and beauty pageant (coronation of Mutya sa Buahanan) and trade fair that
features local handicraft and products.Houses, street poles and even people are ornamented with
lanzones during the lanzones festival.
more on Lanzones Festival
4. SIARGAO SURFING CUP

1st week (movable)
A recently inaugurated event held at Cloud 9 Break near General Luna, which has placed the Philippines
on the international surfing calendar.
5. IBALONG
Legazpi City, Bicol
October 6-12
The festival depicts Bicol's early history and is named after an early hero of the region.
6. LA NAVAL
Quezon City and Angeles City
2nd Sunday
Celebrates the victory at sea against the Dutch in 1646. An image of the Virgin is paraded through the
streets of Quezon City in a carriage decorated to resemble a ship. Also celebrated in Angeles City.
7. CATANDUNGAN
Virac
October 22-24
The festival celebrates the founding of the province.
8. A BATTLE OF SURIGAO STRAIT

October 25
Commemorates the anniversary of the largest naval battle in historywhich took place in World Warll.
9. FIESTANG KULIAT (Tigtigan, Terakan Keng Dalan)

Balibago,Angeles City, Pampanga.
last week of October
Large street festival
10. SAGINGAN
Tubod, Lanao del Node
October 16-19
Street pageant, where the dancers wear costumes made from banana plants.
11. LEYTE GULF LANDING

Palo, Leyte
October 20
Marks the anniversary of the Allied Forces landing on Red Beach and the famous return of General
Douglas MacArthur to the Philippines.
NOVEMBER
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1. PINTA FLORES FESTIVAL

San Carlos City
3-5 November
This city in the sugar-producing island of Negros Occidental honors its patron saint, San Carlos
Borromeo, with a pageant where participants with floral painted bodies dance in rhythmic beat as they
wind through the major streets. The festival is inspired by the tattooed Negrenses of pre-colonial times.
2. FEAST OF SAN CLEMENTE / HIGANTES

Angono, Rizal
23 November
A fiesta of "gigantic" proportions, this one is highlighted by a grand procession featuring the higantes, ten-
feet papier-mâche puppets, surrounded by a crowd of drenched, water-fighting revelers. Better bring your
squirt gun if you want to join the f`un. It is a water-logged event that is sure to leave you wet n' wild - and
wanting for more.
more on higantes festival
3. KANSILAY
November 5-13
Named after the tree with purple-pink flowers. The festival incorporates the celebration of Cinco de
Noviembre, a bloodless revolution in Silay which overthrew the city guards.
4. HELUBONG
Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
2nd week
Cultural presentations of the T'Boli and B'Laan ethnic minorities.
5. SANDUGUAN
Calapan, Oriental, Mindoro
November 11-15
Re-enactment of the first contact between the natives of Mindoro and Chinese traders.
6. GUINAKIT OF MAGUINDANAO
Rio Grande de Mindanao
November 22
Decorated boats are tied together and parade along the river.
7. MT. PINATUBO TREK

Capas Tarlac
November 30
A trek to summit of the world-famous volcano, guided by native Aetas.
8. P'YAGSAWITAN
Maragusan, Compostela Valley
Third week
A thanksgiving festival that highlights the province's eco-tourism potential
9. FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
November 29 to December 8
Highlighted by a fluvial parade and nightly cultural presentations.
DECEMBER
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1. SHARIFF KABUNSUAN FESTIVAL
Cotabato City
15-19 December
Cotabato City's Moslem population celebrates the arrival of Islam to the region with a series of fun-filled
activities. No need to go native to enjoy these - there's a fluvial parade, an outrigger boat race, as well as
various musical and athletics events.
more on kabunsuan festival
2. GIANT LANTERN FESTIVAL

San Fernando, Pampanga
3 December
San Fernando makes the biggest, most spectacular lanterns, at around 40 feet in diameter and bearing
thousands of light bulbs a piece. Watch them all in their twinkling, blinking, flashing glory in this grand
Christmas exhibit.
3. FEAST OF OUR LADY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPCION

Roxas City, Panay and Malabon, Manila
December 8
The Roxas Festival is a showcase of the culture of the province, while the Malabon celebration features a
river procession.
4. OLONGAPO FESTIVAL
December 30
The city's festivities include a lantern parade.
5. GRAND MARIAN PROCESSION

lntramuros, Manila
December 2
Sixty images of the Virgin Mary are paraded on lavishly decorated carriages (carrozas).
6. CHRISTMAS SYMBOLS
Tangub, Misamis Occidental
Month long of December
A contest for Christmas displays that utilize indigenous materials.
7. TULTUGAN
Maasin
List[edit]
The list contains most of the oldest and well-known religious and/or cultural festivals in the country.
Some fiestas may contain multiple/conflicting dates and/or place entries. Each of these are
supported by their own provided sources.
Part of Holy Week Part of Christmas
Name Date range Location Notes

(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Silmugi Festival[5] January[5] Borbon, Cebu[5] in honor of Saint Sebastian[5]

Halad Festival[6] January[6] Midsayap, Cotabato[6] in honor of Sto. Niño[6]
Salibanda[7] January Paete, Laguna[7]
whale
Apribada[8] January Donsol, Sorsogon[8]
shark (butanding) season[8]
January (2nd Sunday),[9] Cebu,[10] Cebu's patron saint,
Sinulog Festival[7][8][9][10][11]
3rd week[11] Cebu City[7][8][9][12] the Santo Niño de Cebú)[8][11][12]
Minasa Festival[13] January (2nd week)[13] Bustos, Bulacan[13]
Daro Sinulog[8] January (3rd week)[8] Dumaguete City[8]
Santa Cruz,
Haring Kalabaw[7] January (3rd week)[7]
Marinduque[7]
Vigan Town Fiesta[8] January (4th week)[8] Vigan City[8] Saint Paul the Apostle[8]
January, (1st week),[7]
Santo Niño Festival[7] nationwide[7]
3rd Sunday
Bulaklakan Festival[7] 1 Jan[7] Muntinlupa City[7]
Feast of the Three Kings 3 Jan[7] Gasan, Marinduque[7]
(Moriones Festival)[7]
La Castellana, Negros
Bailes de Luces[7] 5 Jan[7]
Occidental[7]
Kuraldal Festival[14] 6 Jan (5-day ritual)[14] Sasmuan, Pampanga[14] in honor of Sasmuan's patron
saint, St. Lucy[14]

commemorates the landing
Lingayen Gulf Landing Lingayen, Pangasinan[7]
9 Jan[7] of General MacArthur's Allied
Anniversary[7][8] [8]
Forces in Luzon in 1945.[8]

Feast of the Black Black Nazarene (Nuestro Padre
9 Jan[7] Quiapo, Manila[7][8][9][12]
Nazarene[7] Jesús Nazareno)[8][9][12]
Biniray Festival[7][8] 9 Jan[7] Romblon[7][8]

Binanog Festival[7] 10 Jan to 16 Jan[7] Lambunao, Iloilo[7]
Sinulog (Kabankalan) Festi
10 Jan to 16 Jan[7] Kabankalan City[7]
val[7]
Hinugyaw Festival 10 Jan[7] Koronadal City[7]
(Araw ng Koronadal)[7]
Coconut "Coco" 15 Jan (week long), San Pablo City,

Festival[7] 3 to 16[7] Laguna[7]
Makato Santo Niño
15 Jan[7] Makato, Aklan[7]
Festival[7]
Pasungay Festival[7][15] 15 Jan,[7] San Joaquin, Iloilo[7][15] bullfighting[15]

(2nd Saturday)[15]
Kahimunan Festival[7] 15 Jan[7] Butuan City[7]

Pangisdaan Festival[7] 15 Jan[7] Navotas City[7]
Kinaradto Festival[7] 15 Jan[7] Buenavista, Guimaras[7]
Batingaw Festival[16] 13 Jan[16] Cabuyao City[16]
Bayluhay Festival highlights the municipality's
13 Jan[17] San Joaquin, Iloilo[17]
(The Barter of Panay)[17] history[17]
Kawayan Festival[7] 16 Jan to 18 Jan[7] Magdalena, Laguna[7]
16 Jan to 22 Jan[12] in honor of first Borneo
Ati-Atihan Festival[7][9][10] Kalibo, Aklan[7][8][9][10]
(2nd week)[18] settlers,[10][18] and Sto. Niño[8][9]
Caracol Festival[8][19] 16 Jan, Makati City[8][19]

(last Sunday)[8]
Batan Ati-Ati Malakara

16 Jan[7] Batan, Aklan[7]
Festival[7]
Bansudani Festival Bansud, Oriental
17 Jan to 19 Jan[7]
(Feast of the Divine Savior)[7] Mindoro[7]
Santa Rosa City,
Sikhayan Festival[7] 18 Jan[7]
Laguna[7]
Sablayan, Occidental
Dugoy Festival[7] 18 Jan[7]
Mindoro[7]
to relive the history of the
Tagbo Festival[20] 16 Jan[20] Poro, Cebu[20]
town[20]
Feast of San Sebastian
the Martyr 19 Jan & 26 Jan[7] Lumban, Laguna[7]
[7]
(Paligong Poon)
Sadsad sa Kalye[7] 19 Jan[7] Janiuay, Iloilo[7]

in honor of Sto. Niño and the
20 Jan to 22 Jan,[7] Iloilo City,[7][8]
Dinagyang Festival[7][8][9][15] pact between the Datus and
(4th weekend)[15] Iloilo[9]
the locals[9][15]
Pandot sa Bacolod[7] 20 Jan[7] Bacolod City[7]
Binuligay Festival[7] 20 Jan[7] Jamindan, Capiz[7]
Altavas Santo Niño
21 Jan to 22 Jan[7] Altavas, Aklan[7]
Festival[7]
Longganisa Festival[21] 22 Jan Vigan City[21] Vigan longganisa[21]
Halamanan Festival[22] 23 Jan[22] Guiguinto, Bulacan[22] ornamental plants[22]
Paracale, Camarines
Pabirik Festival[7] 23 Jan to 2 Feb[7]
Norte[7]
Feast of San Ildefonso
23 Jan to 24 Jan[7] Tanay, Rizal[7]
Toledo[7]
Ibajay Ati-Ati Municipal
24 Jan to 25 Jan[7] Ibajay, Aklan[7]
and Devotional Fiesta[7]
Dinagsa Ati-Atihan
24 Jan to 30 Jan[7] Cadiz City[7]
Festival[7]
Feast of Our Lady of
Peace and Good 24 Jan[7] La Carlota City[7]
Voyage[7]
celebrated in honor of Senor
Batobalani Festival[23] 25 Jan[23] Bato, Leyte[23] Santo Niño, the Patron of
Bato, Leyte[23]
Kannawidan 'Ylocos'
27 Jan to 3 Feb[7] Ilocos Sur[7]
Festival[7]
Sana-aw Festival[7] 28 Jan[7] Jordan, Guimaras[7]
Hinirugyaw Festival[7] 30 Jan to 6 Feb[7] Calinog, Iloilo[7]
Santo Niño de Malolos
30 Jan[7] Malolos City[7]
Festival[7]
Candle Festival[7] 31 Jan to 2 Feb[7] Candelaria, Quezon[7]
Isabela Day: Bambanti January, bambanti (scarecrows),
Isabela province[24][25]
Festival[24][25] or 1 May to 11 May[24] harvest festival[25]
World War II
February World War II sites[19]
Anniversary[19]
Pista Sintura[19] February Cotabato City[19]
Kaamulan Festival[8][19][26] February (2nd Malaybalay City, gathering of Bukidnon's ethic
week) to10 Mar[26] Bukidnon[8][19][26] tribes[27]
[27]
Pahimis Festival[19] February (2nd week)[19] Amadeo, Cavite[19]
Paraw Regatta February (3rd Sunday), features racing events

[15][26]
Iloilo City[19]
Festival[15][19][26] (21-22) between local outriggers[15][26]
Kalilangan Festival[8][19][26] February (4th week),[8] General Santos City[8][19]

[26]
(20-27)
Hot Air Balloon Clark Special Economic annual tournament of

February (early Feb.)[8]
(Clark Festival)[8] Zone, Pampanga[8] balloonist[8]
Chinese New Year[10] February (early Feb.)[10] nationwide
Festival of Hearts [8][19]
February (month long) [8]
Tanjay City[8][19]
The Philippine
International Arts February (whole month) nationwide[19]
[19]
Festival
(PIAF)[19]
Sumilang Festival 1 Feb to 2 Feb Silang, Cavite

(Our Lady of Candelaria Feast)
Bicol Arts Festival[19] 1 Feb to 28 Feb[19] Legazpi City[19]

National Arts Month[19] 1 Feb to 28 Feb[19] nationwide[19]
Suroy sa Surigao[19] 1 Feb to 28 Feb[19] Surigao City[19]
Salakayan Festival[19] 1 Feb to 6 Feb[19] Miag-ao, Iloilo[19]
Lavandero Festival[19] 1 Feb to 6 Feb[19] Mandaluyong City[19]
2 Feb to 10 Feb,[19]
Pamulinawen Festival[8][19] Laoag City[8][19] Feast of William[8]
or 7-10
Dagkot Festival[19] 2 Feb[19] Cabadbaran City[19]

Feast of Our Lady of Jaro, Iloilo,[15][19] Nuestra Señora de
2 Feb[15][19]
Candles[15][19] or Iloilo City[12] Candelaria[12]
The International
10-day series of cultural
Bamboo Organ 3 Feb to 11 Feb[19] Las Piñas City[8][19][26]
events[26]
Festival[8][19][26]
Guling-Guling Festival[19] 5 Feb Paoay, Ilocos Norte[19]
Kali-Kalihan Harvest Salvador Benedicto,
6 Feb[19]
Festival[19] Negros Occidental[19]
Fiesta Tsinoy[19] 6 Feb[19] Legazpi City[19]
Utanon Festival[19] 6 Feb[19] Dalaguete, Cebu[19]
Kalesa Festival 7 Feb Laoag City
Pagoda sa Daan &
Pandangguhan 8 Feb[19] Pateros[19]
Festival[19]
Fistahan 9 Feb to 15 Feb Davao City
Davao Chinese New
9 Feb to 17 Feb[19] Davao City[19]
Year[19]
Mandaluyong Liberation
Day & Cityhood 9 Feb[19] Mandaluyong City[19]
Anniversary[19]
Bulang-Bulang San Enrique, Negros
9 Feb[19]
Festival[19] Occidental[19]
Binuangan, Misamis
Patunob Festival[19] 10 Feb to 11 Feb[19]
Oriental[19]
Taytay Hamaka 10 Feb to 16 Feb,[26] 7-day event showcasing
Taytay, Rizal[19][26]
Festival[19][26] or 9-15 artistry and craftsmanship[26]
Bod-bod Kabog
10 Feb[19] Catmon, Cebu[19]
Festival[19]
Aquero Festival[19] 11 Feb to 13 Feb[19] Aglipay, Quirino[19]
Candoni, Negros
Pabalhas sa Tablas[19] 11 Feb[19]
Occidental[19]
Spring Festival 11 Feb[19] Iriga City[19]
(Chinese Lunar New Year)[19]
Iriga City[19][26] harvest festival,[26][28] Our Lady

Tinagba Festival[8][19][26][28] 11 Feb[19][28] (Bicol)[8][28] of Lourdes[8][26][28]
Palanyag Festival 12 Feb Parañaque City
Tiburin Horse Race [19]
12 Feb [19]
Pasay City[19]
Pamaypay ng Caloocan
12 Feb[19] Caloocan City[19]
Festival[19]
Sambalilo Hat Festival[8] 13 Feb to 19 Feb[19] Parañaque City[8][19]
[19]
Local Media
13 Feb to 19 Feb[19] Cagayan de Oro City[19]
Familiarization Festival[19]
Feast Day of Santa
13 Feb[19] Pasay City[19]
Clara[19]
Padre Burgos,
Pasayaw Festival[19] 14 Feb to 17 Feb[19]
Quezon[19]
Suman Festival 14 Feb to 19 Feb,[19] Baler, Aurora[8][19]
(Aurora Foundation Day)[8][19] (3rd week)
Ollalion (Ullalim) Festival 14 Feb,[26] celebrates the Kalinga

Tabuk City[19][26]
(Kalinga Foundation Day)[19][26] or 11-14 culture[26]
Serenata[19] 14 Feb[19] Pasay City[19]
Apayao Province
14 Feb[19] Apayao[19]
Foundation[19]
Timpuyog Festival[19] 14 Feb[19] Kiamba, Sarangani[19]
Calamba, Misamis
Menajak Festival[19] 14 Feb[19]
Occidental[19]
Sorteo Grand Festival[29] 16 Feb to 22 Feb Carmona, Cavite[29][30]
[30]
(every three years)[29]
Tawo–Tawo Festival[8][19] 17 Feb[19] Bayawan City[8][19]

Malasimbo Music and Puerto Galera, Oriental
18 Feb to 19 Feb[19]
Arts Festival[19] Mindoro[19]
Laguimanok Festival[31][32] 13 Feb[31] Padre Burgos[31][32]
Kap'yaan Festival[19] 19 Feb[19] Jose Abad Santos,
Davao Occidental[19]
Sinacaban, Misamis
Sinacbang Festival[19] 19 Feb[19]
Occidental[19]
highlights the culture of the
Babaylan Festival first settlers of Bago City
19 Feb[19][26] Bago City[12][19][26]
(Babaylanes)[19][26] before the Spanish
colonization[26]
Dapil Festival 20 Feb to 25 Feb[19] Bangued, Abra[19]
(Bangued Town Fiesta)[19]
Mutya ng Caraga[19] 20 Feb[19] Butuan City[19]

Balsahan Festival[19] 20 Feb[19] Sibunag, Guimaras[19]
San Lorenzo,
Asinan Festival[19] 20 Feb[19]
Guimaras[19]
21 Feb to 22 Feb,[19] San Pedro City,
Sampaguita Festival[19] (in Honor of St.Peter.)
(2nd week) Laguna[19]
Buybuy Fest/Burgos
21 Feb to 23 Feb[19] Burgos, La Union[19]
Town Fiesta[19]
Wow Araw ng Caraga[19] 22 Feb to 26 Feb[19] CARAGA (regionwide)[19]
Panagtitimpuyog[19] 23 Feb to 25 Feb[19] Nagtipunan, Quirino[19]
Caraga Anniversary[19] 23 Feb to 25 Feb[19] Caraga[19]
celebrates the abundance
Santo Tomas, of mais, halaman, gulay and
Mahaguyog Festival [33][34]
24 Feb to 7 Mar [34]
Batangas[33][34] niyog, and highlights General
Miguel Malvar [33][34]
Cebu City Charter Day[19] 24 Feb[19] Cebu City[19]
foundation day of
Sibug-Sibug Festival[8][19] 24 Feb[19] Ipil, Zamboanga
Zamboanga Sibugay
or 17 - 26 Sibugay[8][19][19]
[19]
province[8]
Mabalacat,
Caragan Festival[19] 25 Feb to 26 Feb[19]
Pampanga[19]
Panagbenga Festival 26 Feb (4th week)[8] Baguio City[10][19][26] flower festival[10][26]
(Baguio Flower Festival)[10][19][26]
Hil-o Hil-o Festival[19] 26 Feb to 28 Feb[19] Ma-ayon, Capiz[19]

Death Anniversary of
26 Feb[19] Kawit, Cavite[19]
Baldomero Aguinaldo[19]
Zamboanga City,[19]
Dia de Zamboanga[8][19] 26 Feb[19]
or Zamboanga Sibugay
Itik-Itik Festival[8][19] 27 Feb,[19] Pasig City[8][19] native duck (itik)[8]

(last Sunday)
Maigo, Lanao del

Nangkaan Festival[19] 27 Feb[19]
Norte[19]
Negros
Maniambus Festival[19] 27 Feb[19]
Occidental(provincewide)[19]
Tobias Fornier,
Sambayan Festival[19] 28 Feb to 31 Mar[19]
Antique[19]
Salubong at Ang Pasko
ng Pangkabuhay March Parañaque City
(Feast of the Resurrection)
week-long celebration of
Island Garden City of March (1st week),[35] Samal, Davao del
Samal's founding
Samal Festival[35] (1-7) Norte[35]
anniversary[35]
Hinatdan Festival[36] March (2nd week)[36] Cebu City[36]
Witches Festival[35] March (Holy Week)[35] Siquijor[35]
Sumbrero Festival[36] March Biñan, Laguna[36]

(no definite date)[36]
Say-am Festival[36] March Calanasan, Apayao[36]

Payvanuvanuan March to April (movabl Mahatao, Batanes[36]

Festival[36] e)[36]
March seven-day feast in honor of

Turumba[37] Pakil, Laguna[37]
or 21 Apr to 26 Apr Our Lady of Sorrows[37]
Banga Anniversary Banga, South
1 Mar to 4 Mar[36]
Fiesta[36] Cotabato[36]
Dinagsa Festival[36] 1 Mar to 5 Mar[36] Muntinlupa City[36]
Tinikling 1 Mar to 6 Mar Malaybalay City
Araw ng Island Garden Island Garden City of
City of Samal 1 Mar to 7 Mar[36]
Samal[36]
(IGACOS Festival)[36]
Araw ng Tagum City[36] 1 Mar to 7 Mar[36] Tagum City[36]

Parade of Festivals[36][38] 1 Mar[36][38] Muntinlupa City[36][38]
Sugbahan[36] 2 Mar to 14 Mar[36] Davao City[36]
Malasimbo Music and
Arts Festival – the Puerto Galera, Oriental
2 Mar to 4 Mar[36]
Mangyan Cultural Mindoro[36]
Festival[36]
Pacto de Sangre New Washington,
(Blood Compact of New 3 Mar[36]
Washington, Aklan)[36] Aklan[36]
Council of Balabago
4 Mar to 5 Mar[36] Culasi, Antique[36]
Reenactment[36]
Manchatchatong
4 Mar to 6 Mar[36] Balbalan, Kalinga[36]
Festival[36]
Puerto Princesa
4 Mar[36] Puerto Princesa City[36]
Foundation Day[36]
T'Boli, South
Ses'long Festival[36] 5 Mar to 16 Mar[36]
Cotabato[36]
Ayyoweng de Lambak 5 Mar[36] Tadian, Mountain
ed Tadian[36] Province[36]
Braulio E. Dujali, Davao
Tilapia Festival[36] 5 Mar[36]
del Norte[36]
Norala, South
Kamayadan Festival[36] 6 Mar to 10 Mar[36]
Cotabato[36]
Boling-boling Festival[36] 6 Mar to 8 Mar[36] Catanauan, Quezon[36]
Nabunturan,
Bulawan Festival[36] 6 Mar to 8 Mar[36]
Compostela Valley[36]
Abrenian Kawayan formerly known as Arya!
Festival 6 Mar to 9 Mar[36] Bangued, Abra[36][39] Abra Festival; celebrates the
(Abra Foundation Day)[36][39] founding of Abra province[8]
Panagtagbo Festival[36] 7 Mar[36] Tagum City[36]
Nabunturan,
Al-law ng Kalumunan[36] 7 Mar[36]
Anibina Bulawanun eight-day multi-themed
8 Mar (culmination)[35] Compostela Valley[35]
Festival[35] annual festival[35]
Anilag Festival[36] 8 Mar to 15 Mar[36] Santa Cruz, Laguna[36]
Holistic Festival[36] 9 Mar to 11 Mar[36] Labrador, Pangasinan[36]
Bantayan Festival[36] 9 Mar to 15 Mar[36] Guimbal, Iloilo[36]
9 Mar,[12]
Eid al-Fitr[40] Region XII[12] (regionwide)[40]
or 30 Aug[40]
Penetensiyahan[36] 9 Mar[36] Rosario, Batangas[36]
celebration of Davao's
Araw ng Dabaw
10 Mar to 16 Mar[8][36] Davao City[8][36] Foundation Day as a
Celebration[8][36]
chartered city[8]
Anao Town Fiesta[36] 13 Mar to 15 Mar[36] Anao, Tarlac[36]
14 Mar to 16 Mar,[8]
Pintados de Passi
or 11 Mar to 18 Passi City, Iloilo[8][36] history of Passi City[8]
Festival[8][36]
Mar[36]
Delfin Albano Patronal
14 Mar to 17 Mar[36] Delfin Albano, Isabela[36]
Town Fiesta[36]
Sikaran Festival[36] 15 Mar[36] Baras, Rizal[36]
Bacao Festival[36] 16 Mar to 20 Mar[36] Echague, Isabela[36]
Semana Santa sa Iguig 16 Mar to 23 Mar, Iguig, Cagayan[8]
Calvary Hills (Holy Week)[8]
Homonhon Landing Homonhon, Eastern discovery of the Philippines

16 Mar[8][36]
Anniversary[8][36] Samar[36] by Ferdinand Magellan[8]
Lugait, Misamis
Lugahait Festival[36] 16 Mar[36]
Oriental[36]
Guiuan, Eastern
Magallanes Festival[36] 16 Mar[36]
Samar[36]
Canlaon City, Negros

Pasayaw Festival[36] 17 Mar[36]
Oriental[36]
Anitap Festival[36] 17 Mar[36] Kapangan, Benguet[36]
Death Anniversary of
Pres. Ramon 17 Mar[36] Castillejos, Zambales[36]
Magsaysay[36]
Baco, Oriental
Banana Festival[36] 18 Mar to 19 Mar[36]
Mindoro[36]
Peñablanca Patronal
18 Mar to 19 Mar[36] Peñablanca, Cagayan[36]
Town Fiesta[36]
Diadi Town Fiesta[36] 18 Mar to 21 Mar[36] Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya[36]
Mar La Trinidad, Benguet[36] strawberries and strawberry
Strawberry Festival[36][41][42]
(month-long)[36][42] [41][42]
products[41][42]
Soli-Soli Festival[36] 18 Mar[36] San Francisco, Cebu[36]
Tabak Festival[36] 19 Mar to 22 Mar[36] Tabaco City, Albay[36]
Baykat Festival/Aritao
19 Mar to 22 Mar[36] Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya[36]
Town Fiesta[36]
Bongabong, Oriental
Sulyog Festival[36] 19 Mar[36]
Mindoro[36]
Barotorera Festival[36] 19 Mar[36] Gingoog City[36]
mangoes and its by-
Mango Festival[43][44] 19 Mar to 24 Mar[43][44] Iba, Zambales[43][44]
products[43][44]
San Jose Fiesta[36] 19 Mar[36] Compostela Valley[36]
Sinigayan Festival[8][36] 19 Mar[8][36] Sagay City[8][36] Shell craft art[8]
Araw ng Panabo[36] 20 Mar to 31 Mar[36] Panabo City[36]
San Fernando City, La
Pindangan Festival[36] 20 Mar[36]
Union[36]
Sabutan Festival[36] 21 Mar to 23 Mar[36] Palanan, Isabela[36]
Calapan City, Oriental
Kalap Festival[36] 21 Mar[36]
Mindoro[36]
Alimango Festival[36] 22 Mar[36] Lala, Lanao del Norte[36]
Torugpo[36] 22 Mar[36] Carigara, Leyte[36]
Malaybalay City
22 Mar[36] Malaybalay City[36]
Chartered Day[36]
Tabacco Festival[36] 23 Mar to 29 Mar[36] Candon City[36]
Ani Festival[36] 23 Mar to 30 Mar[36] Dingras, Ilocos Norte[36]
19 Martyrs of Aklan[36] 23 Mar[36] Kalibo, Aklan[36]
Kabanhawan Festival[36] 23 Mar[36] Minglanilla, Cebu[36]
26 Mar to 27 Mar, reunion of the Risen Christ
Salubong sa Angono Angono, Rizal[8]
(Holy Week)[8] with the Virgin Mary[8]
Kisi-kisi Festival[36] 27 Mar to 31 Mar[36] Negros Occidental[36]

Manok ni San Pedro
27 Mar[36] San Pedro, Laguna[36]
Festival[36]
Marcos Town
Fiesta/Mannalon 27 Mar[36] Marcos, Ilocos Norte[36]
Festival[36]
Tobacco Festival[45] 28 Mar to 29 Mar[45] Candon City[45] tobacco[45]
Katkat sa Dipolog[36] 28 Mar to 3 Apr[36] Dipolog City[36]
Senakulo / Holy Week
28 Mar to 4 Apr[36] nationwide[36]
Rituals & Processions[36]
Cuaresma[36] 28 Mar to 4 Apr[36] San Jose, Antique[36]
Balot sa Puti Festival[36] 29 Mar[36] Pateros[36]
Gawagaway-yan
30 Mar to 15 Apr[36] Cauayan City[36]
Kawayan Festival[36]
Malibay Cenaculo[36] 30 Mar to 8 Apr[36] Pasay City[36]
Bangus Festival[36] 30 Mar[36] Panabo City[36]
Sinugdan Limasawa commemoration of the first
(Commemoration of the First 31 Mar[8][36] Island, Southern Leyte[8]
Christian Mass)[36] [36] Christian mass[8]
First Easter Mass

31 Mar[36] Butuan City[36]
Celebration[36]
week-long event honoring
Holy Week[35] March to April[35] nationwide[35] Jesus Christ's death on the
Cross[35]
March (Holy Week),[35] part of Holy Week;
Boac,[12]
Moriones Festival [35][46]
(Easter Sunday), [10]
commemorates Saint
Marinduque[8][10][35][46]
or 2 Apr to 7 Apr[46] Longinus)[8][12][35]
believed to be the origin of
General Luna,
Centurion Festival[35] March (Holy Week)[35] Marinduque's Moriones
Quezon[35]
Festival[35]
carabao-pulled carts,
Kariton Festival[47] March Licab, Nueva Ecija[47] thanksgiving and harvest
festival[47]
March
Pagtaltal sa Guimaras procession of flagellants and
(Good Friday),[35] Jordan, Guimaras[35][46][48]
(Ang Pagtaltal) [35][46][48]
devotees in biblical attire[35]
or 5 Apr to 6 Apr[46]
Pantat Festival April (2nd week) Zarraga, Iloilo
Manaoag, Nuestra Señora de
Manaoag Pilgrimage[12] April (2nd week)[12]
Pangasinan[12] Manaoag[12]
Lami-Lamihan Festival[37] April (3rd week), Lamitan, showcases the rich Yakan
[49]
(14 to 16)[37][49] Basilan[37] traditions[37]
Mutya ng Taguig[46] April (3rd week)[46] Taguig City[46]
Tanduyong Festival[8] April (4th Sunday)[8] San Jose, Nueva Ecija[8] harvest celebration[8]
Kamarikutan Pagdiwata
April (fullmoon)[46] Puerto Princesa City[46]
Arts Festival[46]
Camote Festival/Bb.
April (movable)[46] Castillejos, Zambales[46]
Zambales[46]
Kinulob Festival[46] April Mabini, Batangas[46]

Itik Festival[46] April Victoria, Laguna[46]

Lagonoy, Camarines
Kadahoman Festival[46] 1 Apr to 1 May[46]
Sur[46]
Tugbong Festival 1 Apr to 25 Apr Pandan, Antique
Panagabuos Festival [46]
1 Apr to 3 Apr [46]
Banna, Ilocos Norte[46]
Suroy Ta[46] 1 Apr to 31 May[46] Davao City[46]
Fiesta Pasiklab[46] 1 Apr to 31 May[46] Quezon City[46]
La Castellana, Negros
Banana Festival[46] 1 Apr to 5 Apr[46]
Occidental[46]
Kesong Puti Festival[46] 1 Apr to 9 Apr[46] Santa Cruz, Laguna[46]
Linggo ng Palaspas or
1 Apr[46] Parañaque City[46]
Domingo de Ramos[46]
Pandan Festival[46] 3 Apr[46] Luisiana, Laguna[46]
Summer Youth
4 Apr to 25 Apr[46] Zamboanga del Sur[46]
Festival[46]
San Jose de
Hudas-hudas[46] 4 Apr[46]
Buenavista, Antique[46]
Bindoy, Negros
Libod-sayaw[46] 4 Apr[46]
Oriental[46]
Sagrada Familia Laak, Compostela
4 Apr[46]
Fiesta[46] Valley[46]
Lenten Festival of 5 Apr to 6 Apr,[46] Siquijor, Siquijor[8][46]
Herbal Preparation[8][46] (Easter Saturday)[8]
Kanidugan Festival 5 Apr Odiongan, Romblon

5 Apr and 7
Senakulo[46] Apr (Maundy Thursday & Castillejos, Zambales[46]
[46]
Black Saturday)
Pilgrimage to Ermita 5 Apr to 6 Apr Casiguran / Baler,

Hill[46] (Holy Week)[46] Aurora[46]
Semana Santa at Iguig
5 Apr to 6 Apr[46] Iguig, Cagayan[46]
Calvary Hills[46]
Pasko sa Kasakit 5 Apr to 6 Apr[46] Bantayan, Cebu[46]
(Semana Santa sa Bantayan)[46]
Semana Santa sa Calabanga, Camarines

5 Apr to 6 Apr[46]
Bikol[46] Sur[46]
Cenakulo 5 Apr to 6 Apr[46] Cainta, Rizal[46]

(Cainta, Rizal)[46]
Lenten Observance San Pablo City,

5 Apr to 6 Apr[46]
(San Pablo City)[46] Laguna[46]
Buhing Kalbaryo[46] 5 Apr to 6 Apr[46] Cebu City[46]
Semana Santa 5 Apr to 6 Apr[46] Dapitan City[46]
(Dipolog City)[46]
Katkat Sakripisyo sa
5 Apr to 6 Apr[46] Dipolog City[46]
3003 Steps[46]
Live Stations of the
San Carlos City,
Cross at San Carlos 5 Apr to 6 Apr[46]
Negros Occidental[46]
City[46]
Pagtaltal in Barotac
5 Apr to 6 Apr[46] Barotac Viejo, Iloilo[46]
Viejo[46]
Paghukom[46] 5 Apr to 6 Apr[46] Calinog, Iloilo[46]
Kapiya Display and
Pasyon Singing 5 Apr to 6 Apr[46] Santa Barbara, Iloilo[46]
Contest[46]
Semana Santa at Dariok
5 Apr to 6 Apr[46] Santiago City[46]
Hills[46]
Pak'kaat Kal'lo[46] 5 Apr to 6 Apr[46] Magpet, Cotabato[46]
Taytay and Tanay,
The Subok[46] 5 Apr to 7 Apr[46]
Rizal[46]
Semana Santa at Silay
5 Apr to 8 Apr[46] Silay City[46]
City[46]
Flagellants & Lenten
5 Apr to 8 Apr[46] Paombong, Bulacan[46]
Rites[46]
Giwang-giwang[46] 6 Apr (Good Friday)[46] Binangonan, Rizal[46]
Angeles City Lenten
6 Apr (Good Friday)[46] Angeles City[46]
Rites[46]
Bontoc, Mountain
Lang-ay Festival[46] 6 Apr to 8 Apr[46]
Province[46]
San Pedro Cutud Lenten 6 Apr,[46] San Fernando City,
Rites[8][46] (Holy Week)[8] Pampanga[8][46]
Lenten Week/ Baler and Casiguran,
6 Apr[46]
"Pagpapako"[46] Aurora[46]
Pamalandong ha Palo[46] 6 Apr[46] Palo, Leyte[46]
Kalbaryo[46] 6 Apr[46] La Carlota City[46]
Ang Hatol 6 Apr[46] Cainta, Rizal[46]
(the Way of the Cross)[46]
Prusisyon[46] 6 Apr[46] Angeles

City, Mabalacat,San
Fernando City,
Sasmuan and Betis,
Pampanga[46]
Baliuag Lenten
6 Apr[46] Baliuag, Bulacan[46]
Procession[46]
Folk Healing[46] 7 Apr (Black Saturday)[46] San Antonio, Siquijor[46]
Salubong (Angono,
7 Apr to 8 Apr[46] Angono, Rizal[46]
Rizal)[46]
Pagay-pagay Festival[46] 7 Apr to 8 Apr[46] Saguday, Quirino[46]
Allaw Ta Apo
7 Apr[46] Kidapawan City[46]
Sandawa[46]
Sugat Kabanhawan 8 Apr,[46]
Minglanilla, Cebu[46] (Feast of resurrection)
Festival[46] or March (Holy Week)
Sunduan ha Carigara[46] 8 Apr[46] Carigara, Leyte[46]
Sugat[46] 8 Apr[46] San Carlos City[46]
Salubong (Easter Vigil) and
Pasko ng Pagkabuhay 8 Apr[46] Parañaque City[46]
(Feast of the Resurrection)[46]
Haladaya Festival[46] 8 Apr[46] Daanbantayan, Cebu[46]

showcase the culture and
Sigpawan Festival[50] 8 Apr[50] Lemery, Batangas[50] natural resources of
Lemery[50]
Bayambang, Pangasina
Malangsi Fishtival[51] 8 Apr[51] fish festival[51]
n[51]
Dupax del Sur Town Dupax Del Sur, Nueva
9 Apr to 11 Apr[46]
Fiesta[46] Vizcaya[46]
Rodeo Masbateño[46] 9 Apr to 14 Apr[46] Masbate City[46]
fusion of fiestas of 13 cities
9 Apr to 15 Apr,[46] and 19 towns of the whole
Panaad sa Negros[12][46] Bacolod City[12][46]
or (2nd or 3rd week)[12] province of Negros
Occidental[12]
Araw ng Kagitingan[46] 9 Apr[46] Mount Samat, Bataan[46]
10 Apr, 16 18, 27,
Turumba Festival[46] Pakil, Laguna[46]
6 May, 18, 27[46]
Mapandan,
Pandan Festival[46] 11 Apr to 16 Apr[46]
Pangasinan[46]
Aliwan Fiesta[46] 12 Apr to 14 Apr[46] Pasay City[46]
Bambang Town Fiesta: Bambang, Nueva
13 Apr to 16 Apr[46]
"Panggayjaya Festival"[46] Vizcaya[46]
Bantayog Festival[46] 13 Apr to 16 Apr[46] Camarines Norte[46]
Ana Kalang Festival[46] 13 Apr to 17 Apr[46] Nagcarlan, Laguna[46]
Easthfest Summer
13 Apr to 6 May[46] Tagum City[46]
Festival[46]
Bancathon sa Pantukan, Compostela

13 Apr[46]
Magnaga[46] Valley[46]
Kauswagan, Lanao del
Hugyaw sa Kadagatan[46] 14 Apr[46]
Norte[46]
Sagñay, Camarines
Baybayon Festival[46] 15 Apr to 17 Apr[46]
Sur[46]
Tampisaw Festival 16 Apr to 18 Apr[46] Concepcion, Iloilo[46]
(Earth Day Celebration)[46]
Tungoh ad Hungduan[46] 16 Apr to 19 Apr[46] Hungduan, Ifugao[46]

Garlic Festival[46] 16 Apr to 20 Apr[46] Pinili, Ilocos Norte[46]
Ka-angkan[46] 16 Apr to 22 Apr[46] Marikina City[46]
Dagupan City,
Bangus Festival[46] 17 Apr to 4 May[46]
Pangasinan[46]
San Jose del Monte,
Tanduyong Festival[46] 17 Apr[46]
Bulacan[46]
Binongey Festival[46] 17 Apr[46] Anda, Pangasinan[46]
17 Apr to 19 Apr showcases harvests of the
Linubian Festival[52] Rosario, La Union[52]
(3rd week)[52] municipality[52]
Kasibu, Nueva
Kasibu Town Fiesta[46] 18 Apr to 19 Apr[46]
Vizcaya[46]
Alfonso Castañeda Alfonso Castañeda,
Town Fiesta[46] Nueva Vizcaya[46]
Pasa-pasa Festival[46] 18 Apr to 21 Apr[46] Monreal, Masbate[46]
Tarlac City Charter
19 Apr[46] Tarlac City, Tarlac[46]
Anniversary[46]
Cocowayan Festival[46] 20 Apr to 25 Apr[46] Isabela, Basilan[46]
Mango-bamboo Festival San Carlos,
and Trade Fair[46] Pangasinan[46]
"La Laguna" Festival[46] 20 Apr to 29 Apr[46] Santa Cruz, Laguna[46]
Caromata Festival Town Laguindingan, Misamis
20 Apr[46]
Fiesta[46] Oriental[46]
Sunduan - Feast of
21 Apr (3rd Saturday)[46] Pasig City[46]
Santa Rosa de Lima[46]
21 Apr to 22 Apr,[46]
Agoo Semana Santa[46] Agoo, La Union[8][46]
or (Holy Week)[8]
21 Apr to 22 Apr,[46] devotees trek to Vulkan Peak
Panaad[46][53] Camiguin[46]
(Holy Week)[53] as an act of penance[53]
Senakulo 21 Apr to 22 Apr[46] Parañaque City[46]
(Way of the Cross)[46]
Gotad ad Hingyon[46] 21 Apr to 24 Apr[46] Hingyon, Ifugao[46]

Sanduguan Festival[46][54] 21 Apr to 27 Apr,[46] Calapan, Mindoro reenacts the first contact
or 15 Nov[54] Oriental[46][54] between the natives of
Mindoro and traders from

China[54]
Bangkarera[46] 21 Apr[46] Peñablanca, Cagayan[46] boat-rowing race[46]
Pabasa ng Pasyon[46] 21 Apr[46] San Juan, Batangas[46]
Pagsalabuk Festival[46] 22 Apr to 19 May[46] Dipolog City[46]
Hinugyaw sa Hinigaran Hinigaran, Negros
Pagudpud, Ilocos
Kangayedan Festival[46] 22 Apr to 26 Apr[46]
Norte[46]
Subic 'ay Festival[46] 22 Apr to 28 Apr[46] Subic, Zambales[46]
Gotad ad Kiangan[46] 23 Apr to 25 Apr[46] Kiangan, Ifugao[46]
Santa Cruz, Davao del
Pista sa Kinaiyahan[46] 23 Apr to 26 Apr[46]
Sur[46]
Santa Maria, Ilocos
Pinakbet Festival[46] 23 Apr[46]
Sur[46]
Lingayen,[8] fishermen's harvest and
Pista'y Dayat[8][46][55] 24 Apr to 1 May[46][55] [46]
Pangasinan[55] thanksgiving festival[8][55]
Sibit Sibit Festival[46] 24 Apr to 30 Apr Olongapo City[46]

(last week)[46]
Sibulan, Negros
Yagyag Festival[46] 24 Apr to 30 Apr[46]
Oriental[46]
Nueva Valencia,
Karosahan Festival[46] 24 Apr[46]
Guimaras[46]
Araw ng Sulop[46] 24 Apr[46] Sulop, Davao del Sur[46]
Panagsangal Festival[46] 25 Apr to 1 May[46] Baggao, Cagayan[46]
Sinabalu Festival[46] 25 Apr to 26 Apr[46] Rizal, Cagayan[46]
The Sabutan Festival Mabitac, Oriental
and Mini-trade Fair[46] Mindoro[46]
Imbayah Festtival[46] 25 Apr to 29 Apr[46] Banaue, Ifugao[46]
Baggak Summer
25 Apr to 30 Apr[46] Bauang, La Union[46]
Festival[46]
25 Apr,[46] labor and thanksgiving
Pasalamat Festival[46][55] La Carlota City[46][55]
or 1 May[55] festival[55]
Aklan Day Celebration[46] 25 Apr[46] Aklan[46]
Panagat "Fish" Tival[46] 25 Apr[46] Estancia, Iloilo[46]
Pinamalayan, Oriental
Bahag-hari Festival[46] 25 Apr[46]
Mindoro[46]
Balingoan, Misamis
Balingoan Festival[46] 25 Apr[46]
Oriental[46]
Liliw Gat Tayaw
26 Apr to 1 May[46] Liliw, Laguna[46]
Tsinelas Festival[46]
Molave, Zamboanga
Kutsitsa Festival[46] 26 Apr[46]
del Sur[46]
Milaor, Camarines
May Ilaoud Festival[46] 27 Apr to 1 May[46]
Sur[46]
San Jose de
Binirayan Festival[46] 27 Apr to 29 Apr[46] Buenavista
and Hamtic, Antique[46]
San Jose, Occidental

Saknungan Festival[46] 27 Apr to 30 Apr[46]
Mindoro[46]
Cebu City,[8] reenactment of the Battle of
Kadaugan sa Mactan[8][37] 27 Apr[11][37]
Cebu[37] Mactan[8][11][37]
Dikit Festival[46] 28 Apr to 30 Apr[46] Aurora, Isabela[46]
Butanding Festival[46] 28 Apr to 5 May[46] Donsol, Sorsogon[46]
Indak Padurukan San Jose, Occidental
28 Apr[46]
Festival[46] Mindoro[46]
Pantabangan, Nueva
Pandawan Festival[46] 28 Apr[46]
Ecija[46]
Tinapahan Festival[46] 29 Apr to 1 May[46] Lemery, Batangas[46]
Currimao, Ilocos
Dinaklisan Festival[46] 29 Apr to 1 May[46]
Norte[46]
Antipolo Pilgrimage[46] 30 Apr to 1 May[46] Antipolo, Rizal[46]
Mungo Festival[46] 30 Apr to 2 May[46] San Mateo, Isabela[46]
San Agustin,
Kalipayan Festival[46] 30 Apr[46]
Romblon[46]
Bambang Patronal Town
Bambang, Nueva
Fiesta: Saint Catherine 30 Apr[46]
Vizcaya[46]
of Sienna[46]
General Tinio, Nueva
Araquio Festival May
Ecija
Binallay Festival[56] May[56] Ilagan City, Isabela[56] binallay, a type of rice cake[56]
Viva Vigan (Binatbatan) 1 May to 7 May[24][57] Vigan City[57]
Festival of the Arts[24][57] (1st week)
Sagalahang Bayan[24] May (1st week)[24] Navotas City[24]

Pastulan Festival May (2nd Saturday) San Pascual, Batangas
Pasayahan sa Lucena[24] May (4th week)[24] Lucena City[24]
Samahang Bulaklakan
May (last Sunday) Siniloan, Laguna
Festival
May (last Sunday),[8]
Bangkero Festival[8][36] Pagsanjan, Laguna[8][36] decorated boats (bancas)[8]
or March[36]
Tapusan Float Parade May (month long)[55][58] Alitagtag, Batangas[8][24] honors the Holy Cross[8][55][58]
Festival[8][24][55][58] or 31 May[24] [55][58]
Calauan "Pinya" May Calauan, Laguna[24]

Festival[24] (no definite date)[24]
Mamang-os Festival[24] May Tuy, Batangas[24]

commemoration of the
Flores de Mayo search for the Holy Cross by
May (whole month) [24][55]
nationwide [8][12][24][55]
(Santacruzan)[8][12][24][55] Reyna Elena and her son,
the emperor Constantine[8][12][55]
Davao Gulf Regatta[24] 1 May to 4 May[24] Davao Oriental[24]
1 May and 8 May Penaranda, Nueva
Araquio of Peñaranda[24] (1st & 2nd Sunday)[24] Ecija[24]
Pangisraan Festival 1 May to 10 May Calatrava, Romblon
Pahinungod Festival[24] 1 May to 10 May[24] Calape, Bohol[24]
Gericho Laran Plantsa-
1 May to 30 Apr Laoag City
Plantsa Festival
Flores de Tagumeño
1 May to 30 May[24] Tagum City[24]
Festival[24]
commemorates the coming
Balangay Festival 1 May to 31 May[24] Butuan City[24][55] of the early migrants from
[24][55]
(Balanghai)
Borneo and Celebes[55]
Balik-butuan[24] 1 May to 31 May[24] Butuan City[24]
Pattaraday Festival 1 May to 5 May[24] Santiago City[24]
(Araw ng Santiago)[24]
Pasinggatan Festival[24] 1 May to 5 May[24] Taytay, Palawan[24]

Tikanlu Festival[24] 1 May to 6 May[24] Tagudin, Ilocos Sur[24]
Alaminos,
100 Islands Festival[24] 1 May to 7 May[24]
Pangasinan[24]
Caramoan, Camarines
Madahom Festival[24] 1 May to 8 May[24]
Sur[24]
Albay's culture,[55] Mayon
Magayon Festival[8][46][55] 1 May[55] Albay[8][46][55]
Volcano[8]
re-enactment of the 13th-
Boa-boahan Nabua, Camarines century rite of offering chains
"Alinsangan" Festival[8][24] 1 May, or 2 May
[8] [24][28]
[28][55] Sur[8][24][55] of coconut embryos ("boa") to

deities[28][55]
Sumakah Festival[46] 1 May[46] Antipolo City, Rizal[46]
Pista ng Produktong
1 May[24] Subic, Olongapo City[24]
Pilipino[24]
Tromba Festival[24] 1 May[24] Baras, Rizal[24]
Sagalahan[24] 1 May[24] Malabon City[24]
Dinengdeng Festival &
1 May[24] Agoo, La Union[24]
Town Fiesta[24]
Pastores Festival[24] 1 May[24] Gapan City[24]

Salay, Misamis
Salay Town Fiesta[24] 1 May[24] Saint Joseph the Worker[24]
Oriental[24]
Saint Joseph the Worker Montevista,
1 May[24]
Fiesta[24] Compostela Valley[24]
Duyog Panday[24] 1 May[24] Cotabato City[24]
Ticao Island, San
Dayaw Dalan Festival[24] 2 May to 3 May[24]
Jacinto, Masbate[24]
Panagat Festival 2 May to 8 May Buruanga, Aklan
Salubong Alitagtag and Bauan,
2 May[24]
(Holy Cross Festival)[24] Batangas[24]
Sublian Festival[24] 2 May[24] Bauan, Batangas[24]
Luyang Dilaw Festival[24] 2 May[24] Marilao, Bulacan[24]
highlights the historical
3 May, significance of the golden
Katagman Festival [59]
Oton, Iloilo [59]
(first week)[59] mask dugout to the
community[59]
Domorokdok Festival 3 May to 4 May[24] Botolan, Zambales[24]
(Dumarokdok)[24]
Rit-ritemong Cayong
3 May to 5 May[24] Sarrat, Ilocos Norte[24]
Festival[24]
event where carabaos (water
Carabao-Carozza Race buffaloes) pull decorated
3 May [15][24][55]
Pavia, Iloilo [15][24][55]
Festival[15][24][55] bamboo carts in a 400-meter
course race[15][55]
Bawang Festival[24] 3 May[24] Sinait, Ilocos Sur[24] garlic[24]
Feast of the Holy Santa Cruz,
3 May[24]
Cross[24] Marinduque[24]
Alubijid, Misamis
Alubijid Town Fiesta[24] 3 May[24]
Oriental[24]
Santa Cruz Parochial Samal, Davao del
3 May[24]
Fiesta[24] Norte[24]
Pamuhuan Festival[24] 4 May[24] Pinamungajan, Cebu[24]
Dawa Festival[24] 5 May to 10 May[24] Gonzaga, Cagayan[24]
Bacoor Marching Band
6 May to 8 May[24] Bacoor, Cavite[24]
Festival[24]
Natonin, Mountain
Sas-alliwa Festival[24] 7 May to 15 May[24]
Province[24]
Feast day of Saint San Miguel,
7 May to 8 May[60]
Michael[60] Catanduanes[60]
Labig Festival[24] 7 May to 9 May[24] Claveria, Cagayan[24]
Mantawi Festival[24] 7 May[24] Mandaue City[24]
Basi Festival[24] 7 May[24] Naguilian, La Union[24]

San Fernando,
Jose Abad Santos Day[24] 7 May[24]
Pampanga[24]
Balsa Festival[24] 8 May (2nd Saturday)[24] Lian, Batangas[24]
Summer Sports 8 May to 14 May Tagum City[24]
Festival[24] (2nd week)[24]
Agawan sa Sariaya 8 May to 16 May[24] Sariaya, Quezon[24]

(San Isidro Festival)[24]
Mayohan sa Tayabas 8 May to 16 May[24] Tayabas, Quezon[24]

Puerto Galera, Oriental

De Galera Festival[24] 9 May to 12 May[24]
Mindoro[24]
in honor of Our Lady of
Mayaw-mayaw Festival 10 May Pinabacdao, Samar
Sorrows
Aramang Festival[24] 10 May to 11 May[24] Aparri, Cagayan[24]
Kayapa, Nueva
Kayapa Town Fiesta[24] 10 May to 12 May[24]
Vizcaya[24]
Makalawan "Pinya"
10 May to 15 May[24] Calauan, Laguna[24]
Festival[24]
10 May[24] Boac, Marinduque[24]
Biglang Awa[24]
Saging Festival[24] 10 May[24] Lazi, Siquijor[24]
Capalonga, Camarines
Palong Festival[24] 11 May to 13 May[24]
Norte[24]
Balwarte sa Gumaca[24] 11 May to 15 May[24] Gumaca, Quezon[24]
Paukyaban Festival[24] 11 May to 30 May[24] Butuan City[24]
Barangay Boat fluvial festival held in honor of
11 May[55] Aparri, Cagayan[55]
Festival[55] Saint Peter Thelmo[55]
Villaverde, Nueva
Villaverde Town Fiesta[24] 12 May to 14 May[24]
Vizcaya[24]
Mano Po San Roque
12 May[24] Valenzuela City[24]
Festival[24]
showcasing bags, mats and
Bariw Festival[61] 14 May to 15 May Nabas, Aklan[61]
hats made of bariw leaves [61]
Malaybalay City Fiesta[46] 14 May to 15 May[46] Malaybalay City[46] San Isidro Labrador[46]
Feast of San Isidro
Labrador/Carabao 14 May to 15 May[24] Angono, Rizal[24] San Isidro Labrador
Festival[24]
Arana't Balwarte sa
Gumaca 14 May to 15 May[24] Gumaca, Quezon[24]
Medina, Misamis
Medina Town Fiesta[24] 14 May to 15 May[24] San Isidro Labrador
Oriental[24]
Lucban[24] and Sariaya, thanksgiving to San lsidro,

Pahiyas Festival[8][12][24][55] 14 May to 15 May[12]
[24]
Quezon[55] the patron saint of farmers[8][12]
[55]
Pulilan Carabao 14 May to 15 May[12] San Isidro de Labrador, the

Pulilan, Bulacan[12][24][55][62]
Festival[12][24][55][62] [24][62]
patron saint of farmers[12][55][62]
Fiesta Bicolandia Cruise
"Peñafrancia 14 May to 18 May[24] Cebu City[24]
Pilgrimage"[24]
Albay Day[24] 14 May[24] Albay[24]
Santa Praxedes,
Sarakat Festival[24] 14 May[24]
Cagayan[24]
Araña`t Baluarte Festival 15 May Gumaca, Quezon
Aringay Festival[24] 15 May to 21 May[24] Lasam, Cagayan[24]
15 May to 22 May,[8]
Manggahan sa founding of province and its
or 15 Apr to 22 Guimaras[8][46]
Guimaras[8][46] mangoes[8]
Apr[46]
Sunduan[24] 15 May[24] Parañaque City[24]
San Isidro Festival 15 May[24] Luisiana, Laguna[24]
(Pandanan)[24]
Feast in the Honor Saint

15 May[24] Dipolog City[24]
Vincent Ferrer[24]
Malimono, Surigao del
Onggoyan Festival[24] 15 May[24]
Norte[24]
Sinagingan Festival[24] 15 May[24] Mendez, Cavite[24]
Panalaminan Festival[24] 15 May[24] Roxas, Palawan[24]
Kagasangan Festival[24] 15 May[24] Moalboal, Cebu[24]
San Isidro Fiesta[24] 15 May[24] Digos City[24]
Tinapay Festival[24] 15 May[24] Cuenca, Batangas[24]
Maubanog Festival[24] 16 May to 17 May[24] Mauban, Quezon[24]
Harana Festival 16 May to 21 May,[24] San Jose, Camarines
(Karantahan nin Pagranga)[24] or 14 Feb[19] Sur[24]
giant pahoy-
16 May to 24 May,[24]
Pahoy-Pahoy Festival [24] pahoy (scarecrows) made of
or 19 May to 25 Calbiga, Samar[24][55]
[55]
indigenous materials dancing
May[55]
about its streets[55]
Iikalahan/Kalanguya San Nicolas,
16 May[24]
Festival[24] Pangasinan[24]
Gakit Festival[24] 16 May[24] Angadanan, Isabela[24]
Lapyahan Festival[24] 16 May[24] San Remigio, Cebu[24]
San Pascual Baylon, Santa
Obando Fertility Rites[12] 17 May to 19 May[12] Obando, Bulacan[12][24][55] Clara de Assisi or the Virgen
[24][62] [24][62] [62]
de Salambao[12][55]
Sanggutan Festival[24] 18 May[24] Barugo, Leyte[24]

Carasi, Dumalneg,
Magdadaran Talip
19 May to 20 May[24] Nueva Era, Adams,
Festival[24]
Ilocos Norte[24]
Sarangani Bay
19 May to 21 May[24] Glan, Sarangani[24]
Festival[24]
Grand Ammungan gathering of ethnic tribes and
Festival: Nueva Vizcaya 19 May to 24 May[24] Nueva Vizcaya[24][64] lowland inhabitants of the
[63]
Day[24][63][64] province[63][64]
Sarung Banggi Santo Domingo,
19 May to 27 May[24]
Festival[24] Albay[24]
Farmers Festival[24] 19 May[24] Bacarra, Ilocos Norte[24]
Araw ng Sarangani[24] 19 May[24] Sarangani[24]
Banwahon Festival[24] 20 May[24] Surigao City[24]
Malabon Foundation
21 May[24] Malabon City[24]
Day[24]
Lubi Festival[24] 21 May[24] Maria, Siquijor[24]
Layag Festival[24] 22 May to 27 May[24] Rapu-Rapu, Albay[24]
Kabasan Festival[24] 22 May to 28 May[24] Compostela Valley[24]
Lubi-lubi (Coconut) Festiva
22 May[24] Gingoog City[24]
l[24]
Feast of Saint Rita de
22 May[24] Gingoog City[24]
Cascia (City Fiesta)[24]
Tabanog Festival Araw Balingasag, Misamis
22 May[24]
ng Balingasag[24] Oriental[24]
23 May to 25 May,[24]
Bayombong, Nueva establishment of civil
Panagyaman Festival [8][24]
or 19 May to 24
Vizcaya[8][24] government in the province[8]
May[8]
Bolibong Kingking 24 May to 25 May[8] music and dance festival of
Loboc, Bohol[8][24]
Festival[8][24] [24]
folklore and traditions[8]
Kaogma Festival[24] 24 May to 31 May[24] Pili, Camarines Sur[24]
Guihulngan, Negros
Guihulugan Festival[24] 24 May[24]
Oriental[24]
Katang Festival[24] 25 May[24] Calauag, Quezon[24]
Gabii sa Kabilin[24] 25 May[24] Cebu City[24]
Garcia Hernandez,
Sinugboan Festival[24] 27 May[24]
Bohol[24]
Binuyugan Festival[24] 27 May[24] Maitum, Sarangani[24]
Pintos Festival[24] 27 May[24] Bogo City, Cebu[24]
Kalayaan Festival[24] 28 May to 12 Jun[24] Cavite (provincewide)[24]
Wagayway Festival[24] 28 May[24] Imus, Cavite[24]
Province of Tarlac
28 May[24] Tarlac City[24]
Founding Anniversary[24]
National Flag Day[24] 28 May[24] Iligan City[24]
Mabini, Compostela
Dapugan Festival[24] 28 May[24]
Valley[24]
Sagawak Festival[24] 28 May[24] Malalag[24]
Rosquillos Festival[24] 29 May[24] Liloan, Cebu[24]
Balingoan, Misamis
Balingoan Town Fiesta[24] 29 May[24]
Oriental[24]
30 May, thanksgiving and harvest
Mammangi Festival[65] Ilagan City[65]
(last week)[65] festival, honors the farmers[65]
Bagasbas Beach
Daet, Camarines
International Eco-arts 30 May to 6 Jun[24]
Norte[24]
Festival[24]
Hudyaka Festival[24] 30 May to 9 Jun[24] Zamboanga del Norte[24]
Padaraw Festival[24] 30 May[24] Bulan, Sorsogon[24]
Halamang Dilaw
May[66] Marilao, Bulacan[66] pays tribute to nature[66]
Festival[66]
Rizal Arts Festival[67] 1 Jun to 30 Jun[67] Angono, Rizal[67]
Buklog[8] 1 Jun to 6 Jun[8] Dipolog City[8]
Linggo ng Zamboanga
del Norte & "Sardines 1 Jun to 6 Jun[67] Dipolog City[67]
and Mango Festival"[67]
Bilang-bilang Abayan
1 Jun[67] Surigao City[67]
Festival[67]
Sakay-sakay Abayan[67] 1 Jun[67] Surigao City[67] fluvial procession[67]
relives the origin of the
Pulang-Angui Festival[68] 4 Jun[68] Polangui, Albay[68]
town[68]
Siargao Island, Surigao
Carrera Habagat[67] 8 Jun to 12 Jun[67]
del Norte[67]
Camotes Cassava Tudela, Cebu (Camotes
8 Jun to 14 Jun[67]
Festival[67] Island)[67]
Baragatan sa Palawan founding anniversary of the
10 Jun to 23 Jun[8][67] Puerto Princesa City[8][67]
(Foundation Day)[8][67] civil government of Palawan[8]
Baroy, Lanao del
Lechonan sa Baroy[67] 10 Jun[67]
Norte[67]
Tacloban, Leyte, Masb
Pagdayao Festival[69] 11 Jun to 12 Jun[69] thanksgiving feast[69]
ate[69]
Rizal Province
11 Jun[67] Rizal (no definite venue)[67]
Foundation Day[67]
Araw ng Agusan del
12 Jun[67] Agusan del Sur[67]
Sur[67]
Bagamanoc,
Sugok-Sugok Festival 12 Jun to 13 Jun
Catanduanes
Panagsasalug Fiesta[67] 12 Jun to 15 Jun[67] Maddela, Quirino[67]
La Trinidad Foundation
12 Jun to 16 Jun[67] La Trinidad, Benguet[67]
Day[67]
Araw ng Agusan del
12 Jun to 17 Jun[67] Agusan del Norte[67]
Norte[67]
Prosperidad, Agusan
Naliyagan Festival[67] 12 Jun to 17 Jun[67]
del Sur[67]
Araw ng Quezon[67] 12 Jun to 18 Jun[67] Quezon, Bukidnon[67]
founding anniversary
Araw ng Cotabato[67][69] 12 Jun to 20 Jun[67][69] Cotabato City[67][69]
festival[69]
Independence Day[67] 12 Jun[67] nationwide[67]
Bonsai Festival and
Founding Anniversary of 12 Jun[67] San Isidro, Davao[67]
San Isidro[67]
Pangapog Festival[67] 13 Jun to 18 Jun[67]
Dorong Festival[67] 14 Jun to 19 Jun[67] Digos City[67]
Gotad ad Ifugao[67] 14 Jun to 28 Jun[67] Lagawe, Ifugao[67]
Battle of Besang Pass
14 Jun[67] Cervantes, Ilocos Sur[67]
Commemoration[67]
San Fernando City, La
Victory at Bacsil Ridge[67] 14 Jun[67]
Union[67]
Pinyasan (Pineapple) Festi
15 Jun to 23 Jun[67] Camarines Norte[67]
val[67]
Cagayan de Oro City
15 Jun[67] Cagayan de Oro City[67]
Charter Day[67]
Iligan City Charter Day[67] 16 Jun[67] Iligan City[67]
Damsu Cultural
16 Jun[67] Kiblawan[67]
Festival[67]
Baykat Festival, Ambaguio, Nueva
17 Jun to 19 Jun[67]
Ambaguio Town Fiesta[67] Vizcaya[67]
Quezon, Nueva
Quezon Town Fiesta[67] 17 Jun to 20 Jun[67]
Vizcaya[67]
in honor of Saint John the
Regada Water Festival[67] 17 Jun to 24 Jun[67] Cavite City[67]
Baptist
San Juan Cityhood
17 Jun[67] San Juan City[67]
Anniversary[67]
El Salvador, Misamis
Tagnipan-on Festival[67] 17 Jun[67]
Oriental[67]
Maco, Compostela
Kaimonan Festival[67] 17 Jun[67]
Valley[67]
White Nights Festival[67] 18 Jun to 19 Jun Davao del Norte[67]

(every 3rd weekend)[67]
Boston, Davao
Pabulig Festival[67] 18 Jun to 19 Jun[67]
Oriental[67]
Lingganay Festival[67] 18 Jun[67] Alangalang, Leyte[67]
Araw ng San Fernando San Fernando,
18 Jun[67]
Bukidnon[67] Bukidnon[67]
Cadang–Cadang Carmen, Davao del
18 Jun[67]
Festival[67] Norte[67]
Dapitan's Charter[67] 19 Jun to 22 Jun[67] Dapitan City[67]
Pujada Bay Festival[67] 19 Jun to 24 Jul[67] Mati, Davao Oriental[67]
Surigao del
Adlaw Nan Surigao[67] 19 Jun[67] Norte and Surigao del
Sur[67]
Rizal Day[67] 19 Jun[67] Calamba, Laguna[67]
Pista ng Kalikasan[67] 19 Jun[67] Palawan (provincewide)[67]
Saint Peter Town Sugbongcogon,
19 Jun[67]
Fiesta[67] Misamis Oriental[67]
Ginnamuluan Fiesta[67] 20 Jun to 21 Jun[67] Cabarroguis, Quirino[67]
Pista Y Ang Kagueban[67] 20 Jun to 27 Jun Puerto Princesa City[67]

(3rd week)[67]
"Oyange Kaugman"
20 Jun to 29 Jun[67] Polangui, Albay[67]
Festival[67]
Pili Festival[8][67] 20 Jun to 29 Jun[8][67] Sorsogon, Sorsogon[8][67] pili nut[8]
Pagadian City,
Zambulawan Festival[67] 20 Jun[67] street pageantry[67]
Zamboanga del Sur[67]
Balyuan Rites[67] 20 Jun[67] Tacloban City[67]
21 Jun to 22 Jun,[67] Murcia, Negros
Mudpack Festival[8][67]
or 24 Jun[8] Occidental[8][67]
Payuhwan Festival:
21 Jun to 26 Jun[67] Batanes[67]
Batanes Day[67]
San Francisco, Agusan
Diwata Festival[67] 21 Jun[67]
del Sur[67]
Pagadian City Charter
21 Jun[67] Pagadian City[67]
Day[67]
commemorates the
23 Jun to 2 Jul,[67]
Piat Sambali Festival[67][69] Piat, Cagayan[67][69] Christianization of the
or (last week)[69]
Ytawes region ofCagayan[69]
Aggaw Nak Cagayan
(Cagayan Founding 23 Jun to 30 Jun[67] Cagayan[67]
Anniversary)[67]
Calumpit "Libad"
23 Jun[67] Calumpit, Bulacan[67]
Festival[67]
Batac Charter Day &

23 Jun[67] Batac, Ilocos Norte[67]
Empanada Festival[67]
various (including San Juan
City,
Lian, Balayan, San Juan,
Birthday of Saint John Batangas,
24 Jun Samal, Davao del
the Baptist Norte, Bataan,
Binuangan, Misamis
Oriental,Calumpit and Obando,
Bulacan)
Matagoan Festival[67] 24 Jun to 26 Jun[67] Tabuk City, Kalinga[67]

Parada ng Lechon Balayan, Batangas[8][12][67]
(Parade of Roast Pigs)[8][12][58][67] 24 Jun[58][67][69] [69] Saint John the Baptist[8][12][58]
[69]
Hibok-Hibok Festival[53][69] 24 Jun[53][69] Camiguin Island[69] Saint John the Baptist[53][69]

Kaliguan Fluvial Cagwait, Surigao del
24 Jun[67]
Festival[67] Sur[67]
Feast of San Antonio de
24 Jun[67] Pila, Laguna[67]
Padua[67]
Feast of Saint John the
Baptist / Lechon 24 Jun[67] Mindoro Oriental[67]
Festival[67]
Araw ng Maynila[67] 24 Jun[67] Manila City[67]
Taong-putik Festival[67] 24 Jun[67] Aliaga, Nueva Ecija[67]
Wattah! Wattah! San
24 Jun[67] San Juan City[67]
Juan Fiesta[67]
Sab'uyan Festival /
Pola, Oriental
Feast of Saint John the 24 Jun[67]
Mindoro[67]
Baptist[67]
Lubid–Lubid Festival
24 Jun[67] Tiaong, Quezon[67]
and Cow Parade[67]
San Juan sa Hibok-
24 Jun[67] Camiguin (provincewide)[67]
hibok Festival[67]
Feast of Saint John the San Juan, Metro
25 Jun[67]
Baptist[67] Manila[67]
Ikid-ikid sa Hononganan Hinunangan, Southern
25 Jun[67]
Festival[67] Leyte[67]
Bituon Han Leyte
25 Jun[67] Tacloban City[67]
Kasadyaan[67]
Palo Palo Festival[67] 26 Jun[67] Batanes[67]
Apung Iru in honor of Saint Peter or
27 Jun to 29 Jun[67][70] Apalit, Pampanga[67][70]
(Saint Peter Fluvial Festival)[67][70] "Apung Iru"[70]
Jimenez, Misamis
Sakay-sakay Festival[67] 27 Jun to 29 Jun[67]
Occidental[67]
Pintados Festival[8][12][67][69] 27 Jun,[67] Tacloban, Leyte[8][12][67][69] body paint[8][69]
or 29 Jun[12]
Tagbina, Surigao del
Taephag Festival[67] 27 Jun[67]
Sur[67]
Araw ng El Salvador[67] 27 Jun[67]
Oriental[67]
Araw ng Maramag[67] 27 Jun[67] Maramag, Bukidnon[67]
San Isidro, Davao del
Cacabyawan Festival[67] 27 Jun[67]
Norte[67]
Cagdianao, Surigao del
Sirong-sirong Festival[67] 28 Jun to 29 Jun[67]
Norte[67]
28 Jun to 5 Jul,[67] Marawi City, Lanao del charter anniversary
Kalilang sa Ranao[8][67]
or 10 Apr to 15 Apr[8] Sur[8][67] celebration of Marawi City[8]
Subiran Regatta[67] 28 Jun[67] Tacloban City[67]
Brooke's Point,
Kaniyog'n Festival[67] 28 Jun[67]
Palawan[67]
Bailes de Arcos[67] 29 Jun[67] Makati City[67]
Bulalacao, Oriental
Biniray Festival[67] 29 Jun[67]
Mindoro[67]
Sugbongcogontown
Sugbongcogon,
Fiesta / Sacred Heart of 29 Jun[67]
Misamis Oriental[67]
Jesus[67]
Sangyaw Festival Street
Dance and Ritual Dance 29 Jun[67] Tacloban City[67]
Competition[67]
Kahalawan te Sebseb
30 Jun[67] Maramag, Bukidnon[67]
"Spring Festival"[67]
features socio-cultural shows
Naligayan Festival[69] June (2nd week)[69] Agusan del Norte[69] and fairs involving
indigenous groups[69]
Daet Pineapple June (3rd week),[69] Daet, Camarines Pineapple, Daet's main crop[8]
Festival[8][69] (15-24) Norte[8][69] [69]
Nabunturan,
Simbalay[8] July
Bocaue River Festival[12] Krus ng Wawa or Cross of
July (1st Sunday)[12][62] Bocaue, Bulacan[12]
[62]
Bocaue[12][62]
July (1st week),[71] Tubod, Lanao del festival with a Maranao war
Sagayan Festival[8][71][72]
4 Jul[72] Norte[8][71][72] dance as a main event[71][72]
celebrates the blood compact
between local chieftain Datu
July (last week), [71]
Tagbilaran City, [8][12][72]
Sandugo Festival[8][12][71][72] Sikatuna and Captain
or (month-long)[72] Bohol[71]
General Miguel Lopez de
Legazpi[8][12][71]
Kahimoan Abayan July (last week)[71] Butuan City[71] in honor of Santa Ana (Saint
Anne)[71]
Festival[71]
Syensaya Los Baños July (no definite date yet) Los Baños, Laguna[72]
Science Festival[72] [72]
Kalakal Festival[72] July (no definite date yet) Santa Maria, Laguna[72]

[72]
foundation day of Batangas

Sublian sa Batangas[8][58] July to 23 Jul[58][71][72] Batangas City[8][71][72] City,[8][71] revives
[71][72]
the subli dance tradition[58]
Tagum, Davao del
Banana Festival[72] 1 Jul to 10 Jul[72]
Norte[72]
1 Jul to 2 Jul[72] Gamu, Isabela[72]
Guibang[72]
Festival of Our Lady of
1 Jul to 2 Jul[8][72] Piat, Cagayan[8][72]
Piat[8][72]
Gatas ng Kalabaw
1 Jul to 7 Jul[72] Cabanatuan City[72]
Festival[72]
San Carlos Charter San Carlos, Negros
1 Jul[72]
Anniversary[72] Occidental[72]
Araw ng Davao del Sur, Digos City, Tagum
Davao del Norte, Davao 1 Jul[72] City,Mati, Davao
Oriental[72] Oriental[72]
Maasin City, Southern
Sinugdan Festival[72] 1 Jul[72]
Leyte[72]
Tanggogoan Festival[72] 1 Jul[72] Digos City[72]
celebrates and promotes the
Kadagayaan Festival[73] 1 Jul (week-long)[73] Davao del Norte[73] agri-aqua industry of the
province[73]
Araw ng Pasig[72] 2 Jul[72] Pasig City[72]
Banig Festival[72] 3 Jul[72] Badian, Cebu[72]
Feast of the Holy Cross 4 Jul to 7 Jul,[71] held in honor of the Holy
of Wawa Bocaue, Bulacan[71][72]
[71][72] or 3 Jul (1st Sunday)[72] Cross of Wawa[71]
(Pagoda Festival)
Kapatagan, Lanao del

Kahumayan Festival 5 Jul to 8 Jul
Norte
Hagonoy, Davao del
Araw ng Hagonoy[72] 5 Jul[72]
Sur[72]
Alegria de Isabela[72] 8 Jul[72] Isabela, Basilan[72]
Lubid Festival[72] 12 Jul to 16 Jul[72] Malilipot, Albay[72]
Laguindingan, Misamis
Hudyaka Festival[72] 12 Jul[72]
Oriental[72]
Koronadal City, South
Tinalak Festival[8][72] 13 Jul to 18 Jul[72] harvest celebration[8]
Cotabato[8][72]
Sinarapan Festival[72] 14 Jul to 15 Jul[72] Buhi, Camarines Sur[72]
Subayan Keg Subanen Ozamiz City, Misamis

15 Jul to 16 Jul[72]
Baguio
Cordillera Day[72] 15 Jul to 30 Jul[72]
City / CARprovinces[72]
S'lang Festival[72] 15 Jul[72] Malungon, Sarangani[72]
Carrascal, Surigao del
Pahinungod Festival[72] 16 Jul[72]
Sur[72]
Binuhat Festival[72] 17 Jul to 23 Jul[72] Tagum City[72]
Panganiban,
Kinis Festival[74][75] 18 Jul to 25 Jul crab festival[75]
Catanduanes[74][75]
Padigosan Festival[72][76] 19 Jul[72][76] Digos City[72][76]
Santa Magdalena,
Busaingan Festival 22 Jul
Sorsogon
Libon Paroy Festival[72] 22 Jul to 25 Jul[72] Libon, Albay[72]
Gingoog City, Misamis
Kaliga Festival[72] 22 Jul[72]
Oriental[72]
Tanauan,
Birth Anniversary of
22 Jul[72] Batangas,Batangas
Apolinario Mabini[72]
City[72]
Ibid Festival[72] 23 Jul[72] Caibiran, Biliran[72]
Nabunturan,
Araw ng Nabunturan[72] 23 Jul[72]
re-enacting the Spanish-
Kinabayo Festival 24 Jul to 25 Jul[8][72] Dapitan City[8][71][72] Moorish wars,[8] and/or in
(Battle of Covadonga)[8][71][72]
honor of Saint James[71]
Sinulog de Tanjay 24 Jul,[72] Tanjay, Negros features the origin of the
Festival[71][72] (last week)[71] Oriental[71][72] old sinulog culture[71]
Buganihan Festival[72] 25 Jul to 1 Aug[72] Compostela Valley[72]
Balikcarcanmadcarlan Cantilan, Surigao del
25 Jul to 31 Jul[72]
Celebration[72] Sur[72]
Cortes, Surigao del
Kadagatan Festival[72] 25 Jul[72]
Sur[72]
Panagsogod Festival[72] 25 Jul[72] Sogod, Cebu[72]
Cateel, Davao
Kutoo Festival[72] 25 Jul[72]
Oriental[72]
Saint James the Apostle
25 Jul[72] Compostela Valley[72]
Fiesta[72]
Tourism Consciousness
26 Jul to 2 Aug[72] Butuan City[72]
Week[72]
Socorro, Oriental
Pakapya-Agtike[72] 26 Jul[72]
Mindoro[72]
Santa Anang Banak 26 Jul[72] Taguig[72]
Taguig River Festival[72]

Kaumahan Festival[72] 26 Jul[72] Barili, Cebu[72]
Anniversary of Battle of
30 Jul[72]
Paye[72]
Abayan Festival[72] 31 Jul[72] Butuan City[72]
San Ignacio de Loyola Monkayo, Compostela
31 Jul[72]
Fiesta[72] Valley[72]
arrival of Raja Baguinda who
Raja Baguinda is credited of spreading the
August (2nd week)[12] Jolo, Sulu[12]
Festival[12] Islam faith to the Sultanate of
Sulu[12]
features evening novenas
August (last Sunday of Tanjay, Negros which culminate in a
Aurora Festival[77] Aug. to 1st week of Sept.)
[77] Oriental[77] nocturnal fluvial procession
at the Tanjay River[77]
Guiling–Guiling August (no definite date Siniloan, Laguna[40]
Festival[40] yet)[40]
Celebration of Buwan ng August Batangas City[40]

Wika[40] (no definite date)[40]
August to Septembe
Durian Festival[40] Tagum City[40]
r[40]
Ramadan[40] August[40]
New Bataan,
Sal-lupongan Festival[40] 1 Aug to 10 Aug[40]
City of Valencia
1 Aug to 28 Aug[78] Valencia, Bukidnon[78]
Festival[78]
Cabibi Festival[40] 1 Aug to 4 Aug[40] Lal-lo, Cagayan[40]
Padagyaw Festival[40] 1 Aug to 5 Aug[40] Dumarao, Capiz[40]
thanksgiving festival for a
Island Garden City of
Pangapog Festival[40][79] 1 Aug to 7 Aug[40][79] bountiful harvest highlighting
Samal[40][79]
the culture of the Samal[79]
Governor Generoso,
Almasiga Festival[40] 1 Aug[40]
Davao Oriental[40]
Udyakan sa
Kabankalan City,
Kabankalan/Charter 2 Aug[40]
Anniversary[40]
Adlaw Hong Butuan[40] 2 Aug[40] Butuan City[40]
Palagsing Festival[40] 2 Aug[40] Butuan City[40]
Tigaon, Camarines
Santa Clara Festival[40] 4 Aug to 13 Aug[40]
Sur[40]
cultural presentation showing
Palu-Palo Festival[40][79] 4 Aug to 5 Aug[40][79] Basco, Batanes[40][79]
the life of the Ivatans[79]
Bayombong Town Bayombong, Nueva

5 Aug to 9 Aug[40]
Fiesta[40] Vizcaya[40]
Las Nieves, Agusan del harvest festival of the
Marang Festival[79] 5 Aug[79]
Norte[79] fruit Marang[79]
El Salvador Fiesta[40] 5 Aug[40]
Oriental[40]
Feast of Our Lady of Himamaylan City,
5 Aug[40]
Snows[40] Negros Occidental[40]
Pagpasidungog
6 Aug to 10 Aug[40] Panitan, Capiz[40]
Festival[40]
Mercedes Fishtival Mercedes, Camarines thanksgiving festival by local
(Mercedes Kadagatan Festival) 6 Aug to 11 Aug[40][79]
[40][79] Norte[40][79] fishermen[79]
Lupon, Davao
Nalupon Festival[40] 8 Aug[40]
Oriental[40]
Fruit Festival[40] 9 Aug to 11 Aug[40] Kidapawan City[40]
a form of prayer to the town’s
Bonga Festival[40][80] 9 Aug[40][80] Sibonga, Cebu[40][80] patron saints for progress
and a bountiful harvest[80]
San Nicolas,
Maliputo Festival[40] 9 Aug[40]
Batangas[40]
mardi gras-like festival
Ajonay Festival[81] 10 Aug[81] Maasin City[81]
depicting local culture[81]
Cordova Dinagat
10 Aug to 16 Aug[40] Cordova, Cebu[40] fishing Rituals[40]
Festival[40]
Pav-vurulun Afi Tuguegarao,
10 Aug to 17 Aug[40]
Festival[40] Cagayan[40]
Cabanglasan,
Araw ng Cabanglasan[40] 11 Aug to 13 Aug[40]
Bukidnon[40]
Kaadlawan Han
11 Aug[40] Catbalogan, Samar[40]
Samar[40]
Kaahaan Festival Kinoguitan, Misamis
11 Aug[40]
(Araw ng Kinoguitan)[40] Oriental[40]
Santones Festival[40] 12 Aug to 16 Aug[40] Liliw, Laguna[40]
Arandurugan Festival[40] 12 Aug to 17 Aug[40] Guinobatan, Albay[40]
Pangasinan Bamboo Calasiao and Santa festival showcasing bamboo
12 Aug[79]
Festival[79] Barbara, Pangasinan[79] products[79]
Pasigarbo sa Sugbo[40] 13 Aug to (2nd Cebu City[40]

Saturday)[40]
Paray Festival[74] 13 Aug to 15 Aug Viga, Catanduanes[74] rice festival

Araw ng Tayabas[40] 13 Aug[40] Tayabas, Quezon[40]
Kalubihan Festival[40] 14 Aug to 20 Aug[40] Jordan, Guimaras[40]
Kalibongan Festival 14 Aug,[40] Kidapawan City, gathering of Mindanao
(Horse Fight & Blood Compact) or 17 Aug to 18

[40][82] Cotabato[40][79][82] ethnolinguistic groups[79]
Aug[79]
in honor of Our Lady of
Pasaka Festival[40][79] 14 Aug[40][79] Tanauan, Leyte[40][79]
Assumption[79]
Mawab, Compostela
Caro-tao Festival[40] 14 Aug[40]
Valley[40]
Coron Festival[40] 15 Aug to 17 Aug[40] Tiwi, Albay[40]
Opol, Misamis
Kaumahan Festival[40] 15 Aug to 31 Aug[40]
Oriental[40]
Feast of Our Lady of the
15 Aug[40] Boac, Marinduque[40]
Assumption[40]
Cantilan, Surigao del
Sirong Festival[40] 15 Aug[40]
Sur[40]
Jabonga, Agusan del
Sumayajaw Festival[40] 15 Aug[40]
Norte[40]
Lubi-Lubi (Coconut) Festiv in honor of Our Lady of
15 Aug[40][79] Calubian, Leyte[8][40][79]
al[8][40][79] Fatima and Saint Roque [79]
Cagayan de Oro City[40] culinary food show and
Kumbira[40][83] or 12 Aug to 14 [83]
competition[40][83]
Aug[83]
Sundayag[40] 18 Aug[40] Cagayan de Oro City[40]
Lumin-awa Festival[40] 18 Aug[40] Lubuagan, Kalinga[40]
Araw ng Alubijid Alubijid, Misamis
18 Aug[40]
(Diyandihan Festival)[40] Oriental[40]
Gigantes Festival[79] 19 Aug[79] Lucban, Quezon[79] (giants)[79]
Buyogan Festival[8][40][79] 19 Aug[79] or 29 Aug[40] Abuyog, Leyte[8][40][79] Bees (buyog)[8][79]

Quezon Day/Angono
19 Aug[40] Angono, Rizal[40]
Day[40]
Coco Sabutan Festival[40] 19 Aug[40] Baler, Aurora[40]
Manuel Luis Quezon
19 Aug[40] Quezon City[40]
Birth Anniversary[40]
20 Aug to 24 Aug,[8] thanksgiving festival and a
Kadayawan sa Dabaw[8] [40]
Davao City[8][12][40][79][84] tribute to its indigenous
[12][40][79][84]
(3rd week) peoples[79][84]
annual boat racing contest
Lavezares, Northern celebrating the feast of
Bankaton[40][79] 20 Aug[40][79]
Samar[40][79] Nuestra Senora de
Salvacion[79]
Pilgrimage to Joroan[40] 20 Aug[40] Tiwi, Albay[40]
Sabutan Festival[40] 21 Aug to 25 Aug[40] San Luis, Aurora[40]
Anniversary of Cry of
23 Aug[40] Quezon City[40]
Pugadlawin[40]
Manaragat Festival[40] 23 Aug[40] Catbalogan City[40]

Pasa-pasa Ikaw Pasacao, Camarines
Festivak[40] Sur[40]
Tsinelas Festival[40] 25 Aug[40] Gapan, Nueva Ecija[40]
Iloilo City Charter Day[40] 25 Aug[40] Iloilo City[40]
Kagayhaan Festival[79] 26 Aug to 28 Aug[79] Cagayan de Oro City[79]
Daragang Magayon
26 Aug to 8 Sep[40] Daraga, Albay[40]
Festival[40]
Alcala Town Fiesta[40] 26 Aug[40] Alcala, Cagayan[40]
Higa-onon Dance
26 Aug[40] Cagayan de Oro City[40]
Festival[40]
Madyaw, Hugyaw Samal 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Davao del Norte[40]
Festival[40] (every last weekend)[40]
Gigaquit, Surigao del

Jinawa Festival[40] 27 Aug to 28 Aug[40]
Norte[40]
Bahandi Festival[40] 27 Aug[40] Alcantara, Cebu[40]
Cagayan de Oro Golden
27 Aug[40] Cagayan de Oro[40]
Float Festival[40]
Native "Manok"
27 Aug[40] Panabo City[40]
Festival[40]
Lambagohan Festival[40] 28 Aug[40] Cagayan de Oro[40]
Hinatuan, Surigao del
Paladong Festival[40] 28 Aug[40]
Sur[40]
San Agustin, Surigao
Kalumunan Festival[40] 28 Aug[40]
del Sur[40]
Kagay-an Festival[40] 28 Aug[40] Cagayan de Oro City[40]
Monkayo, Compostela
Kariyawan Festival[40] Aug 28 to 4 Sep[40]
Valley[40]
Tilaw sa Pagkaong Nan
Surigaonon Food 29 Aug to 31 Aug[40] Surigao City[40]
Festival[40]
San Carlos City,
National Heroes Day[40] 29 Aug[40]
Nagsabado Festival[40] 29 Aug[40] Pasig City[40]
Local Heroes Day
29 Aug[40] Pateros[40]
Celebration[40]
Siloy Festival[40] 30 Aug[40] Alcoy, Cebu[40]
Mandaue Charter Day
30 Aug[40] Mandaue, Cebu[40]
Celebration[40]
Turumba[40] 30 Aug[40] Teresa, Rizal[40]
Battle of Pinaglabanan 30 Aug[40] Pinaglabanan
Shrine, City of San
Commemoration[40]
Juan[40]
Araw ng Pinaglabanan[40] 30 Aug,[40]or 27 Mar[36] San Juan City[40]
Karomata Festival[85][86] 30 Aug to 1 Sep[86] Trinidad, Bohol[85][86]
Pres. Ramon 31 Aug[40] Iba, Zambales[40]
Magsaysay[40]
Hinirugyaw Festival[78] 1 Sep to 10 Sep[78] Cabatuan, Iloilo[78]
(in Honor of St. Michael the Archangel:
Diyandi Festival[78] 1 Sep to 2 Oct[78] Iligan City[78] the Patron Saint of Iligan City)
Hin-ay Festival[77] 1 Sep to 29 Sep[77]

Naga City, Camarines
Bicol Food Festival[77] 1 Sep to 30 Sep[77] festival of Bicol cuisine[77]
Sur[77]
Tinu-om Festival[78] 1 Sep to 5 Sep Cabatuan, Iloilo[78]

(1st week)[78]
features street dancers

Sarakiki Festival[8][77][78] 1 Sep to 8 Sep[77][78] Calbayog City[8][77][78]
dressed as cocks[8][77]
Hadang Festival[40] 1 Sep to 8 Sep[40] Calbayog City[40]
Feast of Nuestra Señora
1 Sep to 9 Sep[78] Parañaque City[78]
del Buensuceso[78]
Handuraw Festival[78] 1 Sep[78] Leon, Iloilo[78]
Baguio Charter
Day/Baguio Tourism 1 Sep[78] Baguio City[78]
Month[78]
Hinugyaw Festival /
Cotabato Province
1 Sep[78] Kidapawan City[78]
Foundation
Anniversary[78]
Victory Day[78] 2 Sep[78] Kiangan, Ifugao[78]
Unang Sigaw ng Nueva
2 Sep[78] Palayan City[78]
Ecija[78]
Tuna Festival[8][78] 3 Sep to 5 Sep[8][78] General Santos City[8][78] tuna[8]
Sinab'badan Tribal Santa Cruz, Davao del
5 Sep to 6 Sep[78]
Festival[78] Sur[78]
Buyloganay Festival[78] 6 Sep to 10 Sep[78] Ivisan, Capiz[78]
Bontoc, Mountain
Am-among Festival[78] 7 Sep to 16 Sep[78]
Province[78]
Labo, Camarines
Busig-on Festival[78] 7 Sep to 8 Sep[78]
Norte[78]
Bais City, Negros
Sipong Festival[78] 7 Sep[78]
Oriental[78]
Borongan City, Eastern
Padul-ong Festival[78] 7 Sep[78]
Samar[78]
Kawayan Festival[78] 7 Sep[78] Maragondon, Cavite[78]

Dauin, Negros
Kinaiyahan Festival[78] 7 Sep[78]
Oriental[78]
Karatong Festival[78] 7 Sep[78] Dulag, Leyte[78]
Taal Lake Festival 8 Sep Taal Lake
Tambobo Festival [78]
8 Sep to 10 Sep [78]
Ajuy, Iloilo[78]
Talisay City, Negros
Minuluan Festival[78] 8 Sep to 10 Sep[78]
Occidental[78]
Panagdadapun Festival 8 Sep to 10 Sep[8][78] Cabarroguis, Quirino[8][78]
(Araw ng Quirino)[8][78]
Linggo ng Bulakan[78] 8 Sep to 15 Sep[78] Malolos, Bulacan[78]

highlights the history, culture
Singkaban Festival[78][87] 8 Sep to 15 Sep[78][87] Malolos, Bulacan[78][87] and tradition of Bulacan
province[87]
Anniversary of the
Canonical Coronation of Angeles City and San
8 Sep[78]
the Virgen de Los Fernando, Pampanga[78]
Remedios[78]
Araw ng Digos[78] 8 Sep[78] Digos City[78]
Pista Kadig'garan[78] 8 Sep[78] Digos City[78]
World Heritage Cities
8 Sep[78] Vigan City[78]
Solidarity Day[78]
Polomolok, South
Flomolok Festival[78] 9 Sep to 11 Sep[78]
Cotabato[78]
Kasadyaan Festival[78] 9 Sep to 11 Sep[78] Tupi, South Cotabato[78]
Bonok-Bonok Festival[8] 9 Sep[8] Surigao City[8] Surigao culture[8]
Parada ng Kakanin /
Festival of Nuestra 9 Sep[78] San Mateo, Rizal[78]
Señora de Aranzazzu[78]
Tambanipa[78] 9 Sep[78] Cagayan de Oro City
Naujan, Oriental
Sayaw Lahi Festival[78] 10 Sep[78]
Mindoro[78]
Surigao City Fiesta 10 Sep[78] Surigao City[78]
(San Nicolas de Tolentino)[78]
Banhayan Festival/Feast
of San Nicolas de 10 Sep[78] Muntinlupa City[78]
Tolentino[78]
Plaridel, Misamis
Langaran Festival[78] 10 Sep[78]
Occidental[78]
Beachurero Festival[78] 10 Sep[78] Tacloban City[78]
Bansalan, Davao del
Bansaulog Festival[78] 12 Sep to 18 Sep[78]
Sur[78]
Anniversary – Battle of
13 Sep[78] Torrijos, Marinduque[78]
Pulang Lupa[78]
Victoria, Oriental
Kapakyanan Festival[78] 14 Sep to 15 Sep[78]
Mindoro[78]
Golden Harvest
14 Sep to 21 Sep[78] Valencia, Bukidnon[78] rice and corn festival[78]
Festival[78]
Feast of the Triumph of
14 Sep[78] San Jose, Tarlac[78]
the Cross[78]
Bansalan Festival[78] 15 Sep to 18 Sep[78] Bansalan[78]
Bislig City Charter Day[78] 15 Sep to 19 Sep[78] Bislig City[78]
Voyadores Festival[78] 15 Sep[78] Daraga, Albay[78]
Bungag Dagtabinal Aloran, Misamis
15 Sep[78]
Bañamos Festival[78] 17 Sep to 23 Sep[78] Los Banos, Laguna[78]
Naga City, Camarines features a novena or 9 days
Peñafrancia Festival[28][78] 17 Sep[78]
Sur[28][78] of devotion[28]
Don Victoriano
Galaan Festival[78] 17 Sep[78] Chiongbian, Misamis
Occidental[78]
Araw ng Siquijor with 17 Sep,[78] Siquijor, Siquijor[8][78]
Solili[8][78] (3rd week)[8]
Peñafrancia Festival[78] 18 Sep (3rd Sunday)[78] Cotabato City[78]

Karansa Festival[78] 18 Sep (3rd Sunday)[78] Danao City, Cebu[78]
Kabuhian Festival[78] 18 Sep (3rd Sunday)[78] Ronda, Cebu[78]
Talakudong Festival[78] 18 Sep[78] Tacurong City[78]
Bansalan, Davao del
Araw ng Bansalan[78] 18 Sep[78]
Sur[78]
Binulig Festival[78] 19 Sep to 25 Sep[78] Panabo City[78]
Asuncion, Davao del
Sinawug Festival[78] 19 Sep[78]
Norte[78]
Pasalamat Festival[78] 20 Sep to 22 Sep[78] Dao, Capiz[78]
Negros Occidental
Provincial Tourism 20 Sep to 26 Sep[78] Negros Occidental[78]
Week[78]
Sanchez Mira,
Coco Festival[78] 20 Sep to 27 Sep[78]
Cagayan[78]
Pagpakanaug[78] 20 Sep[78] Iligan City[78]
Asuncion, Davao del
Araw ng Asuncion[78] 20 Sep[78]
Norte[78]
Semana Sang Turismo 21 Sep to 27 Sep[78] Silay City[78]
(Silay Tourism Week)[78]
Patabang Festival[78] 21 Sep to 30 Sep[78] Tapaz, Capiz[78]

Burdang Lumban
21 Sep[78] Lumban, Laguna[78]
Festival[78]
celebration by Chinese
devotees of the miraculous
San Fernando, La
Ma-tzu Festival[78][88] 23 Sep to 25 Sep[78] Virgin of Caysasay or Ma-
Union[78][88]
Tzu – a Chinese deity of the
Sung Dynasty[88]
Esperanza, Agusan del
Dumalondong Festival[78] 23 Sep[78] tribal rituals[78]
Sur[78]
San Jose del Monte,
Sambuklod Festival[78] 25 Sep (last Sunday)[78]
Bulacan[78]
Anihan Festival[78] 25 Sep to 30 Sep[78] Dueñas, Iloilo[78]
Drum and Bugle Corp Nasipit, Agusan del
25 Sep to 30 Sep[78]
Competition[78] Norte[78]
Heritage Tour– Lakbay
25 Sep to 30 Sep[78] Malabon City[78]
Malabon[78]
Agal-Agal Festival[78] 25 Sep[78] Tawi-Tawi[78] seaweeds[78]
Nuang Festival[40] 26 Sep[40] San Agustin, Isabela[40]
Megayon Festival[78] 27 Sep to 30 Sep[78] Zamboanga del Sur[78] thanksgiving festival[78]
27 Sep[78] Batangas City[78]
Gen. Miguel Malvar[78]
Anihan Festival[78] 27 Sep[78] Lobo, Batangas[78]
Ms. Iligan City[78] 27 Sep[78] Iligan City[78]
Bathan Festival 28 Sep San Miguel, Leyte
Passini Kat Aborlan [78]
28 Sep to 1 Oct [78]
Aborlan, Palawan[78]
commemorates centuries-old
religious and cultural tradition
Djanggo Festival[77] 28 Sep to 29 Sep[77] Gattaran, Cagayan[77]
based on the life of St.
Michael[77]
Banigan Festival[78] 28 Sep[78] Basey, Samar[78]
Balangiga, Eastern
Balangiga Anniversary[78] 28 Sep[78]
Samar[78]
Pagay Festival[78] 28 Sep[78] Alicia, Isabela[78]
Komedya de San
28 Sep[78] Iligan City[78]
Miguel[78]
Pitlagong Festival[78] 28 Sep[78] Argao, Cebu[78]
Kaplag Festival[78] 28 Sep[78] Mahaplag, Leyte[78]
weeklong celebration of the
23 Sep to 28 Sep[89] Magsaysay, Davao del
Kialegnon Festival[78][89] town’s culture, harvest
[78]
Sur[78][89]
festival[89]
D'Dalaylay Festival 29 Sep Jalajala, Rizal

29 Sep,[78] showcases local rituals,
Dalit Festival[77][78] Tangub City[77][78]
or 25 Sep[77] dances, and way of life[77]
Banigan-Kawayan celebrates the banig and
29 Sep[77] Basey, Samar[77]
Festival[77] the kawayan crafts industry[77]
Angel Festival[78] 29 Sep[78] San Rafael, Bulacan[78]
Pangalipay Festival[78] 29 Sep[78] Magsaysay, Palawan[78]
Lapay Bantigue Dance
29 Sep[78] Masbate City[78]
Festival[78]
Sinu-og Estokada
29 Sep[78] Jagna, Bohol[78]
Festival[78]
Feast of Nuestra Señora
de Peñafrancia September (3rd Naga City, Camarines
Lady of Peñafrancia[12][77]
(Peñafrancia Viva La Virgen)[8][12] Saturday)[77] Sur[8][12][77]
[77]
a gathering of the major

T'boli Tribal Festival[77] September (3rd week) South Cotabato[77] ethnolinguistic groups in the
[77]
province[77]
Tumandok Festival[78] September (3rd week) Iloilo City[78]

[78]
Kabankalan City September (4th week) Kabankalan City,

Tourism Week[78] [78]
celebration of intertribal
Kalivungan Festival[90] September North Cotabato[90] harmony and thanksgiving
festival[90]
Parau Festival[91] 1 Oct to 12 Oct[91] Pilar, Sorsogon[91]
Talulot Festival[91] 1 Oct to 2 Oct[91] Pasay City[91]
Tuao Patronal Fiesta[91] 1 Oct to 2 Oct[91] Tuao, Cagayan[91]
Talisay, Camarines
Paruyan Festival[91] 1 Oct to 4 Oct[91]
Norte[91]
Hagonoy, Davao del
Pasinayaan Festival[91] 1 Oct to 5 Oct[91]
Sur[91]
Unod Festival[91] 1 Oct to 7 Oct[91] Castilla, Sorsogon[91]
Jose Panganiban,
Mambulawan Festival[91] 1 Oct to 7 Oct[91]
Camarines Norte[91]
Montevista,
Hudyaka sa Plaza[91] 1 Oct to 7 Oct[91]
Pista ng Gubat[91] 1 Oct[91] Pandan, Antique[91]
Gloria, Oriental
Kawayanan Festival[91] 1 Oct[91]
Mindoro[91]
Dilaab Festival[91] 1 Oct[91] Siquijor[91]
Kariton Festival[91] 2 Oct to 5 Oct[91] Tupi, South Cotabato[91]
Kinilaw Festival[91] 2 Oct[91] Surigao City[91]

Feast of Our Lady of La
3 Oct to 12 Oct[91] Quezon City[91]
Naval[91]
Pista ng Batampasig[91] 3 Oct to 26 Nov[91] Pasig City[91]
Sinanggiyaw Festival[91] 4 Oct[91] Dumanjug, Cebu[91]
Pagoda Festival(Feast of 4 Oct[91] Cardona, Rizal[91]
Saint Francis of Assissi)[91]
Kidapawan City Fruit 5 Oct to 10 Oct,[91]

Kidapawan City[91]
Festival[8][91] or August (2nd week)[8]
La Torre Festival[91] 6 Oct[91] Cardona, Rizal[91]

Harana sa Makati[91] 6 Oct[91] Makati City[91]
Pagbiagan
Festival/Baggat Dekat Solano, Nueva
7 Oct to 8 Oct[91]
Festival and Solano Vizcaya[91]
Town Fiesta[91]
Feast of Our Lady of the
7 Oct[91] Dipolog City[91]
Holy Rosary[91]
Bagabag, Nueva
Bagabag Town Fiesta[91] 7 Oct[91]
Vizcaya[91]
Eggstravaganza
8 Oct (2nd Friday)[91] San Jose, Batangas[91]
Festival[91]
Malampaya Festival[91] 8 Oct to 12 Oct[91] Taytay, Palawan[91]
Bagius Festival[91] 8 Oct[91] Angeles City[91]
Lubi-lubi Festival[91] 8 Oct[91] Glan, Sarangani[91]
Charter Anniversary of
8 Oct[91] Koronadal City[91]
Koronadal City[91]
Zamboanga Hermosa (in honor of Our Lady of the Pillar
10 Oct to 12 Oct[91][92] Zamboanga City[8][91][92] (Nuestra Senora del Pilar Zaragosa))[92]
Festival[8][91][92]
Kasanggayahan 10 Oct to 17 Oct,[92] Sorsogon, Sorsogon[91] foundation anniversary of
Festival[91][92] or 17 Oct to 27 Oct[91]
[92]
Sorsogon[92]
Ting'udo Festival[91] 10 Oct[91] Makilala, Cotabato[91] fruit harvest festival[91]
Mamburao, Occidental
Karakol Festival[91] 10 Oct[91]
Mindoro[91]
Lutayan, Sultan
Kanduli Festival[91] 10 Oct[91]
Kudarat[91]
Kaimonan Festival[91] 10 Oct[91] Tagum City[91]
image of the Virgin is
Quezon paraded around the city,
Feast of La Naval 11 Oct,[92]
[8][91][92]
(2nd Sunday) City and Angeles City[8][91] [92]
victory at sea against the
[92]
Dutch in 1646[8]
Puerto Galera, Oriental
Kaaldawan Iraya[91] 12 Oct[91]
Mindoro[91]
Feast of Nuestra Señora Mamburao, Occidental

12 Oct[91]
del Pilar[91] Mindoro[91]
Dumaguete City,
Buglasan Festival[91] 14 Oct to 23 Oct[91]
Negros Oriental[91]
14 Oct,[91] in honor of Our Lady of the
Inug-og Festival[91][92] Oroquieta City[91][92]
or 15 Oct[92] Most Holy Rosary[92]
Octubafest[91] 14 Oct[91] Tacloban City[91]
Magallanes, Agusan
Lisagan Festival[91] 15 Oct (3rd Saturday)[91]
del Norte[91]
Inasal/Halad Festival[91] 15 Oct[91] Talisay, Cebu[91]
Tubod, Lanao del in honor of San Isidro
Sagingan Festival[8][91][92] 16 Oct to 17 Oct,[91][92]
Norte[8][91][92] Labrador[92]
16 Oct to 22 Oct celebrates the abundance
Lanzones Festival[8][53][91][92] Mambajao,[92]Camiguin[8]
(3rd week),[91] [53][91]
of lanzones fruit[8][53][92]
or (4th week)[53][92]
Mansalay, Oriental
Pamugu-an Festival[91] 16 Oct to 22 Oct[91]
Mindoro[91]
Pinili Festival[91] 16 Oct to 26 Oct[91] Pili, Camarines Sur[91]
religious celebration of
Calbayog Grand
16 Oct[92] Calbayog City[92] thanksgiving of devotees of
Karakol[92]
San Rafael[92]
Basud, Camarines
Rahugan Festival[91] 17 Oct to 24 Oct[91]
Norte[91]
Kapalong, Davao del
Musa Festival[91] 19 Oct to 21 Oct[91]
Norte[91]
thanksgiving festival for the
Tugob Festival[93] 20 Oct to 22 Oct[93] Ormoc City[93]
bounty of the city[93]
emphasizes the culture and
Enchanting Balete 20 Oct to 24 Oct Balete, Aklan[94][95] traditions of Balete
Festival[94][94][95] (culmination)
townsfolk[95]
Leyte Gulf Landing
20 Oct[91] Dulag and Palo, Leyte[91]
Anniversary[91]
Laak, Compostela
Cave Festival[91] 20 Oct[91]
Valley[91]
Binalayan showcases bamboo products
(Binangonan sa Lawa at 21 Oct Binangonan, Rizal[96] and other marine
Kawayan) Festival[96] merchandises[96]
Sunggod to Kumanga
Tribal Inter-community 21 Oct to 22 Oct[91] Panabo City[91]
Solidarity Festival[91]
Coffee Festival[91] 21 Oct[91] Lipa City, Batangas[91]
commemorates the
Catadungan Festival 22 Oct to 24 Oct[8][91] Virac, Catanduanes[8][91] province's independence
[8][91][92] [92] [92]
(Padayaw)
from Albay[92]
Abra de Ilog,
Apo Iraya Festival[91] 23 Oct[91]
Occidental Mindoro[91]
Mati City, Davao
Sambuokan Festival[91] 24 Oct to 31 Oct[91]
Oriental[91]
Pakaradjan Festival[91] 24 Oct to 31 Oct[91] Tagum City[91]
Haw-as Festival 25 Oct to 28 Oct Dumangas, Iloilo
Battle of Surigao Strait Surigao City, Surigao
25 Oct[91]
Commemoration[91] del Norte[91]
Banaybanay, Davao
Banayan Festival[91] 26 Oct to 28 Oct[91]
Oriental[91]
Baganga, Davao
Niyogan Festival[91] 26 Oct to 29 Oct[91]
Oriental[91]
Talaingod, Davao del
Kalibulongan[91] 27 Oct to 28 Oct[91]
Norte[91]
Aeta Festival[91] 27 Oct[91] Botolan, Zambales[91]
Laak, Compostela
Kahimonan Festival[91] 28 Oct to 29 Oct[91]
Valley[91]
Aswang Festival[91] 29 Oct to 30 Oct[91] Roxas City[91] defunct
Hinugyaw sa Anilao [91]
31 Oct [91]
Anilao, Iloilo [91]
Apo Fiesta[91] 31 Oct[91] Angeles City[91]

highlights the history and
Halaran Festival[92][97] October (1st week)[92][97] Roxas City[92] culture of Capizenos during
pre-Hispanic times[92]
involves children of locals,
Universal Children's dressed in costumes of UN
October (1st week) [92]
Dapitan City [92]
Festival[92] member countries, parading
around the city[92]
Tingguian Festival[91] October (1st week)[91] Bangued, Abra[91]
Pyestang Tugak October (1st week)[91] San Fernando City[91]
(Frog Festival)[91]
Ibalong Festival[8][91][92] October (2nd week),[92] Legazpi City[8][92] Bicol's early history[8][91][92]

(6-12)
MassKara Festival[8][10][12] October (2nd week),[92]

Bacolod City[8][10][12][91][92] Mask-making[8][10][12][92]
[91][92]
16-19 (3rd week)[91]
Tigbao, Zamboanga del
Megayon Festival[92] October (3rd week)[92] harvest festival[92]
Sur[92]
Fiestang Kuliat October (last week),[8] Angeles City,
(Tigtigan, Terakan Keng Dalan)[8]
[91] 28 Oct to 29 Oct[91] Pampanga[8][91]
Calacatchara Festival[91] October Calaca, Batangas[91]

Tinapa Festival[91] October Rosario, Cavite[91]

October Occidental
Tamaraw Festival[91] (no definite date)[91] Mindoro(provincewide)[91]
La Naval Festival[91] October[91] nationwide[91]
part of the local people’s
Raniag Twilight tradition of giving light to the
October[98] Vigan City[98]
Festival[98] spirits of departed loved
ones[98]
Sagada, Mountain
Festival of Lights 1 Nov
Province
Banaag Festival[99] 1 Nov[99] Anilao, Iloilo[99]
Tumba Festival 2 Nov San Luis, Batangas
(Candle Festival)
San Carlos City, festival marked by a street

Pintaflores Festival[8][54] 3 Nov to 5 Nov[54][99] dancing,[54] (in honor of
Negros Occidental[8][54][99] Saint Charles Borromeo)[8][99]
San Carlos City,

San Carlos City Fiesta[99] 4 Nov[99]
Kansilay Festival[8] 5 Nov to 13 Nov[8]
Angono Arts Festival[99] 5 Nov to 25 Nov[99] Angono, Rizal[99]
Negros Day[99] 5 Nov[99] Negros Occidental[99]
El Cinco de Noviembre / Bago City, Negros
5 Nov[99]
Kansilay Festival[99] Occidental[99]
Helobong Festival 9 Nov to 15 Nov,[99] Lake Sebu, South
(Helubong)[99] (2nd week)[8] Cotabato[8][99]
Dumaguete City,
Sandurot Festival[99] 9 Nov to 15 Nov[99]
Negros Oriental[99]
Mindanao
Visayas-Mindanao Drum
9 Nov to 15 Nov[99] area / Cagayan de Oro
and Bugle Corps[99]
City[99]
Taw-anay Gugma[99] 11 Nov[99] Dumalag, Capiz[99]
Kalag-Kalag Festival[54] 13 Nov[54] Cebu City[54]
Pandag-kitab Oriental
14 Nov[99] Calapan City[99] provincial festival[99]
Mindoro[99]
Founding Anniversary of Mamburao, Occidental
15 Nov[99]
Occidental Mindoro[99] Mindoro[99]
La Union Surfing
Invitational/Surfing 17 Nov to 19 Nov[99] San Juan, La Union[99]
Festival[99]
Kahilwayan Festival/Cry
17 Nov[99] Santa Barbara, Iloilo[99]
of Santa Barbara[99]
Urukay Festival[99] 18 Nov to 19 Nov[99] Anini-y, Antique[99]
Baguio Arts Festival[99] 18 Nov[99] Baguio City[99]
Inilusan[99] 20 Nov to 25 Nov[99] Mambusao, Capiz[99]

Lapu-lapu City Fiesta[99] 21 Nov to 22 Nov[99] Lapu-lapu City[99]
Kalimudan Festival[99] 21 Nov[99] Isulan, Sultan Kudarat[99] tribal fiesta[99]
marked by giant papier
Higantes Festival 22 Nov to23 Nov[8][12] Angono, Rizal[99]
(Feast of San Clemente) [8][12][54][99] [54][99] mache effigies,[54] (in honor
of Saint Clement)[12][54]
Guinakit of Rio Grande de

22 Nov[8] boat parade[8]
Maguindanao[8] Mindanao[8]
Cordillera Festival[99] 22 Nov[99] Baguio City[99]
Kabkaban Festival[99] 23 Nov to 29 Nov[99] Carcar, Cebu[99]
Benguet Foundation
23 Nov[99] Benguet[99]
Day[99]
thanksgiving celebration
Santa Ipon Festival[54] 25 Nov to 25 Dec[54] Santa, Ilocos Sur[54] highlighted by the catching of
the ipon[54]
Feast of Santa Mansalay, Oriental
26 Nov[99]
Catalina[99] Mindoro[99]
Panangedayew[99] 27 Nov[99] Dagupan City[99]
Feast of the Immaculate
29 Nov to 8 Dec[8] Puerto Princesa City[8]
Conception[8]
SumBingTik
(Suman, Bibingka, 1 Dec[100] Cainta, Rizal[100]
Latik) Festival[100]
features young Cordillerans

Day-ang Di Onga
30 Nov[54] Baguio City[54] in a day-long event to
Festival[54]
"celebrate life"[54]
Annual Pinatubo Trek 30 Nov[99] Capas, Tarlac[99]
(A March to Peace Tranquility)[99]
celebration of culture and

Adivay[101][102] Nov[101][102] La Trinidad, Benguet[101] tradition of Benguet ethnic
[102]
tribes[101][102]
involves performances by
November (3rd week), Maragusan, indigenous groups of the
P'yagsawitan Festival[8][54] [8][54]
[99]
18 Nov to 25 Nov[99] Compostela Valley[8][54][99] area, and harvest-related
thanksgiving rituals[8][54]
November (3rd week) Pagadian, Zamboanga celebrates the versatility of
Kawayanan Festival[54] [54]
del Sur[54] the Bamboo plant[54]
re-enacts the war between
Binabayani Festival[54] November (last week) Olongapo, Zambales[54] the Aetas and the Christians
[54]
through dance[54]
Crown Festival November (third week) Taytay, Rizal
Luglugan - Pancit
1 Dec to 10 Dec[103] Malabon City[103]
Malabon Festival[103]
Rimat ti Amianan[103] 1 Dec to 18 Dec[103] San Fernando City, La
Union[103]
Naga City, Camarines
Kamundagan Festival[103] 1 Dec to 31 Dec[103]
Sur[103]
Sinukwan Festival[103] 1 Dec to 7 Dec[103] San Fernando City[103]
Hugyawan Dumaguete City,
1 Dec to 7 Dec[103]
Dalansayaw[103] Negros Oriental[103]
Pasigahan sa Balingasag, Misamis
1 Dec to 7 Jan[103]
Balingasag[103] Oriental[103]
Manaoag,
Galicayo Festival[103] 1 Dec to 9 Dec[103]
Pangasinan[103]
Padre Garcia,
Kabakahan Festival[103] 1 Dec[103]
Batangas[103]
Kalamay Festival[103] 2 Dec[103] San Enrique, Iloilo[103]
Fiesta de Los Toros[103] 2 Dec[103] Nasugbu, Batangas[103]
Yugyugan Festival[103] 3 Dec to 12 Dec[103] Pagsanjan, Laguna[103]
Sinadya sa Halara
3 Dec to 8 Dec[103] Roxas City, Capiz[103] thanksgiving festival[103]
Festival[103]
Paskuhan sa Maraykit[103] 5 Dec (1st Saturday)[103] San Juan, Batangas[103]
Christmas Symbols
6 Dec[103] Tangub City[103]
Festival[103]
San Fernando,
Pag-alad Festival[103] 7 Dec to 8 Dec[103]
Romblon[103]
Pagoda and Caracol 7 Dec to 9 Dec[103] Malabon City[103]
(Fluvial Parade)[103]
Fluvial Procession at
8 Dec to 9 Dec[103] Taal, Batangas[103]
Taal[103]
Tudela, Cebu (Camotes
Tag-anitohan[103] 8 Dec to 9 Dec[103]
Island)[103]
Rehiyon-Rehiyon[103] 8 Dec[103] Marikina City[103]
Immaculate Conception
8 Dec[103] Cotabato City[103]
Day[103]
Feast of Immaculate
Conception 8 Dec[103] Puerto Princesa City[103]
(Burunyugan)[103]
San Teodoro Day and

San Teodoro, Oriental
Immaculate Conception 8 Dec[103]
Mindoro[103]
Feast[103]
Coco Festival[103] 8 Dec[103]
Mindoro[103]
Adyawan Festival[103] 8 Dec[103]
Mindoro[103]
Bonggahan sa 10 Dec[103] Valencia City,
Valencia[103] Bukidnon[103]
San Fernando,
Pampanga Day[103] 11 Dec[103]
Pampanga[103]
Kasadyaan Festival Dumaguete City,
12 Dec to 14 Dec[103]
(Mardi Gras)[103] Negros Oriental[103]
Parayan Festival[103] 12 Dec[103] Pototan, Iloilo[103]
Festival of Lights &
12 Dec[103] La Carlota City[103]
Music[103]
Pastores Bicol[103] 12 Dec[103] Legazpi City[103]
Lambayok Festival[103] 12 Dec[103] San Juan, Batangas[103]
Tanjay City, Negros
Bod-bod Festival[103] 14 Dec to 16 Dec[103]
Oriental[103]
San Fernando Giant 14 Dec to 20 Dec,[103] San Fernando,
Christmas lanterns[8][12][104]
Lantern Festival[8][12][103][104] or (month long)[104] Pampanga[8][12][103][104]
Kanyong Kawayan
14 Dec to 20 Dec[103] Kidapawan City[103]
Festival[103]
Shariff Kabunsuan Cotabato
15 Dec to 19 Dec[103]
Festival[103] City /Maguindanao[103]
Pantatan Festival[103] 15 Dec to 19 Dec[103] Zarraga, Iloilo[103]
Lantern Festival[103] 15 Dec to 31 Dec[103] Bacolod City[103]
Misa de Gallo[103] 16 Dec to 24 Dec[103] nationwide[103]
Iwag Christmas Lights
16 Dec to 31 Dec[103] Pototan, Iloilo[103]
Festival[103]
Sorsogon Festival[103] 16 Dec[103] Sorsogon City[103]
Palupok Bayong
18 Dec[103] Santa Barbara, Iloilo[103]
Festival[103]
Tultugan Festival[103] 21 Dec to 27 Dec[103] Maasin, Iloilo[103]
Araw ng
Montalban/Pamitinan 21 Dec[103] Rodriguez, Rizal[103]
Festival[103]
Christmas Food Street
22 Dec[103] Cebu City[103]
Festival[103]
Maytinis Festival[103] 24 Dec[103] Kawit, Cavite[103]
Kanyon-kanyon Festival
(Patunog-tunog Kanyon sa New 25 Dec to 31 Dec[103] Santa Barbara, Iloilo[103]
Year)[103]
Pasidungog[103] 25 Dec to 31 Dec[103] San Miguel, Iloilo[103]

Calasiao,
Puto Festival[103] 26 Dec to 28 Dec[103]
Pangasinan[103]
Handuraw Festival[103] 27 Dec to 31 Dec[103] Dapitan City[103]
Kaliugyon Festival[103] 28 Dec to 1 Jan[103] Libacao, Aklan[103]
Pawil Dagupan[103] 28 Dec to 31 Dec[103] Dagupan City[103]

Niños Inosentes Day 28 Dec[103] Ibajay, Aklan[103]
(Yawa-yawa Festival)[103]
Horse Festival[103] 29 Dec to 30 Dec[103] Plaridel, Bulacan[103]

Rizal's Death
30 Dec[103] Dapitan City[103]
Anniversary[103]
Torotot Festival 31 Dec to 1 Jan Davao City
Pakalog sa Pasig[103] 31 Dec[103] Pasig City[103]
Kaluskos Bamboo Arch December (month long) Cardona, Rizal[103]
Festival[103] [103]
Sanghiyang Festival Alfonso, Cavite

World Costume Festival Vigan City An international event
Buntal Hat Festival[105] Baliuag, Bulacan[105] buntal hat weaving[105]
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Sinulog

in honor of

Santo Niño
Caracteristics of the festival

The famous Sinulog festival in Cebu City is held every this festival is characterized by a different dance. This
year on the third Sunday of January. The festival is Sinulog dance, is now the traditional and ritual dance in
characterized by a very long parade with many groups of honor of Santo Niño. The dance is accompanied by the
persons dressed in colourful costumes, finding their way sound of the drums: all the time moving two steps forward
through the streets while dancing the Sinulog. To followed by one step backward. Though the dance is
distinguish the festival from the popular Ati-Atihan already very old, the parade is rather young! 1980 was th
Festival on Panay island, first year that the parade was organized.
Pictures: © wm

The origin
While dancing, people are shouting petitions and
The Sinulog was already danced by the locals in honor of thanksgivings to the Santo Niño. Shouting is necessar
their wooden statues in the period before the Cebuanos were because the pilgrims have to be sure that they will be
baptized. Later on, after the image of the famous Santo Niño heard by the Santo Niño.
was brought to Cebu and the Catholic faith was established “Pit Señor! Señor Santo Niño, Manoy Kiloy...."
in the region, the dance was made a part of the yearly fiesta The Sinulog became indeed a dance ritual in honor of
in honor of the Santo Niño. Santo Niño!
sources: Sinulog Foundation

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4.HERMOSA FESTIVAL
The Hermosa Festival also known as Zamboanga La Hermosa Festival or popularly known

as Fiesta Pilar a month-long festival held each year in the city of Zamboanga,[1] the city center
of Zamboanga Peninsula Region in the Philippines. It is one of the Oldest Festival in the Country and
the most awaited Event in the Region.
The Festival is being held in honor of the miraculous image of Our Lady of the Pillar (Spanish and
Chavacano: Nuestra Señora del Pilar), the patroness of Zamboanga City which is held in every 12
October. It is also the patroness of Zaragoza in Spain, the sister city of Zamboanga in Philippines.[2]
In the Spanish Era, Zamboanga was an integral part of Spanish Colonization. In 1635, the Spaniards
built a fort in Zamboanga named ‘Real Fuerza de San Jose in Brgy. Zone IV area to secure them
against the attacks of the moro warriors. Spaniards held the city as a seat of government and
became the cultural center of the south, and was deeply seated in Hispanic heritage
and tradition.The Zamboanga La Hermosa Festival embedded in Zamboanga’s rich history of
devotion to the Nuestra Señora del Pilar that is supplemented by rich legends.
In 1734, The Lady’s was brought to the fort as a front piece for the main entrance. The western
side of the fort was converted into a shrine for The Lady when the fort was rebuild in 1860 and
the fort was renamed Real Fuerza de Nuestra Señora Virgen del Pilar and some also called the
fort as Real Fuerza de Nuestra Señora Virgen del Pilar de Zaragoza because of the same name
of the Basilica in Zaragoza, Spain.[3]
The city’s devotion to the Lady of Pilar was legendary, because of the wealth of stories, miracles,
and apparitions surrounding the virgin for the past few years in the city as people what believed.
[4]
Silmugi Festival 2013
Silmugi Festival falls on 20th January in honor of its patron saint where in Silmugi is an old
name of the town of Borbon. One of their highlights is a street dancing that involved a folk
prayer for bounitful harvest.
Accordng to the history Silmugi River located in between the barangays of Poblacion and
Cadaruhan which the river pla.yed a big part during Borbon's formulation as a town. When the
river was so big and wide the boat can make a travel. Theres also a rainwater from the mountain
barangays cascaded and flowed into the ocean. It became the main gateway of many residents
who lived in the mountains and hillside of Borbon when they visited the coastal barangays to do
their barter and trade business.
Tuna Festival
History[edit]
In 1998, during the 30th City Charter anniversary of General Santos City, the General Santos City
Tourism Association - a consortium of hotels, resorts, restaurants, travel agencies, and other
tourism-related establishments, then chaired by Mrs. Liwanag Ferrer - staged an event at the
Halieus Mall (now RD Plaza), that showcased tuna cuisine through culinary competitions, exhibits,
and other activities. Then mayor Adelebert W. Antonio thought that the theme could actually be the
basis for a festival.
Tuna Festival
General Santos is known for having one of the best Tuna in the
world and hence it comes as no surprise that this city would
celebrate the Tuna Festival. Tuna caught in General Santos is fresh
out of the sea and it is one of the sources of income for this
progressive city. The Tuna Festival is a culinary event that
showcases the many different dishes that can be made from Tuna.
This General Santos festival was an instant hit when it was first
celebrated and today the entire city celebrates this. During the Tuna
Festival, there are several contests and the biggest one is the
cooking competition. This General Santos festival draws the best
chefs from all over the country hoping to win that prestigious award.
The other highlights of the Tuna Festival are the parades, street
dances and trade exhibits all centered on the sashimi-grade fish.
The best part though about the Tuna Festival is the gastronomical
feast where one can try the many different dishes prepared by the
different restaurants that take part in this event.
The Kadayawan Festival is an annual festival in the city of Davao in the Philippines. Its name

derives from the friendly greeting "Madayaw", from the Dabawenyo word "dayaw", meaning good,
valuable, superior or beautiful. The festival is a celebration of life, a thanksgiving for the gifts of
nature, the wealth of culture, the bounties of harvest and serenity of living. It is held every third week
of August.
It was said that, long time ago, Davao's ethnic tribes residing at the foot of Mount Apo would
converge during a bountiful harvest. This ritual serves as their thanksgiving to the gods particularly
to the "Manama" (the Supreme Being).
Various farming implements, fruits, flowers, vegetables, rice and corn grains were displayed on mats
as villagers give their respect and thanks for the year's abundance. Singing, dancing and offerings to
their divine protectors are the highlights of this ritual.
Although times have changed, this practice of thanksgiving or "pahinungod" is still very much
practiced by modern-day Davaoeños. This tradition flourished and evolved into an annual festival of
thanksgiving.
In the 1970s, Mayor Elias B. Lopez, a Bagobo, initiated tribal festivals featuring the Lumad and the
Muslim tribes of Davao City where they showcase their dances and rituals of thanksgiving.
Later in 1986, a program called "Unlad Proyekto Davao" was initiated by the government which was
aimed to unite the Dabawenyos after the turbulent Martial Law era. At that time, the festival was
called "Apo Duwaling," a name created from the famous icons of Davao: Mt. Apo, the country's
highest peak; Durian, the king of fruits; and Waling-waling, the queen of orchids.
"Apo Duwaling" was meant to showcase the city as a peaceful destination to visit and to do business
after 1986 EDSA Revolution.
Finally in 1988, City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte renamed the festival as "Kadayawan sa Dabaw" to
celebrate the bountiful harvest of Davao's flowers, fruits and other produce as well as the wealth of
the city's cultures. To this day, the festival continues to honor the city's richness and diverse artistic,
cultural and historical heritage in a grand celebration of thanksgiving for all of Davao City's blessings.
Today[edit]
Today, awan has transformed into a festival of festivals, with a number of spin-off festivals in the
region. The festival honors Davao's artistic, cultural and historical heritage, its past personified by the
ancestral Lumad people, its people as they celebrate on the streets, and its floral industry as its
representatives parade in full regalia in thanksgiving for the blessings granted on the city. A
celebration that interfaces the three aspects: tribal; industrial and; arts and entertainment. The
festivities are highlighted with floral floats, street-dancing competitions and exhibits that showcases
the island's tourism products and services.
Today, the recognized original tribes of Davao are here for political reasons. They are recognized
because of their present-day influence since they have organized themselves well. They are given
deputy mayors to be their representatives to the political powers of Davao City. The present tribes of
Davao is not based on historical accounts of the original inhabitants at all. They have removed the
Mansakas and Mandayas from the list and replaced them with the Muslim tribes like Maranao,
Tausug, and Maguindanao. Their reason is Mansaka is from Davao del norte and Mandaya is from
Davao Oriental. What they didn't notice is the places they said have "Davao" in their names while the
Maguindanaos, Tausugs and Maranaos are obviously not from a place called Davao. What is more
ironic is that Mandaya and Mansaka have the word "madayaw" in their dialects from which the
"Kadayawan Festival" is derived.
If the tribes are recognized because of their present numbers in a city then the Muslim tribes
(especially the Maranaos) must have been also recognized as original tribes by other cities and
municipalities since they are found in numbers in every city and municipality in the Philippines.
Sipong Festival of Bais City, Negros
Oriental
The Sipong Festival is the biggest annual celebration of
Bais City’s charter day. You’ll see magnificent floats,
attractive headdresses, and a lively mardi gras festival
street-dancing participated in by its different barangays.
To know more about the festival, contact Bais City’s
Mayor Office at (035) 402-6629.
Ati-Atihan festival
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ati-Atihan
"An Ati-Atihan Participant"
Observed by Aklan
Type Religious / Cultural
Date Third Weekend of January
 The Ati-Atihan Festival is a feast held annually in January in honor of the Santo Niño (Infant

Jesus), concluding on the third Sunday, in the island and town of Kalibo, Aklan in
the Philippines. The name "Ati-Atihan" means "to be like Atis" or "make believe Ati's". Itas were
the primary settlers in the islands according to history books. They too are the earliest settlers of
Panay Island where the province of Aklan is situated.[1]
The festival consists of tribal dance, music, accompanied by indigenous costumes and weapons,
and parade along the street. Christians, and non-Christians observe this day with religious
processions. It has inspired many other Philippine Festivals including the Sinulog
Festival of Cebu and Dinagyang of Iloilo City, both adaptations of the Kalibo Ati-Atihan Festival, and
legally holds the title "The Mother of All Philippine Festivals" despite of the other two said festivals'
claims of the same title.
History[edit]
At 13th century (c.1200 A.D.) event explains the origins of the festival. A group of
10 Malay chieftains called Datus, fleeing from the island of Borneo settled in the
Philippines, and were granted settlement by the Ati people, the tribes of Panay
Island. Datu Puti, Makatunaw's chief minister made a trade with the natives and
bought the plains for a golden salakot, brass basins and bales of cloth. They
have a very long necklace to the wife of the Ati cheiftan. Feasting and festivities
followed soon after.[2]
Some time later, the Ati people were struggling with famine as the result of a bad
harvest. They were forced to descend from their mountain village into the
settlement below, to seek the generosity of the people who now lived there.
The Datus obliged and gave them food. In return, the Ati danced and sang for
them, grateful for the gifts they had been given. [3]
The misoln was originally a pagan festival from this tribe practicing Animism, and
their worshiping their anito god. Spanishmissionaries gradually added a Christian
meaning. Today, the Ati-Atihan is celebrated as a religious festival.
Events[edit]
The people attend masses for the Santo Niño, and benefit dances sponsored by
government organizations. The formal opening mass emphasizes the festival’s
religious event. The procession begins with a rhythmic drumbeats, and dances
parading along the street. The second day begins at dawn with a rosary
procession, which ends with a community mass, and procession. The phrase
"Hala Bira! Pwera Pasma!" is originally associated with the Sto. Nino Ati-Atihan
Festival as the revelers and devotees keep on going with the festivities all over
the town from morning to the wee hours of the next morning, rain or shine, for
one week or even more. They believe that the miraculous Child Jesus will protect
them from harm and illness. The highlight of the festival occurs on the last day,
the third Sunday of January, when groups representing different tribes compete
for tourists' attention and prizes. The festival ends with a procession of thousands
of people carrying torches and different kinds of images of the Santo Niño. The
contest winners are announced at a masquerade ball which officially ends the
festival.
Other festivals held in the region include:

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JANUARY

1. FEAST OF THE BLACK NAZARENE

People go to Quiapo Church, Manila to honor the miraculous wooden black

more about the Feast of the Black Nazarene or Nuestro Padre

3. LINGAYEN GULF LANDING

more on ati-atihan festival

A moving pageantry depicting Holy Child’s conversation of pagan tribes.

Cebu City's fiesta of fiestas. Distinguished by its unusual two-steps-

more on sinulog festival

8. VIGAN TOWN FIESTA

The highlight of the week long celebration is the procession in honor of

A celebration welcoming the whale shark (butanding) season and the

more on dinagyang festival

1. HOT AIR BALLOON

An annual tournament of balloonist from various countries. Features

2. FEAST OF OUR LADY OF CANDLES

Major festival of romance to highlight Valentine’s Day.

5. SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION

7. INTERNATIONAL BAMBOO ORGAN

A 10 day cultural event which features international classical performers and

Giant, paper mache scarecrows highlight their roles as guardians of Bayawan

A celebration of cultural and religious harmony between Christians and

more on panagbenga festival

11. SANTIAGO CITY ARTS MONTH

Parañaque and Metro Manila celebrates cityhood with dance contests.

The festival highlights the varied rice cake delicacies.

A celebration of the harmonious co-existence of numerous cultural and

Celebrates the native duck (itik).

16. SIBUG - SIBUG FESTIVAL

Sibug – Sibug Festival is celebrated during their foundation day on the

more on sibug-sibug festival

The celebration of Davao's Foundation Day as a chartered city.

9. FIRST MASS IN THE PHILIPPINES

Features a street pageant by the different municipalities.

11. LENTEN FESTIVAL OF HERBAL PREPARATION

13. AGOO SEMANA SANTA

5. CONQUER MT. APO

Highlights many uses of this root crop. Features cooking contests.

6. CARABAO CARROZA RACE

11. FLORES DE MAYO / SANTACRUZAN

4. TACLOBAN PINTADOS FESTIVAL

3. FEAST OF OUR LADY OF PIAT

2. ADLAW HONG BUTUAN

4. KAADLAWAN HAN SAMAR

1. BONOK-BONOK FESTIVAL & SILOP CAVE ADVENTURE

2. PEÑAFRANCIA VIVA LA VIRGEN

1. ZAMBOANGA HERMOSA FESTIVAL

4. SIARGAO SURFING CUP

8. A BATTLE OF SURIGAO STRAIT

9. FIESTANG KULIAT (Tigtigan, Terakan Keng Dalan)

11. LEYTE GULF LANDING

1. PINTA FLORES FESTIVAL

2. FEAST OF SAN CLEMENTE / HIGANTES

Cultural presentations of the T'Boli and B'Laan ethnic minorities.

7. MT. PINATUBO TREK

9. FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

2. GIANT LANTERN FESTIVAL

3. FEAST OF OUR LADY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPCION

The city's festivities include a lantern parade.

5. GRAND MARIAN PROCESSION

Part of Holy Week Part of Christmas

Name Date range Location Notes

Silmugi Festival[5] January[5] Borbon, Cebu[5] in honor of Saint Sebastian[5]