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by Jane Dacumos on July 14, 2012 Who among us doesn’t eat bananas? The healthy fruit contains potassium and natural sugars which are loved by many Filipinos. In our households, banana ketchup is used as a popular Philippine condiment made from mashed banana, sugar, vinegar, and spices. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on July 14, 2012 Davao City takes pride in its rich culture, traditions, and beliefs. The rich cultural diversity of the province is mirrored through their festivals. The colorful and lively festivals of the city are one of the major attractions of the tourists. One highlight is the Kadayawan Festival. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 14, 2012 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. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 14, 2012 The Manaragat Festival is an annual month-long fiesta celebration (August 1–31). It is a tribute to the fishermen of Catbalogan City. The Manaragat is a festive dance characterized by varied movements and intricate steps of the different species of fish and seashells inhabiting the Maqueda Bay and beautifully presented by dancers in exotic and colorful costumes. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 13, 2012 Sangyaw is an archaic Waray word which means to herald the news. The Sangyaw Festival was created by the former First Lady Imelda Marcos in the 80s. The festival has been revived in 2008 by her nephew and current city Mayor Alfred Romualdez. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 7, 2012 La Carlota City in the southwestern part of the central Negros Island lies at the foot of sacred Mt. Kanla-on, the highest peak in Central Visayas. It is home to one of the oldest and most prominent sugar mills in the province, producer of the fierce fighting cocks, a dreamland for nature lovers, and a birthplace of the three world boxing champions. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 7, 2012 The MassKara Festival is a festival held each year in Bacolod City, the capital of Negros Occidental province in the Philippines every third weekend of October nearest October 19, the city's Charter Inauguration Anniversary. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 2, 2012 The province of Iloilo celebrates many colorful festivals every year. The locals hold these festivals yearly as a gesture of thanks for the blessings they have received through the year like bountiful harvests. They also celebrate to honor their patron saints, then to share happiness with friends and family from the province and beyond. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on June 30, 2012 The Palayag Festival is a celebration done by the townspeople of Buenavista in Guimaras every third Sunday of January. This festival is abundant in cultural and tradition from the oldest town of the province. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on June 30, 2012 The Manggahan Festival of Guimaras is an identity festival commemorating the anniversary of the province as being an independent province. » Read More
