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by Jhaypee Guia on January 21, 2013 This year, Kabankalan City celebrated the 37th Sinulog Festival last January 11-20, 2013, with its theme "Above and Beyond Fun: A Pageantry of Thanksgiving". On January 11, 2013, the celebration started with a holy mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, followed by the Sinulog 2013 Invitational Shootfest at the Central Philippines State University at 8 AM to 4 PM. The City's Mayor, Isidro Zayco, led the opening salvo held at the town's public plaza around 5 PM along with the band and fireworks display at 7 PM. » 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 Jhaypee Guia on April 15, 2013 Aliwan Festival 2013 was on its 11th year of celebrating the much-anticipated event in the country. Aliwan is getting more fun, louder, and more exciting. No doubt that it is one of the most-awaited events in Metro Manila. This year, the three-day celebration happened on April 11-13, 2013. On its first day (April 11), about 17 groups from different parts of the Philippines representing their colorful festivals competed in the street dance competition. » Read More
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
by Jhaypee Guia on February 11, 2013 The town of Miagao celebrated the 15th Salakayan Festival 2013 along with their celebration of the town's 297th Foundation Anniversary last February 2-10, 2013. It is usually celebrated every first week of February commemorating the bravest Miagaowanon (the people of Miag-ao) in the province's history who defended and protected their place against intruders. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on August 5, 2013 Have you ever seen a breathtaking creation? Lanao Lake is one of the most attractive sites in the Philippines. Surrounded by the artistic and graceful Maranao community, it is famed to be the second largest and deepest lake in the archipelago. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on March 16, 2015 Summer in the Philippines can get a little too warm as being in the tropics might suggest, which is why thoughts instead turn to a cool treat to beat the heat. Although available all year round, the sorbetes is most especially welcome in the summer. The sorbeteros who peddle them become welcome sights and their bells become music to the ears to those who just need a delightful treat on a particularly warm day. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on February 15, 2013 This year 2013, the Pamulinawen Festival kicked off with pride in Laoag City with its theme, “Cherishing Valued Friendships as we continue to Move Forward”. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 30, 2013 It is no secret that the typical Filipino has a weakness to sweetness, and because of the myriad of ingredients that abound in our pleasantly tropical country, generations of Filipinos have invented, created and adopted many recipes for pastries that truly satisfy the cravings of even the most discerning of palates. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on February 5, 2013 Filipinos are said to have big hearts, and that there is much love to be shared among their family, friends, and special someones. This is probably the reason why among Asians in particular, Filipinos are the ones who celebrate Filipinos the most and with such flair. » Read More
