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.

PANAAD HALAD KAY SAN VICENTE FERRER FESTIVAL
April 1- April 9 | Leganes, Iloilo
The miraculous healing of San Vicente Ferrer through palapak or the act of setting the image to one’s head, have gathered devotees from all over the region.

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.

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.

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.

PANA-AD SA NEGROS (GRAND CELEBRATION)
April 3 - 9 | 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

MALIBAY CENACULO
April 6- April 16 | Tanghalang Malibay, Malibay Plaza, Pasay City
A 10-day activity commencing with daily performances of particular scenes from the Bible stories. Different scenes are to be performed by Cenaculistas of Pasay.

ALLAW TA APO SANDAWA (TRIBES HONOR MT. APO)
April 7 | Kidapawan City, North Cotabato
A gathering of all highlighted 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.

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".

KA-ANGKAN
April 8 | Marikina City, Metro Manila
The feast of Ka-Angkan coincides with the founding anniversary of Marikina. It is an event that honors the big native clans of the city that usually has unique “monikers”, i.e. Angkan ng Bangus, Kamote, Hilot, etc

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.

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.

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.

PORMA BALAS
April 9 | Iloilo City
Sand sculpture competition organized by Rotaract.

TATUSAN FESTIVAL
April 9- April 15 | Caluya, Antique
An annual Agro-Industrial exposition which includes Ati-Atihan mardigras, Search for Binibining Caluya

MORIONES FESTIVAL
April 10- April 16 | 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.

SEMANA SANTA AT IGUIG CALVARY HILLS
April 10- April 15 | 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.

SENAKULO / HOLY WEEK RITUALS & PROCESSIONS
April 10- April 15 | Nationwide
A nationwide celebration of Lenten Season

SEMANA SANTA SA BIKOL
April 10- April 15 | Calabanga, Camarines Sur
A week-long observance of Bicolanos unique religiosity and a pilgrimage to "Amang Hinulid"

SEMANA SANTA (DIPOLOG CITY)
April 10- April 15 | Dapitan City
Experience spiritual cleansing through sacrifices, i.e. religious rites (reenactment Passion of Jesus) at St. James the Greater Church, procession alongside life-size images of saints on carriages on selected city streets.

SEMANA SANTA AT BALINTOKATOK LA SALETTE SHRINE
April 10- April 15 | Santiago City
Traditional presentation of the passion and death of Christ on a hill and ends at the top where a chapel stands.

LENTEN WEEK/ PAGPAPAKO
April 10- April 15 | Baler and Casiguran, Aurora
Highlighted in every Good Friday at a hilltop of Ermita hill “Pagpapako” celebration. Simultaneous at poblacion procession of different patron saints.

CENAKULO (CAINTA, RIZAL)
April 10- April 15 | Cainta, Rizal
Passion plays called cenaculo are held in various places sll over the Philippines during Holy Week. However in Cainta, Rizal, people take to the streets to witness passion plays participated in by the town folks.

LENTEN OBSERVANCE (SAN PABLO CITY)
April 10- April 15 | Sn Pablo City, Laguna
An impressive array of centuries old religious images owned by Don Escudero. These images are borne by their silver carrozas as an expression of faith of the citizens of San Pablo.

BUHING KALBARYO
April 10- April 15 | Cebu City, Cebu
During the Lenten season, the Buhing Kalbaryo Foundation Inc. will have Lenten presentations

SEMANA SANTA AT SILAY CITY
April 10- April 16 | Silay City
Highlights of activities fall on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Black Saturday and Easter Sunday. The Christian Community Theater in coordination with the Silay City Government presents contemporized and stylized version of the sacrifices, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Good Friday procession of the images of Saints made in Italy and crafted by the local artists attract believers and tourists alike.

KATKAT SAKRIPISYO SA 3003 STEPS
April 13- April 14 | Dipolog City
A mountain climbing/trekking activity and via cruces participated in by the Catholic community of Zamboanga del Norte and the neighboring municipalities.

AGOO SEMANA SANTA
April 13- April 14 | Agoo, La Union
The Holy week celebration, particularly Good Friday, is a display of devoutness and traditional pomp.

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

CONQUER MT. APO
April 13 - 20 | Mt. Apo, Davao City
An annual sumer climb to Mt. Apo, the country's highest peak.

PANAAD
April 13- April 14 | 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

PASKO SA KASAKIT (SEMANA SANTA SA BANTAYAN)
April 14 | 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.

PAGTALTAL SA GUIMARAS
April 14 | 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”.

SENAKULO
April 14 | Paracale, Cam. Norte
A Lenten presentation reenacting the Passion of Christ. Lenten observance include Visita Iglesias or altar visitations and processions.

PASA-PASA FESTIVAL
April 14- April 18 | Monreal, Masbate
A premier summer festivity dedicated to the beautiful presence of Manta Rays in the locality.

CUTUD LENTEN RITES
April 14 | San Pedro Cutud, San Fernando, Pampanga
A re-enactment of Christ''s passion and death.

PAMALANDONG HA PALO
April 14 | Palo, Leyte
Dramatic re-enactment of Christ''s sufferings on the cross.

ANG HATOL . . . .(THE WAY OF THE CROSS)
April 14 | Cainta, Rizal
A stage presentation that highlighted the judgement of Jesus Christ

GIWANG-GIWANG
April 14 | Binangonan, Rizal
It is a play executed every Good Friday by replaying the funeral of Jesus Christ through a procession. Due to the influx of tourists, devotes and other people trying to touch the “Sepulkro”, it sways, hence, Giwang-giwang. People searching for an amulet or anting-anting to join this religious activity.

LIVE VIA CRUCIS
April 14 | Brgy. Bo Obrero, La Paz, Iloilo City
14 Stations of the Cross locally known as the Kapiya is set up along the main road of the barangay

ANG PAGTALTAL
April 14 | Cadiz City, Negros Occidental
A live reenactment of the Passion of Jesus Christ patterned after oberammergau of Germany stage in Good Friday withy the participation of several Catholic religious organization

LIVE STATIONS OF THE CROSS AT SAN CARLOS CITY
April 14 | San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
A live reenactment of the 14 Stations of the Cross along the main thoroughfares of the city.

CUARESMA
April 14 | San Jose, Antique
The center celebration is replete with theater practice: from Domingo de Ramos (Palm Sunday) to Paskwa kang Pagkabanhaw (Easter Sunday). It is a one week theatrical events where there is a street pageantry where the dramatic persons are composed of antiquated life-sized images of saints on pasos decorated with flower.

PAGTALTAL IN BAROTAC VIEJO
April 14 | Barotac Viejo, Iloilo
A yearly depiction of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

KALBARYO
April 14 | San Vicente Ferrer Parish Bgy. La Granja, La Carlota City
Live re-enactment of the 7 last words held on Good Friday at the Hills of Bgy. La Granja. The Kalbaryo, being a community based and multi-sectoral theatrical showcase makes a total distinction in translating the promise of Christ’s most liberating resurrection.

PAGHUKOM
April 14 | Calinog, Iloilo
Lenten presentation depicting the judgment, crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

KAPIYA DISPLAY AND PASYON SINGING CONTEST
April 14 | Santa Barbara, Iloilo
A Kapiya or tableau of the 14 Stations of the Cross is set-up in strategic places all over the town where the procession would pass through. This tableau would either be composed of human characters or art works. On Good Friday, people would go around the town to witness the judging of the most unique and beautiful Kapiya along with the most authentic Pasyon (Passions of Christ) Singing.

PAHIMIS FESTIVAL
April 15 | Amadeo, Cavite
A Festival that revives the coffee industry

LENTEN FESTIVAL OF HERBAL PREPARATION
April 15 | San Antonio, Siquijor
A time when herbalists from all over Visayas and Mindanao participate in a ritual known as "Tang-Alap".

TORUGPO
April 15 | Carigara, Leyte
Carabao and horse fights.

SALUBONG (ANGONO, RIZAL)
April 15- April 16 | Angono, Rizal
Black Saturday is highlighted by 3-hour presentation of “Vigilia na Muling Pagkabuhay” at the patio of the church. On Easter Sunday, a celebration is held of the reunion of the Risen Christ with Virgin Mary is reenacted. It is facilitated by young girl inside an inverted giant paper flower suspended the removal of the mourning veil from Mary’s head by a from bamboo trellis. The petals are mechanically opened by giant toy birds to reveal the girl inside. It is then followed by a religious dancing of young ladies called “Kapitana” and “Tenyenta”, to the tune of “Bati”.

KADAGATAN FESTIVAL
April 15 | Bacacay, Albay
A boat race of outriggered sea crafts powered manually, while “Palayag” is another boat race with sails.

TAMPISAW FESTIVAL (EARTH DAY CELEBRATION)
April 16- April 22 | Concepcion, Iloilo
The festival is an annual 3-day festivity to commemorate the Earth Day Celebration

SUNDUAN HA CARIGARA
April 16 | Carigara, Leyte
Cultural/social activities and float parade held on Easter Sunday.

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.

HALADAYA FESTIVAL
April 16- April 23 | 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.

2ND NATIONAL SKIM BOARDING COMPETITION
April 16- April 19 | Tanauan, Leyte
Calling all skim boarding aficionados!

MANOK NI SAN PEDRO FESTIVAL
April 16 | 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.

SUGAT
April 16 | San Carlos, Negros Occ.
A religious procession that depicts the meeting of the resurrected Jesus Christ and His mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is usually celebrated every dawn of Easter Sunday.

HUDAS-HUDAS
April 16 | San Jose, Antique
Initiated by the Aglipayan Church since the seventies. The people gather in the town plaza to hang Judas and burned the effigy done on Black Saturday. In this spectacle, the people are reminded of Judas’ treachery and they all participate in “executing” him.

SALUBONG (EASTER VIGIL) AND PASKO NG PAGKABUHAY (FEAST OF THE RESURRECTION
April 16 | Barangay San Dionisio, Parañaque City
The Easter festivity unfolds at dawn around five o’clock with a procession heralding the resurrection of Christ and his reunion with Mary. While the molded images of Mother and Son are placed side by side, a little girl dressed up like an angel replace the Blessed Virgin’s black veil of grief and mourning with a white one as the Osana, a hymn of praise and adoration endemic to Parañaque, is sung.

SALUBONG (HOLY CROSS FESTIVAL)
April 16 | 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.

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.

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.

OBANDO FERTILITY RITES
April 17- April 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.

BINONGEY FESTIVAL
April 17 | Anda, Pangasinan
From the traditional taste to the most modern way of rice cake cooked in bamboo using direct firing. They have also tried competing in the longest grill.

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.

FEAST OF SAINT SALOME
April 19- April 20 | Pulupandan, Negros Occidental
Annual Fiesta of Barangay Zone 1A

MAPANDAN PANDAN FESTIVAL
April 19 | Mapandan, Pangasinan
A celebration of the people''s achievements, a venue to discover and develop skills/talents and make the people appreciate history, culture and promote the town as an investment area.

TUGBÛNG FESTIVAL
April 20- April 25 | Pandan, Antique
The festival simply connotes a large gathering of communities coming from different parts of the town mainly from the barangays.

COCOWAYAN FESTIVAL
April 20 25 | Isabela City
Beauty pageant, street dances and trade fair of coconut and bamboo products which abound in Isabela, characterize this festival.

BANKARERA
April 21 | Penablanca, Cagayan
Boat rowing race at the clear waters of the Pinacanuan River within the Callao Caves Tourist Zone

KINULOB FESTIVAL
April 21- April 25 | Mabini, Batangas
Kinulob Festival gives recognition to the local native chicken raisers. Kinulob is one way of cooking the whole chicken with unique presentation. Street dance competition, mini band exhibition, cultural presentation and Mutya ng Mabini pageant are some of the highlights of the festival.

BANGKARERA (Boat-rowing race)
April 21 | Penablanca, Cagayan
A boat-rowing race on the waters of scenic Pinacanauan River.

SANDUGUAN FESTIVAL
April 21- April 27 | Calapan, Mindoro Oriental
Reviving the barter trade between the Mait native and the Chinese traders. This weeklong festivity features agro-trade, historical parade, reenactment of the barter trading and Indakan sa Sanduguan (a street dancing competition).

GOTAD AD HINGYON
April 21- April 24 | Hingyon Municipality, Ifugao
Ethnic thanksgiving with cultural fair by Ifugaos in Hingyon.

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 FESTIVAL
April 22- April 30 | Hinigaran, Negros Occidental
An annual town fiesta dubbed as “Hinugyaw” to commemorate the blessed event, “Hinugyaw” a local dialect that means rejoice/revelry

PASALAMAT FESTIVAL
April 23- April 24 | Pulupandan, Negros Occidental
Annual fiesta of Barangay Zone 2

AKLAN PIÑA FIBER FESTIVAL
April 23- April 30 | Kalibo, Aklan
The festival will showcase their products with world-class craftsmanship and ingenuity utilizing abaca, piña, raffia . . ..

BAGGAK FESTIVAL
April 23 30 | Bauang, La Union
Inland and coastal sports, beauty contest, musical extravaganzas and activities for balikbayans.

GOTAD AD HINGYON
April 23- April 25 | Hingyon Municipality, Ifugao
Ethnic thanksgiving with cultural fair by Ifugaos in Hingyon.

PINAKBET FESTIVAL
April 23 | Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur
A festival celebrating a favorite dish of the Ilocanos, “pinakbet” featuring street dances, cooking competitions

BUTANDING FESTIVAL
April 23 - 30 | 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.

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.

BAHAG-HARI FESTIVAL
April 24 | Pinamalayan, Mindoro Oriental
A colorful celebration highlighted by street dancing, a parade of float and a different Moriones Festival.

KAROSAHAN FESTIVAL
April 24 | Nueva Valencia, Guimaras
This is a proud tradition where beautiful maidens compete for attention with the gaily-decorated Karosas with their load of goodies.

PAGBANA-AG FESTIVAL
April 24 | Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental
Hinoba-an was founded in the year 1999. Hinoba-an got its festival name “pagbanaag”, because people enjoy non-stop disco dancing and merry making from wee hours of the morning, from dusk till dawn

LAGONOY KADAHOMAN FESTIVAL
April 24- May 1 | Lagonoy, Camarines Sur
A week-long festivity showcasing the beauty and rich historical/ cultural heritage of the town. Features are cultural presentation, native foods galore, songwriting and logo making contest, nature trekking and many more

HIMAYA-AN FESTIVAL
April 25 | Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental
The festival is one grand fiesta celebration of the city

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.

THE SABUTAN FESTIVAL AND MINI-TRADE FAIR
April 25- April 29 | Mabitac, Mindoro Oriental
Exhibit of different products mainly from Sabutan.

PISTA SA KINAIYAHAN
April 25- April 30 | Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur
A tree-planting activity done at the foot of Mt. Apo and clean-up program at the peak.

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

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.

KAFAGWAY
April 27 | Baguio City
A commemorative event reliving the liberation of Baguio City from the control of Japanese Forces through a moving pageant along Session Road

BINIRAYAN FESTIVAL
April 27- April 29 | San Jose, Antique
Celebrated annually to commemorate the landing of the ten Bornean datus and made their first settlement in the country

SAKNUNGAN FESTIVAL
April 27- April 30 | San Jose, Mindoro Occidental
Festival incorporating the exhibition of the cultural heritage of Mindoro’s 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

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

PISTA’Y DAYAT (THANKSGIVING)
April 29- May 1 | Lingayen, Pangasinan
Thanksgiving festival for the year''s bountiful harvest from the sea celebrated every 1st of May.

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.

PASALAMAT FESTIVAL
April 30 | La Carlota City, Negros Occidental
It is a harvest thanksgiving celebration by the people of La Carlota City.

BANGUS FESTIVAL
April 30 | Dagupan City, Pangasinan
Part of Dagupan’s Pistay Dayat celebration with the highlight of longest bangus grill covering more than 1,000 meters of the whole stretch of the main road

TIRINGBANAY FESTIVAL
April 30- May 1 | San Jose, Antique
Simply means “reunion”. Every year people of San Jose celebrate Tiringbanay Festival just to go home to their families and friends and celebrate

EL LEVANTAMIENTO DE LOS OCHENTA Y DOS DE LILOAN
April 30 | Malinao, Aklan
Celebration in commemoration of the heroes who fought during World War II

SINAOT FESTIVAL
May 1 | President Roxas, Capiz
A cultural and fiesta celebration.

SANTACRUZAN
May 1- May 31 | Sta. Cruz, Arevalo, Iloilo City
Features Flores de Mayo, 4 grand processions and a contest of massive arches.

BOA-BOAHAN FESTIVAL
May 1 | Nabua, Cam. Sur
A colorful cultural festival of pagan origin. Derived from the dialect,” alinsangan”, a word that describes the characteristics of the people living in the early settlements

MAY ILAOUD FESTIVAL
May 1 | Milaor, Cam. Sur
A summer festival to commemorate the Foundation Anniversary and Feast Day of St. Joseph the Worker.

TANGYAN FESTIVAL
May 1- May 7 | Igbaras, Iloilo
An emerging festival in Iloilo, the cultural presentation dwells on the significant role of Tangyan River to the municipality with basis on history and function.

PARADE OF PANGASINAN FESTIVALS
May 1 | Lingayen, Pangasinan
Street dancing competition includes "Lipad Saya" kite flying competition.

TUBONG-TUBONG FESTIVAL
May 1- May 7 | Tubungan, Iloilo
Marking this festive occasion is the tribe competition participated in by schools and barangays by councilor district

FEAST OF VIRGEN NUESTRA SEÑORA DELA PAZ Y BUEN VIAJE
May 1- May 2 | Pulupandan, Negros Occidental
Annual Fiesta of Barangay Patic

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.

MAGAYON FESTIVAL (HONORING MT. MAYON)
May 1- May 31 | 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.

VIVA VIGAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
May 1- May 8 | 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,

BAWANG (GARLIC) FESTIVAL
May 1- May 3 | Sinait, Ilocos Sur
Competitions and exhibits include biggest garlic, longest and most creative twined garlic bulbs.

DAYAW DALAN FESTIVAL
May 1- May 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.

UGYONAN FESTIVAL
May 1 | E. B. Magalona, Negros Occidental
It is celebrated every May 1 of the year also known as ‘cooperation’ was taken from the idea of ‘labor’ which is celebrated on the same day the festival is celebrated through sports competitions, street dancing . . .

HANTIKAN FESTIVAL
May 1- May 7 | Hamtic, Antique
Celebrated to pay tribute to the evolution from where the Province of Antique derived its name. “Hantique” as the Spaniards

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.

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 city’s progress and development-unity in action.

SUMMER FESTIVAL: SANTACRUZAN
May 1- May 7 | Tagaytay City
Parade of beauties from Tourism Oriented and related Establishments of the city.

PAHINUNGOD FESTIVAL
May 1- May 10 | Calape, Bohol
A 10-day fiesta commemorating the town’s 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

TANGYAN FESTIVAL
May 1- May 7 | Igbaras, Iloilo
An emerging festival in Iloilo, the cultural presentation dwells on the significant role of Tangyan River to the municipality with basis on history and function.

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

PAHAW-AS FESTIVAL
May 2 | Dumangas, Iloilo
Pahaw-as is a local term that means a harvest of the agricultural products from the fishponds or other water forms.

KATAGMAN (OGTONGANON) FESTIVAL
May 3 | Oton, Iloilo
An annual event showcasing the rich history and culture of the municipality that dates back to the 13th century

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.

CARABAO-CARROZA FESTIVAL
May 03 | Pavia, Iloilo
Features a parade of 18 gaily decorated bamboo sleds and a race among carroza-pulling carabaos on a 400 meter course.

BAWANG (GARLIC) FESTIVAL
May 3 | Sinait, Ilocos Sur
Competitions and exhibits include biggest garlic, longest and most creative twined garlic bulbs.
RIT-RITEMONG CAYONG FESTIVAL
May 3 - 5 | Sarrat, Ilocos Norte
This is what the Sarratenos call their fiesta which stands for liberty, courage, leadership, unity & brotherhood even in the most certain pain of death

ISABELA DAY: BAMBANTI FESTIVAL
May 4- May 11 | 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.

LINGGA-ANAY
May 4 | Panay, Capiz
A cultural and fiesta celebration.

MANTAWI FESTIVAL
May 5 | Mandaue City, Cebu
A showcase of the city’s 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.

TOWN FIESTA IN HONOR OF SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
May 6- May 9 | Pontevedra, Negros Occ.
A 3-day town fiesta in honor of Saint Michael the Archangel

FLORES DE MAYO
May 1 | Rizal Park, Manila
A grand procession of different celebrities and beauty queens wearing the creation of some of the top designers of the country.

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.

ARAQUIO OF PENARANDA
May 8 | Venue Penaranda, Nueva Ecija
Held every 2nd Sunday of May, in Penaranda, Nueva Ecija, the Araquio Festival is a traditional procession and dramatization of the finding of the Holy Cross by St. Helena and her son

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.

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- May 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 SAN ISIDRO DE LABRADOR
May 10- May 11 | Pulupandan, Negros Occidental
Annual fiesta of Brgy. Mabini.

GALERAN FESTIVAL
May 10 - 11 | Puerto Galera

BALINTAWAKAN
May 10- May 15 | Pontevedra, Capiz
A gathering of mostly Pontevedra’s senior citizens, who are sentimentally bound together to an unwritten commitment to preserve a simple tradition began on the 31st of December long before the outbreak of World War II.

PALONG FESTIVAL
May 10- May 13 | Capalonga, Cam. Norte
Highlighted by a street dancing and agro-industrial fair which expresses local folk’s gratitude for their town’s name etymology and signifies the abundant presence of rooster available in the locality

LUBI-LUBI (COCONUT) FESTIVAL
May 10 | Gingoog City
A cultural dance festival of the city featuring coconut as one of its major agricultural products.

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF BIGLANG AWA
May 10 | Boac, Marinduque
A celebration in honor of the Patroness of Marinduque

BALWARTE SA GUMACA
May 11- May 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.

PAHIYAS FESTIVAL
May 11- May 15 | Lucban, Quezon
An annual celebration to usher in a bountiful harvest; where homes are decorated with the town''s best agricultural products.

AGAWAN SA SARIAYA
May 11- March 15 | Sariaya, Quezon
A thanksgiving celebration of the Lord for the good harvest and abundance of agricultural production.

MAYOHAN SA TAYABAS
May 11- May 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
May 11 22 | Moises Padilla, Negros Occ.
An annual festivity and celebrated during the town fiesta every last Tuesday of March

PAUKYABAN FESTIVAL
May 11- May 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 city’s 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

BLACK NAZARENE FEAST
May 13 | Capalonga, Cam. Norte
A 2-day religious festivity in honor of the town’s Patron Saint, the Black Nazarene, which is the object of veneration not only by the locals but foreign devotees as well.

PULILAN CARABAO FESTIVAL
May 13- May 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.

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

SUMMER CLIMB
May 14- May 20 | Maragusan, Compostela Valley
An annual trek to Mount Candalaga, one of the region’s peaks and site of the National Mountaineering Federation of the Philippines.

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

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.

BARIW FESTIVAL
May 14 | Nabas, Aklan
A unique festival showcasing the many uses of bariw leaves – a thriving livelihood activity in the Municipality.

FEAST IN THE HONOR ST. VINCENT FERRER
May 15 | Dipolog City
Dipolog City fiesta celebrated with motocross, concerts and beauty pageants

SAN ISIDRO FESTIVAL (PANDANAN)
May 15 | Luisiana, Laguna
An annual celebration in honor of farmer’s patron saint San Isidro Labrador.

BANTAYOG FESTIVAL
May 15 | Camarines Norte
As the term suggests, Bantayog festival features the storied First Rizal Monument or “Unang Bantayog ni Dr. Jose Rizal” which is the centerpiece of the celebration. It is held in conjunction with the province foundation anniversary.

IIKLAHAN/KALANGUYA TRIBAL FESTIVAL
May 16 | Malicu, San Nicolas, Pangasinan
Songs and dances of the tribe will be witnessed by tourists, their way of life, indigenous games most especially how the community is taking care of the environment.

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.

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.

PASUNDAYAG NORTHERN MINDANAO
May 18- June 1 | Intramuros, Manila
A showcase of Northern Mindanao’s rich cultural heritage through songs and dances, arts and crafts,agricultural products and destinations in Intramuros Manila.

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.

MAGDADARAN TALIP FESTIVAL
May 19 20 | Carasi, Dumlneg, Nueva Era, Adams
Commemorates the ancient peace pacts that has brought lasting peace between and among ethnic tribes that brought forth rich culture, customs, indigenous traditions and fellowship with stronger ties not only among themselves but also with the Ilocanos intermingling with them.

KAOGMA FESTIVAL
May 20 28 | 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.

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

PAGSALABUK FESTIVAL
May 21- July 1 | 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

TAGBUAN FESTIVAL
May 22 | Pilar, Capiz
A cultural and fiesta celebration.

MANGGAHAN SA GUIMARAS
May 22 | 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.

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.

SANTACRUZAN WITH KUMBIRA
May 23- May 31 | Rizal Blvd., Dumaguete City
Procession of biblical characters and the traditional sagalas representing the Blessed Virgin’s attributes. On this festivity one can also witness the city’s prettiest promenade in their finery parading followed by performing contingents.

PAHOY-PAHOY FESTIVAL (SCARECROW)
May 25 | Western Samar
A grand parade and street dancing of people in scarecrow costumes.

STO. CRISTO FESTIVAL
May 25- May 31 | Dapdap, Legazpi City
It is a celebration of thanksgiving, a continuing commitment towards a Christ-centered community amidst trials and challenges.

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.

9TH INTERNATIONAL AVIATION, MARITIME, DEFENSE (AMD)
May 26- May 29 | Philippine Trade Training Center, Manila
An exhibition that serves as catalyst for successful trade negotiations and development of vital linkages between sellers and buyers in their effort to upgrade and modernize their aviation, maritime, and defense capabilities. It is the pioneering exhibition of its kind in the Philippines, with a track record of successfully providing a platform for commercial aviation, maritime, and defense contractors to showcase their products and technologies to a captive market.

BULAKLAKAN SA GENSAN (STA. CRUZAN FESTIVAL)
May 29 30 | General Santos City
A Santa Cruzan Festival. Paseo de Flores: Sagalas and Archs Selection of the best in Bulaklakan sa Gensan.

MANLAMBUS FESTIVAL
May 30 | Escalante City, Negros Occidental
Mamlambus Festival is a Visayan term meaning “to strike with a club” because fishes were then teeming around its coastal waters and that catching them could simply be done by clubbing with a wooden paddle.

BIRAY SA BAYBAYON
May 30 | Laua-an, Antique
A boat parade along Laua-an coastal areas with residents having beach parties and celebrations.

ANNUAL BALIK ESCALANTE
May 30 | Escalante City, Negros Occ
OFW & Balikbayan Day.

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.

FLORES DE MAYO
May 31 | Bacolod City Proper
This is a parade of beautiful maidens representing specific symbol of title and authority of Saints.

JUEGO DE ANILLO
May 31 | Bgy. Lomboyan, San Joaquin, Iloilo
A sport festivity held every 1st of May in honor of Sta. Ana.

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.

SAKAY-SAKAY ABAYAN (FLUVIAL PROCESSION)
June 0 | Brgy. 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

BIRAYS FESTIVAL
June 1 | Belison, Antique
Fluvial parade in honor of the Virgin Mary, participated in by 6 barangays of Belison.

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.

PILI FESTIVAL
June 1 30 | 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.

CEBU BUSINESS MONTH’S ARTS AND CULTURE
June 1- June 30 | Cebu
Often referred to as the second biggest festival in Cebu next only to the Sinulog, the annual Cebu Business Month showcases a series of exhibits, trade fairs, sporting events, conferences, fellowships and cultural presentations spread out over approximately six weeks of fun, frenzy and frolic.

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

LINGGO NG ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE AND AND HUDYAKA FESTIVAL
June 1- June 6 | Dipolog City
A week’s celebration featuring agro-industrial fairs, sports, beauty pageants, concerts, cultural shows and street dancing.

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.

PHILIPPINE EAGLE WEEK
June 4- June 10 | Davao City
Various activities in support of the Philippine Eagle Conservation Program.

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.

VIRAY FESTIVAL
June 8 | Sta. Ana, Cagayan
The local government of Sta. Ana promotes the Viray, a local boat’s name, considered as part of the history of the town whose main source of livehood is fishing and eco-tourism.

MANOGLAYA FESTIVAL
June 9- June 12 | San Antonio, Northern Samar
A cultural-tourism festival composed of cultural performances, street dance, beauty search and exhibit complemented with “sugod-sugod sa plaza”, a nightly entertainment of music and other performances from leading local performers in the community.

CAMOTES CASSAVA FESTIVAL
June 10- June 11 | 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.

PHILIPPINE GAME FISHING TOURNAMENT
June 10- June 12 | Sta. Ana Cagayan
A private sector led Game fishing tournament/s participated by the PGFF members in the country which is conducted yearly in the shores of Babuyan Channel

CITY PINTAKASI
June 11 | Iriga City
An annual Fiesta celebration in honor of St. Anthony of Padua. Various activities are lined up to drumbeat the affair.

GINUBAT FESTIVAL
June 11- June 12 | Gubat, Sorsogon
A festival based on the roots of the town of which its name was derived. It features the following activities: cultural street parade, exhibit, sail boat race, beauty pageant, fiesta celebration and the Balik Gubat which is the highlight of the festival.

2ND CAGAYAN DE ORO ADVENTURE RACE
June 11- June 17 | Cagayan de Oro
An annual adventure sports event featuring the many destinations of the city and nearby provinces.

INDEPENDENCE DAY
June 12 | San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
A cultural presentation depicting the country’s path towards independence...

SILAY CHARTER ANNIVERSARY
June 12 | Silay City
It is highlighted by a flag raising ceremony and charter day program; multi-sectoral parade . . .

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.

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.

KANSILAY FESTIVAL
June 12 | Silay City
The festival focuses on Kansilay street dance

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
June 12 | Cadiz City, Negros Occidental
A flag raising ceremony and program in honor of our local unsung heroes...

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.

PANARAP FESTIVAL
June 12 | Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo
Harvest and tribe competition...

ARAW NG COTABATO
June 12- June 20 | Cotabato City
Charter Anniversary of Cotabato City. Events slated are: Drum and Bugle Corps competition, sports competition, civic-military parade, selection of Mutya ng Kutabato, cultural activities and street dancing parade contest.

AGDAHANAY FESTIVAL
June 13 | Cuartero, Capiz
A cultural and fiesta celebration.

TOBOSO ANNUAL FIESTA
June 13 | Toboso, Negros Occidental
Annual Fiesta

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.

VICTORY AT BACSIL RIDGE
June 14 | San Fernando City
Celebration of the USAFIP NL liberation at Bacsil Ridge.

PUJADA BAY FESTIVAL
June 14- June 16 | Pujada Bay, Mati, Davao Oriental
Launching of Festival showcasing the various attractions of the island as an eco-tourism destination.

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.

PINEAPPLE/PINYASAN FESTIVAL
June 15- June 24 | Camarines Norte
A festival featuring the sweet, succulent pineapple thru art exhibits, trade fairs, cultural performances and sports events.

MALAY DAY
June 15 | Malay, Aklan
Celebration of the separation of Malay from Buruanga

GOTAD AD IFUGAO PROVINCIAL GRAND FESTIVAL
June 16- June 18 | Lagawe, Ifugao
Showcase of Ifugao province’s culture, products and industries

ADLAW SA ILIGAN
June 16 | Iligan City
Held annually to celebrate the City Charter Day, featuring agro-fair, cultural activities and kite contest.

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

KALIBO FOOD FESTIVAL SA KALYE
June 18- June 24 | Kalibo, Aklan
Join the folks of Kalibo in its mid-year tourism event

3RD PUJADA BAY FESTIVAL
June 18- June 24 | Mati, Davao Oriental
Festival in honor of Pujada Bay tin advocacy for its preservation

SULAY-BASYA FESTIVAL
June 18 24 | Sara, Iloilo
The festival was conceptualized to honor St. John the Baptist, the patron saint of the Municipality

PANDAYAN FESTIVAL
June 18 | Badiangan, Iloilo
The festival showcases the ingenuity, craftsmanship, artistry, tradition and culture of the Badianganons

RIZAL DAY
June 19 | San Carlos City, Negros Occident
A program portraying the life and works of our national hero followed by a flower offering at the Rizal monument.

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.

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.

REGADA
June 19 24 | Cavite City
A weeklong festivity which features water, games band exhibitions, concerts, cultural presentation , parades, bike rally, fashion shows, art exhibit, and street dancing

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.

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.

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.

DIWATA FESTIVAL
June 21 | San Francisco, Agusan del Sur
A festival highlighted with street dancing in honor of their patron saint.

KALIGUAN FLUVIAL FESTIVAL
June 21 25 | 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.

FEAST OF ST. MARY MAGDALENE
June 22 | Hinigaran, Negros Occidental
Annual patronal fiesta, in honor of Saint Mary Magdalene

CALUMPIT LIBAD FESTIVAL
June 23 | Calumpit, Bulacan
The colorful event is celebrated on June 23, the day before the fiesta, when a fluvial procession in honor of the town''s patron saint, St. John the Baptist, is held on the Pampanga river

ILAGAN DAY
June 23- July 2 | 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.

HIL-O-HANAY FESTIVAL
June 23- June 24 | Sigma, Capiz
The Hil-o-hanay Festival is a merry-making depicting the Sigmahanon’s traditional way of life during the golden era characterized by a cycle of communal sharing and fraternity.

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.

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
June 24 | San Juan, Metro Manila
A regular celebration of the town''s patron saint, St. John the Baptist

ARAW NG MAYNILA
June 24 | Manila City
A yearly celebration of Manila Day featuring various activities like the Manila Film Festival, Fireworks Display, etc.

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

TAONG-PUTIK FESTIVAL
June 24 | Aliaga, Nueva Ecija
Taong- putik originated from a unique practice of the devotees of Saint John the Baptist in Bibiclat, Aliaga, Nueva Ecija.

PARADA NG LECHON
June 24 | Balayan, Batangas
A grand parade of succulent roasted pigs.

REGADA WATER FESTIVAL
June 24 | Cavite City
In honor of Nuestra Señora de Porta Vaga, sprinklers are installed at the City’s streets so that revelers get a shower.

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST - PALAKA SUR
June 24 | Pulupandan, Negros Occidental
Annual fiesta of Brgy. Palaka Sur.

ANI-ANIHAN SA TABUELAN
June 24 | Tabuelan, Cebu
The town comes alive with merriment every June 24 as they celebrate the feast to their patron saint, St. John the Baptist.

SULAY-BASYA FESTIVAL
June 24 | Sara, Iloilo
The festival was conceptualized to honor St. John the Baptist, the patron saint of the municipality

SAN JUAN HIBOK-HIBOKAN
June 24 | Catarman and Mambajao, Camiguin
Boat races and other beach fun activities, participated by the different barangays/ NGOs/ LGUs.

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST - KALIBO
June 24 | Kalibo, Aklan
Celebration of the Feast of St. John the Baptist wherein people usually go to the beach for an excursion

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST - BAGO CITY
June 24 | Bago City
It was founded on June 24, 1575 falling on the Feast day of St. John the Baptist, the patron saints of the city

KAYABA FESTIVAL - CROSS CHANNEL SWIM
June 25- June 30 | Guimaras-Iloilo
cross channel swim to create awareness to preserve the Iloilo River . . .

MUDPACK FESTIVAL
June 25- June 26 | Murcia, Negros Occidental
The festival is a symbolic celebration of man’s return to primitive time when he was closer to nature

PAYUHWAN FESTIVAL: BATANES DAY
June 26 | Province of Batanes
Anniversary celebration of the establishment of the civil government of Batanes highlighted by cultural activities and cultural demonstrations commemorating how the Ivatan have become a sturdy survivor of history, more united, more established and closer to the world through songs, dances and rituals

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.

APUNG IRU FLUVIAL FESTIVAL
June 28- June 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.

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.

PINTADOS KASADYAAN FESTIVAL
June 28- June 29 | Tacloban City, Leyte
A body-painting festival in honor of the courageous "pintados" (warriour ancestors).

BALYUAN
June 29 | Taclobay City, Leyte
Ceremonial exchange of images of the Holy Child between Leyte and Samar.

HUDYAW FESTIVAL
June 29 | Calatrava, Negros Occ.
This term is coined from three dynamically spirited expression of man’s grateful and happy manifestative character: hudyaha, doyeg, sayao (merrymaking, praising and dancing).

PALAWOD FESTIVAL
June 29 | Bantayan, Bantayan Island, Cebu
Palawod is the fishermen’s daily toil, their means of livelihood, their life and pride.

BINIRAY FESTIVAL
June 29 | Bulalacao, Mindoro Oriental
A grand pagida show on the day of thanksgiving for the blessings from sea.

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.