LA NAVAL FESTIVAL
October
| Nationwide
A celebration in honor of the Nuestra Señora del Santisimo
Rosario.
FIESTANG KULIAT
October | Angeles City
A month-long celebration of the twin fiestas of Angeles City,
namely La Naval and Fiestang Apu.
KASANGGAYAHAN FESTIVAL (PROSPERITY)
October 1 31 | Sorsogon, Sorsogon
It is a joyous celebration held primarily to commemorate the
Foundation Anniversary of Sorsogon.

ZAMBOANGA HERMOSA FESTIVAL
October 1- October 12 | Zamboanga City
The "City of Flowers" celebrates its grand annual festival
featuring the "vintas" (colorful native sailboats)
in a fast- paced regatta, cultural and flower shows, art exhibits
and trade fairs.
PISTA NG GUBAT
October 1 | Pandan, Antique
This event is an annual celebration of the biodiversity of Northwest
Panay in the hope of increasing awareness and conservation in
the Peninsula.
WOW
DABAW
October
1- October 15 | Davao City
A major promotional activity showcasing the various tourist destinations/products
of the Davao region.
KINILAW FESTIVAL
October
2 | Surigao City
A festival showcasing different styles in preparing a Kinilaw
(raw fish delicacy). It also features the variety of fish, seafoods
and other marine products in the locality.
SINANGGIYAW FESTIVAL
October 4 | Dumanju, Cebu
The name Sinanggi-yaw is taken from two old Cebuano words, Sinanggi
meaning abundance of harvested agricultural products of our farmers
and Sayaw meaning dance. Through street dancing and field presentation,
performers shall dance merrily bringing all the Sinanggi-performance
focused on three aspects: planting, harvesting and thanksgiving
PAGODA (Feast of St. Francis of Assissi)
October 04 | Cardona, Rizal
An annual procession to ask the Lord Almighty for a bountiful
and blessed lake through the intercession of St. Francis of Assisi.
KIDAPAWAN CITY FRUIT FESTIVAL
October 5- October 10 | Kidapawan City
An Agro-Tourism event never experienced before in the Philippines
Festival. Lots of fascinating activities await every individual
but the most thrilling and exciting of all is the Fruit Galore.
Here, tons of exotic tropical fruits will be arranged on a make-shift
table 800 meters long under the pine trees on the highway island
for the public to eat free of charge
LA TORRE
October
6 | Cardona, Rizal
The traditional and colorful La Torre will come alive
with its joyful poise in concert with the music of the brass
bands.
HARANA SA
MAKATI
October
6 | Makati City
A harana competition participated in by different
highschool corale group from public and private school of Makati.
SIARGAO INTERNATIONAL
HUMAN BODY BOARDERS SURFING CHALLENGE
October
7- October 20 | General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte
A new water sports event in the country participated by international
body boarders. This is a world series event organize by the International
Bodyboarders Association.
FEAST
OF OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY
October
7 | Dipolog City
Dipolog City fiesta highlighted with religious and cultural shows.
BAGLUS FESTIVAL
October
9 | Angeles City
Wide parade is participated in by representative by the different
sector of Angeles City
TING'UDO FESTIVAL (Fruit harvest)
October 10 | Makilala, Cotabato
A celebration of bountiful fruit harvest highlighted by a fruit
festival.
LA NAVAL FIESTA
October 12 | Angeles City
In commemoration of the Virgin of the Holy Rosary whose intercession
saw the victory of the Spanish felt over the Dutch invaders.
BUGLASAN FESTIVAL
October 12 18 | Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
This will be the time when established festivals in Negros Festivals
Oriental will gather for a show down and street dancing to highlight
the week-long fiesta.
LA NAVAL FESTIVAL
October 12 | Quezon City
A religious celebration in honor of the Nuestra Señora
del Santisimo Rosario marked by a Holy mass.
KAPAKYANAN FESTIVAL
October 14- October 15 | Victoria, Mindoro Oriental
Kapakyanan (Abundance) Festival focuses on the bounteous harvest
of fruits and crops.
INASAL/HALAD FESTIVAL
October 14 15 | Talisay City, Cebu
In celebration of the feast in honor of Sta. Teresa de Avila,
the city comes alive with activities such trade fairs, nightly
variety shows, civic parade and street dancing featuring city's
famous products like lechon, cooking demonstration & food
fair with tastiest lechon contest.
INUG-OG FESTIVAL
October 14 | Oroquieta City
A street parade and competition highlighting the Subanen culture
with daily activities.

SAGINGAN FESTIVAL
October
16 - 17 | Tubod, Lanao del Norte
A celebration of thanksgiving and bounty featuring the banana.
PAMUGU-AN FESTIVAL
October 17- October 23 | Mansalay, Mindoro Oriental
A festive reunion of different Mangyan tribes.
ANA KALANG FESTIVAL (Agri Fair)
October 18 - 22 | Nagcarlan, Laguna
A roster-full of activities highlighting an agri-fair that exhibits
the town's bountiful harvest.
LANZONES FESTIVAL
October 20- October 24 | Camiguin
A street dancing extravaganza featuring Camiguin''s favorite
fruit - the Lanzones.

MASSKARA FESTIVAL & BACOLOD CHARTER DAY CELEBRATION
October 19 | Bacolod City
Their biggest annual event that reflect the Bacoleños
love for fun & gaiety. Coinciding with the citys Charter
Day celebration, the festival features carnivals, fairs and a
mardi-gras style by costumed and masked street dancers. This
is also a celebration of the founding anniversary of Bacolod
City. There are programs, float parade and Masskara Festival.

LEYTE GULF LANDING ANNIVERSARY
October 20 | Dulag and Palo, Leyte
Commemorates the landing of Gen. Douglas MacArthur on the shores
of Palo, Leyte to liberate the Philippines from the Japanese
occupation.
CATANDUNGAN PADAYAW FESTIVAL
October 21- September 23 | Catanduanes
Celebration of the provinces founding anniversary, and
a tribute to its founder, to continuously remind the people of
Catanduanes of the provinces independence from the province
of Albay. Main features: street dance Pantomina, beauty
pageant, agro-trade fair, sports events, guided tours, photo
exhibits, and more.
PMA
FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY
October
24 | Baguio City
Alumni homecoming of the country''s premier Military school
BATTLE
OF SURIGAO STRAIT
October
25 | Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
Commemoration of the anniversary of the battle of Surigao Strait
during World War II.

IBALONG FESTIVAL (EPIC TALE OF SUPERHEROES)
October 25- October 31 | Legazpi City, Albay
A festival depicting Bicols early beginning as portrayed
by
the characteristics in the epic entitled- IBALONG.
PHIL.
NURSES CELEBRATION AND NURSES INL CONVENTION
October 26- October 28 | Zamboanga City
An estimated 800-1000 nurses from all over the Philippines and
from abroad will convene in Zamboanga City
BANAYAN
FESTIVAL
October 26- October 28 | Banaybanay, Davao Oriental
A thanksgiving celebration giving tribute to the towns
main product.
SAMBUOKAN
FESTIVAL
October 27- October 29 | Mati, Davao Oriental
Activities include agro-trade fair and civic military parade
in Mati, capital town of Davao Oriental.
TIGITIGAN
AT TARAKAN KENG DALAN
October 28- October 29 | Balibago, Angeles City
The celebration of Fiestang Kuliat culminates with the ever popular
TIGITIGAN, TERAKAN KENG DALAN which features singing and dancing
in the street.
ASWANG FESTIVAL
October 29- October 30 | Roxas City
A festival organized by Dugo Capiznon, Inc. determined to change
the negative notion of Capiz being an Aswang haven and turn it
into an advantage. The festival intends to eclipse the aswang
impression with the world-class quality of Capiz seafood
products and warm captivating hospitality of the Capicenos.
HINUGYAW SA ANILAO
October 31 | Anilao, Iloilo
This is a celebration of the separation of Anilao from Banate,
which also features various sports and cultural activities.
APO FIESTA
October 31 | Angeles City
Celebration begin with several masses at the Holy Rosary parish
church after which the faithful kiss the feet of the Image of
the Reclining Christ.
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BANAAG FESTIVAL
November
1 | Anilao, Iloilo
A dance-drama competition using light and all its forms as a
medium . This dance of lights is the first of its
kind in the region.
BELEN
SA MAKATI
November
1- December 16 | Makati City
Conceived in 1987, façade of buildings along the City
business district particularly Ayala and Buendia Avenue are decorated
by creches and complemented by locally made lanterns in celebration
of Christmas on the birth of Jesus Christ.
PASKUHAN
November
1- December 24 | Luneta Park, Surigao City and Provincial Gym,
Surigao del Norte
A month long Christmas bazaar display and activities which include:
Light up a tree, lanterns/Christmas tree making contest.
Lantern parade, display of all winning entries of Lanterns and
Chirstmas trees and Rondalla contest. Painit sa Pasko is also
held during the Misa de Galleon on the 16th to 24th of dec. Mass
goers converge at the park to buy and eat Surigaonon delicacies.
SAN CARLOS CITY FIESTA
November 4 | San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
A three-day religious festivity honoring the patron saint, San
Carlos Borromeo, featuring Pintaflores Festival, fluvial parade,
processions, sports exhibitions, body painting contest and concerts.
NEGROS DAY
November 5 | Negros Occidental
A historical festival that commemorates the victory of the Negrenses
bloodless revolt against the Spaniards in 1898.

PINTAFLORES FESTIVAL (HONORING ST. CHARLES BORROMEO)
November 5 | San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
The emerging festival of San Carlos City, highlighs the traditional
fiesta celebration in honor of its patron Saint San Carlos Borromeo
on the first week of November. It features street dancing by
"tribes" dressed in colorful ethnic-inspired costumes,
their bodies painted with flower designs reminiscent of the tattoed
Visayans of the Pre Spanish Negros
EL CINCO DE NOVIEMBRE / KANSILAY FESTIVAL
November 5 | Bago City, Negros Occidental
November 5, 1898 will be remembered by the Negrenses as a day
of bloodless revolts against the Spanish colonizers. This patriotic
event is celebrated with an annual cultural festival.

ANGONO ARTS FESTIVAL
November 5- November 25 | Angono, Rizal
The festival aims at creating awareness and appreciation of Philippine
Art and Culture; and promoting arts and culture as vital attraction
for local and foreign tourists. 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 artists.
SANDUROT FESTIVAL
November 9 15 | Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Is a joyful celebration of the people of Dumaguete, their innate
hospitality, friendliness, and their propensity to live harmoniously
with people of different race, religion, and cultural beliefs.
Through the course of history and to the present time, the people
of Dumaguete have always been known to welcome strangers from
different shores and countries, and to live with them in complete
peace and understanding.
HELOBONG FESTIVAL (TBOLI)
November 9 - 15 | Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
One of the prettiest places in the Philippines becomes even more
attractive this month, as its native residents celebrate a week-long
cultural fiesta.See the T''Boli culture in its colorful best
through the natives'' traditional songs, dances and crafts.
VISAYAS-MINDANAO
DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS
November
9 - 15 | Mindanao Area / Cagayan de Oro City
Drum and bugle competition from different schools / civic organizations
from the Visayas and Mindanao.
TAW-ANAY
GUGMA
November 11 | Dumalag, Capiz
A cultural and fiesta celebration.
KAHILWAYAN FESTIVAL/CRY OF STA. BARBARA
November 17 | Sta. Barbara, Iloilo
Anchored upon the Cry of Santa Barbara Celebration, Kahilwayan
Festival is a cultural festival in a dance-drama form which is
a reenactment of sort of the struggle for freedom by our very
own local folks led by the heroic Gen. Martin G. Delgado. Aptly
dubbed as Kahilwayan Festival, Kahilwayan being an Ilonggo/Hiligaynon
word which means Freedom or Liberty, it highlights the quest
of the Ilonggos to attain freedom through their fierce independent
spirit.
LA UNION SURFING INVITATIONAL/SURFING FESTIVAL
November 17- November 19 | Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union
An all Filipino managed surfing competition. A community based
tourism activity where surfers from around the Philippines are
invited to compete and have fun at one of the best surfing destinations
in the country
PYAGSAWITAN FESTIVAL (ECO-TOURISM)
November 18- November 25 | Maragusan, Compostela Valley
The municipality of Maragusan, Compostela Valley celebrates its
foundation day with a trip to the outdoorsquite literallyas
its residents highlight their hometowns ecotourism potential..
BAGUIO ARTS FESTIVAL
November 18 | Baguio City
An exhibit of the different artworks and art pieces of the various
Cordillera artists in different art media.
URUKAY FESTIVAL
November 18- November 19 | Anini-y, Antique
It is inspired by a local custom whereby a wedding feast is observed
no matter how poor or humble the bride and groom are in this
celebration, there is much fun and good natured teasing.
INILUSAN
November 20- November 25 | Mambusao, Capiz
A cultural and fiesta celebration
LAPU-LAPU CITY FIESTA
November 21- November 22 | Lapu-lapu City, Cebu
Join in colorful rites to honor the Virgin of the Rule, patron
of Lapu-lapu City.
KALIMUDAN FESTIVAL (TRIBAL FIESTA)
November 21 | Isulan, Sultan Kudarat
It is another tribal fiesta down in Mindanao, with just about
every major ethnic group joining in the fun. Cultural sharing
is the theme here, its message clearly displayed in the timeless
songs and dances of these native folks. One need not be a Manobo,
Tiruray or Tboli to take part in the funall you need
are the right clothes, the right moves, and a genuine desire
to go totally tribal!
CORDILLERA FESTIVAL
November 22 | Baguio City
A showcase of the various tribal dances, rituals and songs of
the Cordilleras.
HIGANTES FESTIVAL
November 23 | Angono, Rizal
A fiesta of "gigantic" proportions highlighted by a
grand procession of 10-feet high papier mache puppets, surrounded
by a crowd of drenched, water-fighting revelers.

BENGUET FOUNDATION DAY
November 23 | Benguet
The Ethnic Igorots make their presence felt once again in Benguet
as they hold a grand canao (the local word for "party")
at the Benguet provincial capital grounds. Ritual sacrifices
are made, followed by a series of chants and prayers made in
the native language. Tribal performances come next. No touristy
stuff here, just a healthy dose of of traditional Cordillera
culture.
QUEEN CITY INTERNATIONAL RUN
November 23 | Cebu
More fun and funky than Olympic in effort. Runners from all
over the world join the 13-kilometer marathon. A $1000 prize
awaits the first to cross the finish line.
KABKABAN FESTIVAL
November 24- November 25 | Carcar, Cebu
The festival is not just a religious fanfare in honor of the
towns patroness, St. Catherine of Alexandria, but a cuLtural
catalogue of the towns historical periods and industry
like shoemaking, as well as their arts that is showcased through
street dancing and parade
BAGUIO TOSSED SALAD FESTIVAL 2005
November 25 27 | Baguio City
A record breaking attempt to showcase the heaviest tossed salad
and served to the public
FEAST OF SANTA CATALINA
November 26 | Mansalay, Mindoro, Oriental
Palarong Lahi, an array of games very native to Mindoreños
and Filipino, joined in by all games enthusiasts.
PANANGEDAYEW
November 27 | Dagupan City
Panangedayew, Pangasinan word meaning to uplift. Acitvites include
garden show beside the Dagupan Astrodome, trade fair of Pangasinans
pride like Bonuan bangus, bagoong, peanut brittle, quilted products
housewares and locally made Christmas decors.
ANNUAL
PINATUBO TREK (A MARCH TO PEACE TRANQUILITY)
November 30 | Brgy. Sta Juliana, Capas Tarlac
A annual event to commemorate the world-famous eruption of Mt.
Pinatubo heralded the world over as the biggest and geologic
uphearal of the20th century.
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KAMUNDAGAN FESTIVAL
December
1- December 31 | Naga City
Bustling Naga City becomes doubly busy this month as it celebrates
Christmas along with its charter anniversary day. Except the
residents of this community to play, pray and party with an extended
schedule of cultural shows, trade fairs and civic parades. Not
to be missed: the kiri-kiri and pastores
performances, both unique showcases of traditional Bicolano culture.
PASKO
SA SUGBU
December
1- December 31 | Cebu
Christmas in Cebu is celebrated with songs, gifts, twinkling
lightsand a month-long program of yuletide events. Check
out the nightly cultural shows for taste of the season, Cebuano-style.
Theres also the various parol, christmas tree and daygon
competitions, participated in by students from the citys
numerous schools.
CHRISTMAS
IN BAGUIO
December
1- December 31 | Baguio City
Mardi Gras, fireworks, lantern and decor contest
LITTLE AND
GIANT CHRISTMAS TREES AT THE PLAZA
December
1- December 31 | San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
A display of brightly illuminated Christmas Trees around the
public plaza where one can see varied interesting and unique
designs and colors depicting the ingenuity of the people.
BELEN MAKING
CONTEST
December
1- December 31 | Plaza, Bago City, Negros Occidental
An annual event conducted by the City Government of Bago through
the Tourism Affairs Office. This contest aims to develop creativity
and ingenuity of Bagonhon artists.
NEGROS ANNUAL
CULTURAL TOUR
December
1- December 31 | Silay/Bacolod City
A tour of Bacolod, Silay, Bago & neighboring areas showcasing
Negros history & culture, arts and attractions.
GALICAYO FESTIVAL
December
1- December 9 | Manaoag, Pangasinan
A province-wide cultural and religious celebration in honor of
Pangasinans patroness
RIMAT TI AMIANAN
December 1 18 | San Fernando City, La Union
Treasures of the North on display. Glimmering artistry, creativity
& ingenuity of Ilocanos & Pangasinense displayed in products
and crafts. Glittering colors of culture & life spelled out
in traditional songs and dances. Glowing charm of man-made markers
complement the inviting beauty of nature flaunted in landscaping
exhibits
SINUKWAN FESTIVAL
December 1- December 10 | San Fernando, Pampanga
The sinukwan Festival heralds the unique culture and distinct
beliefs of the Kapampangans through a colorful street dancing
parade
HUGYAWAN
DALANSAYAW
December
1- December 10 | Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Hugyawan means merrymaking and is the main concept of the
celebration and presentation of the street dancing contingents,
whose members come from all parts of the province
CHRISTMAS
FESTIVAL
December
1- January 31 | Opol, Misamis Oriental
A monthlong festival of lights and chirstmas decors usually made
of indigenous materials; participated by local offices, schools,
private organizations and religious sector with colorful streetlight
decors as one of the major attractions for the season.
CHRISTMAS SYMBOLS
December 1- December 31 | Naawan. Misamis Oriental
Giant Christmas Symbol contest participated by NGOs, academe
and private organizations at the main plaza of the Municipality
of Naawan
PASIGAHAN
SA BALINGASAG
December
1- January 7 | Balingasag, Misamis Oriental
A Chirstmas décor contest usually participated by different
barangay and zones, eith fully decorated and lighted streets
as its major attractions for the month of December and early
part of January.
BELEN IN
A TREE
December
1- January 7 | Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City
Barangay Iponan version of celebrating Christmas with street
decors and Belen contest in a fully lighted tree as its major
attraction.
CAROLING
AND BELEN CONTEST
December
1- January 2 | Cagayan de Oro
Cagayan de Oro merriest time when the 80 barangays prepare
their entries for the biggest and most colorful Christmas Tree
& Belen. This event is also complimented with Caroling Contest
participated by schools, academe, religious group and NGOs
& supported by private sector.
CHRISTMAS
TREE/CHRISTMAS SYMBOL CONTEST
December
1- January 1 | Cagayan de Oro
Provincial Capitol celebrating Christmas with huge Christmas
tree Contest participated by various departments Entires are
usually indigenous and recycled materials complemented with colorful
and stylish Christmas lights.
CHRISTMAS
AT GINGOOG CITY
December
1- January 1 | Gingoog City
Gingoog City celebrate Christmas with Belen and most colorful
Christmas Arch Competion. The event is usually participated by
local barangays, schools and private institutions.
LIGHT UP
BUTUAN FOR CHRISTMAS
December
1- December 31 | Butuan City
A festival of lights done during Christmas season among urban
and highway barangays of the city including private and government
establishments.
MINE SAFETY
WEEK
December
1- December 7 | Baguio City
A competition among countrys mining industry on safety
activities.
LUGLUGAN - PANCIT MALABON FESTIVAL
December
1 10 | Malabon City
to commemorate the feast of Immaculate Concepcion, Malabon's
patron saint.
KALAMAY FESTIVAL
December 2 | San Enrique, Iloilo
This festival revolves around the culture, tradition, lifestyle
and livelihood of the which is the sugar industry and its eco-tourism
potentials. The festival features a dance-drama depicting the
flourishing sugar (kalamay) industry in San Enrique.
SINADYA
SA HALARA FESTIVAL (THANKSGIVING)
December 3- December 8 | Roxas City, Capiz
It means joy in sharing and thanksgiving in the local
dialect. Previously celebrated as two separate events, the Sinadya
and the Halaran now take center stage on the first weekend of
December. Theres a lot to share and be thankful for, say
the Roxas cityfolk, and its all in this special occasion- theres
a Diana fireworks display, a sumptious foodfest and
a grand dance festival.
PASKUHAN SA MARAYKIT
December 3 | San Juan, Batangas
A traditional celebration of yuletide season at Maraykit.
YUGYUGAN
FESTIVAL
December 3- December 12 | Pagsanjan, Laguna
The feastival features the history and culture of Pagsanjan through
music ans dance performed by students in Pagsanjan
CHRISTMAS SYMBOLS FESTIVAL
December 5- January 5 | Tangub City
Display of differentindigenous of Christmas symbols; a most spectacular
display of Christmas lights and decors including a Christmas
Carol Contest.
KARISYOHAN HAN PASKO HA PALO
December 6- January 6 | Palo, Leyte
A festival to preserve the beautiful old-fashioned Filipino traditions
of celebrating Christmas.
PAGODA AND CARACOL (FLUVIAL PARADE)
December 7- December 9 | Malabon City
The yearly celebrations in the honor of the patroness
REHIYON-REHIYON
December 8 | Marikina City
A program initiated by former mayor Bayani BF Fernando,
with a purpose of reviving the tie that binds the clans.
SINADYA SA
HALARAN
December
8 | Roxas City
Sinadya sa Halaran literally means "Joy in Sharing &
Thanksgiving", fused two major festivals of Capiz-Sinadya
and Halaran which were previously celebrated separately
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION DAY
December 8 | Cotabato City
Catholics in Cotabato City celebrate the Immaculate Concepcion
Day with a generous helping of pomp, pageantry and prayer. A
grand civic-military parade highlights the festivities, complemented
by cultural shows, sports competitions, and of course, lots of
religious activities.

FEAST
OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
December 8 | Puerto Princesa City
It is a religious festival with a dose of good-natured, fun-loving
Palaweno sensibilities. Check out the nightly cultural presentations
by different villagers, culminating in a grand fluvial parade
along Pueto Princesa bay.
FEAST
OF IMMACULATE CONCEPCION
December 8 | Puerto Princesa City
A grand celebration of the citys patroness highlighted
by a fluvial parade or Caracol along Puerto Princesa Bay
SAN TEODORO
DAY AND IMMACULATE CONCEPTION FEAST
December 8 | San Teodoro, Mindoro Oriental
Tayakad dancing event: Stilts masters systematically march and
sway with the music to the delight of the audience; a funny and
very entertaining event to see.
COCO FESTIVAL
December 8 | San Teodoro, Mindoro Oriental
A religious festival honoring the Immaculate Conception. It features
activities such as street dancing, parade of floats, etc., centered
on the towns agricultural bounty: Coconut.
FLUVIAL PROCESSION
AT TAAL
December 8- December 9 | Taal, Batangas
Two-day celebration of Taal fiesta. Residents convene at the
riverbanks where bancas are anchored.
TAG-ANITOHAN
December 8- December 9 | Tudela, Camotes Island, Cebu
The festival is a street dancing and ritual contest participated
by the community. It is history retold of the richness of the
towns origin from immortals to the time of the Christianization
until it was separated from its mother town of Poro in the year
1911
PASCOCOWAYAN
December 10 | Isabela City
Christmas carol contest, Christmas light competitions and trade
fairs are among the activities.
BONGGAHAN SA VALENCIA
December 10 | Valencia City, Bukidnon
Display of giant lighted figure in the plaza.
PAMPANGA DAY
December 11 | San Fernando, Pampanga
The people of the Province of Pampanga celebrate the official
founding date of pampanga as the first province of Luzon on December
11, 1571
PASKONG HIMIG SA LUNGSOD NG PASIG
December 11- December 17 | Pasig City
A yearly Song and Coral Competition featuring Christmas songs
and carols.
COFFEE
FESTIVAL
December 11- December 16 | Lipa City, Batangas
The coffee festival was conceived to showcase the long reign
of Lipa as the coffee granary of the Philippines
KASADYAAN FESTIVAL (MARDI GRAS)
December 12- December 14 | Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Initiated by Foundation University to add color to the local
community''s Christmas season. The fifty year old tradition is
the longest established festival in negros Oriental. The celebration
of merriment includes filed presentation, beauty pagents and
frolics and culminates in Kasadyaan mardi gras.
PARAYAN
FESTIVAL
December 12 | Pototan, Iloilo
Agro-industrial fair
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS & MUSIC
December 12 | La Carlota City
Featured in this festival are lighted trees in the park and private
and public buildings. This also showcases various churches and
school choirs in the nightly Christmas Extravaganza and
Concert in the Park.
KANYONG
KAWAYAN FESTIVAL
December 14 20 | Kidapawan City, North Cotabato
A unique activity to discourage the use of dangerous pyrotechnics
during the yuletide season. A citywide contest features the firing
of bamboo canons using empty milk cans as projectiles.
SAN FERNANDO GIANT LANTERN FESTIVAL
December 14 20 | San Fernando, Pampanga
Giant lanterns of participating barangays measuring from 14 feet
to 18 feet in diameter in multi-colored designs and patterns
thrill and delight the spectator with their kaleidoscopic patterns
of light danced to the music of accompanying bands.
BOD-BOD FESTIVAL
December 14 16 | Tanjay City, Negros Oriental
The festival gives emphasis to this native delicacy made of glutinous
rice, coconut milk, sugar and salt. It features the Biggest Bod-bod
that would weigh as much as eighty kilos and requires ten persons
to prepare the delicacy, and the Smallest Bod-bod that would
come served inside a matchbox
LANTERN FESTIVAL
December 15- December 31 | Bacolod City
Annual Lantern Festival and participated in by 61 barangays in
Bacolod City.
SHARIFF
KABUNSUAN (ISLAM)
December 15 19 | Cotabato City / Maguindanao
The grandest festival commemorating the arrival of Shariff Kabunsuan,
an Arab Malay missionary from Johore, Malay Peninsula to bring
Islam in Mainland Mindanao.
PANTATAN
FESTIVAL
December 15- December 19 | Zarraga, Iloilo
The main purpose of this festival is to promote the town of Zarraga
as one of the major producers and trading center of pantat
in Panay Island. Among the festival activities are the ff: Grand
Parade & Street Dancing, Pantat Cooking Contest, Search for
Lin-ay sang Zarraga and many more.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTING
December 16 | Santa Barbara, Iloilo
Christmas for every Barbaranhon is a time for homecoming and
family reunions. As a gesture of welcome, the Municipal Government
launched a Christmas Lighting program
PASKUA SILAYNON
December 16- December 31 | Silay City
16-day celebration filled with thanksgiving and Christmas rituals
IWAG CHRISTMAS
LIGHTS FESTIVAL
December 16- January 3 | Pototan, Iloilo
A kaleidoscope of multicolored lights in a 6 ha. Plaza with dancing
fountain and food festival.

MISA DE GALLO
December 16- December 24 | Nationwide
Misa de Gallo is a Filipino yuletide tradition that starts on
the 16th of December and culminates in a midnight mass on Christmas
Eve. Roman Catholics attend the daily mass at three or four in
the morning. Upon exiting the church, the hungry is enticed by
the sight and smell of puto bumbong and bibingka (native delicacies
made of sticky and glutinous rice sold nearby).
PASKUHAN SA DUMAGUETE
December 16 31 | Dumaguete City, Negros Oiental
Dumaguete observes Christmas with that patented flavor of Negros
Oriental. Expect the city streets to be lit up with millions
of light bulbs, complemented by delicate ornaments made from
handwoven sinamay fabric. Still not impressed? Check out the
numerous art and craft exhibits and garden shows. Theres
also a food festival and a grand choral presentations, held,
of course, in the glowing spirit of the season.
CLARK
NIGHT MARKET/BAZAAR
December 16 | Bayanihan Park, Clark Special Economic Zone, Pampanga
The Night Market/Bazaar is a year-end activity that provides
a venue for wholesaler and retailers of food, non-food and other
novelty items to sell their goods at a lower price as compared
to regular stores.
PASKO
SA DAPITAN
December 16- January 1 | Dapitan City
Exciting celebration of Christmas through spectacular & elaborate
sights of Christmas symbols and sounds at the City Proper.
PASKO SA DIPOLOG
December 16- January 1 | Dipolog City
Nightly variety shows and display of Christmas decors and lights
at the City Plaza.
PASKUHAN
December 16- December 31 | Regionwide (all Region 11 provinces)
Christmas presentation/activities such as Pag-ilaw sa Dabaw,
Lantern Contests, dance and choral competition.
PASCUA NA ZAMBOANGA
December 16- January 1 | Zamboanga City
Lighting of giant Christmas tree. Most lighted barangay, best
belen and the best Christmas tree competition are among the different
activities.

PASTORES BICOL
December 18 | Legazpi City
Caroling, Bicol-style. The Pastores is a musical re-enactment
of the age-old nativity story. Colorful costumes are worn by
singers, in honor of the biblical sheperds who sang the first
Christmas carols. The performance is done with an entourage of
traditional musikeros, lots of dancing, and a generous dose of
Christmas cheer.
PALUPOK BAYONG FESTIVAL
December 18 | Bgy. Cabugao Norte, Sta. Barbara, Iloilo
A revival of an old tradition in celebrating the New Year by
making loud sounds through bamboo cannons (bayong).
TULTUGAN
FESTIVAL
December 21 27 | Maasin, Iloilo
Tultugan is the Hiligaynon and Kiniray-a word for the indigenous
bamboo drum. It is the emerging festival of the province and
the region.
CHRISTMAS
FOOD STREET FESTIVAL
December 22 | Cebu City
Spearheaded by the Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Association of
Cebu (HRRAC). For this year, the event features the Food Stalls,
Midnight Market, Big Screen Movies, Christmas Carols/Concerts
and Lantern Competition. Likewise, food and handicraft demonstration
by certain personalities will be showcased for the public.

MAYTINIS FESTIVAL (GRAND CELEBRATION)
December 24 | Kawit, Cavite
A well-loved Caviteno tradition, the Maytinis is a dramatic retelling
of St. Josephs and Virgin Mary search in Bethlehem
for a place to stay. They found not a room, of course, but a
stable where Christ was eventually born. Much rejoicing erupts
as the play ends, culminating in a lively parade down the street
of Kawit. It is a uniquely Filipino translation of this ancient
biblical episode.
KANYON-KANYON FESTIVAL (PATUNOG-TUNOG KANYON SA NEW YEAR)
December 25- December 31 | Bgy. Cabugao Norte, Sta. Barbara,
Iloilo
A revival of an old tradition. This is the residents own
way of celebrating the New Year by making loud sounds through
bamboo kanyons.
PASIDUNGOG
December 25- December 31 | San Miguel, Iloilo
Conceived not only to promote our local culture, history and
tourism but also to showcase what San Miguel can offer as an
agricultural community through an agricultural fair.
PUTO FESTIVAL
December 26- December 28 | Calasiao, Pangasinan
Celebration of the towns major produce, rice cake (puto).
PAWIL DAGUPAN
December 25- December 31 | Dagupan City
Part of City Fiesta celebration honoring Dagupeños living
abroad to celebrate Christmas season with their relatives and
friens thru colorful parade and dances.
KALIUGYON
FESTIVAL
December 28- January 1 | Libacao, Aklan
Kaliugyon means, kali for kalye or streets and ugyon for unity
or union in the streets. Libacaonons go out for a wild revelry
of merrymaking to celebrate the coming of the New Year.
NIÑOS
INOSENTES DAY OR YAWA-YAWA FESTIVAL
December 28 | Ibajay, Aklan
It is participated by 2-3 barangays wherein they dress in scary
costumes and they go from house to house asking for Christmas
gifts and goodies.
TULTUGAN FESTIVAL
(DRUM & BAMBOO)
December 29 | Maasin, Iloilo
Tultugan is the Hiligaynon and Kiniray-a word for the indigenous
bamboo drum. It is the emerging festival of the province and
the region.
HORSE
FESTIVAL
December 29- December 30 | Plaridel, Bulacan
A herd of horses with colorful tilburies parading in the streets
of Plaridel in reverence to St. Apostle. It is held every 29th
and 30th of December.
RIZALS DEATH ANNIVERSARY
December 30 | Dapitan City
Declared a national holiday, and Dapitan City which served as
Dr. Jose Rizals home for 4 years in exile, highlights of
this occasion with activities focusing on Rizal, including lectures
on his life, works and ideas by known speakers.
RIZAL DAY COMMEMORATION
December 30 | Silay City Plaza
The day opens with a solemn holy sacrifice of the mass at San
Diego Pro-Cathedral to remember the death of a martyr and hero.
PAKALOG
SA PASIG
December 31 | Pasig City
People contribute and lay out a feast on the main street of the
barangay and everybody partakes of it.
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