FEAST OF OUR
LADY OF GUIBANG
July
1- July 2 | Gamu, Isabela
Annual feast day of the Miraculous Lady of Guibang.
FESTIVAL OF OUR LADY OF PIAT
July 1- July 2 | Piat, Cagayan
Annual feast day of Our Lady of Piat highlighted by the procession
of the Marian Image being venerated for centuries.
SANDUGO FESTIVAL
July 1 31 | Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Bohol's annual commemoration of the Blood compact (mardi gras
parade) between Rajah Sikatuna and Miguel Lopez de Legazpi.
SAN CARLOS
CHARTER ANNIVERSARY
July
1 | San Carlos, Negros Occidental
Usually celebrated with a Thanksgiving Mass, sports activties,
concerts, parade, beauty pageant and awarding to the citys
achiever of the year.
BANANA FESTIVAL
July
1- July 10 | Tagum, Davao del Norte
Street dancing, agri trade fair to highlight Davao del Norte
as banana country.
ARAW NG
DAVAO DEL SUR, DAVAO DEL NORTE, DAVAO ORIENTAL
July
1 | Digos City, Tagum City, Mati, Dvo, Oriental
Celebration of the division of Davao into three provinces. Consist
of agro trade fair, civic military parade, sports competition,
horsefight, tribal dances, beauty pageants, etc.
ARAW NG PASIG
July 2 | Pasig City
A grand celebration of the Pasig day highlighted by different
activities like the Mutya ng Pasig Pageant, Dancing Parade, Outstanding
Pasiguenos Night, Arts & Literary Competition, Palarong Pinoy,
Kusina Pasigueno, etc.

SAGAYAN FESTIVAL (MARANAO WAR DANCE)
July
3 | Tubod, Lanao del Norte
This festival depicts the rich Maranao culture pageantry war
dance performed by warriors & fan dance by the Maranao maidens
held during Araw ng Lanao del Norte.
PHIL-AM
FRIENDSHIP DAY
July
4 | Baguio City
Revival of friendship among Filipinos, Americans & other
Nationalities accented with the sale exposition of variety products.
BANIG FESTIVAL
July
5 | Badian, Cebu
In celebration of Badians Annual Fiesta, the festival showcases
the Cebuano & Badianganon culture, tradition, delicacies
& local products especially its famous mats (banig).
ALEGRIA DE ISABELA
July 8 | Isabela City
A festival based on a legend that tells how the early townsfolk
survived a raging storm, where St. Isabela was seen blocking
a giant wave. Celebrated with a regatta & procession of the
image and merry- making beside the cathedral
HUDYAKA FESTIVAL
July 12 | Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental
Street dancing competition which depicts the historical events
of how Laguindingan become one of the municipalities of Misamis
Oriental
SUBAYAN KEG SUBANEN FESTIVAL
July 15- July 16 | Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental
A week-long trade fair/ street dancing depict songs, dances and
other forms of simulated social expression of the rich Subanon
cultural heritage
TINALAK FESTIVAL
July 16- July 19 | Koronadal City, South Cotabato
An annual celebration in South Cotabato which demonstrates the
importance and significance of tnalak cloth as the cultural
image of South Cotabato.
PAHINUNGOD FESTIVAL
July 16 | Carrascal, Surigao del Sur
This is a Mardi gras performed around the streets of Carrascal
in honor of their patroness, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.
EARTHQUAKE
MEMORIAL DAY
July
16 | Baguio City
Memorial services for the victims of the 1990 killer earthquake.
4TH DURIAN
FESTIVAL
July
18- August 17 | Freedom Park, Bonifacio St., Tagum City
Celebrates the abudance of Durian Fruits in the city. It serves
as a venue for the students to enhance their talents in culinary
arts through competition and broaden their knowledge on Durian
fruit through farm tours, forums and trainings.
KALIGA FESTIVAL (STREET PAGEANTRY)
July 22 | Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental
Street dancing, trade fair & culutural presentations in observance
of the City Charter day.
LIBON PAROY FESTIVAL
July 22- July 25 | Libon, Albay
Katalingkasan which means freedom and rebirth, is held in conjunction
with the Libon Town Fiesta and the feast of its Patron Saint,
St. James the Greater. The festival aims to revive the rich cultural
heritage of the town and at the same time promote local tourism
BIRTH
ANNIVERSARY OF APOLINARIO MABINI
July
22 | Talaga, Tanauan , Batangas City
An annual celebration commemorating the birth anniversary of
our Sublime Paralytic.
SUBILAN
FESTIVAL
July 23 | Batangas City
An annual celebration wherein a ritual dance is being done pay
homage to the Holy Cross as a sort of thanksgiving for a bountiful
harvest.

KINABAYO FESTIVAL (BATTLE OF COVADONGA)
July 24- July 25 | Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
A re-enactment of the Spanish-Moorish wars particularly the battle
of Covadonga.
PAKAPYA-AGTIKE
July 25- July 27 | Socorro, Mindoro Oriental
This festivity features cultural shows, parade of floats and
a street dancing on last day showcasing its agricultural bounty
performed by schools, barangays and tribal communities. The festival
is a thanksgiving offering to its patron, the Holy Family.
KADAGATAN FESTIVAL
July 25 | Cortes, Surigao del Sur
It is a yearly thanksgiving of Cortesanons done through street
dancing. Costumes and props of dancers symbolize marine life.
BALIKCARCANMADCARLAN CELEBRATION
July 25- July 31 | Cantillan, Surigao del Sur
A week-long activities participated by all Balikbayans.
TOURISM CONSCIOUSNESS
WEEK
July
26- August 2 | Butuan City
Several tourism-related activities are line-up for the week such
as Nightly Cultural show, Palagsing Festival, Laro ng Lahi, Photo
Exhibit, Speech Contest, Quiz bowl, Sining contest in Butuanon
Competition; Mountainbike, Motocross and BMX exhibitions.
STA. ANANG
BANAK TAGUIG RIVER FESTIVAL
July
26 | Municipality of Taguig
A fluvial parade in honor of the town patroness St. Anne. The
thrills and excitement of the fishers are replayed after year
by the pasubo where fluvial parade participants in
Colorful boats
and spectators by the riverbanks toss goodies of fruits and native
delicacies to each other.
SINULOG DE TANJAY
July 27 | Tanjay, Negros Oriental
Street dancing with mock battles between Moros and Christians
followed by reconciliation through the intercession of the patron
Señor Santiago.
UDYAKAN SA KABANKALAN/CHARTER ANNIVERSARY
July 27- August 2 | Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
A weeklong celebration by an agro-industrial fair showcasing
the indigenous products of the farmers and the cooperatives.
Creative booths that display these products are constructed by
the different barangays at the city plaza.
ANNIVERSARY OF BATTLE OF PAYE
July 30 | Balimbing, Boac
An encounter over by Filipno soldier during the Fil-Am War.
ABAYAN FESTIVAL
July 31 | Butuan City
A day-long festivity of barato race, fluvial procession, and
parlor games in honor of St. Anne, patroness of Agusan River
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MERCEDES FISHTIVAL/MERCEDES
KADAGATAN FESTIVAL
August
1 8 | Mercedes, Camarines Norte
It is a fishermen's celebration of thanksigiving for the blessings
and bounty during the seafaring, fishing expeditions and fish
farming endeavor.
PADAGYAW FESTIVAL
August 1 5 | Dumarao, Capiz
A cultural and fiesta celebration in honor of Nuestra Señora
de las Nieves.
PANGAPOG FESTIVAL
August 1- August 7 | Island Garden City of Samal
A thanksgiving festival celebration bountiful harvest features
parade, indak-indak sa dalan, cultural presentation etc.
CABIBI FESTIVAL
August 1 4 | Lal-lo, Cagayan
The patron town fiesta of Lallo, formerly Ciudad Nueva Segovia
is higlighted by an agro-industrial trade fair and street dancing.
SELEBRASYON NG BUWAN NG WIKA
August 1 31 | Batangas
A month long activity celebrating "Buwan ng Wika".
The activities undertaken are campaign for using Pilipino as
a medium of instruction, hanging of streamer and short program.
KASUOTANG PILIPINO EXHIBIT & FASHION SHOW
August 1- August 31 | Museo ng Makati, Makati City
A yearly exhibit mounted at the citys museum featuring
the evolution of Filipino costumes per region in celebration
of the month of Filipino Costumes.
ADLAW HONG BUTUAN
August 2 | Butuan City
Its the charter day celebration of Butuan City. It is highlighted
by the thanksgiving mass, motorcade recognition of outstanding
Butuanons & City employees night.
PALAGSING FESTIVAL
August 2 | Butuan City
A competition for the longest and the best tasting palagsing

PALU-PALO FESTIVAL (GRAND CELEBRATION)
August 4- August 5 | Basco, Batanes
A cultural presentation of the different municipalities of Batanes,
showcasing their ethnic group''s rugged yet storied existence.
STA. CLARA FESTIVAL
August 4 13 | Tigaon, Camarines Sur
A celebration held in honor of Patron Saint, St. Claire of Assisi.
Various activities are lined up including cultural shows, job
fair, concert, fairworks display, beauty pagent, firworks display,
battle of the bands and the highlight activity which is the Sta.
Clara devotional dance.
SIPONG
August 7 | Bais City, Negros Oriental
A colorful and lively mardi gras festival participated in by
the different barangays, local and national offices in a choreographed
street dancing. Magnificent floats and spectacular head dresses
can also be viewed during this event. This biggest annual merry
making marks the Charter Day celebration of Bais City.
MINDANAO TRADE EXPO
August 7- August 14 | Davao City
An Agro industrial trade fair with business matching for the
promotion of Mindanao's world class product.
3RD MINDANAO TRAVEL & TOUR EXPO (MITTE)
August 8 10 | SM City Davao, Events Center, Davao City
Features exhibits adn tour packages to various adventures and
scenic destinations in Mindanao.
BONGA
August 9 | Sibonga, Cebu
The celebration is in honor of the town''s patron saint, Our
Lady of Pilar and Santa Filomena. Among its highlights is the
street dancing and ritual/showdown competition. "Bunga"
is a Cebuano word which means fruit in English. This festival
is a form of thanksgiving for all the blessings and graces the
Sibonganhons have received for the abundant fruits found in their
town.
CORDOVA DINAGAT FESTIVAL (FISHING RITUALS)
August 5 | Cordova, Cebu
The celebration honors the towns most prized source of
livelihood-fishing. Dinagat means anything
pertaining to the sea. It showcases Cordovas distinctive
cultural heritage though authentic traditional rituals and dances.
PAVVU RULUN FESTIVAL & PADDA NA LIMA (GRAND CELEBRATION)
August 10 17 | Tuguegarao, Cagayan
The patron fiesta of Tuguegarao City. It is being celebrated
yearly in honor of St. Hyacinth
DINAGAT (BAKASI)
August 10 | Cordova, Cebu
The festival is a unique reinvention of the Dinagat Festival.
The exotic eel locally known as "Bakasi"is peculiar
and abundant in Cordova. The dance replicates the gliding movement
of the Bakasi. Other related activities include a Bakasi race
and cooking contest to show off the many ways in preparing Bakasi
which is the main livelihood of the people.
KAADLAWAN HAN SAMAR
August 11 | Catbalogan Samar
Festivities to commemorate the foundation day of Samar
SANTONES FESTIVAL
August 12 16 | Barangay Calumpang, Liliw, Laguna
A five day festivity featuring the sweet santol and lanzones
fruits raised in the locality.
"KUMBIRA" (FOOD FESTIVAL)
August 14 16 | Cagayan de Oro City
Food & culinary competitions sponsored by the Cagayan de
Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association (COHARA).
KALIBONGAN FESTIVAL (HORSE FIGHT & BLOOD COMPACT)
August 14 | Kidapawan City, N. Cotabato
August 14 marks the celebration of the Kalibongan Festival. Kalibongan
is a manobo term for a Grand Festival which is celebrated yearly
in Kidapawan, Cotabato. The Manobos, Bagobos, and other highland
tribes from the different parts of the province go down to Kidapawan
to show off and proudly display their tradition and cultural
heritage. The natives display thier own version of "party"
with a traditional horsefight, a "blood compact" peace
ceremony, etc.
LUBI-LUBI (COCONUT) FESTIVAL
August 15 | Calubian, Leyte
The humble coconut tree gets its day in the spotlight as the
town celebrates its Lubi-Lubi Festival.
CORON FESTIVAL
August 15- August 17 | Tiwi, Albay
Coron is a Bicol dialect meaning clay-pot or potteries
of which the town of Tiwi is popularly known for. Thus, the festivals
main feature is the municipalities pottery industry which is
done with skills passed from parents to children and perfected
through long years of practice without the benefit of written
manuals.
FEAST
OF OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION
August
15 | Boac, Marinduque
A celebration in honor of Our Lady of the Assumption.
PASAKA
August
15 | Tanauan, Leyte
Religious homage/ cultural dance parade in honor of Our Lady
of the Assumption
SIRONG FESTIVAL
August 15 | Cantilan, Surigao del Sur
A war dance between Muslims and Christians, reflecting the Christianization
of the early Cantillanons
SUMAYAJAW FESTIVAL
August 15 | Jabonga, Agusan del Norte
Held during the town fiesta of Jabonga. It is a thanksgiving
celebration for the bounties showered by the Heavenly Father
through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Lady
of Assumption
PILGRIMAGE TO JOROAN
August 16 | Joroan, Tiwi, Albay
Held every 3rd Saturday of August to pay homage to the miraculous
image of Our Lady of Salvation, Patroness of Albay
KADAYAWAN SA DABAW
August 16- August 22 | Davao City
A festival celebrating the city''s bountiful harvest in a form
of grand colorful parade of orchid-bedecked floats and tribal
street dancing.
SUNDAYAG
August
18 | Cagayan de Oro City
A showcase of the Best of Northern Mindanao featuring Agriculture,
Trade, & Tourism destinations.
BUYOGAN FESTIVAL
August
19 | Abuyog, Leyte
Buyog (bees) dancer depict the origin of the towns
name in a well choreographed dance.

FRUIT FESTIVAL
August 09 - 11 | Kidapawan City, North Cotabato
Kidapawan takes its fruit growing industry to the streets literally
as the city celebrates its annual fruit festival. There are cultural
shows, a parade of local fruit products, a bevy of exhibits,
street dancing competition and selected lectures on fruit preparation.
QUEZON DAY/ANGONO DAY
August 19 | Angono, Rizal
Anniversary of Independence , the residents of Angono led by
the Municipal Tourism Office, prepare a weeklong celebration
characterized by trade fairs, arts exhibits, symphonic band concerts,
cultural presentations, etc. Flower offering to the statue of
President Quezon is being observed, as it is also his birthday.
SABUTAN FESTIVAL
August 19 23 | San Luis, Aurora
The festival highlights the importance of growing palm trees
locally called Sabutan on the communities economic well being.
BANKATON
August 20 | Lavezares, N. Samar
Exciting motorboat race in honor of the towns patron saint
KALUBIHAN FESTIVAL
August
21- August 28 | Jordan, Guimaras
A festivity in support of the National Coconut Week Celebration
which recognizes the efforts of the coconut farmers and other
stakeholders of the province.
ANNIVERSARY OF CRY OF PUGADLAWIN
August 23 | Pugad lawin shrine, Brgy. Bahay Toro, Quezon
City
Another historical event celebrated yearly with a civic parade
at 6:00 am followed by a flag-raising and a wreath-laying Ceremony.
24-HOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE ENDURANCE
August 23 24 | National Bilibid Prison Land Reserve Area, Muntinlupa
City
A competition among the elite and amateur mountain bike outdoor
sports athlete from across the country. The event will test the
competitor's mountain biking skills in the varied crisscrossed
paths of the NBP Land Reserve Area.
LAMBAGOHAN FESTIVAL
August 25 | Cagayan de Oro
A fluvial parade and a river festival with fully decorated outrigger
boats complete with live band musician & ethnic dancers usually
participated by various barangays of the city; this is also held
to honor St. Augustine, the Patron Saint of the City.
TSINELAS FESTIVAL
August 25 | City of Gapan, Nueva Ecija
To mark the anniversary of the towns cityhood, Gapan City
holds its annual Tsinelas Festival, with street dancing, parade
of floats decorated with regular to gigantic 7 ft. slippers the
famous slippers bazaar. The festival is aimed at bolstering the
new citys claim as the North Slippers Capital.
ALCALA TOWN FIESTA
August 26 | Alcala, Cagayan
The local government unit of Alcala has highlighted the agricultural
products of Alcala town like corn and rice presented a lcoal
street dancing versino and the colonial past of the town depicted
in its centuries-old church - St. Philomene Church.
BAHANDI FESTIVAL
August 27 | Alcantara, Cebu
A street dancing celebrated during the town''s fiesta honoring
the town''s patron saint, Señor San Augustine. The dance
expresses the town people''s joy for the Bahandi (Treasure from
the environment) that were given to the municipality.
CAGAYAN DE ORO GOLDEN FLOAT FESTIVAL
August 27 | Cagayan de Oro
A float parade and competition highlighting the historical and
cultural interpreted into colorful and unique floats. The event
is participated by government organizations, civic organizations
and various academic institutions in the city.
JINAWA FESTIVAL
August 27- August 28 | Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte
A local rendition of the classic Christian-moro conflict interpreted
through songs and dances.
KAGAY-AN FESTIVAL
August 26- August 28 | Cagayan de Oro City
A celebration of the annual fiesta in honor of its Patron, Saint
Agustine; with a mardigras type of street dancing participated
in by contingents from school & civic organizations
NATIONAL HEROES DAY
August 29 | San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
A celebration paying homage to people who fought for freedom,
usually held with a cultural program and flower offering at the
foot of the Unknown Soldier Monument.
NAGSABADO FESTIVAL
August 29 | Pasig City
A re-enactment of the revolutionary action against the Spaniards
leb by Valentin Cruz and Andres Bonifacio in 1896. The historic
revolution happends to fall on a Saturday that''s why the event
is called "Nagsabado".
29 DE AGOSTO
August 29 | Brgy. Hagdang Bato Itaas, Mandaluyong City
Travel back to history as the city observes its First Cry of
Revolution against Spaniards in 1896. A commemorative program
and an evening of Kundiman are special activities for the occasion.
SILOY FESTIVAL
August
30 | Alcoy, Cebu
The festival promotes the Mag-abo forest with its famous Black
or Siloy, the town''s scenic white sand beaches and dive spots
and in honor of the town''s patroness Saint Rose of Lima.
KAYABA: GUIMARAS ILOILO CROSS CHANNEL SWIM
August 30 | Iloilo City
A cross channel swim to create awareness to preserve the Iloilo
river, promote tourism in Guimaras and Iloilo and encourage endurance
swimming as a competitive sport.
MANDAUE CHARTER DAY CELEBRATION
August 30 | Mandaue, Cebu
The Mandauehanons celebrates this eventful anniversary with parades,
games and variety shows. The Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and
Industry spearhead the holding of the Mandaue that will start
off on this day.
TURUMBA
August 30 | Teresa, Rizal
This is done every year during the feast of Saint Rose of Lima
called Turumba sa Birhen, which means a unique dance
dedicated to Saint Rose of Lima, the patron saint of Teresa
BATTLE OF PINAGLABANAN
August 30 | Pinaglaban Shrine, Municipality of San Juan
National / local celebration of the Battle of Pinaglabanan, a
Battle which sparked the Philippine Revolution of 1896. There
will be mass at 7:00 am followed by wreath-laying ceremony
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SARAKIKI-HADANG
FESTIVAL
September
1- September 8 | Calbayog City, Western Samar
SARAKIKI is a local term apparently referring to premeditated
or frenzied movements which means to allure, to draw with, to
attract or exercise attraction, to entice or to win. By its pre-colonial
denotation, it means to praise, extol or eulogize spirits of
gods. The word does not only ascribe to the ritual or hadang
as an activity to gratify the gods, but likewise hadang as the
offering or the sacrifice.
BAGUIO
CHARTER DAY/ BAGUIO TOURISM MONTH
September
1- September 30 | Baguio City
93rd Founding celebration with street parade, food feast, exhibits
and other fun activities
HUNDRED
ISLANDS TRIATHLON
September
1- 30 | Alaminos City, Pangasinan
Involves completing three sporting disciplines swimming,
biking and running done in immediate succession. The event aims
to revive the Hundred Islands not just as a beach destination
but also as excellent venue for adventure sports.
HANDURAW FESTIVAL
September
1 | Leon, Iloilo
Harvest and tribe competition.
HINIRUGYAW FESTIVAL
September 1- September 10 | Cabatuan, Iloilo
Hirinugyaw, a street dancing festivity participated by various
agencies and non-governmental organizations in the Municipality
of Cabatuan. This activity serves as the opening salvo of the
10-day celebration of the Feast of San Nicolas de Tolentino on
September 1-10 of every year.
DARAGANG MAGAYON
September
1- September 8 | Daraga, Albay
A historical and religious celebration in honor of the towns
patron saint, Our Lady of the Gate. It aims to showcase tha cultural
life of Daragueños. Various colorful activities are lined
up for this celebration.
VICTORY
DAY
September
2 | Kiangan, Ifugao
Annual peace commemoration of the end of the WW II.
TILAW SA PAGKAONG NAN SURIGAONON FOOD FESTIVAL
September
3 | Surigao City,Surigao del Norte
A sumptuous, delicious celebration of the native Surigaonon palate.
TUNA FESTIVAL SA GENSAN
September 3- September 5 | General Santos City
The festival is about revelry and gaiety giving back the glory
to the ocean for the abundance and bounty of tuna.
SINABBADAN TRIBAL FESTIVAL
September 5- September 6 | Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur
A festival of oneness among the different tribes of the municipality
showcasing indigenous art, music and dances.
SIPONG FESTIVAL
September 7 | Bais City, Negros Oriental
A colorful and lively mardi gras festival participated in by
the different barangays, local and national offices in a choreographed
street dancing.
PADUL-ONG
September 7 | Borongan, E. Samar
Pageant relating how the Lady of Nativity became the patroness
of Borongan.
TAMBOBO
FESTIVAL
September 8- September 10 | Ajuy, Iloilo
Tribe competition.
MINULUAN FESTIVAL
September 8 10 | Talisay City, Negros Occidental
A three-day celebration in commemoration of the death anniversary
of the city's patron saint San Nicholas de Tolentino and in connection
with the city's arts and culture week celebration.
PANAGDADAPUN FESTIVAL (ARAW NG QUIRINO)
September 8- September 10 | Cabarroguis, Quirino
The 28th Anniversary of the establishment of the civil government
of Quirino
LINGGO
NG BULAKAN
September 8- September 15 | Malolos, Bulacan
A one week celebration featuring the history of Bulacan, exhibits
of Bulacan products. Cooking contest, on the spot painting contest,
and many others.
PARADA
NG KAKANIN / FESTIVAL OF NUESTRA SENORA DE ARANZAZZU
September 9 | San Mateo, Rizal
Celebration of the foundation day of Nuestra Señora de
Aranzazu, afterwhich, delicacies are given to all for free.
BANOK-BANOK MARADJAO KARADJAO FESTIVAL (STREET PAGEANTRY)
September 9 | Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
A day-long Mardi Gras marked by street dancing festivity featuring
the ethnic Mamanwa dance.
SAYAW LAHI FESTIVAL
September 10 | Naujan, Mindoro Oriental
A festival of entertainment featuring all native dances performed
on the streets by schools and barangay communities.
BUYLOGANAY
September 10 | Ivisan, Capiz
A cultural and fiesta celebration.
SURIGAO CITY FIESTA (SAN NICOLAS DE TOLENTINO-PATRON SAINT)
September 10 | Surigao City
Surigao City Fiesta celebration in honor of San Nicolas de Tolentino.
Different activities are lined for this celebration.
103RD ANNIVERSARY
BATTLE OF PULANG LUPA
September 13 | Torrijos, Marinduque
Battle won by Filipino soldiers during the Fil-Am War over the
Americans.
ARAW NG SIQUIJOR WITH SOLILI
September 14 20 | Siquijor, Siquijor
Araw ng Siquijor is the province's charter day celebration with
week long activities that starts on the 12th of the month
BISLIG
CITY CHARTER DAY
September 15- September 19 | Bislig City
A week-long activities to commemorate the charter day of Bislig.
SIARGAO
NATIONAL SURFING CUP
September 15 18 | Cloud 9, General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao
del Norte
Once again surfers from all over the country will converge for
the National Surfing Competition. Winners will compete together
with foreign surfers for the International Surfing Competition.
Other activities are also lined up to make this big event more
exciting and colorful.
INTERNATIONAL
COASTAL CLEAN-UP DAY
September 15 | Regionwide
Coastal clean up activities in support the World Clean up Day
VOYADORES
FESTIVAL
September 16 | Daraga, Albay
Borne on the shoulders of her male devotees and her voyage back
in a fluvial procession along the Bicol River.
PENAFRANCIA FESTIVAL
September 17 | Naga City, Camarines Sur
A religious festival honoring the feast day of Our Lady of Peñafrancia,
Patroness of the Bicol Region.
TALAKUDONG FESTIVAL (STREET DANCING)
September 18 | Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat
A neo-ethnic cultural spectacle show in hilarious street dancing
that mainly features exhibition of "Talakudong" accompanied
by exotic sound of percussion instruments.
SIARGAO INTERNATIONAL SURFING CUP
September 20 26 | Cloud 9, General Luna, Siargao Island,
Surigao del Norte
Once again surfers from all over the country will converge for
the National Surfing Competition. Winners will compete together
with foreign surfers for the International Surfing Competition.
Other activities are also lined up to make this big event more
exciting and colorful.
SEMANA
SANG TURISMO (SILAY TOURISM WEEK)
September 21- September 27 | Silay City
A week-long celebration featuring Lakbay-Silay para sa kabataan;
tourism photo exhibit; food discount in restaurants, museums,
and pension houses; lecture series on environment care and tourist
attractions . . .
PATABANG
FESTIVAL
September 21- September 30 | Tapaz, Capiz
A cultural and fiesta celebration.
DUMALONDONG FESTIVAL (Tribal rituals)
September 23 | Salug, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur
Yearly convergence of all tribal leaders in the province higlighted
with the performance of authentic tribal rituals by the tribal
priests.
ANIHAN FESTIVAL
September 25- September 30 | Dueñas, Iloilo
The weeklong celebration is one way of thanksgiving for having
a good harvest and surpassing the trials and crises during lean
months.
TOURISM
WEEK CELEBRATION
September 25- September 30 | Regionwide (Central Visayas)
In celebration of the National Tourism all four provinces composing
the Central Visayas celebrate the event with the various tourism-related
activities.
DALIT
FESTIVAL
September 25 | Tangub City
The festival showcasing varied activities and presentations
DRUM AND BUGLE CORP COMPETITION
September 25- September 30 | Nasipit, Agusan del Norte
An annual drum and bugle corp competition participated by the
different schools in the province.
138TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF GEN. MIGUEL MALVAR
September 27 | Capitol Site, Batangas
A commemorative celebrative of birth anniversary of the last
general to surrender to the Americans.
ANIHAN FESTIVAL
September 27 | Lobo, Batangas
The festival is a rendezvous of the people of Lobo represented
by the barangays that showcase products being produced in their
barangays.
MEGAYON FESTIVAL (Thanksgiving)
September 27 - 30 | Zamboanga del Sur
Thanksgiving festival of the Subanens of Zamboanga del Sur showcasing
authentic songs, dances and food.
BANIGAN-KAWAYAN FESTIVAL
September 28 | Basey, Samar
Basey''s favorite local product is highlighted in this wacky
tribute to the native bamboo mat.
BALANGIGA
ANNIVERSARY
September 28 | Balangiga, Eastern Samar
Commemorates the Balangiga Massacre, an event that drove a wedge
between Filipino-American relations. Today, it now serves as
a celebration of peace between the two nations.
ANGELS
FESTIVAL
September 29 | San Rafael, Bulacan
A yearly street dancing festivity in various angel costume in
honor of San Rafael, Bulacans patron saint, Saint Rafael
the Arch Angel. A week long festivity.
KASADYA
STREET DANCE
September 29 | Anahaw Amphi-Theater
Street dancing competition in honor of St. Michael Archangel
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