122/365: Philippine Festivities in the Month of June

2nd of May

Can’t believe I’m posting the feast and festivals for the month of June!  That means half of the year 2014 is almost here (and soon be over). Sigh… it’s June!




PUJADA BAY FESTIVAL - Mati, Davao Oriental - June 19-24
BILANG-BILANG ABAYAN FESTIVAL - Balangay Taft, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte - June 01
RIZAL ARTIST FESTIVAL - Angono, Rizal - June 1- June 30
SAKAY-SAKAY ABAYAN (FLUVIAL PROCESSION) - Barangay Taft, Surigao City - June 1
LINGGO NG ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE & “SARDINES AND MANGO FESTIVAL” - Dipolog City - June 1- June 6
PHILIPPINE EAGLE WEEK - Davao City - June 1- June 6
SUROY SA SURIGAO (GUIDED FAMILIARIZATION TOURS) - Dinagat and Siaragao Island - June 1- August 31
CAMOTES CASSAVA FESTIVAL- Tudela, Camotes Island - June 8-14
CARRERA HABAGAT - Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte - June 8- June 12
ARAW NG AGUSAN DEL NORTE - Agusan del Norte - June 12- June 17
ARAW NG AGUSAN DEL SUR - Agusan del Sur - June 12- June 12
INDEPENDENCE DAY - Cavite, Manila, and other historical site, (nationwide) - June 12
ARAW NG COTABATO - Cotabato City - June 12-20
LA TRINIDAD FOUNDATION DAY - La Trinidad, Benguet - June 12- June 16
BATTLE OF BESANG PASS - Cervantes, Ilocos Sur - June 14
PINYASAN (PINEAPPLE) FESTIVAL - Camarines Norte - June 15- June 23
NALIYAGAN FESTIVAL - Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur - June 12- June 17
BARAGATAN SA PALAWAN (FOUNDATION DAY) - Provincial Capitol Compound, Puerto Princesa City - June 10-23
PISTA Y ANG KAGUEBAN - Puerto Princesa City, Palawan - June 20- June 27 (3rd week of June)
ADLAW NAN SURIGAO - Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur - June 19
RIZAL DAY - Calamba, Laguna - June 19
PISTA NG KALIKASAN - Provincewide, Palawan - June 19
LINGGANAY FESTIVAL - Alang-alang, Leyte  - July 18
DAPITAN’S CHARTER - Dapitan City - June 19- June 22
“OYANGE KAUGMAN” FESTIVAL - Polangui, Albay - June 20- June 29
ZAMBULAWAN FESTIVAL (Street pageantry) - Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur - June 20
PILI FESTIVAL - Sorsogon, Sorsogon - June 20- June 29
MUDPACK FESTIVAL - Murcia, Negros Occidental - June 21-22
DIWATA FESTIVAL - San Francisco, Agusan del Sur - June 21
PAGADIAN CITY CHARTER DAY - Pagadian City - June 21
KALIGUAN FLUVIAL FESTIVAL - Cagwait, Surigao del Sur - June 24
CALUMPIT "LIBAD" FESTIVAL - Calumpit, Bulacan - June 23
PIAT SAMBALI FESTIVAL (RELIGIOUS) - Piat, Cagayan - June 23 - July 2
AGGAW NAK CAGAYAN (CAGAYAN FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY) - Province of Cagayan - June 23- June 30
FEAST OF SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA - Pilia. Laguna - June 24
FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST / LECHON FESTIVAL - Mindoro Oriental - June 24
REGADA WATER FESTIVAL - Cavite City - June 17-24
ARAW NG MAYNILA - Manila City - June 24
TAONG-PUTIK FESTIVAL - Aliaga, Nueva Ecija - June 24
PARADA NG LECHON - Balayan, Batangas - June 24
WATTAH! WATTAH! SAN JUAN FIESTA - San Juan City - June 24
FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST - San Juan, Metro Manila - June 25
PALO PALO FESTIVAL – Batanes - June 26
TAEPHAG FESTIVAL - Tagbina, Sutigao del Sur - June 27
SIRONG-SIRONG FESTIVAL - Cagdianao, Surigao del Norte - June 28- June 29
KALILANG SA RANAO - Marawi City, Lanao del Sur - June 28 - July 05
SUBIRAN REGATTA - Family Park, Cancabato Bay, Tacloban City - June 28
APUNG IRU FLUVIAL FESTIVAL - Apalit, Pampanga - June 28 30
PINTADOS FESTIVAL - Tacloban City, Leyte - June 27
BALYUAN RITES - Taclobay City, Leyte - June 20
BAILES DE ARCOS - Makati City - June 29
BINIRAY FESTIVAL - Bulalacao, Mindoro Oriental - June 29
KANIYOG’N FESTIVAL - Brooke’s Point, Palawan - June 28
INDEPENDENCE DAY - Kawit, Cavite - June 12
SAB’UYAN FESTIVAL / FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST - Pola, Oriental Mindoro - June 24
LUBID – LUBID FESTIVAL AND COW PARADE - Tiaong, Quezon - June 24
RIZAL WREATH LAYING - Dapitan City - June 19
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION - San Juan City - June 12
VICTORY AT BACSIL RIDGE - San Fernando City, La Union - June 14
BATAC CHARTER DAY & EMPANADA FESTIVAL - BATAC, ILOCOS NORTE - June 23
PAYUHWAN FESTIVAL: BATANES DAY - Province of Batanes - June 21-26
BAYKAT FESTIVAL, AMBAGUIO TOWN FIESTA - Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya - June 17-19
PANAGSASALUG FIESTA - Maddela, Quirino - June 12-15
QUEZON TOWN FIESTA - Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya - June 17-20
GINNAMULUAN FIESTA - Cabarroguis, Quirino - June 20-21
LECHONAN SA BAROY - BAROY, LANAO DEL NORTE - June 10
ARAW NG QUEZON - QUEZON, BUKIDNON - June 12-18
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY CHARTER DAY - Cagayan de Oro City - June 15
ILIGAN CITY CHARTER DAY - RIZAL PARK, ILIGAN CITY - June 16
TAGNIPAN-ON FESTIVAL - EL SALVADOR CITY, MISAMIS ORIENTAL - June 17
SAN JUAN SA HIBOK-HIBOK FESTIVAL - CAMIGUIN (province wide) - June 24
SAKAY-SAKAY FESTIVAL - JIMENEZ, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL - June 27-29
KAHALAWAN TE SEBSEB “SPRING FESTIVAL” - MARAMAG, BUKIDNON - June 30
ARAW NG SAN FERNANDO BUKIDNON - SAN FERNANDO, BUKIDNON - June 18
ST. PETER TOWN FIESTA - SUGBONGCOGON, MISAMIS ORIENTAL - June 19
ARAW NG EL SALVADOR - EL SALVADOR CITY, MISAMIS ORIENTAL - June 27
ARAW NG MARAMAG - MARAMAG, BUKIDNON - June 27
SUGBONGCOGONTOWN FIESTA / SACRED HEART OF JESUS - SUGBONGCOGON, MISAMIS ORIENTAL - June 29
3RD SANGYAW FESTIVAL - Tacloban City - June 20
IKID-IKID SA HONONGANAN FESTIVAL - Hinunangan, Southern Leyte - June 25
3RD SANGYAW FESTIVAL SEARCH FOR MS. TACLOBAN - Tacloban City Convention Center -
June 27
16TH LEYTE KASADYAAN FESTIVAL OF FESTIVALS STREET DANCE AND RITUAL DANCE   COMPETITION - Leyte Sports & Development Center, Tacloban City, Leyte - June 27
BITUON HAN LEYTE KASADYAAN - Leyte Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival Park, Tacloban City - June 25
SANGYAW FESTIVAL STREET DANCE AND RITUAL DANCE COMPETITION
Tacloban City - June 29 -
BONSAI FESTIVAL AND FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF SAN ISIDRO - San Isidro, Davao - June 12
DORONG FESTIVAL - Kapatagan, Digos City - June 16
KAIMONAN FESTIVAL - Maco, ComVal - June 17
WHITE NIGHTS FESTIVAL - Davao del Norte, Brgy, Poblacion, Kaputian District - June 18-19 (Every 3rd week-end)
PANGAPOG FESTIVAL - Sta. Maria - June 13-18
DORONG FESTIVAL - Kapatagan, Digos City - June 14-19
DAMSU CULTURAL FESTIVAL – Kiblawan = June 16
CADANG – CADANG FESTIVAL - Mun. of Carmen, Davao del Norte - June 18
CACABYAWAN FESTIVAL - Municipality of San Isidro - June 27
PABULIG FESTIVAL - Boston, Davao Oriental - June 18-19
GOTAD AD IFUGAO - Lagawe, Ifugao - June 14-28
MATAGOAN FESTIVAL - Tabuk City, Kalinga - June 24-26

Source; Image - Google / Festivals – DOT PH

92/365: Philippine Festivities in the Month of May

2nd of April

OMG the first quarter is over and I can't believe I am now posting this series for the month of May!

The month of bloom is blooming as well with this exciting festivities so grab your calendar and mark this exciting events!



FLORES DE MAYO – SANTACRUZAN Nationwide May
DAVAO GULF REGATTA Davao Oriental May 01 - 04
VIVA VIGAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Vigan, Ilocos Sur May 1-7
PISTA NG PRODUKTONG PILIPINO Boardwalk Beach Resort (Subic, Olongapo City) May 01
BOA-BOAHAN “ALINSANGAN” FESTIVAL Nabua, Camarines Sur May 2
SUMMER FESTIVAL: PILIPINYAHAN Tagaytay City May 1- May 7
SUMMER FESTIVAL: SANTACRUZAN Tagaytay City May 1- May 7
100 ISLANDS FESTIVAL Lucap, Alaminos, Pangasinan May 1-7
PATTARADAY FESTIVAL - ARAW NG SANTIAGO Santiago City May 1-5
PAHINUNGOD FESTIVAL Calape, Bohol May 1-10
BALANGAY FESTIVAL Butuan City May 1- 31
JOURNEY TO MT. HAMIGUITAN San Isidro, Davao Oriental May 2- May 5
SALUBONG (HOLY CROSS FESTIVAL) Alitagtag and Bauan, Batangas May 2
DAYAW DALAN FESTIVAL San Jacinto, Ticao May 2-3
CARABAO-CARROZA FESTIVAL Pavia, Iloilo May 3
BAWANG (GARLIC) FESTIVAL Sinait, Ilocos Sur May 3
ISABELA DAY: BAMBANTI FESTIVAL Isabela May 1-11
MANTAWI FESTIVAL Mandaue City, Cebu May 7
BASI FESTIVAL Naguilian, La Union May 7
FLORES DE MAYO SA MAKATI Glorietta, Makati City May 8- May 15
GLOBAL BALIK-BUTUAN PROGRAM Butuan City May 9-22
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF BIGLANG AWA_(MARINDUQUE) Boac, Marinduque May 10
MAKALAWAN “PINYA” FESTIVAL Calauan, Laguna May 10-15
PAHIYAS FESTIVAL Lucban, Quezon May 14-15
BALWARTE SA GUMACA Gumaca, Quezon May 11-15
PAUKYABAN FESTIVAL Butuan City May 11-30
SUNDUAN Brgy. La Huerta, Parañaque City May 15
MANO PO SAN ROQUE FESTIVAL Valenzuela City May 12
SANTA CRUZAN IN BAGUIO Baguio City May 13-14
ALBAY DAY Albay May 14
PULILAN CARABAO FESTIVAL Pulilan, Bulacan May 14-15
FIESTA BICOLANDIA CRUISE “PEÑAFRANCIA PILGRIMAGE” Cebu City May 14-18
FEAST OF SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR/CARABAO FESTIVAL Angono, Rizal May 14-15
SAN ISIDRO FESTIVAL_ (PANDANAN) Luisiana, Laguna May 15
FEAST IN THE HONOR ST. VINCENT FERRER Dipolog City May 15
ONGGOYAN FESTIVAL Malimono, Surigao del Norte May 15
IIKALAHAN/KALANGUYA FESTIVAL Imugan and Malico, Pangasinan May 16
OBANDO FERTILITY RITES Obando, Bulacan May 17-19
SARUNG BANGGI FESTIVAL Sto. Domingo, Albay May 19-27
SANGGUTAN FESTIVAL Barugo, Leyte May 18
FARMERS FESTIVAL Bacarra, Ilocos Norte May 19
BANWAHON FESTIVAL Barangay Mat-i, Surigao City May 20
KAOGMA FESTIVAL Pili, Camarines Sur May 24-31
LUBI-LUBI (COCONUT) FESTIVAL Gingoog City May 22
PANAGYAMAN FESTIVAL Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya May 23-25
BOLIBONG KINGKING FESTIVAL Loboc, Bohol May 24 25
PAHOY-PAHOY FESTIVAL (SCARECROW) Cabliga, Samar May 16-24
MALUMAGPAK CHALLENGE New Bataan, Compostela Valley May 26- May 30
SANTACRUZAN SA INTRAMUROS Intramuros, Manila May 29
PADARAW FESTIVAL Bulan, Sorsogon May 30
TAPUSAN FESTIVAL Alitagtag, Batangas May 31
SANTACRUZAN (ZAMBOANGA CITY) Zamboanga City May 31
HUNDRED ISLANDS FESTIVAL Alaminos City, Pangasinan May 1-7
QUEEN CITY INTERNATIONAL RUN Cebu May 22
TROMBA FESTIVAL Baras, Rizal May 1
PASINGGATAN FESTIVAL Taytay, Palawan May 1-5
SUBLIAN FESTIVAL Bauan, Batangas May 2
FEAST OF THE HOLY CROSS Sta. Cruz, Marinduque May 3
BALSA FESTIVAL Matabungkay, Lian, Batangas May 8 (every 2nd Saturday)
AGAWAN SA SARIAYA(SAN ISIDRO FESTIVAL) Sariaya, Quezon May 8-16
MAYOHAN SA TAYABAS(SAN ISIDRO FESTIVAL) Tayabas, Quezon May 8-16
DE GALERA FESTIVAL Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro May 9-12
ARANA’T BALWARTE SA GUMACA(SAN ISIDRO FESTIVAL) Gumaca, Quezon May 14-15
SINAGINGAN FESTIVAL Palocpoc, Mendez, Cavite May 15
PANALAMINAN FESTIVAL Roxas, Palawan May 15
MAUBANOG FESTIVAL Mauban, Quezon May 16-17
KATANG FESTIVAL May 25 Calauag, Quezon
PASAYAHAN SA LUCENA May (4th week) Lucena City
CALAUAN “PINYA” FESTIVAL Calauan, Laguna May (no definite date)
MAMANG-OS FESTIVAL Tuy, Batangas May (no definite date)
KALAYAAN FESTIVAL Provincewide, Cavite May 28- June 12
WAGAYWAY FESTIVAL Imus, Cavite May 28
SAGALAHAN Malabon City
(The procession starts along the vicinity of City Hall of Malabon and ends at Barangay Hulong Duhat) May 1
SANTACRUZAN (Pateros) Municipality of Pateros May 1
SAGALAHANG BAYAN Navotas Centennial Park, Brgy. Bagumbayan North, Navotas City
May (1st week)
MANO PO SAN ROQUE FESTIVAL Mabolo, Valenzuela City May 12
MALABON FOUNDATION DAY Malabon City (Citywide) May 21
SEARCH FOR MUTYA NG MALABON Bulwagang Tambobong (Amphitheater), Malabon City
May 21
FLORES DE MAYO (Mandaluyong) San Felipe Neri Church, Brgy. Poblacion, Mandaluyong City
May 29
TIKANLU FESTIVAL Tagudin, Ilocos Sur May 1-6
DINENGDENG FEASTIVAL & Town Fiesta Agoo, La Union May 1
RIT-RITEMONG CAYONG FESTIVAL Sarrat, Ilocos Norte May 3-5
MAGDADARAN TALIP FESTIVAL Carasi, Dumalneg, Nueva Era, Adams May 19-20
KAYAPA TOWN FIESTA Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya May 10-12
LABIG FESTIVAL Claveria, Cagayan May 7-9
DAWA FESTIVAL Gonzaga, Cagayan May 5-10
ARAMANG FESTIVAL Aparri, Cagayan May 10-11
SARAKAT FESTIVAL Sta. Praxedes, Cagayan May 14
ARINGAY FESTIVAL Lasam, Cagayan May 15-21
GAKIT FESTIVAL Angadanan, Isabela May 16
GRAND AMMUNGAN FESTIVAL: NUEVA VIZCAYA DAY Province of Nueva Vizcaya
May 19-24
VILLAVERDE TOWN FIESTA Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya May 12-14
PASTORES FESTIVAL Gapan City, Nueva Ecija May 1
LUYANG DILAW FESTIVAL Marilao, Bulacan May 2
DUMAROKDOK FESTIVAL Botolan, Zambales May 3-4
JOSE ABAD SANTOS DAY City of San Fdo., Pampanga May 7
ARAQUIO OF PENARANDA Penaranda, Nueva Ecija May 1 and 8 (1st & 2nd Sunday)
GRAND STA. CRUZAN Botolan, Zambales May 29 (Last Saturday)
PROVINCE OF TARLAC FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY Tarlac City May 28
SANTA CRUZAN (Malolos) Malolos City, Bulacan May 1-31
MADAHOM FESTIVAL Caramoan, Cam. Sur May 1-8
PALONG FESTIVAL Capalonga, Cam. Norte May 11-13
LAYAG FESTIVAL Rapu-Rapu, Albay May 22-27
HARANA FESTIVAL “Karantahan nin Pagranga” San Jose, Camarines Sur May 16-21
PAMUHUAN FESTIVAL Pinamungajan, Cebu May 4
KAGASANGAN FESTIVAL MOALBOAL, CEBU May 15
SAGING FESTIVAL LAZI, SIQUIJOR May 10
LAPYAHAN FESTIVAL SAN REMIGIO, CEBU May 16
LUBI FESTIVAL MARIA , SIQUIJOR May 21
GUIHULUGAN FESTIVAL GUIHULNGAN, NEGROS ORIENTAL May 24
SINUGBOAN FESTIVAL GARCIA-HERNANDEZ, BOHOL May 27
ROSQUILLOS FESTIVAL LILOAN, CEBU May 29
GRAND SANTACRUZAN (Tacloban City) Tacloban City May 30
HUDYAKA FESTIVAL Zamboanga del Norte (ZaNorte) May 30-June 9
SALAY TOWN FIESTA (ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER) Salay, Misamis Oriental May 1
TOWN FIESTA (ST. CRUZ) Alubijid , Misamis Oriental May 3
2ND BIBO GINGOOG INTER-BARANGAY BUNTING DISPLAY CONTEST Gingoog City May 5-14-22
TOWN FIESTA (SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR) Medina, Misamis Oriental May 14-15
FEAST OF ST. RITA DE CASCIA (CITY FIESTA) Gingoog City May 22
TABANOG FESTIVAL ARAW NG BALINGASAG Balingasag, Misamis Oriental May 22
NATIONAL FLAG DAY Rizal Park Iligan city May 28
TOWN FIESTA (BALINGOAN) Balingoan, Misamis Oriental May 29
ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER FIESTA ComVal, Montevista May 1
STA. CRUZAN (Davao) Sta. Cruz, Davao May 1
STA. CRUZ PAROCHIAL FIESTA Davao del Norte, Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Talikud IgaCoS May 3
SUMMER SPORTS FESTIVAL Tagum City May 8-14 (2nd week)
SAN ISIDRO FIESTA San Isidro Parish, Digos City May 15
TINAPAY FESTIVAL Cuenca, Batangas May 15
KABASAN FESTIVAL ComVal, Brgy. Villarica and Pichon May 22-28
DAPUGAN FESTIVAL ComVal, Mabini May 28
FLORES DE TAGUMEÑO FESTIVAL Tagum City May 1-30
SAGAWAK FESTIVAL Malalag May 28
SUMMER BEACH FESTIVAL Mabini,-Pantukan, ComVal May (All weekends)
DUYOG PANDAY Notre Dame Village, Rosary Heights, Cotabato City May 1
SARANGANI BAY FESTIVAL Glan, Sarangani Province May 19-21
BINUYUGAN FESTIVAL Maitum, Sarangani Province May 27
ARAW NG SARANGANI SARANGANI May 19
SAS-ALLIWA FESTIVAL Natonin, Mt. Province May 7-15
1ST SAKUTING FESTIVAL Dolores, Abra May 5-7
BACOOR MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL Bacoor, Cavite May 6-8
PINTOS FESTIVAL Bogo City, Cebu May 27
PASINAYA 2012, BEL-AIR: #1 IN FUN Brgy. Bel-Air, Makati City May 4-6
GABII SA KABILIN Cebu City May 25
BALIK-BUTUAN Butuan City, Agusan del Norte May 1-31
BAGABAS BEACH INTERNATIONAL ECO-ARTS FESTIVAL Daet, Camarines Norte
May 30-June 6

Have a blooming adventure everyone!

62/365: Philippine Festivities in the Month of April

3rd of March

April means summer season and vacation in the Philippines!  And there’s no better season than to do adventure and explore regional places than the summer season.



The Lent season also falls in the month of April and the Philippines being 80% Catholic country you will notice that this month is filled with the festivities (observance) related to Lent or the “Passion of Christ”.  What I did in the list is I deleted some entries list that I think is not very unique. 

PANAGABUOS FESTIVAL April 1-3: Banna, Ilocos Norte



BANANA FESTIVAL April 1- April 5: La Castellana, Negros Occidental
KESONG PUTI FESTIVAL April 1- April 9: Sta Cruz, Laguna
SUROY TA April 1- May 31 : Davao City
FIESTA PASIKLAB April 1- May 31: Commonwealth Ave., Diliman, Quezon City
KADAHOMAN FESTIVAL April 1-May 1 : Lagonoy, Camarines Sur


MORIONES FESTIVAL April 2-7: Marinduque
HUDAS-HUDAS April 4: San Jose, Antique
LIBOD-SAYAW April 4: BINDOY ORIENTAL NEGROS
SAGRADA FAMILIA FIESTA APRIL 4: ComVal, Laak
PAGTALTAL SA GUIMARAS April 5-6: Jordan, Guimaras



SEMANA SANTA AT IGUIG CALVARY HILLS  April 5-6 : Iguig, Cagayan
PASKO SA KASAKIT (SEMANA SANTA SA BANTAYAN) April 5-6: Bantayan, Cebu
SEMANA SANTA SA BIKOL April 5-6 : Calabanga, Camarines Sur
CENAKULO (CAINTA, RIZAL) April 5-6: Cainta, Rizal
PAGTALTAL IN BAROTAC VIEJO April 5-6: Barotac Viejo, Iloilo
PAK’KAAT KAL’LO April 5-6 : Brgy. Manobo, Magpet, Cotabato Province
 BUHING KALBARYO April 5-6: Cebu City, Cebu
SEMANA SANTA (DIPOLOG CITY) April 5-6: Dapitan City
CUTUD LENTEN RITES April 6: San Pedro Cutud, San Fernando, Pampanga

KATKAT SAKRIPISYO SA 3003 STEPS April 5-6: Dipolog City
PAGHUKOM April 5-6: Calinog, Iloilo
KAPIYA DISPLAY AND PASYON SINGING CONTEST April 5-6: Santa Barbara, Iloilo
SEMANA SANTA AT DARIOK HILLS April 5-6 : Dariok Hills, Barangay Balintokatok, Santiago City
LENTEN FESTIVAL OF HERBAL PREPARATION April 5-6: San Antonio, Siquijor
SENAKULO April 5 and 7 Maundy Thurs & Black Sat: Castillejos, Zambales
KALBARYO April 6: San Vicente Ferrer Parish Bgy. La Granja, La Carlota City
ANG HATOL . . . .(THE WAY OF THE CROSS) April 6: Cainta, Rizal
GIWANG-GIWANG April 6 (good friday): Binangonan, Rizal
GIWANG-GIWANG April 6 (good friday): Binangonan, Rizal
PAMALANDONG HA PALO April 6: Palo, Leyte
LENTEN WEEK/ "PAGPAPAKO" April 6: Baler and Casiguran, Aurora
FOLK HEALING April 7 (BLACK SATURDAY): SAN ANTONIO, SIQUIJOR
LANG-AY FESTIVAL April 6-8: Bontoc, Mt. Province
KADAUGAN SA MACTAN FESTIVAL April 7 : Bgy. Mactan, Lapu-Lapi City, Cebu
SALUBONG (ANGONO, RIZAL) April 7-8: Angono, Rizal
ALLAW TA APO SANDAWA (TRIBES HONOR MT. APO) April 7: Kidapawan City, North Cotabato
Pagay-Pagay Festival April 7-8: Saguday, Quirino
SALUBONG (EASTER VIGIL) AND PASKO NG PAGKABUHAY (FEAST OF THE RESURRECTION April 8: Barangay San Dionisio, Parañaque City
SUNDUAN HA CARIGARA April 8: Carigara, Leyte
SUGAT April 8 : San Carlos, Negros Occ.
HALADAYA FESTIVAL April 8: Daan Bantayan, Cebu
MT. HAMIGUITAN JOURNEY April 08 – 12: La Unino, San Isidro, Davao Oriental



RODEO MASBATEÑO (LOCAL COWBOYS) April 9-14: Masbate City
ARAW NG KAGITINGAN April 9: Mt Samat, Bataan
20th Philippine International Balloon Festival 2014 April 10-13: Brgy. Prado Siongco, Lubao, Pampanga (Lubao-Dinalupihan boundary arch)
MAGAYON FESTIVAL (“Festival of Festivals Showdown”) April 10-29: Albay
PANAAD April 21-22: Camiguin
AGOO SEMANA SANTA April 21-22: Agoo, La Union

 

PANA-AD SA NEGROS April 9-15: Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
TURUMBA FESTIVAL April 10, 16-18, 27 May 6, 18, 27 : Pakil, Laguna
ANA KALANG FESTIVAL April 13-17: Nagcarlan, Laguna
 CONQUER MT. APO April 13- April 17: San Miguel, Baggao, Cagayan
 BANCATHON SA MAGNAGA April 13: Pantukan, Comval
BANTAYOG FESTIVAL April 13-16 : Camarines Norte
HUGYAW SA KADAGATAN April 14: Kauswagan , Lanao del Norte
BAYBAYON FESTIVAL April 15-17: Sagñay. Camarines Sur
MANGGAHAN SA GUIMARAS April 15-22 : Guimaras
PANDAN FESTIVAL April 11 – 16: Mapandan, Pangasinan
 KA-ANGKAN April 16-22 : Marikina City, Metro Manila
TAMPISAW FESTIVAL (EARTH DAY CELEBRATION) April 16- April 18 : Concepcion, Iloilo
TUNGOH AD HUNGDUAN April 16 –19: Hungduan, Ifugao
GARLIC FESTIVAL April 16-20: Pinili, Ilocos Norte
BINONGEY FESTIVAL April 17 : Anda, Pangasinan



BANGUS FESTIVAL April 17- May 4: Dagupan City, Pangasinan
 TANDUYONG FESTIVAL April 17: San Jose City, Bulacan
PASA-PASA FESTIVAL April 18-21 : Monreal, Masbate
MANGO-BAMBOO FESTIVAL AND TRADE FAIR April 20-27: San Carlos, Pangasinan
 COCOWAYAN FESTIVAL April 20-25 : Isabela City
COCOWAYAN FESTIVAL April 20 – 25 : Isabela City
“LA LAGUNA” FESTIVAL April 20-29: Provincial Capitol Compound, Sta. Cruz, Laguna
GOTAD AD HINGYON April 21- April 24 : Hingyon Municipality, Ifugao
BANGKARERA (Boat-rowing race) April 21: Penablanca, Cagayan
SANDUGUAN FESTIVAL April 21- April 27: Calapan, Mindoro Oriental
 KINULOB FESTIVAL April (no definite date): Mabini, Batangas
HINUGYAW SA HINIG ARAN FESTIVAL April 22- April 23: Hinigaran, Negros Occidental
SUBIC 'AY FESTIVAL April 22-28: Subic, Zambales



PAGSALABUK FESTIVAL April 22-May 19: Dipolog City
PANDAN FESTIVAL April 3: Luisiana, Laguna
KANGAYEDAN FESTIVAL April 22-26: Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte
GOTAD AD KIANGAN April 23- April 25: Kiangan, Ifugao
PISTA SA KINAIYAHAN April 23- April 26: Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur
PINAKBET FESTIVAL April 23: Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur
 CANGMATING SIBULAN, NEGROS ORIENTAL April 24- April 30 : Yagyag Festival
KAROSAHAN FESTIVAL April 24: Nueva Valencia, Guimaras
SIBIT SIBIT FESTIVAL April 24-30 (last week) : Driftwood Beach, Brgy. Barretto, Olongapo City
MT. APO SUMMER CLIMB “SINGGIT SA KINAIYAHAN” APRIL 24-30: Bansalan, Davao del Sur
 PISTAY DAYAT April 24-May 1: Lingayen, Pangasinan
ARAW NG SULOP April 24: Sulop



PASALAMAT FESTIVAL April 25: La Carlota City, Negros Occidental
BALINGOAN FESTIVAL April 25: Balingoan , Misamis Oriental
BAHAG-HARI FESTIVAL April 25 : Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
 THE SABUTAN FESTIVAL AND MINI-TRADE FAIR April 25- April 29 : Mabitac, Mindoro Oriental
AKLAN DAY CELEBRATION April 25: Aklan
 PANAGAT "FISH" TIVAL April 25 : Estancia, Iloilo
SINABALU FESTIVAL April 25-26: Rizal, Cagayan
IMBAYAH FESTTIVAL April 25-29 : Banaue, Ifugao
BAGGAK SUMMER FESTIVAL April 25-30 : Bauang, La Union
PANAGSANGAL FESTIVAL April 25-May 1 : Baggao, Cagayan
PANAGSANGAL FESTIVAL April 25-May 1: Baggao, Cagayan
LILIW GAT TAYAW TSINELAS (FOOTWEAR) FESTIVAL April 26 - May 1: Liliw, Laguna
KUTSITSA FESTIVAL April 26 : Molave, Zamboanga del Sur
KAFAGWAY April 27: Baguio City
BINIRAYAN FESTIVAL April 27-29: San Jose & Hamtic, Antique
 SAKNUNGAN FESTIVAL April 27- April 30: San Jose, Mindoro Occidental
PISTA SA KINAIYAHAN April 27-30 : Sta. Cruz
MAY ILAOUD FESTIVAL April 27 - May 1 : Milaor, Cam. Sur
INDAK PADURUKAN FESTIVAL April 28 : San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
PANDAWAN FESTIVAL April 28: Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija
DIKIT FESTIVAL April 28-30: Aurora, Isabela
BUTANDING FESTIVAL April 28-May 5: Donsol, Sorsogon
TINAPAHAN FESTIVAL April 29- May 1 : Lemery, Batangas
DINAKLISAN FESTIVAL April 29-May 1 : Currimao, Ilocos Norte
KALIPAYAN FESTIVAL April 30 : San Agustin, Romblon
ANTIPOLO PILGRIMAGE April 30- May 1 : Antipolo, Rizal
MUNGO FESTIVAL April 30-May 2: San Mateo, Isabela
ITIK FESTIVAL April (no definite date) : Victoria, Laguna
KAMARIKUTAN PAGDIWATA ARTS FESTIVAL April (Fullmoon): Kamarikutan Kape at Galeri, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
CAMOTE FESTIVAL/BB. ZAMBALES April (movable): Castillejos, Zambales
 
WHEW!!! That’s a lot!
 
Source: Department of Tourism Website

34/365: Philippine Festivities in The Month of March

3rd of February

My previous entries for this series were posted during the first week of each month.  However I think it is better to post this series a month ahead so if you will be interested in joining or witnessing any of the festivals you still have an ample time to “save the date” and make necessary travel arrangements.


So I am posting this consecutively with the the month of February.  The festivities for the month of April will be posted in the first week of March and so on.

KAAMULAN TRIBAL FESTIVALMarch 1- March 6 | Malaybalay City, Bukidnon
A spectacular yearly gathering of the seven (7) hilltribes featuring their traditional songs, dances, sports, crafts and rituals, clad in their traditional vibrant costumes and heirloom jewelry


RODEO MASBATEÑO (LOCAL COWBOYS)March 1- April 2 | Masbate City
Hold on to your horses, caballeros, its rodeo time in Masbate once again! Feel the excitement as our local cowboys pit their brains against bovine brawn in western style rodeo events like bull riding and sterr wrestling, apart from our local games like the good old carabao race. So put on them boots and saddle up – its gonna be a rope-slingin’, dust-kickin’, cowpunchibn’ affair.

ARAW NG ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL (IGACOS)March 1- March 7 | Island Garden City of Samal
Festival to showcase the natural bounty of the Island Garden City of Samal, includes water sports competition, horse fight, sand castle contest, cultural shows, etc.

PAYVANUVANUAN FESTIVALMarch 1 31 | Sitio Jura, Racujaide, Mahatao
The festival marks the start of the fishing season in Batanes where the fisherfolks perform a ritual to pray for good fishing season and safety.


SUGBAHANMarch 2- March 14 | Davao City
A culinary festival that features Davao''s grilled specialties such as tuna.

PACTO DE SANGRE OR BLOOD COMPACT OF NEW WASHINGTON, AKLANMarch 3 | New Washington, Aklan
Katipuneros respectively wounded their wrists and used their blood to sign a document that formally expressed their grievances symbolizing their revolt against the Spanish authorities, which happened at Sitio Kuntang, Ochando, New Washington. From then on it is remembered as one of the historical places in the country.


COUNCIL OF BALABAGO REENACTMENTMarch 4- March 5 | Culasi, Antique
It is a reenactment of the gathering of the Malayan Datus headed by Sumakwel after their settlement in Malandog for thanksgiving and renewal. The site of the reenactment overlooks the island of Mararison and the Majestic Mt. Madia-as home of Bulalakaw, their acclaimed God.

BANGKERO FESTIVALMarch 6 - 10 | Pagsanjan, Laguna
Pagsanjan, the tourist capital of Laguna will hold its “Bangkero Festival” on March 10 until March 14 with the theme: “Mamamayan Makilahok! Bayan Ko, Tutulungan Ko!”

ARYA! ABRA FESTIVAL (Bamboo rafting)March 07 - 11 | Bangued, Abra
Abra's biggest festival highlights of which are "Karerakit" bamboo rafting along Calaba River and Tinguan Festival of the tribal natives of Abra.

PANAGTAGBO FESTIVAL
March 7 | Tagum City
Coincides with the city of Tagum’s founding anniversary. It aptly describes a celebration in the city where Tagumeños met Tagumeños from all walks of life in one occasion and setting since the city of Tagum is a crossroad business center in the northern part of Southern Mindanao.

BANTAYAN FESTIVAL
March 9 15 | Guimbal, Iloilo
A celebration of the birth of a new history and culture of the people of Guimbal as a tribute and reverence to the triumphant struggle of its ancestors for meaningful existence.The magic of the Gimba (drum) and the Bantayan (watchtower) are the major features of the festival. The festival also features dance drama, drum, float & street dancing competition, cultural shows, beauty pageant, paraw & boat racing, fluvial parade, musical concerts and many other presentations.


STRAWBERRY FESTIVALMarch 14- March 20 | La Trinidad, Benguet
The municipality of La Trinindad in Benguet, known as the Strawberry Capital of the Philippines, will feature the baking of the largest strawberry cake including a trade fair on strawberry products and cutflowers.


PINTADOS DE PASI FESTIVALMarch 13 | Passi City, Iloilo
A festival depicting the history of Passi through “pintados” as a colorful celebration of how Passi got its name, as influenced by the Spanish regime. It also coincides with their Foundation Day commemorating the conversion of Passi as a component city. The festival’s main features include the parade and competition of Tribes, Carosa Parada, Pinta Carabao, Search for Bb. Pintados de Pasi, Laro ng Lahi, Binayle sa Kalye, Drum & Lyre Competition, Food Festival

HOMONHON LANDINGMarch 16 | Homonhon, Eastern Samar
Commemoration of the discovery of the Philippines by Ferdinand Magellan.

SEMANA SANTA AT IGUIG CALVARY HILLS
March 16 23 | Iguig, Cagayan
Traditional presentation of the passion and death of Christ on an 11 hectare rolling terrain of the larger than life size 14 Stations of the Cross.


LUGAHAIT FESTIVALMarch 16 | Lugait, Misamis Oriental
A local festival celebrating the rich history and the founding of the municipality of Lugait through native street dancing, showcase of agricultural products, and other colorful cultural performances


SOLI-SOLI FESTIVALMarch 18 | San Francisco, Camotes Island, Cebu
Named after the Soli-Soli plant which abounds around Lake Danao, its freestyle street dancing competition uses soli-soli plant as its dominants material.


BANANA FESTIVALMarch 18- March 19 | Baco, Mindoro Oriental
A celebration of its abundance of banana. It features banana cook fest and a banana (saba) inspired street dancing competition and beauty pageant. this coincides with the town fiestain honor of St. Joseph.

MAYON CONQUESTMarch 18- March 20 | Albay
A mountain expedition to the country’s most popular volcano, MT. MAYON to be participated in by mountain-climbing enthusiast aimed to develop mountain climbing as a safe, enjoyable and environment-friendly activity.


SULYOG FESTIVALMarch 19 | Bongabong, Mindoro Oriental
A religious festival in honor of St. Joseph celebrated by way of a Sulyog (Suli and Niyog) Festival done through dances, flats and cultural shows.

TABAK FESTIVAL
March 19- March 22 | Tabaco City, Albay
Held in conjunction with the celebration of the City’s 1st Foundation Anniversary. The festival derived its name from a local word “tabak”, meaning bolo, where the name of the City (Tabaco) was taken from. It’s highlight is a street presentation where participants showcase the legend of the City. Numerous other activities are lined up to drum beat the affair.

SINIGAYAN FESTIVALMarch 19 | Sagay City
An annual celebration & thanksgiving in honor of their patron, St. Joseph, showcasing the best of Sagay - - the arts, culture, products, and its people. Sinigayan concocted from the spherical shell “sigay” which abounds many islets and shores of the city.


PASKO SA KASAKIT (SEMANA SANTA SA BANTAYAN)March 20 21 | Bantayan, Cebu
A unique mixture of solemn religious rites and local celebration in Bantayan Island where friends of the residents and tourists experience the scenic rites and cool off the summer heat in beautiful white sandy beaches.


PANAADMarch 20 21 | Camiguin
A yearly trek of devotees coming from the neighboring municipalities, cities and provinces in Visayas and Mindanao to Camiguin's walkway considered the Region's famous Holy Week site


CENAKULO (CAINTA, RIZAL)
March 21- March 26 | Cainta, Rizal
Passion plays called cenaculo are held in various places all over the Philippines during Holy Week. However in Cainta, Rizal, people take to the streets to witness passion plays participated in by the town folks.

LENTEN OBSERVANCE (SAN PABLO CITY)
March 21- March 26 | Sn Pablo City, Laguna
An impressive array of centuries old religious images owned by Don Escudero. These images are borne by their silver carrozas as an expression of faith of the citizens of San Pablo.

MORIONES FESTIVALMarch 21- March 27 | Marinduque
A festival of the moriones, colorfuly garbed and masked soldiers and centurions; culminates in the reenactment of the beheading of Longinus. The entire towns of Boac, Mogpog and Gasan are virtually converted into huge stages as the story of Longinus unfolds.

TURUMBAMarch 21- March 26 | Pakil, Laguna
The largest religious activity consisting of 7 fiestas or lupi to commemorate the seven sorrows of Our Lady of Turumba, starting before the Holy Week every nine days thereafter and ends in the month of June and in celebrated with dancing procession.


PAGTALTAL SA GUIMARAS
March 21 | Jordan, Guimaras
Lenten Presentation on the hillside of Jordan with locals as actors. This ala-Oberrammergau Passion Play has been attracting locals and tourists whose visit usually culminates in the trek to "Balaan Bukid".


ALIMANGO FESTIVALMarch 22 | Lala, Lanao del Norte
A festival to celebrate "Araw ng Lala" featuring displays of different sizes of alimango (crab). Also features native costumes, dances and cotests depicting and promoting local culture and tradition and fluvial parade passing through unspoiled mangroves.


TORUGPO
March 22 | Carigara, Leyte
Carabao and horse fights.


BIRTHDAY OF GENERAL EMILIO AGUINALDO
March 22 | Cavite
A celebration commemorating the birth of the First President of the Philippine Republic.


19 MARTYRS OF AKLAN
March 23 | Kalibo, Aklan
Celebration dedicated to the 19 martyrs of Aklan who consecrated their lives in the cause of freedom against the colonizers.

KABANHAWAN FESTIVAL
March 23 | Minglanilla, Cebu
Showcases the "SUGAT" in which the town is known for many years since. This year, the celebration will be more grand followed by a day long games and entertainment the highlights the endowment of Minglanilla in history, trade and arts.

KISI-KISI FESTIVAL
March 27- March 31 | Negros Occidental
Kisi Kisi Dance Parade is a dance parade which stands for the way fishes flip-flops and twitches as they are hauled during the bountiful harvest. It starts at 1:00 in the afternoon where participating groups wear costumes and headdresses adorned with multi-colored shells & fish nets while props include bamboo poles and baskets used for fishing. Before the dance parade a re-enactment of the Sinulod is being shown wherein the town’s patron Sr. Sto. Niño saved the village from the moro raids.


MANOK NI SAN PEDRO FESTIVAL
March 27 | San Pedro, Laguna
Grand parade of various and colorful floats participated in by both government and private sectors while the tribal groups aggressively partakes on street dancing with numerous tribal participants lined-up alternately with floats.


HALADAYA FESTIVAL
March 27- April 3 | Daan Bantayan, Cebu
Is celebrated every Easter Sunday and ends with a streetdancing on the seventh day after Easter. Haladaya means "Halad kang Datu Daya", the leader of the first Malayan settlers in Daan Bantayan.

TABACCO FESTIVAL
March 28- March 29 | Candon City, Ilocos Sur
Annual festival to promote major industry of the city "Tobacco."

KATKAT SA DIPOLOG
March 28- April 3 | Dipolog City
An annual activity at the mountain ranges of Dipolog City’s Linabo Peak and the Sungkilaw Falls area. This is participated in by mountaineers and nature trekkers, which is to be held every summer season in Dipolog City.

There you go the festivities for the merry month of March!  However don’t forget the most important event in the month of March ok?

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Festivities in the month of JANUARY

Festivities in the month of FEBRUARY

Source: Website of the Department of  Tourism

33/365: Philippine Festivities in the Month of February

2nd of February

Whoops!
I’m so into with my 30-Day Milestone  post that I almost forgot that I promised to provide a monthly schedule of the Philippine Feast and Festivals for the month of February.

Before you missed out an event here’s the list!
(Source: Department of Tourism Website)

SALAKAYAN FESTIVALFebruary 1- February 6 | Miag-ao, Iloilo
The festival is a week-long cultural presentation of Miag-ao shown through various activities like food fair, agro-industrial, and trade fair, photo exhibit literary and musical program, beauty pageant, street and ballroom dancing, sports events and many others.

PABIRIK FESTIVAL
February 1- February 2 | Paracale, Camarines Norte
Held in the town of Paracale, the festival is highlighted by “pabirik” street dancing, depicting the gold mining industry in the province.

BICOL ARTS FESTIVAL
February 1- February 28 | Legazpi City
A week-long festival showcasing the region’s arts and culture, crafts and agro-industrial products coming from the six (6) provinces and three (3) cities of Bicol. It coincides with the celebration of the National Arts Month every February.

FESTIVAL OF HEARTS
February 1- February 14 | Tanjay City, Negros Oriental
In celebration of Valentines, the city tourism council of Tanjay is coming up with a festival of romance showcasing a nightly Harana, Baile ng Bayan, Mass Wedding/Renewal of Vows and coronation of SK''s search for Miss Valentines.
LAVANDERO FESTIVALFebruary 1- February 6 | Mandaluyong
As part of the week-long Mandaluyong Day celebration, the
unique festival focused on the city’s ancient tradition of washing clothes in the once clean and clear waters of the Pasig River. Amusingly, focal point of the festival is the men participants washing clothes instead of women.

FESTIVALS OF HEART
February 1- February 28 | Tanjay City, Negros Oriental
In celebration of Valentines, the city tourism council of Tanjay is coming up with a festival of romance showcasing a nightly Harana, Baile ng Bayan, Mass Wedding/Renewal of vows and coronation of SK’s Search for Miss Valentines.

SUROY SA SURIGAOFebruary 1- February 28 | Surigao City
An activity initiated by the City Tourism Office that provides opportunities for participating groups to explore Surigao’s best thru island-hopping adventure, cave exploration and canoeing to the lush mangrove areas and other interesting sites.

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF CANDLES
February 2 | Jaro, Iloilo City
The biggest and most opulent religious pageantry in Western Visayas with the blessing of candles and a procession of the Nuestra Señora de Candelaria and the Fiesta Queen and her court.

PAMULINAWEN
February 2- February 10 | Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
The word means "Ilocano Maiden"; a festival showing Ilocano Customs and Virtues.

THE 30TH INTERNATIONAL BAMBOO ORGAN FESTIVALFebruary 3- February 11 | Las Piñas
A ten-day series of cultural events, with a focus on the unique bamboo-made organ made by Fray Diego de la Cera found only in Las Piñas.

GULING-GULING FESTIVAL (STREET DANCING)
February 5 | Paoay, Ilocos Norte
Exciting and calendrical rites in Paoay where townsfolk and
their guests participate in singing and dancing in the street, dressed in their native costume, the antique and attractive "Abel paoay Kimona" with matching tapis or pandiling, adorned with century old jewelries

KALI-KALIHAN HARVEST FESTIVAL
February 6 | Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental
A harvest festival with a street dance showing their cultural heritage the art of "kali" otherwise known as "arnis" or "escrima", the traditional martial arts of the Filipino people since the 7th century.

FIESTA TSINOY
February 6 | Legaspi City
Chinese New Year Celebration featuring activities like Dragon / Lion Dance, Chinese Cultural Program and others.

TINAPAY FESTIVAL
February 7- February 13 | Cuenca, Batangas
An annual activity conceived by the town as thanksgiving to their patron saint, Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage for a bountiful life.

FISTAHAN
February 9- February 15 | Davao City
A culinary festival that features Davao''s grilled tuna specialties such as "panga and buntot".

BULANG-BULANG FESTIVAL
February 9 | San Enrique, Negros Occidental
A cultural identity moving high spirited, resilient, an interlude with the life of a cock or rooster, in unity with the nature, an icon of the sportive game of chance and arguably not as a gambling promotion, but basically Filipino Tinobaganon.

PABALHAS SA TABLAS
February 11 | Candoni, Negros Occidental
The concept of “Pabalhas sa Tablas” originated from the actual history of Candoni, where a group of settlers (composed of Isabeleños, Hinigaranon, Ilonggo, etc.) decided to look for a land in which they can call their own.

TINAGBA FESTIVAL (BOUNTIFUL HARVEST)
February 11 | Iriga City, Camarines Sur
A tradition of the first harvest offering coinciding on the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes. Derived from the early rituals of the ancient Bicolanos offering their harvest to their own gods as a form of thanksgiving and to seek favor for a more bountiful harvest throughout the year. A long parade of colorfully and grandiosely decorated bull and carabao carts, carrying newly harvested crops, ending with a mass before the Emerald Grotto at Calvary Hills. Here all the offerings are blessed, then distributed to indigent families.

TIBURIN HORSE RACE
February 12 | Libertad, Pasay City, Metro Manila
One of the highlights of the Sta. Clara Feast Day, about 100 horses have been trained to participate in this exciting and thrilling horse race.

PAMAYPAY NG CALOOCAN FESTIVAL
February 12 | Caloocan City
One of the highlights of the city''s Foundation Day, showcasing the use of the "Pamaypay"/fan as traditional tool to the surging heat as exhibited in techno-modern folk street dancing competition.

“SAMBALILO” HAT FESTIVAL
February 13 | Paranaque City, Metro Manila

FEAST DAY OF STA. CLARA
February 13 | Pasay City
Different activities are lined up in celebration of Sta. Clara’s Feast Day. Some of the highlights include the Serenata and The Tiburin Race. Serenata is a series of rondalla and brass band concerts and a revival of open-air musical performances held at the Sta. Clara patio, while the Tiburin Race is an exciting and thrilling horse-racing at Cementina and Libertad streets. About 100 horses have been trained solely for this event.

FESTIVAL OF HEARTS
February 14 | Tanjay City, Negros Oriental
In celebration of Valentines, the city tourism council of Tanjay is coming up with a festival of romance showcasing a nightly Harana, Baile ng Bayan, Mass Weddings/Renewal of Vows and coronation of Search for Miss Valentines

SERENATA
February 14 | Pasay City
A series of rondalla and brass band concerts. A revival of open-air concerts held at the patio of Sta. Clara Church.

2ND ANNUAL “HARANA: KARANTAHAN NIN PAGRANGA” (A MUSIC FESTIVAL)
February 14 | San Jose, Camarines Sur
The festival feature local talents and young artists in its effortsa to promote cultural awareness, tourism development and youth empowerment in the District of partido. Highlighted by the Bicol Love Song Choral Competition. Other activities are lined up to drumbeat the affair.

BLOOMING HEARTS DAY
February 14 | Baguio City
Mass Wedding with longest kissing scene to be held in Baguio City in celebration of Valentine''s Day

AURORA DAY AND SUMAN FESTIVAL
February 14- February 19 | Baler, Aurora
Celebration of the foundation of the province of Aurora which celebrated on the very day of birth of the Late Lady Aurora Quezon that coincide with the grandest festival, the Suman Festival.

KAP’YAAN FESTIVALFebruary 18- February 20 | Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur
Founding Anniversary of the creation of the municipality; agri-trade fair and civic military parade

PASAYAW FESTIVAL
February 19 | Canlaon City, Negros Oriental
A combined word of "Pasalamat Pinaagi sa Sayaw" (a thanksgiving through dance). This Pasayaw expresses the joys and jubilations in praise and thanksgiving to the Almighty God

BABAYLAN FESTIVAL (RITUALS)February 19 | Bago City, Negros Occidental
A festival newly conceptualized by the City of Bago and celebrated during the Charter Anniversary every 19th of February. Babaylan Festival is based on the rituals performed by the Babaylans, like rituals on marriage, baptism, healing, harvest and others. Babaylans get their healing powers from the unseen spirits.

ILOILO PARAW REGATTAFebruary 19- February 20 | Iloilo City
An exciting race among outriggers in the strait between Guimaras and Iloilo City

BALSAHAN FESTIVALFebruary 20 | Sibunag, Guimaras
Balsahan is Sibunag’s way of immortalizing the mystical Sibunag river which snakes its way through most of the town’s barangays. A major geographical feature of the town, the river holds many interesting myths and legends that are sure to tickle one’s imagination, and whet one’s appetite to unravel its secrets. Use the balsa in your trek for some satisfying discoveries – you will be pleasantly rewarded.

ASINAN FESTIVALFebruary 20 | San Lorenzo, Guimaras
Marvel at how the ordinary salt has gravitated the people of San Lorenzo into an annual gathering with all the delicious trimmings of specialty products. Not everything in the Asinan festival is salty though, as there are the spicy seafoods, the juicy citrus, the crispy nuts. With the proper blend of the unique hospitality and the natural smiles of the people and one will hunger for more of the Asinan spectacle.

KALILANGAN FESTIVALFebruary 21 27 | General Santos City
Celebrates the "friendly co-existence with all the people of General Santos City". Activities include agro-industrial trade fair, cultural presentation, culinary arts contest, Pagana, Kulintangan, ethnic musical instrument competition and Kidig-Kidig sa Dalan.

SIBUG-SIBUG FESTIVAL
February 23 | Zamboanga Sibugay
Highlighted by colorful ethnic street dancing with rituals depicting good harvest, wedding and healing rituals.

3RD MINDANAO DIVE CONGRESS/FIESTAFebruary 24- February 25 | Davao City Samal
A gathering of diving enthusiasts, promotion of dive areas, exhibits, fun dives, aqua sports competition, scubasura; discovery dive; scuba lessons; concert for a cause; dive safari


PANAGBENGA - BAGUIO FLOWER FESTIVALFebruary 26- February 27 | Baguio City
Also known as the Baguio Flower Festival, it will be the 10th holding of this annual event which will showcase the City of Baguio as a City of Flowers. The Floral Street Parade will be held on February 26 and the Floral Float Parade on February 27.

DIA DELA CIUDAD DE ZAMBOANGAFebruary 26 | Zamboanga City
A celebration to honor the historical event when Zamboanga was converted into chartered city. Activities include street dancing, cultural dance festival and a regatta.

HIL-O - HIL-O FESTIVALFebruary 26- February 28 | Maayon, Capiz
A cultural and fiesta celebration.

ITIK-ITIK FESTIVAL
February 27 | Pasig City, Metro Manila
The Itik-Itik Festival is held every last Sunday of February in
Brgy. Kalawaan. Men, women and children take part in the activities and merrymaking. The significant event is not only limited to colorful activities, sumptuous food, revelry and fun, but also draws people closer to God and to one another. It is a rich showcase of Filipino culture and tradition usually celebrated on the Feasts of the barangay’s beloved patroness, St. Martha.

MANIAMBUS FESTIVAL
February 27 | Negros Occidental
"Maniambus" is a Visayan term meaning to strike with a club because its coastal waters were them beaming with fish that catching could be done simply by clubbing.

SAMBAYAN FESTIVAL
February 28- March 31 | Tobias Fornier, Antique
A celebration of rites called samba/paned. This describe two kinds of rituals, one held on the hills (or mountains) and other held along the seacoast perform to ask for rain, to thank the ancestral spirit for good harvest.

If you want to check on the January’s schedule of festivities for your next year adventure you can find it here.