BUTANDING
FESTIVAL
April
0 | Donsol, Sorsogon
A festival which users the Butanding (whaleshark)
season and a thanksgiving for its blessings to the people of
Donsol. The festival is highlighted by a street parade.
SUROY TA
April
1- May 31 | Davao City
Initiated by the City Tourism Office, this activity offers affordable
tours around Davao City.
ENCHANTED
KINGDOM ANNIVERSARY FIREWORKS COMPETITION
April
1- May 31 | Enchanted Kingdom, Laguna
The competition is an annual tradition that features the best
fireworks suppliers in a contest to out-do each other in presenting
supreme-quality pyrotechnics. EK is celebrating 10 years of providing
magic and enchantment to the public. As a treat to their patrons,
guests to the park will witness at least 4 fireworks presentations
for all weekend of April and May.
FIESTA PASIKLAB
April 1- May 31 | Commonwealth Ave., Diliman, Quezon City
It is a multi-lateral Trade Exposition highlighting 12 renowned
provincial festivals: Ati-Atihan of Aklan, Higantes of Angono,
Iloilo''s Dinagyang Festival, Lucban''s Pahiyas, Davao''s Kadayawan,
Ilocos Sur''s Viva Vigan, Bacolod''s Masskara, Zamboanga''s Hermosa,
Naga''s Peñafrancia, Batangas'' Parada ng Lechon, Tacloban''s
Pintados, and Cebu''s Sinulog.
HUMAN
CANVAS BODY PAINTING COMPETITION
April
01 | SM Megamall, Building B, Open Parking Space C, Mandaluyong
City
It is a competition that aims to open the minds of Filipinos
to a whole new perpective on body art through body art works
sporting the theme: FESTIVALS OF THE ISLANDS promoting the many
beautiful and exciting places our country has to offer. It hopes
to make Filipinos realize that this kind of art is not pornography
but a new and exciting art form.
BANANA FESTIVAL
April 1- April 5 | La Castellana, Negros Occidental
A harvest festival that opens on the first day of April, showcasing
the different varieties of banana which is abundant in the municipality.
KESONG PUTI
FESTIVAL
April
1- April 9 | Sta Cruz, Laguna
Different activities lined up in this celebration that include
trade fair, food festival, cultural shows, street dancing, painting
contest, beauty pageant and with highlight on the kesongputi,
made from carabao milk, fermented and wrapped in banana leaves.
LILIW GAT TAYAW FOOTWEAR FESTIVAL
April 3- April 7 | Liliw, Laguna
A colorful event highlighted by a parade of floats featuring
the agricultural and industrial products of Liliw.
ALLAW TA APO SANDAWA (TRIBES HONOR MT. APO)
April 7 | Kidapawan City, North Cotabato
A gathering of all highland tribes in honor of Mt. Apo as the
country''s highest peak, it comes as no surprise that Mt. Apo
is considered sacred ground. Join the highland tribes of Mindanao
to the mountain in this annual gathering.
3RD
ASEAN PARAGAMES VISMIN ELIMINATION GAMES
April
7- April 9 | Zamboanga City
Paralethics from Visayas and Mindanao will converge in Zamboanga
City for a three-day sports competition. Champions in this event
will then compete in the 3rd ASEAN Paragames to be held in Manila
in December 2005.
NATIONAL
INVITATIONAL SKIMBOARDING COMPETITION
April 8- April 9 | Misamis Oriental
A showcase of skills, courage and agility of skimboarders coming
from various parts of the country.
GEMS OF
THE PHILIPPINES (YAMAN NG PILIPINAS)
April
08 | Maharlika Hall of Casino Filipino, Parañaque City
A dinner/cultural show presented by the Asian Gem Tourism Foundation,
Inc. in cooperation with DOT and PAGCOR. It is an authentic cultural
extravaganza showcasing the rich heritage of Filipino culture,
fashion, traditions and festivities through dances, music and
songs.
MT. HAMIGUITAN
JOURNEY
April
08 - 12 | La Unino, San Isidro, Davao Oriental
A trek to Mt. Hamiguitan where one finds the 600 hectares Bonsai
Field or the so called "Pgymy Forest".
ARAW NG
KAGITINGAN
April
9 | Mt Samat, Bataan
The fall of Bataan is commemorated every year. Top government
officials, Japanese and American WW II veterans including their
Filipino counterparts and visitors go to Mt. Samat to participate
at the annual rites held to honor the bravery of the soldiers
who fought for the defense of Bataan.
PANA-AD SA NEGROS (GRAND CELEBRATION)
April 12- April 21 | Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Is the "festival of all festivals" in the province.
It is a week-long summer event that brings together the towns
and cities in Negros Occidental in one big showcase of handicrafts,
products, tourism attractions, and local festivals. Festivities
include trade and food fairs, garden show, golf tournament, singing
and songwriting competitions, beauty pageant, and a fiesta presentation
featuring the festival of each town and city in a colorful and
jubilant presentation at the Pana-ad Park and Stadium

CONQUER
MT. APO
April
13 - 20 | Mt. Apo, Davao City
An annual sumer climb to Mt. Apo, the country's highest peak.
5TH NATIONAL
CAVING CONGRESS
April
13- April 17 | San Miguel, Baggao, Cagayan
The Congress aims to foster relationship among cavers in the
country and to help develop the knowledge and attitude of the
community on the Tourism Industry. The Sierra Madre Outdoor Club
and Sang-at Salug Outdoor Club are pioneering outdoor groups
in region 02 are collaborating for the event.
BANCATHON
SA MAGNAGA
April
13 | Pantukan, Comval
An annual motorized banca race among fisherman of the region
within waters of Magnaga offering huge cash prizes
PAHIMIS FESTIVAL
April 15 | Amadeo, Cavite
A Festival that revives the coffee industry
SINABALU FESTIVAL
April 16- April 30 | Rizal, Cagayan
Celebrates the town fiesta of Rizal highlighting the Malaweg
ancestry and cooking of glutinous rice on bamboos; showcasing
the culture in songs and dances.
MANGGAHAN SA GUIMARAS
April 16 20 | Guimaras
A commemorative celebration of the anniversary of Guimaras as
a province and to showcase the premier product of the province
(mango) and the various local attractions.
ANGKAN-ANGKAN
April 16 | Marikina City, Metro Manila
Ka-angkan is the Feast of Clans being celebrated during the Cityhood
Anniversary of Marikina. The feast is being celebrated as a tribute
to the native residents of the city since they were the ones
who formed the community and shaped the citys own culture
and tradition.
TAMPISAW FESTIVAL (EARTH DAY CELEBRATION)
April 16- April 18 | Concepcion, Iloilo
A 3-day annual festivity to commemorate the Earth Day Celebration
which features fluvial parade, tree-planting and other environment
educational activities.
SUNDUAN
April 16 | Pasig City, Metro Manila
A colorful procession of 2 barangays which hold their respective
fiestas every other year, sharing one patron saint - Sta. Rosa
de Lima. The image is fetched by the celebrating barangay from
the other barangay.
BANGUS FESTIVAL
April 16- May 4 | Dagupan City, Pangasinan
Part of Dagupan''s Pista''y Dayat celebration, highlight of which
is the longest bangus grill, 101 ways to cook bangus, Bangus
Harvest Dance parade, sports competition/exhibition.
OBANDO FERTILITY RITES
April 17- May 19 | Obando, Bulacan
Childless couples, praying that they bear children, do the "fertility
dance" on the streets of Obando. The fiesta is observed
in honor of Sta. Clara, San Pascual and Virgen de Salambao.
TANDUYONG
FESTIVAL
April
17 | San Jose City, Bulacan
A parade to give thanks for a good harvest participated by various
barangays and establishments in colorful costumes and instead
of marching, dance in the street.
TUNGOH AD HUNGDUAN
April 18 - 24 | Hungduan, Ifugao
A cultural fiesta of the Ifugaos of Hungduan which features ethnic
games, rituals, arts and crafts-oriented activities.

MANGO-BAMBOO FESTIVAL AND TRADE FAIR
April 20 27 | San Carlos, Pangasinan
A festival promoting San Carlos City as major trading center
of bamboo based products/furniture and best producer of "carabao"
mangoes and other mango variety in the country.
COCOWAYAN FESTIVAL
April 20- April 25 | Isabela City
Beauty pageant, street dances and trade fair of coconut and bamboo
products which abound in Isabela, characterize this festival.
GOTAD AD HINGYON
April 21- April 24 | Hingyon Municipality, Ifugao
Ethnic thanksgiving with cultural fair by Ifugaos in Hingyon.
BANGKARERA (Boat-rowing race)
April 21 | Penablanca, Cagayan
A boat-rowing race at the clear waters of the Pinacanuan River
within the Callao Caves Tourist Zone.
SANDUGUAN FESTIVAL
April 21- April 27 | Calapan, Mindoro Oriental
Reviving the barter trade between the Mait native and the Chinese
traders. This weeklong festivity features agro-trade, historical
parade, reenactment of the barter trading and Indakan sa Sanduguan
(a street dancing competition).
BAGABAS ECO-FEST
April 21 - 27 | Daet, Camarines Norte
KINULOB FESTIVAL
April 21- April 25 | Mabini, Batangas
Kinulob Festival gives recognition to the local native chicken
raisers. Kinulob is one way of cooking the whole chicken with
unique presentation. Street dance competition, mini band exhibition,
cultural presentation and Mutya ng Mabini pageant are some of
the highlights of the festival.
KADAUGAN SA MACTAN FESTIVAL
April 22 27 | Bgy. Mactan, Lapu-Lapi City, Cebu
A week-long commemoration of the historic battle of Mactan between
the Spanish Conquistador Fernando Magallanes and Mactan Chieftain
Lapu-Lapu.
HINUGYAW SA HINIGARAN FESTIVAL
April 22- April 23 | Hinigaran, Negros Occidental
"Hinugyaw" a local dialect that means rejoice/revelry
is celebrated every 25th to 30th of April every year. The six
day festivities will culminate on April 30 with a grand parade
in the afternoon featuring street dancing performers in their
colorful costumes.
GOTAD AD KIANGAN
April 23- April 25 | Kiangan, Ifugao
An Ifugao cultural celebration featuring Kiangan''s ethnic customs
and traditions
PISTA SA KINAIYAHAN
April 23- April 26 | Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur
A tree-planting activity done at the foot of Mt. Apo and clean-up
program at the peak.
PINAKBET FESTIVAL
April 23 | Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur
A festival celebrating a favorite dish of the Ilocanos, pinakbet
featuring street dances, cooking competitions
CANGMATING SIBULAN, NEGROS ORIENTAL
April 24- April 30 | Yagyag Festival
Yagyag is the vernacular for spawning, to lay eggs or spread,
propagate and grow. The process refers in particular to the crabs
and other marine creatures that gather during the months of October
to December in Sapa, one of two springs found in Barangay Cangmating
of Sibulan.
KAROSAHAN
FESTIVAL
April 24 | Nueva Valencia, Guimaras
This is a proud tradition where beautiful maidens compete for
attention with the gaily-decorated Karosas with their load of
goodies.
BAHAG-HARI
FESTIVAL
April 24 | Pinamalayan, Mindoro Oriental
A colorful celebration highlighted by street dancing, a parade
of float and a different Moriones Festival.
PISTA'Y DAYAT
(THANKSGIVING)
April
24- May 2 | Lingayen, Pangasinan
Thanksgiving festival for the year''s bountiful harvest from
the sea celebrated every 1st of May.
BANGUS FESTIVAL
April 24- May 2 | Dagupan City, Pangasinan
Part of Dagupan''s Pista''y Dayat celebration, highlight of which
is the longest bangus grill, 101 ways to cook bangus, Bangus
Harvest Dance parade, sports competition/exhibition.
THE SABUTAN
FESTIVAL AND MINI-TRADE FAIR
April 25- April 29 | Mabitac, Mindoro Oriental
Exhibit of different products mainly from Sabutan.
AKLAN DAY
CELEBRATION
April 25 | Aklan
An annual celebration commemorating the province''s founding
anniversary when it formally declared independence for its mother
province of Capiz on April 25, 1958.
PANAGAT "FISH"
TIVAL
April 25 | Estancia, Iloilo
This is a tribute to fishermen of Estancia. It is a celebration
that calls for ultimate cooperation and soul of "Bayanihan"
among their neighboring town.
KUTSITSA FESTIVAL
April 26 | Molave, Zamboanga del Sur
This is a thanksgiving event for a bountiful harvest, with festivities
like street dancing competition and agri-trade fair.
AWESOME DIVES
PHILIPPINES: AN ADVENTURE LIFESTYLE
April
26- April 28 | Glorietta Activity Center, Makati City
The 1st Dive Show in the Philippines
KAFAGWAY 2005
April 27 | Baguio City
A commemorative event reliving the liberation of Baguio City
from the control of Japanese Forces through a moving pageant
along Session Road
PASALAMAT FESTIVAL
April 25- May 1 | La Carlota City, Negros Occidental
Held every Sunday nearest the first of May or Labor Day. It is
a harvest thanksgiving celebration by the people of La Carlota
City. The festival is based on an age-old practice of offering
thanksgiving to the god of agriculture living inside Kanlaon
Volcano.
MANGO-BAMBOO FESTIVAL AND TRADE FAIR
April 27- April 28 | San Carlos, Pangasinan
A festival promoting San Carlos City as major trading center
of bamboo based products/furniture and best producer of "carabao"
mangoes and other mango variety in the country.
SAKNUNGAN
FESTIVAL
April 27- April 30 | San Jose, Mindoro Occidental
Festival incorporating the exhibition of the cultural heritage
of Mindoros ethnic communities.
TINAPAHAN
FESTIVAL
April 29- May 1 | Lemery, Batangas
A 3-day festivities that will showcase a trade fair of agro-industrial
products, lectures on livestock raising and food processing as
well as food demo competition
PISTAY DAYAT (THANKSGIVING)
April 29- May 1 | Lingayen, Pangasinan
Thanksgiving festival for the year''s bountiful harvest from
the sea celebrated every 1st of May.
IMBAYAH
April 29- May 1 | Banaue, Ifugao
Ethnic Sports Festival and thanksgiving rites featuring Ifugao''s
traditional practices showcased in their songs, dances, arts
& crafts

ANTIPOLO
PILGRIMAGE
April 30- May 1 | Antipolo, Rizal
Every May, many pilgrims are seen taking the mudtrodden path
leading to Antipolo. It is in this small town that one can find
the religious shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, popularly
known as the Virgin of Antipolo.
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FLORES DE MAYO / SANTACRUZAN
May |
Nationwide
A parade of the town's loveliest ladies depicting the search
and discovery of Christ's Cross by Queen Helena and Constantine.
DAVAO
GULF REGATTA
May 01 - 04 | Davao Oriental
A regionwide float parade representing all municipalities along
the gulf, converge in one place featuring decorated bancas and
vintas of different designs for competition.
VIVA VIGAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
May 1
- 4 | Vigan, Ilocos Sur
A festival in a setting replete with history, heritage and cultural
treasures and reminiscences.
PISTA
NG PRODUKTONG PILIPINO
May 01 | Boardwalk Beach Resort (Subic, Olongapo City)
Pista ng Produktong Pilipino Manufacturers & Exporters Association,
Inc. (PPPMEA) together with ATMACS/Events On Line in cooperation
with SBMA,
BOA-BOAHAN
"ALINSANGAN" FESTIVAL
May 1 | Nabua, Camarines Sur
A colorful cultural festival of pagan origin. Derived from the
dialect "Alinsangan"
SUMMER FESTIVAL: PILIPINYAHAN
May 1- May 7 | Tagaytay City
The Pilipinyahan Fest is conceptualized by Tagaytay tourism council
in coordination with the Local Government unit to promote the
pineapple as the most appealing agricultural product in the locality.
SUMMER FESTIVAL: SANTACRUZAN
May 1- May 7 | Tagaytay City
Parade of beauties from Tourism Oriented and related Establishments
of the city.
100 ISLANDS FESTIVAL
May 1 7 | Lucap, Alaminos, Pangasinan
A merry making and festivity in Western Pangasinan featuring
thanksgiving Mass at the seashore of Lucap
PATTARADAY FESTIVAL: ARAW NG SANTIAGO
May 1- May 6 | Santiago City
Pattaraday which means unity is celebrated on the occasion of
the founding anniversary of Santiago. It celebrates the unity
of the ethno-linguistic groups that have merged in the city to
make it the melting pot of culture of Region 02 and contributed
to the citys progress and development-unity in action.
PAHINUNGOD FESTIVAL
May 1- May 10 | Calape, Bohol
A 10-day fiesta commemorating the towns rich ancestry and
devotion to the San Vicente Ferrer - its town saint and the Calapenhons
pahinungod (offer) to come home annually.
BALANGAY FESTIVAL
May 1- May 31 | Butuan City
A month-long fiesta celebration of Butuan City
JOURNEY
TO MT. HAMIGUITAN
May 2- May 5 | San Isidro, Davao Oriental
A trek to Mt. Hamiguitan which is the site of the 600 hectare
Bonsai field: Pygmy Forest
SALUBONG
(HOLY CROSS FESTIVAL)
May 2 | Alitagtag and Bauan, Batangas
A festive celebration of meeting the Holy Cross of Bauan and
Holy cross of Alitagtag and Binuhalan shrine at 8:00 am.
DAYAW DALAN FESTIVAL
May 2-3 | San Jacinto, Ticao
Dayaw is an old Tigaonon term which means to show off,
parade or display. In its strictest meaning, dayaw is to
present with pride what is distinctly and essentially inherent
in a person. Dalan on the other hand, means in olden times, a
mountain trail which now includes path, street and highway. Dayaw
Dalan Festival symbolizes the best of what the municipality of
San Jacinto have as a town and as a people. The festival is held
in honor of its patron saint, Santo Cristo de Burgos.
CARABAO-CARROZA FESTIVAL
May 3 | Pavia, Iloilo
Established since 1973 and considered as one of Iloilo's oldest
festival, visitors are treated with an extensive showcase of
18 gaily-decorated carrozas with painted carabaos and their muses
SUBLIAN FESTIVAL
May 3 | Batangas City, Batangas
An annual celebration to pay homage to the Holy Cross for a bountiful
harvest.

BAWANG (GARLIC) FESTIVAL
May 3 | Sinait, Ilocos Sur
Competitions and exhibits include biggest garlic, longest and
most creative twined garlic bulbs.
FEAST OF THE HOLY CROSS
May 3 | Sta. Cruz, Marinduque
Fiesta of Sta. Cruz in honor of the Holy Cross religious, cultural,
and civic activtites are lined up.
ISABELA DAY: BAMBANTI FESTIVAL
May 4 - 10 | Isabela
Anniversary of the establishment of the civil government of Isabela
in honor of Queen Isabela II. Activities like agro-industrial
trade and tourism fairs, parades, sports events, beauty pageant
and others are conducted to entertain visitors.
MANTAWI FESTIVAL
May 7 | Mandaue City, Cebu
A showcase of the citys historical heritage and identity
promoting the city as industrial and tourist hub, that involves
the Spanish regime through street dancing, dioramas, floats,
heroes and great personages as higantes, food festival and sports
events.
BASI FESTIVAL
May 7 | Naguilian, La Union
Objective of the event is to promote "basi", a wine
made from sugarcane. Activities include street dancing, sport
events, agri-trade fair & other amusement games.
FLORES DE MAYO SA MAKATI
May 8- May 15 | Glorietta, Makati City
One of the biggest processions in Metro Manila participated in
by young ladies representing the 33 barangays of Makati, tourism-related
establishments, local and government offices corporations based
in Makati.
PUJADA BAY FESTIVAL
May 9- May 15 | Mati, Davao Oriental
Fluvial festival to showcase the bounty of coastal resources,
lectures on coastal protection/management; cultural presentation
and parade.
GLOBAL BALIK-BUTUAN PROGRAM
May 9 22 | Butuan City
A grand reunion for all Butuanons residing abroad and other parts
of the country to come home and reunite with old friends, classmates,
and relatives especially during the Balangay Festival and Adlaw
Hong Butuan.
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF BIGLANG AWA_(MARINDUQUE)
May 10 | Boac, Marinduque
A celebration in honor of the Patroness of Marinduque
MAKALAWAN "PINYA FESTIVAL"
May 9- May 15 | Calauan, Laguna
Promotes the juicy and sweetest pineapple or "pinya"
as main agricultural product of the town of Calauan.
AGAWAN SA SARIAYA
May 11 15 | Sariaya, Quezon
A thanksgiving celebration of the Lord for the good harvest and
abundance of agricultural production.
MAYOHAN SA TAYABAS
May 11 15 | Tayabas, Quezon
A thanksgiving event marked with agro-trade fair and the famous
agawan ng suman in honor of San Isidro Labrador, patron saint
of farmers, for the good harvest and abundance of agricultural
product.
MAGAYON FESTIVAL (HONORING MT. MAYON)
May 11 22 | Albay
A festival in the merry month of May, showcasing Albay as it
comes to age, its cultural heritage, trade, travel and tourism
beyond Majestic Mount Mayon. The festival includes various activity
such as beauty pageant, photo/art exhibit, street parade, trade
fair, sports fest, guided tours, etc.
PAHIYAS FESTIVAL
May 11 - 15 | Lucban, Quezon
An annual celebration to usher in a bountiful harvest; where
homes are decorated with the town''s best agricultural products.
BALWARTE SA GUMACA
May 11 15 | Gumaca, Quezon
Huge arches placed on the strategic locations are lavishly decorated
with the most colorful farm produce, local delicacies, horticultural
products, palm fronds etc.
PAUKYABAN FESTIVAL
May 11 30 | Butuan City
It is an agro-industrial show that featured species of plants
and flowers in a display of unique landscapes.
SUNDUAN
May 12 | Brgy. La Huerta, Parañaque City
The traditional rites means literally "to pick up the girl
at the house".
MANO PO SAN ROQUE FESTIVAL
May 12 | Valenzuela City
Street dancing and procession along the citys major thoroughfares
in commemoration of the feast of San Roque, highlighting the
customs and traditional celebration of the festival.
SANTA CRUZAN IN BAGUIO "SABSABONG TI MAYO"
May 13- May 14 | Baguio City
A fashion show featuring beauties and designers from North Philippines
ALBAY
DAY
May 14 | Albay
The Provincial Government of Albay has declared May 14 as "Albay
Day" starting May 14, 2004 and every year after. The celebration
which falls in May during the annual month-long Magayon Festival
PULILAN
CARABAO FESTIVAL
May 14 15 | Pulilan, Bulacan
A thanksgiving fiesta that features oiled, perfumed carabaos
paying homage to Pulilan''s patron saint by kneeling in front
of his statue.
FIESTA BICOLANDIA CRUISE PEÑAFRANCIA PILGRIMAGE
May 14- May 18 | Cebu City
Bringing the best of the Bicol region showcasing its products,
festivals, arts and crafts, among others highlighted by the procession
of Our Lady of Peñafrancia joined by the Bicol Association
of Cebu and Marianne devotees.
FEAST OF SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR/CARABAO FESTIVAL
May 14- May 15 | Angono, Rizal
A tribute to San Isidro Labrador with colorful/joyous procession
of carabao carts carrying a myriad of local products
SAN ISIDRO FESTIVAL (PANDANAN)
May 15 | Luisiana, Laguna
An annual celebration in honor of farmers patron saint
San Isidro Labrador.
FEAST IN THE HONOR ST. VINCENT FERRER
May 15 | Dipolog City
Dipolog City fiesta celebrated with motocross, concerts and beauty
pageants
ONGGOYAN FESTIVAL
May 15 | Malimono, Surigao del Norte
Celebrated with much gaiety and funfare. It features agro-Industrial
fair, beauty contest, sports festival and street dancing depicting
movement of monkeys.
IKALAHAN/KALANGUYA FESTIVAL
May 16 | Imugan and Malico, Pangasinan
It aims to preserve and develop cultural tradition and better
understand indigenous peoples and their cultural practices including
how they protect the forest.
PAGSALABUK FESTIVAL
May 17 22 | Dipolog City
Pagsalubok Festival is a Subano term that means "get together"
or "togetherness," which aims to showcase the myriad
interplay of culture among the Muslims, the Lumads and the varied
and diverse culture of the settlers form all over the Philippines
to include the Spanish, Chinese, American and other Asian culture
that have meticulously woven and shaped into what is now the
unique Mindanao tri-people culture
OBANDO FERTILITY RITES
May 17 19 | Obando, Bulacan
Childless couples, praying that they bear children, do the "fertility
dance" on the streets of Obando. The fiesta is observed
in honor of Sta. Clara, San Pascual and Virgen de Salambao.
SARUNG BANGGI FESTIVAL
May 18- May 25 | Sto. domingo, Albay
A fun-filled 8-day summer activity to immortalize the song Sarung
Banggi and pay tribute to its composer Potenciano Gregorio. It
showcases a variety of cultural and religious activities, food
and sports fest, Beauty Search, folksong fest, agro-industrial
fair and many more.
SANGGUTAN FESTIVAL
May 18 | Barugo, Leyte
A dance of the drinkers honoring the age-old process of wine-making.
FARMERS FESTIVAL
May 19- May 20 | Bacarra, Ilocos Norte
A festival that highlights a street dance parade participated
in by cressed up framers; agro-industrial trade fair; contest
of the biggest farm harvest and livestock.
BANWAHON FESTIVAL
May 20 | Barangay Mat-i, Surigao City
An ethnic dance competition depicting customs and traditions
as well as the culture of early inhabitants of Barangay Mat-i
Surigao City
KAOGMA FESTIVAL
May 21- May 27 | Camarines Sur
A week-long celebration of the of the foundation anniversary
of the Province of Camarines Sur. The festival features numerous
activities such as cultural expositions, sports events, beauty
pageant, procession and Grand Parade.
LUBI-LUBI
(Coconut) FESTIVAL
May 22 | Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental
A cultural presentation using parts of the coconut palm and other
indigenous materials as props and costumes.
PANAGYAMAN FESTIVAL
May 22- May 24 | Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
The 165th Anniversary of the establishment of the civil government
of Nueva Vizcaya. Activities include street parades,street dancing,
cultural shows, float parades and contest, sports events by municipality,
agro-industrial fairs, others.
BOLOBONG KINGKING FESTIVAL
May 23- May 24 | Loboc, Bohol
A music and dance festivity depicting the history, folklore and
traditions of the Lobocanons. Bolibong Kingking is a term applied
to the drums and gongs and their rhythm used to accompany the
supplicantion dance ritual in frong of the Image of Our Lady
of Guadalupe, the 2nd Patron of Loboc.
PAHOY-PAHOY FESTIVAL (SCARECROW)
May 25 | Western Samar
A grand parade and street dancing of people in scarecrow costumes.
SANTACRUZAN WITH KUMBIRA
May 23- May 31 | Rizal Blvd., Dumaguete City
Procession of biblical characters and the traditional sagalas
representing the Blessed Virgins attributes. On this festivity
one can also witness the citys prettiest promenade in their
finery parading followed by performing contingents.
MALUMAGPAK
CHALLENGE
May 26- May 30 | New Bataan, Compostela Valley
A trek to Mt. Manurigao-Malumagpak, one of the region''s newly
discovered eco-tourism destinations.
SANTACRUZAN
SA INTRAMUROS
May 29 | Intramuros, Manila
Department of Tourism together with Intramuros Administration
will bring back the glamour of the 1900s Manila Carnival Queen
in this years Santacruzan sa Intramuros.
PADARAW
FESTIVAL
May 30 | Bulan, Sorsogon
A festival showcsing colorful costumes fashioned from the abaca
fiber. It is highlighted by a grand street presentation wherein
the participants are clad in colorful costumes using the abaca
fibers.
TAPUSAN
May 31 | Alitagtag, Batangas
Tapusan honors the Holy Cross on the last day of May
SANTACRUZAN
(ZAMBOANGA CITY)
May 31 | Zamboanga City
Parade of beauties with Reyna Elena carrying the Holy Cross.
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BILANG-BILANG
ABAYAN FESTIVAL
June
01 | Balangay Taft, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
A showcase of religious heritage of the Surigaonons in honor
of St. Virgen de la Paz Y de Buen Viaje.
RIZAL ARTIST FESTIVAL
June 1- June 30 | Angono, Rizal
The festival aims to create awareness and appreciation of Philippine
Art and Culture; and promoting arts and culture as vital attraction
for local and foreign tourist. Rizal has the potential of becoming
a tourist destination particularly in the field of arts and crafts.
It is known as the home of various national artists, musicians
and other equally creative artist
SAKAY-SAKAY ABAYAN (FLUVIAL PROCESSION)
June 1 | Barangay Taft, Surigao City
A procession at sea led by the Patron Saint of Bilang-Bilang,
Virgen dela Paz Y Buen Viaje, the patroness of good voyage aboard
a beautifully adorned vessel followed by colourful motor launches
and bancas passing through the Surigao Strait and back to the
City wharf.
LINGGO NG
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE & "SARDINES AND MANGO FESTIVAL"
June
1- June 6 | Dipolog City
A week's celebration featuring agro-industrial fairs, sports,
beauty pageants, concerts, cultural shows and street dancing.
PHILIPPINE EAGLE WEEK
June 1- June 6 | Davao City
Various activities in support of the Philippine Eagle Conservation
Program.
SUROY SA SURIGAO (GUIDED FAMILIARIZATION TOURS)
June 1- August 31 | Dinagat and Siaragao Island
To promote domestic tourism, the Provincial Government is sponsoring
guided tours to elementary and secondary students. The tour includes
visits to important kind marks and scenic spots.
CAMOTES CASSAVA FESTIVAL
June 8 14 | Tudela, Camotes Island
A yearly celebration of a bountiful harvest. A time where farmers
display their various cassava-based products, share their varied
technical experiences in producing and processing cassava products.
Among the activities are the Best Booth Contest, Poster Making
contest, Search for new cassava food products, cultural night
and the search for Miss Camotes Tourism.
CARRERA HABAGAT
June 8- June 12 | Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte
The toughest four-day adventure race and the biggest in the Philippines.
It involves trekking and trail running, kayaking, mountain biking,
swimming, rappelling, orienteering, land navigation and special
skills section.
ARAW NG AGUSAN DEL NORTE
June 12- June 17 | Agusan del Norte
Anniversary of Agusan Del Norte. It is highlighted with civic
parade, sports fest, and agro-industrial fair.
ARAW NG AGUSAN
DEL SUR
June
12- June 12 | Agusan del Sur
In celebration of the R.A. 4969 enacted on June 17, 1967 dividing
Agusan province into two: Agusan del Norte and del Sur
INDEPENDENCE
DAY
June
12 | Cavite, Manila, and other historical site, (nationwide)
Re-enactment of the historic proclamation of the Philippine Independence
is done at the mansion of Gen Emilio Aguinaldo, the first president
of the Philippine Republic.
ARAW NG COTABATO
June 12 20 | Cotabato City
Charter Anniversary of Cotabato City.
LA TRINIDAD FOUNDATION DAY
June 12- June 16 | La Trinidad, Benguet
General cleaning and tree planting acitivity along with cultural
shows and sports fest.
INDEPENDENCE DAY (BAGUIO CITY)
June 12 | Baguio City
A parade along the city's main road celebrating the 107th Independence
from foreign control.
BATTLE OF BESANG PASS
June 14 | Cervantes, Ilocos Sur
Commemoration of the historical victory of the Filipino guerillas
in Northern Luzon which led to the surrender of Gen. Yamashita
and the end of the Japanese occupation in the Philippines.

PINEAPPLE/PINYASAN FESTIVAL
June 15- June 23 | Camarines Norte
A festival featuring the sweet, succulent pineapple thru art
exhibits, trade fairs, cultural performances and sports events.
30K BAOTO MARATHON
June 15 | Agusan del Norte
An annual contest held during the celebration of Araw ng Agusan.
NALIYAGAN FESTIVAL
June 15- June 17 | Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur
In celebration of the Foundation anniversary of Agusan del Sur.
It is a six-day socio-cultural and arts exposition of the indigenous
tribes in the entire Agusan Valley.
BARAGATAN SA PALAWAN (FOUNDATION DAY)
June 17- June 23 | Provincial Capitol Compound, Puerto Princesa
City
A celebration of the centennial of the founding of the civil
government of Palawan. Highlights are LGU Trade and Food Fair,
colorful parade with participation from the different municipalities
and private sectors featuring the ethnic groups residing in the
province
PISTA Y ANG KAGUEBAN
June 19- June 26 | Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
A festive reforestation dine by practically all people from different
walks of life with activities such as performance of the environmental
artists of Puerto Princesa through songs dances.
ADLAW NAN
SURIGAO
June
19 | Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur
The provinces of Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur Simultaneously
commemorate their charter anniversary.
RIZAL DAY
June 19 | Calamba, Laguna
In memory of the birthday of the Philippine National Hero,
Jose P. Rizal, the townfolks of Calamba offer flowers to Rizal
Shrine.
PISTA NG KALIKASAN
June 19 | Provincewide, Palawan
A massive tree planting activity to help alleviate global warming.
LINGGANAY FESTIVAL
June 19 | Alang-alang, Leyte
Street Pageant depicting the legendary and mythical storiy of
the bells.
DAPITAN'S CHARTER
June 19- June 22 | Dapitan City
Festivity starts on the birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal and
culminates on the city's charter day. The celebration is highlighted
by a sportsfest alongside cultural presentations
"OYANGE KAUGMAN" FESTIVAL
June 20- June 29 | Polangui, Albay
A merrymaking held in conjunction with the town fiesta. The festival
whose name was derived from a tree which is abundant in the area
features various exciting events including street presentation,
beauty pageant, trade fair, among others.
ZAMBULAWAN FESTIVAL (Street pageantry)
June 20 | Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
Street dancing and colorful parade highlighting native Subanen
costumes and rituals.
PILI FESTIVAL
June 20- June 29 | Sorsogon, Sorsogon
Pili is an indigenous crop of Bicol region, particularly Sorsogon.
This festival showcases the PIli, the primary purpose of which
is to emphasize its importance and to increase the awareness
of the public on its various economic uses.

MUDPACK FESTIVAL
June 21 22 | Murcia, Negros Occidental
The festival is a symbolic celebration of man's return to primitive
time when he was closer to nature
DIWATA FESTIVAL
June 21 | San Francisco, Agusan del Sur
A festival highlighted with street dancing in honor of their
patron saint.
PAGADIAN CITY
CHARTER DAY
June
21 | Pagadian City
Commemorates Pagadian City's ascendancy into chartered This is
marked annually with festivities like agro-trade fair, civic
military parade, nightly program at Plaza Luz, sportsfest, search
for Mutya ng Pagadian, clean-up drives, cultural and variety
shows.
KALIGUAN FLUVIAL FESTIVAL
June 22- June 24 | Cagwait, Surigao del Sur
A yearly festivities in honor of St. John the Baptist highlighted
by Search for Perlas ng Kaliguan beauty pageant, beach dancing
and other beach-fun activities.
CALUMPIT "LIBAD" FESTIVAL
June 23 | Calumpit, Bulacan
A celebration in honor of the patron saint St. John the Baptist.
PIAT SAMBALI FESTIVAL (RELIGIOUS)
June 23- June 30 | Piat, Cagayan
A religious and cultural revival in commemoration of the Christianization
of the Itawes region of Cagayan.
AGGAW NAK CAGAYAN (CAGAYAN FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY)
June 23- June 29 | Province of Cagayan
The 422nd anniversary of the founding of the civil government
of Cagayan. Activities include lectures, exhibits, games, beauty
pageant, agro-trade and tourism fair.
TOURISM CONGRESS
June 24 | Cebu City
To convene collaborative partners in a Tourism Congress to tackle
priorities in implementing a 5-year master plan crafted by the
Core Tourism Group using the McKinsey Framework. The forum aims
to address the challenge: Catalyzing Tourism Growth through Multi-sectoral
Initiatives and Coordinated Leadership.
FEAST OF SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA
June 24 | Pilia. Laguna
The town of Pilia celebrates the feast of San Antonio de Padua
through a procession, merry making and festive dining in most
of the beautiful ancestral homes
FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST / LECHON FESTIVAL
June 24 | Mindoro Oriental
Dressed in creative costumes and disguises, lechins are paraded
around the town accompanied by gay chanting and buhusan a customary
practice during the San Juan Bautista Feast.
REGADA WATER
FESTIVAL
June
24 | Cavite City
A celebration in honor of Nuestra Señora de Porta Vaga.
ARAW NG MAYNILA
June 24 | Manila City
A yearly celebration of Manila Day featuring various activities
like the Manila Film Festival, Fireworks Display, etc.
TAONG-PUTIK
FESTIVAL
June
24 | Aliaga, Nueva Ecija
A religious event where town folks wear vines, banana leaves
or dried coconut leaves on their mud-covered bodies as St. John
the Baptist was said to have done in his lifetime.

PARADA NG LECHON
June 24 | Balayan, Batangas
A grand parade of succulent roasted pigs.
WATTAH! WATTAH! SAN JUAN FIESTA
June 24 | San Juan City
This is a fiesta in honor of the town''s patron saint - Saint
John the Baptist which is characterized by vigorous and boisterous
streetdancing with "Basaan (dousing of water) and "Santong
Tao" (live saints) parade. Includes also numerous free concert
s featuring various local artists and celebrities.
FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
June 25 | San Juan, Metro Manila
A regular celebration of the town''s patron saint, St. John the
Baptist
PALO PALO FESTIVAL
June 26 | Batanes
The 219th Anniversary of the establishment of the civil Government
of Batanes
TAEPHAG FESTIVAL
June 27 | Tagbina, Sutigao del Sur
A common Manobo ritual used for opening a kaingin, rice planting,
harvesting and other activities.
SIRONG-SIRONG FESTIVAL
June 28- June 29 | Cagdianao, Surigao del Norte
A fiesta celebration in honor of Saints Peter and Paul highlighted
by ethnic mardigras contests, agro-industrial fair and public
dancing.
KALILANG SA RANAO
June 28 - July 05 | Marawi City, Lanao del Sur
Celebrates the legendary Lake Lanao.
SUBIRAN REGATTA
June 28 | Tacloban City, Leyte
Annual race of native sailboats with outriggers displaying seamanship.
APUNG IRU FLUVIAL FESTIVAL
June 28 30 | Apalit, Pampanga
The most awaited activitiy of this festival procession where
the image of St. Peter is brought down from Capalangan to Calumpit
River where a colorfully decorated mini pagoda awaits the image.

PINTADOS FESTIVAL
June
29 | Tacloban City, Leyte
A body-painting festival in honor of the courageous "pintados"
(warriour ancestors).
BALYUAN RITES
June 29 | Taclobay City, Leyte
Ceremonial exchange of images of the Holy Child between Leyte
and Samar.
BAILES DE ARCOS
June 29 | Makati City
Performed during the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul by daughters
of past participants with impeccable reputations as homage to
the Virgen dela Rosa" for her kindness.
BINIRAY FESTIVAL
June 29 | Bulalacao, Mindoro Oriental
A grand pagida show on the day of thanksgiving for the blessings
from sea.
For
Philippine tour packages and suggested itineraries,
contact your favorite travel agent or the
Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA)
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