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by Jane Dacumos on August 3, 2013 There are 100 or so different sea-based or highland-based tribal groups in the Philippines. Among Filipinos, they are ones least influenced by western or Islamic cultures. Some of the people in this category include the Cordillerano (Igorot), who live in the highlands of Luzon; the Mangyan of Mindoro; the scattered Negritos including the Aeta in Luzon and the Ati of Panay; the tribes of Palawan ; the Lumad of Mindanao (including the Manobo, Tasaday, Mamanwa, Mandaya, and Kalagan); and the Bajau of the Sulu Archipelago. While some tribal groups living in Luzon have been Americanized and Westernized--an example of which is the predominance of Protestantism in Cordillera Administrative Region—the tribal groups living in Mindoro and Palawanare still generally animistic, while many of those in Mindanao practice folk Islam. » Read More
Bacolod City, the “City of Smiles,” celebrates its annual MassKara Festival every October 1-20. The peak of this jovial event happens on the third weekend of October nearest to the 19th, the city’s Charter Day.
by Jane Dacumos on July 23, 2013 Filipinos have special traits that are beautifully expressed through their everyday dealings with other people. They have inner peace and joy which is rare in the struggling world today. They are devout in their faith and show love to their neighbors. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 4, 2013 Apung Iru Fluvial Festival is an annual celebration held in Apalit, Pampanga every June 28-30. It is also the feast day of the town's Patron, St. Peter. The local term “Apung Iru” refers to the image of St. Peter. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 4, 2013 July 03, 2013, the much-anticipated 4th Lechon Festival of General Santos City was held along with the celebration of the 11th Yaman Gensan. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on June 29, 2013 During the last week of June 2013, the people of Tacloban City held their annual celebration of Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival. This is the most-awaited festival in the town which celebrates the town’s customs, beliefs, epics, and the vibrant traditions of the native people in Leyte. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on June 28, 2013 Taong Putik Festival is not just a merrymaking celebration. It is a religious ritual called “pag-sa-San Juan” held every 24th day of June in the town of Aliaga, Nueva Ecija. It is celebrated to honor their patron, Saint John the Baptist. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on June 27, 2013 The most anticipated fiesta of Daet, the Pinyasan Festival, held its 21st celebration last June 15, 2013. Once again, the colorful celebration spread out happiness and excitement in the town. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on May 25, 2013 La Virgen Milagrosa Festival is now on its 2nd year of celebration. Last May 15-25, 2013, the celebration became more fun and colorful. The occasion was integrated with novena masses from different municipalities of Ilocos Norte, a grand procession in the main roads of Laoag City, and a stage play reenacting the arrival of La Virgen Milagrosa de Badoc in the province. » Read More
by dianne gloria on May 24, 2013 Graduation Day! Do you still remember when you were so tense and anxious of people on your first day in school? You have no friends you don't know anyone yet. You're just simply afraid of the people surrounding you in the classroom. The things you must know and the things you may not know you will learn within that classroom for several years. And now you're sitting inside the convenarium and waiting for your name to be called on stage for the achievement that you've already finished. » Read More
