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by Jane Dacumos on May 23, 2012 Being the smallest province in the Southern Tagalog, with the shape of a human heart floating on a clear blue sea, Marinduque is rich in historical and cultural attractions that capture the hearts of tourists and travelers. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on May 23, 2012 During the first week of February of each year, the progressive municipality of Candelaria in Quezon Province becomes the center of bustling activity and merriment as they celebrate the colorful Candle Festival with exciting parades, fabulous competitions, and exhilarating street dancing. The town does indeed come alive for this event and everyone is invited to join in the revelry. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on May 23, 2012 Together with many colorful street dancing festivals scattered all over the archipelago, there is another festival in Paete, Laguna, which leaves tourists with great faith and hope. Marking the end of the long Christmas season, it is a celebration of Christ’s infancy and growth into manhood up to His baptism. » Read More
by Kheem Caparas on May 23, 2012 Pista’y Dayat Festival (Sea Festival) is a thanksgiving festival celebrated annually during the first two weeks of April. It celebrates the bountiful harvest of abundant fishes. It is now the grandest festivity in the province of Pangasinan. It features a mass offering in the beautiful beach of Lingayen and a fluvial grand parade, including the nine well-known festivities such as Galicayo Festival of Manaoag, Pandan Festival of Mapandan, Longganisa Festival of Alaminos, Sugpo Festival of Binmaley, Mango and Bamboo Festival of San Carlos City, Puto Festival of Calasiao, Binongey Festival of Anda, Sawali Festival of Labrador, and Pista'y Dayat. » Read More
by Kheem Caparas on May 23, 2012 Panaad Festival is an annual celebration of festivals every April in Bacolod City. It is a week-long summer event that brings together the towns and cities of the province of Negros Occidental. » Read More
by Kheem Caparas on May 23, 2012 Kesong Puti Festival is held in Sta. Cruz, Laguna, in celebration of the town's main delicacy, the Kesong Puti. It had been celebrated on different dates since it was first held ten years ago, but this year, it was celebrated on May 7-12. » Read More
by Kheem Caparas on May 23, 2012 Ka-angkan Festival is a week-long celebration of kinship and solidarity among Marikeños. The theme of the festival is always “Ka-angkan Ko, Mabuting Tao” (My clan member is a good person), which promotes the values and good qualities of the Marikeños. It started in the year 1999. » Read More
by Kheem Caparas on May 23, 2012 Manggahan sa Guimaras is the identity festival of Guimaras Province. It is a week-long celebration of the mango harvesting season every April 16-20. This is made to showcase their cultural and historical heritage, livelihood, myths and legendary stories. It also spreads and promotes the locals' products, cuisines, services and milestones. It is the people's way to show the world that there is more to Guimaras than its sweet, fibrous, and pest-free mangoes. » Read More
by Kheem Caparas on May 23, 2012 Bataan Day, alternatively called Day of Valor, or Araw ng Kagitinganan in Filipino, is the national observance commemorating the “Fall of Bataan” during World War II. It is celebrated on April 9. The monument called the Mount Samat Shrine, Shrine of Valor, or the “Dambana ng Kagitingan” in Pilár, Bataan is where formal rites are held. Built in 1966, it was erected to commemorate the battles of Filipinos and Americans against the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II. » Read More
by Rosevie Decio on May 23, 2012 Many parts in the province of Benguet contribute to the strawberry production, places such as Tuba, Tublay and Atok. But the best known and widest producer is the city of La Trinidad where the strawberry fields can be located. Three kilometers from Baguio lay the strawberry fields in Betag, La Trinidad. » Read More
