Practical Guide to Baguio City's Panagbenga Festival 2017

A trip to Baguio City during the annual Panagbenga Festival is one of the most challenging trips to plan. This is despite the high frequency of bus trips going to Baguio City, and the number of hotels that can accommodate visiting guests. This is why we created this practical guide which can hope can help you organize a hassle-free weekend in Baguio City and enjoy the biggest flower festival of the north, the Panagbenga Festival 2017.

Kadayawan 2015 Special | Kadayawan Supersize Boodle Fight at Park Inn Davao's RBG Bar & Grill

PARK INN DAVAO’S RBG Bar and Grill never ran out of delicious and fun ideas when it comes to satisfying their patron’s gastronomic cravings. Earlier, they’ve launched the ever successful and most sought-after SuperSize Meals. And this time around, they’re giving their patrons more reasons to celebrate the spirit of bountiful harvest, Kadayawan by doing an exciting twist to the SuperSize Meals. And what could be more exciting than experience it - Boodle Fight Style.

Official Schedule of Kadayawan Festival 2015 in Davao City

Image Courtesy of Davao City Tourism

The Davao City Tourism Office today launched through its Facebook page the Official Schedule of Activities of this year's Kadayawan Festival in Davao City. As earlier announced by the City Government of Davao, the Highlights of Kadayawan 2015 will happen on the week of August 17-23, 2015.

August 22 (Saturday) 8:00am - 5:00pm	Indak Indak sa Kadalanan Roxas Avenue to San Pedro Street
August 23 (Sunday) 8:00am - 12:00nn	Pamulak Kadayawan Magsaysay Avenue to San Pedro Street

Below is the complete List of Events released by the Davao City Tourism Office:

Empanada Festival 2015 | Calendar of Events

The Empanada Festival of Batac was created to showcase the city's famous delicacy, the Batac Empanada. Celebrating its eighth charter day on June 23, the City of Batac will again host the annual Empanada Festival highlighted by the Street Dance Competition. Participating are students clad in colorful costumes of bright yellow, warm orange, brown and green, and dancing to the upbeat tune of Ciudad ti Batac.

Bacolaodiat Festival 2015

Chinese New Year here in Bacolod City is not just celebrated on the eve of the Chinese New Year, instead it’s a week-long celebration marked by colorful and festive activities along the main streets of Bacolod City. Here in Bacolod, Chinese and Filipino relation is fortified thru the Bacolaodiat Festival. This year's Bacoloadiat Festival will happen from February 19-22, 2015.

Peñafrancia Festival 2014: Official Schedule of Events

Peñafrancia Festival is one of the biggest Roman Catholic festivals in the Philippines. Every September, millions of devotees and pilgrims from around the Philippines and abroad visit the City of Naga, Camarines Sur province for the annual celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Penafrancia. The festival is month-long celebration with the highlights concentrated on September 12-21, 2014.

Peñafrancia Festival Fluvial Procession in Naga City

The feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia is celebrated by millions of Filipino Roman Catholics in the City of Naga, Camarines Sur province, on the third Saturday and Sunday of September. A nine-day novena is offered to the Our Lady of Peñafrancia starting on the second Friday of September. On the first day of the novena, the image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia is transferred from the Penafrancia Shrine to the Naga Cathedral in a procession (the Traslacion) attended by many devotees. On the ninth day of the novena, the image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia will returned to the Basilica Minore in a Fluvial Procession.

Official Schedule of Kadayawan Festival 2014

Post Last Updated: August 8, 2014

The biggest festival in Mindanao will once again put Davao City on the spotlight as the annual Kadayawan Festival celebrates the city's diversity of culture and bountiful harvest this August 2014. Come and visit Davao City and experience the most colorful and vibrant festival in southern Philippines.

Book Your Marinduque Bus Tickets Now for Moriones 2014

JAC Liner is now accepting reservations for their Manila-Marinduque trips scheduled during the Holy Week of 2014 (April 16-20, 2014). Tourists who wish to witness and experience Moriones Festival 2014 are encouraged to book their tickets as early as February as tickets are expected to be sold out by March. As of this date, there are already reservations made for April 16 (Holy Wednesday). For more details, you can refer to our complete guide: How to Get to Marinduque by Bus during Holy Week, Hassle-free.

Ing Lubenas ning Pasku 2013 | Angeles City, Pampanga

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Ing Lubenas ning Pasku will once again light up the streets of Angeles City on December 14, 2013 as lanterns intricately decorated with delicate lace patterns parade around the streets of the city. This year, 16 parishes/barangays will participate in the parade which will start at 7:00pm at the Plaza Angel, Angeles Heritage District, located in front of the Holy Rosary Parish Church.

Destination Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2014

Dinagyang is an annual religious and cultural festival happening in Iloilo City on the fourth Sunday of January. The festival celebrates the Ilonggos' devotion to the Infant Jesus, the Santo Niño and the arrival of the Malay settlers on the Panay Island who later acquired the island from the Atis.

Photos from Angono Higantes Festival 2013

Here are some photos from Higantes Festival 2013

Ati-Atihan Festival 2014

The Ati-Atihan Festival 2014 is scheduled to take place from January 10 to 19, 2014 in Kalibo, Aklan. Dubbed as the Mother of all Philippine Festivals, the Ati-Atihan Festival is a religious festival held in honor of the Santo Niño (the Infant Jesus). Highlights of the festivities are happening on the weekend of January 18 & 19, 2014:

Experience Angono Higantes Festival 2013

Higantes Festival of Angono, Rizal Province has become one of the most famous Philippine festivals because of its colorful and adorable paper-mâché giants locally called higantes. Angono's higantes, each towering at ten to twelve feet tall, will once again parade the streets of the town this coming November as Angono celebrates the Higantes Festival 2013 in honor of its patron saint, San Clemente.

Official Schedule of Events of Peñafrancia Festival 2013 (Final)

Official Logo designed by Ray Ubaldo of Naga Graphic Designs, Naga Media Relations Office

The City Government of Naga has released the Final Schedule of Events of Peñafrancia Festival 2013. Below are the highlights of the festivities:

September 11 - Miss Bicolandia Pageant Night | 7:00pm-11:00pm | Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum
September 13 - Traslacion Procession | 12:00nn-6:00pm | Peñafrancia Basilica to Naga Metropolitan Cathedral
September 14 - Majorette & Band Exhibition / Fancy Drill Competition | 6:00am-2:00pm | Plaza Quezon
September 18 - BSP/GSP & DXMC Competition | 6:00am-5:00pm | Plaza Quezon
September 19 - Civic Parade & Float Competition | 6:00am-12:00nn | Plaza Quezon
September 19 - Aldaw nin Katalingkasan sa España | 4:00pm-7:00pm | Plaza de Nueva Caceres
September 20 - Regional MIlitary Parade | 6:00am-5:00pm | Plaza Quezon
September 21 - Fluvial Procession | 12:00nn-9:00pm | Naga River

For the complete list of activities, see the official calendar released by the City of Naga.

Guide to Tuna Festival 2013

General Santos City, the country's tuna capital, will hold the annual Tuna Festival on September 5-9, 2013. Now on its 15th year, the Tuna Festival will once again place the city into center stage as it number one product, the world class tuna, is showcased through parades and concerts.

Official Schedule of MassKara Festival 2013

The official schedule of activities lined up for MassKara Festival 2013 is now released following the press conference held by The Kasadya Foundation, Inc., the lead organizer of this year's MassKara Festival, on August 29, 2013 at the Bacolod City Government Center Lobby. Below are the updated schedule of the festival highlights (subject to change):

October 18, 2013 (Friday)
02:00pm - MassKara Street Dancing School Category^HIGHLIGHT
11:30pm - Mass Kara Lights Show
11:55pm - Countdown to Bacolod's 75th Charterday Anniversary
12:00mn - Fireworks Display

October 19, 2013 (Saturday)
09:00pm - Electric Dance Parade^HIGHLIGHT

October 20, 2013 (Sunday)
09:00am to 03:00pm - MassKara Street Dancing Barangay Category^HIGHLIGHT | Paglaum Sports Complex

Tnalak Festival 2013 Street Dance Competition

The Tnalak Festival is a annual festival held in the province of South Cotabato which showcases the T'nalak, the traditional cloth handwoven by the T'boli women of Lake Sebu. The festival also coincides with the foundation anniversary of the province. The festival is also a celebration of the tri-people of South Cotabato: the T'bolis, the Christians, and the Muslims.

Official Schedule of Kadayawan Festival 2013

The official schedule of activities for Kadayawan Festival 2013 is finally released by the City Government of Davao. Below is the list of events updated as of July 30, 2013:

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Ramadan 2013 Celebration in ARMM

The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), through the Department of Tourism ARMM, is once again holding the month-long Ramadan Fair at the ARMM Compound (ORG Complex) in Cotabato City. At the core of the Ramadan 2013 activities is the Ramadan Food & Trade Fair which showcases the rich culture of the ARMM through its diverse culinary specialties and handicrafts. Food and non-Food stalls dressed in the colorful Maguindanaoan style are such a treat for the sight and add to the festive atmosphere of the venue. The events run from July 8 to August 10, 2013.