The Jeepney… A Sweet and Historic Filipino Ride



A variation of the jeepney horse art deco with the horse resembling the fabled Pegasus



 

If Ferrari has the prancing horse as its mark of luxury and exclusivity and Lamborghini has the Spanish fighting bull as its symbol of strength and power , in the Philippines the “work horse” is the exclusive art deco on the hoods (and sometimes on side  bumpers and tail lights, yes the horses come in herds) of the country’s king of the road – the Jeepney. 

 

How it all started

The Jeepney, the undisputed public utility transport in the Philippines, is a product of Filipino ingenuity back in the mid 1940’s when the American GIs left their military jeeps after the world war. It started with only 4 passengers but over the decades, the jeep has transformed and has stretched dramatically to accommodate 22 passengers. Like the iconic Tuktuk of Thailand, the Jeepney is a must try for tourists visiting the country for the first time. 
 



The "classic look" of a typical jeepney horse art deco

 

The Work Horse Art Deco - Popularity Boom and Decline

Sarao Motors, one of the first manufacturers of jeepneys, started putting metal horses on the hood of the jeepney as a symbol of speed and hard work. Over the years, the horses have increased in number on jeepney hoods like a miniature Marlboro commercial especially in the  70’s and 80’s, however, they have decreased in the 90’s and saw the decline in its presence in the 2000’s. Today, it’s a rarity to see these metallic creatures with the jeepneys adopting  sleeker designs opting the art deco out. 

 

They are still out there… Horse-spotting

If you are keen on spotting these horses, you will see that they are not yet extinct. There are some jeepney owners who still like the nostalgia of those little shiny figurines vibrate when the engine is revved up.

If you have the option to choose a jeepney to ride, hail one that still has “horses” on the hood.  It’s your connection to the grand past of the jeepney and the golden years of the art deco work horses. 

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Shopping in Manila… Dapitan Arcade/Tiangge (Export Wares for the Smart and Thrifty)

Beautiful wind chimes made of capiz shells adorn the many stalls in Dapitan Arcade

The rich, the famous, the design savvy and even the penny pinchers march on to Dapitan Arcade in Manila.  At the cross of Dapitan and Kanlaon streets in Manila, anyone willing to spend P20 for a good find or hundreds to the thousands for great finds will absolutely have a field day at Dapitan Arcade and Dapitan Tiangge.

My younger years have been all about driving my mom and dad around, to near and far trips for such great bargains and Dapitan and Kanlaon streets were part of those hot and humid adventures with them.  Dapitan as well as the neighboring streets have been a depot for crafts and wares varying from rattan, wrought iron, ceramics (plates, pots, vases and other vessels), capiz, wood, metals, home garden decorations, kitchen/ living area/ bedroom furnishings and the lot. The local craft wares sold here are export over-runs and local surplus that line-up the streets creating a very stimulating arena.  The colors will surely get your attention and the products will win you over one way or another because of their quality or the deal. Designs are varied from traditional, classic, modern, and eclectic to the bizarre.

A mall rat will not rave about Dapitan conditions.  There is no air-conditioning. Since most of the products are on the streets, expect the sun to give you a good fry or be drenched by rain, expect gutter utters, the occasional volatile spit, and the far from flowery air but aside from these you’ll never know it might just create a patron of you yet. It is a bargain the whole year round; the products vary with the seasons and market trends yet also maintain the popular basics. There is a more vibrant feel on the “ber” months when everything on the street just screams “buy me”!!!  Well, just barely 2 weeks ago, I made a mistake of asking how much a shabby chic over hang coat rack which later on I learned was a cabinet that belonged to the stall owners’ neighbor outback just drying the overhangs new coat of paint by the roadside.  Oi!!!

To the holiday shoppers it’s not too late to buy your holiday decorations ranging from Parols, Christmas trees, lights, stuffed toys, Christmas tree balls, the list is endless. Yes that is how interesting this place is and how everything is in organized chaos, cluttered to the ceilings fun.  You have to be more patient than usual in walking the aisles and get ready to rub elbows (and that’s not the worst of it) with EVERYBODY.

Pathfinder and I had a super fun adventure in Dapitan. We never planned on getting anything, we are more often content to just visit and take pictures but this time we took back with us new additions to our home.  Although the conditions here are not as friendly for the elderly and those with handicaps and can sometimes be rough and tough, all in all this place is Disneyland for many even holy land for some.



It's a great place to comb for fascinating gifts, wonderful ideas for the home and best of all the superb deals that’s close to a steal.  To come home with a big smile knowing you have bought something for a fraction of its mall counterpart is a reward in itself and makes it worth the trip.

It would be a great idea to stop by on your long weekends. Shopping hours are from 7AM - 7PM. For Inquiries call the Dapitan Arcade Administrator at 02-411-0252.


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Baler... Simply Beautiful

The serene side of Sabang Beach in Baler when the big waves are still "in their sleep".

If award winning Hollywood Director Francis Ford Coppola wasn’t able to resist Baler, Aurora’s  simple beauty and Spartan charm and even immortalized Baler in his critically acclaimed movie “Apocalypse Now”,  well then, there has got to be more to Baler than meets the eye.  The Legendary Director behind such movie greats “Godfather” “American Graffiti”, “Apocalypse Now” to name a few is known to have an eye for fascinating sceneries and an acute sense of taste for authenticity (apparently during that time it was still impossible to shoot in Vietnam as the film was about the Vietnam War) shot scenes in Baler even though his mentor Roger Corman vehemently advised him not to. Coppola was drawn to Baler and started filming and even appeared as TV news director in the film and the rest as they say is history.

Beauty versus Beauties… Baler was able to enthrall Mutya ng Pilipinas candidates of 2009.  Baler is blessed with natural attractions like the millennium old Balete Tree, pristine waterfalls and beaches, Sabang beach that seem to stretch from one end of the horizon to the other with dancing waves that differs in height with the change of the season. Also, Cemento Beach & Reef, Charlie’s point and the coral-rich islands of Dimadimalangat, Aniao and Lukso-Lukso lie just off the coast, Lamao Caves, Ditumabo Falls, Dilasag Coast, Digisit Beach, Dicasalarin Bay, Dibut Bay, and a galore more.  Other attractions would be President Manuel L. Quezon’s abode, Museo de Baler, the historically famous Baler Church, Ermita Hill with its hillside vantage offering a fantastic view of Baler, etc. It’s no surprise to know how the Mutya beauties raved about the beauty that is Baler in their essays and interviews and specially how the warmth of the people have won them over.

Sabang Beach is located just a few minutes from Baler town proper.  Sabang Beach is the popular choice and known to be one of the best surfing spots not only in the Philippines but in the world. Sabang Beach hosts the annual International Aurora Surfing Cup. That is why our foreigner friends and our own weekend warriors and surf enthusiasts from all-over frequent Sabang Beach in Baler and continues to have a growing number of visitors.  Aside from surfing, it's a good place to relax, bathe in the sun, play with the waves, take photos, and with every adventure it won’t be a complete salvo without eating meals with friends and family with as much gusto as their fun-filled day marking a moment and celebrating by sharing graces with a picnic on the beach or on the back of their transportation. This would be a typical day in Sabang Beach. It would appear like the sun the sky, the clouds, the water are having a field day for the rest of us to enjoy.

Baler is the capital and oldest municipality of Aurora Province. Baler is the seat of government, the center for trade and industry and the most progressive town in Aurora. Baler commands the most resorts, public institutions and facilities, as well as business establishments. It is the regions gate to economic growth with its strategic trade routes and geared to be the next special economic zone. A house bill authored by Representative Juan Edgardo Angara currently at the House of Representatives will create a Special Economic Zone for the province of Aurora leading the endeavor to promulgate steady flow of investments from local entities and international enterprises to Aurora. It is a massive project to develop a new coastal city in the province involving the construction of an airport, seaport, resorts, residential, industrial and commercial areas. New roads are underway; it is easier and more accessible to travel to Baler nowadays as the roads are not paved with asphalt but cemented so the ride to Baler is smoother, faster and safer. Not to fail to mention electricity, water and communications are steady infrastructures.  Baler is gaining momentum in all aspects and with a lot of growing room, progress is inevitable.

With all these said, what is it about Baler that draws and keeps people (like Coppola, the Mutya’s , surfers, investors, foreigners, travel enthusiasts, weekend warriors, food-trippers) to come back for more? It may be the sun, the surf, the sand, nature’s bounty, the rustic charm, the all-Filipino hospitality, the promising business prospects and pioneering branches, and the allure of being the next best destination?  It may be all of these things rolled into one. Coppola took a leap and made his mark in Hollywood taking a chance on Baler…are you ready to take a leap? Are you ready to make your mark in Baler?

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Vigan, Ilocos Sur - The Living Museum

Along the western coast of northern Luzon in the Philippines the living museum that is Ilocos Sur (South) displays the strong presence of its past. 


I stood in wonder as the theater of time with aged lamp posts, cobble stoned streets, horse carriages, and ancestral buildings in varying Spanish-Mexican-Chinese architectural designs for background unfolded the drama of its rich history, heritage and culture.   


It was a unique experience hosted by a seasoned province that seemed to be trapped in a pocket of a time gone by. If one of your wishes is to be transported back to a glorious era, Ilocos Sur will be more than happy to walk you through it.

The Highlights of Ilocos Sur

VIVA VIGAN! (Capital city of Ilocos Sur) – UNESCO World Heritage Site

For a very old settlement, thriving long before it was even established in the 16^th century, I found Vigan to be vivacious. Vigan is the country’s only city to be inscribed in 1999 on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites.  The inscription is justified by UNESCO as “representation of a unique fusion of Asian building design and construction with European colonial architecture and planning. Vigan is an exceptionally intact and well preserved example of a European trading town in East and South-East Asia.” Vigan has a strong European ambience due to the centuries of being under the Spanish rule. Mexican architecture and other ancient foreign influences like the Japanese, Chinese, and Malay are also found throughout the city in perfect compromise with the new age. 

St. Paul’s Cathedral or Vigan Cathedral

Originally a chapel of wood and thatch was built in 1574 by order of Spanish conquistador and founder Juan de Salcedo, but later on after a few reconstructions by order and by necessity the cathedral’s cornerstone was laid in the beginning of 1790 by the Augustinians. 

A landmark built to enthrall with its design as well as to (with the ingenious modifications of the Ilocanos the natives of this province) withstand earthquakes. Fu (Lion) dogs guarding the outermost doors suggest that the strong Chinese influence remain. At a distance of 10 meters south of the cathedral its belfry stands 25 meters high.

Bantay Church and Bell Tower

Built in 1590, Bantay Church features a neo-gothic facade incorporating the distinct Vigan earthquake baroque in its architecture built to withstand the magnitudes of this destructive natural force.

“Bantay” (meaning to keep watch or lookout) this bell tower sits on a hill witness to everything for its panoramic view of Ilocos Sur. It played its part in history when it served as watch tower, part of the city’s defense to help alert against potential threats and enemies.

Sta. Maria Church

This centuries old church was used as a fortress at the height of Philippine Revolution in 1896 against the Spaniards and again during World War II.  It is a national landmark and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993.  A massive structure having 2 huge columns that flank the facade, adding to its grandeur are 82 steps to reach the church and brickwork flaunting a warm red exterior.

Plaza Burgos and Plaza Salcedo

Named after a martyr-priest and Spanish conquistador-founder respectively the 2 Plazas are center to all the action and gatherings of different types.  Nearby are food stalls galore selling an assortment of native delicacies and horse drawn carriages lined by the hundreds.

Calle Crisologo

The most famous street in Vigan for its old world feel where every step forward is a step back in time. Replete with Spanish style houses with ancient tile roofs, massive hardwood floors, banisters and railings that evoke the former era when its people lived prosperously due to the Manila-Acapulco maritime trade.  Calle Crisologo also showcase the varying Spanish-Mexican-Chinese architectural styles imbibed in the culture. Souvenir shops line the streets and Filipino hospitality at its best this street is a blast from the past.

Other Worthy Attractions in Ilocos Sur

Visit the Burgos National Museum and Crisologo Museum for some interesting memorabilia, Ilocano artifacts and ethnic arts. Go hands-on pottery making at “Paburnayan” or Pottery Factories. Baluarte is a must-see petting zoo from ducks to ostriches, pint-sized horses, camels and tigers.   The best way to see the sights in Ilocos Sur especially Vigan is to ride the horse-drawn carriages which could be hired for $4 USD per hour.

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When to Go:

The summer months of March-May are best times to go especially during the Holy week to see antique and life-sized statues on elaborately designed carrozas (large luxurious carriages) on parade.

How to Get There:

A scenic bus route from Manila to Vigan, Ilocos Sur could take around 8 hours

Air-conditioned Bus Lines with daily trips to Vigan are:

Philippine Rabbit Bus Lines: Tel. +632- 734-9838, 734-9836

Dominion Bus Line: Tel. +632- 731-4180, 741-4146

Partas Bus Company: Tel. +632 725-7303, 724-9820

By Air:

Manila to Laoag International Airport via domestic airlines could take around an hour

Philippine Airlines

www.webmgr@pal.com.ph

Tel: +63-2-855-8888

Cebu Pacific

www.cebupacific.com.ph
Tel: +63-2-70-20-888

Vigan City is 2 hours away from Laoag, from the Laoag International Airport ride a jeep or tricycle going to town and request to be dropped off at bus terminal heading to Vigan.

Accommodations:

Gordion Hotel

V.Delos Reyes corner Salcedo Street, Vigan, Ilocos Sur

Tel. +63-77-722-2526

Grandpa’s Inn

Bonifacio Street, corner Quirino Boulevard, Vigan, Ilocos Sur

+63-77-722-2118

Villa Angela Heritage House

Quirino Boulevard, Vigan, Ilocos Sur

+63-77-722-2914

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July-September Philippine Events and Holidays

Have you started scheduling your next local vacation? With only 15 paid days off (plus or minus for some), you really need to make a lot of thinking to ensure that those days are not wasted just lying in bed or staying at home watching TV series marathons. If you’re quite the explorer like me, this list of events and holidays all around the Philippines is worth a second look and maybe carving out a couple of days from your precious VL credits.

2012 is an exciting year for local tourism with the Department of Tourism getting all the help it can get from everyone who are into social media to advertise the campaign “It’s Fun in the Philippines”.  By the looks of it, Filipinos who have at least one Facebook account have responded to DOT’s plea and now making their own take on broadcasting the latest battle cry in marketing  Philippine tourism. 

WOW Philippines and its success formula may have been shelved for good. Now, the promise of the latest slogan will greatly depend on how Filipinos loudly and creatively sell the idea to the world that it’s indeed more “Fun in the Philippines.” 

It’s time to take part in this campaign. Go through the list, get excited and boost Philippine tourism by taking  that V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N!

QUARTER 3 (JULY-SEPTEMBER) CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND HOLIDAYS

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUIBANG
July 1- July 2 | Gamu, Isabela
Annual feast day of the Miraculous Lady of Guibang.

FESTIVAL OF OUR LADY OF PIAT
July 1- July 2 | Piat, Cagayan
Annual feast day of Our Lady of Piat highlighted by the procession of the Marian Image being venerated for centuries.

SANDUGO FESTIVAL
July 1 31 | Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Bohol's annual commemoration of the Blood compact (mardi gras parade) between Rajah Sikatuna and Miguel Lopez de Legazpi.

SAN CARLOS CHARTER ANNIVERSARY
July 1 | San Carlos, Negros Occidental
Usually celebrated with a Thanksgiving Mass, sports activties, concerts, parade, beauty pageant and awarding to the city’s achiever of the year.

BANANA FESTIVAL
July 1- July 10 | Tagum, Davao del Norte
Street dancing, agri trade fair to highlight Davao del Norte as “banana country”.

ARAW NG DAVAO DEL SUR, DAVAO DEL NORTE, DAVAO ORIENTAL
July 1 | Digos City, Tagum City, Mati, Dvo, Oriental
Celebration of the division of Davao into three provinces. Consist of agro trade fair, civic military parade, sports competition, horsefight, tribal dances, beauty pageants, etc.

ARAW NG PASIG
July 2 | Pasig City
A grand celebration of the Pasig day highlighted by different activities like the Mutya ng Pasig Pageant, Dancing Parade, Outstanding Pasiguenos Night, Arts & Literary Competition, Palarong Pinoy, Kusina Pasigueno, etc.

SAGAYAN FESTIVAL (MARANAO WAR DANCE)
July 3 | Tubod, Lanao del Norte
This festival depicts the rich Maranao culture pageantry war
dance performed by warriors & fan dance by the Maranao maidens held during Araw ng Lanao del Norte.

PHIL-AM FRIENDSHIP DAY
July 4 | Baguio City
Revival of friendship among Filipinos, Americans & other Nationalities accented with the sale exposition of variety products.

BANIG FESTIVAL
July 5 | Badian, Cebu
In celebration of Badian’s Annual Fiesta, the festival showcases the Cebuano & Badianganon culture, tradition, delicacies & local products especially its famous “mats” (banig).

ALEGRIA DE ISABELA
July 8 | Isabela City
A festival based on a legend that tells how the early townsfolk survived a raging storm, where St. Isabela was seen blocking a giant wave. Celebrated with a regatta & procession of the image and merry- making beside the cathedral

HUDYAKA FESTIVAL
July 12 | Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental
Street dancing competition which depicts the historical events of how Laguindingan become one of the municipalities of Misamis Oriental

SUBAYAN KEG SUBANEN FESTIVAL
July 15- July 16 | Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental
A week-long trade fair/ street dancing depict songs, dances and other forms of simulated social expression of the rich Subanon cultural heritage

TINALAK FESTIVAL
July 16- July 19 | Koronadal City, South Cotabato
An annual celebration in South Cotabato which demonstrates the importance and significance of t’nalak cloth as the cultural image of South Cotabato.

PAHINUNGOD FESTIVAL
July 16 | Carrascal, Surigao del Sur
This is a Mardi gras performed around the streets of Carrascal in honor of their patroness, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.

EARTHQUAKE MEMORIAL DAY
July 16 | Baguio City
Memorial services for the victims of the 1990 killer earthquake.

4TH DURIAN FESTIVAL
July 18- August 17 | Freedom Park, Bonifacio St., Tagum City
Celebrates the abudance of Durian Fruits in the city. It serves as a venue for the students to enhance their talents in culinary arts through competition and broaden their knowledge on Durian fruit through farm tours, forums and trainings.

KALIGA FESTIVAL (STREET PAGEANTRY)
July 22 | Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental
Street dancing, trade fair & culutural presentations in observance of the City Charter day.

LIBON PAROY FESTIVAL
July 22- July 25 | Libon, Albay
Katalingkasan which means freedom and rebirth, is held in conjunction with the Libon Town Fiesta and the feast of its Patron Saint, St. James the Greater. The festival aims to revive the rich cultural heritage of the town and at the same time promote local tourism

BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF APOLINARIO MABINI
July 22 | Talaga, Tanauan , Batangas City
An annual celebration commemorating the birth anniversary of our Sublime Paralytic.

SUBILAN FESTIVAL
July 23 | Batangas City
An annual celebration wherein a ritual dance is being done pay homage to the Holy Cross as a sort of thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest.

KINABAYO FESTIVAL (BATTLE OF COVADONGA)
July 24- July 25 | Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
A re-enactment of the Spanish-Moorish wars particularly the battle of Covadonga.

PAKAPYA-AGTIKE
July 25- July 27 | Socorro, Mindoro Oriental
This festivity features cultural shows, parade of floats and a street dancing on last day showcasing its agricultural bounty performed by schools, barangays and tribal communities. The festival is a thanksgiving offering to its patron, the Holy Family.

KADAGATAN FESTIVAL
July 25 | Cortes, Surigao del Sur
It is a yearly thanksgiving of Cortesanons done through street dancing. Costumes and props of dancers symbolize marine life.

BALIKCARCANMADCARLAN CELEBRATION
July 25- July 31 | Cantillan, Surigao del Sur
A week-long activities participated by all Balikbayans.

TOURISM CONSCIOUSNESS WEEK
July 26- August 2 | Butuan City
Several tourism-related activities are line-up for the week such as Nightly Cultural show, Palagsing Festival, Laro ng Lahi, Photo Exhibit, Speech Contest, Quiz bowl, Sining contest in Butuanon Competition; Mountainbike, Motocross and BMX exhibitions.

STA. ANANG BANAK TAGUIG RIVER FESTIVAL
July 26 | Municipality of Taguig
A fluvial parade in honor of the town patroness St. Anne. The thrills and excitement of the fishers are replayed after year by the “pasubo” where fluvial parade participants in Colorful boats
and spectators by the riverbanks toss goodies of fruits and native delicacies to each other.

SINULOG DE TANJAY
July 27 | Tanjay, Negros Oriental
Street dancing with mock battles between Moros and Christians followed by reconciliation through the intercession of the patron Señor Santiago.

UDYAKAN SA KABANKALAN/CHARTER ANNIVERSARY
July 27- August 2 | Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
A weeklong celebration by an agro-industrial fair showcasing the indigenous products of the farmers and the cooperatives. Creative booths that display these products are constructed by the different barangays at the city plaza.

ANNIVERSARY OF BATTLE OF PAYE
July 30 | Balimbing, Boac
An encounter over by Filipno soldier during the Fil-Am War.

ABAYAN FESTIVAL
July 31| Butuan City

A day-long festivity of barato race, fluvial procession, and parlor games in honor of St. Anne, patroness of Agusan River

AUGUST

MERCEDES FISHTIVAL/MERCEDES KADAGATAN FESTIVAL
August 1 8 | Mercedes, Camarines Norte
It is a fishermen's celebration of thanksigiving for the blessings and bounty during the seafaring, fishing expeditions and fish farming endeavor.

PADAGYAW FESTIVAL
August 1 5 | Dumarao, Capiz
A cultural and fiesta celebration in honor of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves.

PANGAPOG FESTIVAL
August 1- August 7 | Island Garden City of Samal
A thanksgiving festival celebration bountiful harvest features parade, indak-indak sa dalan, cultural presentation etc.

CABIBI FESTIVAL
August 1 4 | Lal-lo, Cagayan
The patron town fiesta of Lallo, formerly Ciudad Nueva Segovia is higlighted by an agro-industrial trade fair and street dancing.

SELEBRASYON NG BUWAN NG WIKA
August 1 31 | Batangas
A month long activity celebrating "Buwan ng Wika". The activities undertaken are campaign for using Pilipino as a medium of instruction, hanging of streamer and short program.

KASUOTANG PILIPINO EXHIBIT & FASHION SHOW
August 1- August 31 | Museo ng Makati, Makati City
A yearly exhibit mounted at the city’s museum featuring the evolution of Filipino costumes per region in celebration of the month of Filipino Costumes.

ADLAW HONG BUTUAN
August 2 | Butuan City
It’s the charter day celebration of Butuan City. It is highlighted by the thanksgiving mass, motorcade recognition of outstanding Butuanons & City employees night.

PALAGSING FESTIVAL
August 2 | Butuan City
A competition for the longest and the best tasting palagsing

PALU-PALO FESTIVAL (GRAND CELEBRATION)
August 4- August 5 | Basco, Batanes
A cultural presentation of the different municipalities of Batanes, showcasing their ethnic group''s rugged yet storied existence.

STA. CLARA FESTIVAL
August 4 13 | Tigaon, Camarines Sur
A celebration held in honor of Patron Saint, St. Claire of Assisi. Various activities are lined up including cultural shows, job fair, concert, fairworks display, beauty pagent, firworks display, battle of the bands and the highlight activity which is the Sta. Clara devotional dance.

SIPONG
August 7 | Bais City, Negros Oriental
A colorful and lively mardi gras festival participated in by the different barangays, local and national offices in a choreographed street dancing. Magnificent floats and spectacular head dresses can also be viewed during this event. This biggest annual merry making marks the Charter Day celebration of Bais City.

MINDANAO TRADE EXPO
August 7- August 14 | Davao City
An Agro industrial trade fair with business matching for the promotion of Mindanao's world class product.

3RD MINDANAO TRAVEL & TOUR EXPO (MITTE)
August 8 10 | SM City Davao, Events Center, Davao City
Features exhibits adn tour packages to various adventures and scenic destinations in Mindanao.

BONGA
August 9 | Sibonga, Cebu
The celebration is in honor of the town''s patron saint, Our Lady of Pilar and Santa Filomena. Among its highlights is the street dancing and ritual/showdown competition. "Bunga" is a Cebuano word which means fruit in English. This festival is a form of thanksgiving for all the blessings and graces the Sibonganhons have received for the abundant fruits found in their town.

CORDOVA DINAGAT FESTIVAL (FISHING RITUALS)
August 5 | Cordova, Cebu
The celebration honors the town’s most prized source of livelihood-fishing. “Dinagat” means “anything” pertaining to the sea”. It showcases Cordova’s distinctive cultural heritage though authentic traditional rituals and dances.

PAVVU RULUN FESTIVAL & PADDA NA LIMA (GRAND CELEBRATION)
August 10 17 | Tuguegarao, Cagayan
The patron fiesta of Tuguegarao City. It is being celebrated yearly in honor of St. Hyacinth

DINAGAT (BAKASI)
August 10 | Cordova, Cebu
The festival is a unique reinvention of the Dinagat Festival. The exotic eel locally known as "Bakasi"is peculiar and abundant in Cordova. The dance replicates the gliding movement of the Bakasi. Other related activities include a Bakasi race and cooking contest to show off the many ways in preparing Bakasi which is the main livelihood of the people.

KAADLAWAN HAN SAMAR
August 11 | Catbalogan Samar
Festivities to commemorate the foundation day of Samar

SANTONES FESTIVAL
August 12 16 | Barangay Calumpang, Liliw, Laguna
A five day festivity featuring the sweet santol and lanzones fruits raised in the locality.

"KUMBIRA" (FOOD FESTIVAL)
August 14 16 | Cagayan de Oro City
Food & culinary competitions sponsored by the Cagayan de Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association (COHARA).

KALIBONGAN FESTIVAL (HORSE FIGHT & BLOOD COMPACT)
August 14 | Kidapawan City, N. Cotabato
August 14 marks the celebration of the Kalibongan Festival. Kalibongan is a manobo term for a Grand Festival which is celebrated yearly in Kidapawan, Cotabato. The Manobos, Bagobos, and other highland tribes from the different parts of the province go down to Kidapawan to show off and proudly display their tradition and cultural heritage. The natives display thier own version of "party" with a traditional horsefight, a "blood compact" peace ceremony, etc.

LUBI-LUBI (COCONUT) FESTIVAL
August 15 | Calubian, Leyte
The humble coconut tree gets its day in the spotlight as the town celebrates its Lubi-Lubi Festival.

CORON FESTIVAL
August 15- August 17 | Tiwi, Albay
“Coron” is a Bicol dialect meaning clay-pot or potteries of which the town of Tiwi is popularly known for. Thus, the festival’s main feature is the municipalities pottery industry which is done with skills passed from parents to children and perfected through long years of practice without the benefit of written manuals.

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION
August 15 | Boac, Marinduque
A celebration in honor of Our Lady of the Assumption.

PASAKA
August 15 | Tanauan, Leyte
Religious homage/ cultural dance parade in honor of Our Lady of the Assumption

SIRONG FESTIVAL
August 15 | Cantilan, Surigao del Sur
A war dance between Muslims and Christians, reflecting the Christianization of the early Cantillanons

SUMAYAJAW FESTIVAL
August 15 | Jabonga, Agusan del Norte
Held during the town fiesta of Jabonga. It is a thanksgiving celebration for the bounties showered by the Heavenly Father through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Lady of Assumption

PILGRIMAGE TO JOROAN
August 16 | Joroan, Tiwi, Albay
Held every 3rd Saturday of August to pay homage to the miraculous image of Our Lady of Salvation, Patroness of Albay

KADAYAWAN SA DABAW
August 16- August 22 | Davao City
A festival celebrating the city''s bountiful harvest in a form of grand colorful parade of orchid-bedecked floats and tribal street dancing.

SUNDAYAG
August 18 | Cagayan de Oro City
A showcase of the Best of Northern Mindanao featuring Agriculture, Trade, & Tourism destinations.

BUYOGAN FESTIVAL
August 19 | Abuyog, Leyte
“Buyog” (bees) dancer depict the origin of the town’s name in a well choreographed dance.

FRUIT FESTIVAL
August 09 - 11 | Kidapawan City, North Cotabato
Kidapawan takes its fruit growing industry to the streets literally as the city celebrates its annual fruit festival. There are cultural shows, a parade of local fruit products, a bevy of exhibits, street dancing competition and selected lectures on fruit preparation.

QUEZON DAY/ANGONO DAY
August 19 | Angono, Rizal
Anniversary of Independence , the residents of Angono led by the Municipal Tourism Office, prepare a weeklong celebration characterized by trade fairs, arts exhibits, symphonic band concerts, cultural presentations, etc. Flower offering to the statue of President Quezon is being observed, as it is also his birthday.

SABUTAN FESTIVAL
August 19 23 | San Luis, Aurora
The festival highlights the importance of growing palm trees locally called Sabutan on the communities economic well being.

BANKATON
August 20 | Lavezares, N. Samar
Exciting motorboat race in honor of the town’s patron saint

KALUBIHAN FESTIVAL
August 21- August 28 | Jordan, Guimaras
A festivity in support of the National Coconut Week Celebration which recognizes the efforts of the coconut farmers and other stakeholders of the province.

ANNIVERSARY OF CRY OF PUGADLAWIN
August 23 | Pugad lawin shrine, Brgy. Bahay Toro, Quezon City
Another historical event celebrated yearly with a civic parade at 6:00 am followed by a flag-raising and a wreath-laying Ceremony.

24-HOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE ENDURANCE
August 23 24 | National Bilibid Prison Land Reserve Area, Muntinlupa City
A competition among the elite and amateur mountain bike outdoor sports athlete from across the country. The event will test the competitor's mountain biking skills in the varied crisscrossed paths of the NBP Land Reserve Area.

LAMBAGOHAN FESTIVAL
August 25 | Cagayan de Oro
A fluvial parade and a river festival with fully decorated outrigger boats complete with live band musician & ethnic dancers usually participated by various barangays of the city; this is also held to honor St. Augustine, the Patron Saint of the City.

TSINELAS FESTIVAL
August 25 | City of Gapan, Nueva Ecija
To mark the anniversary of the town’s cityhood, Gapan City holds its annual Tsinelas Festival, with street dancing, parade of floats decorated with regular to gigantic 7 ft. slippers the famous slippers bazaar. The festival is aimed at bolstering the new city’s claim as the North Slippers Capital.

ALCALA TOWN FIESTA
August 26 | Alcala, Cagayan
The local government unit of Alcala has highlighted the agricultural products of Alcala town like corn and rice presented a lcoal street dancing versino and the colonial past of the town depicted in its centuries-old church - St. Philomene Church.

BAHANDI FESTIVAL
August 27 | Alcantara, Cebu
A street dancing celebrated during the town''s fiesta honoring the town''s patron saint, Señor San Augustine. The dance expresses the town people''s joy for the Bahandi (Treasure from the environment) that were given to the municipality.

CAGAYAN DE ORO GOLDEN FLOAT FESTIVAL
August 27 | Cagayan de Oro
A float parade and competition highlighting the historical and cultural interpreted into colorful and unique floats. The event is participated by government organizations, civic organizations and various academic institutions in the city.

JINAWA FESTIVAL
August 27- August 28 | Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte
A local rendition of the classic Christian-moro conflict interpreted through songs and dances.

KAGAY-AN FESTIVAL
August 26- August 28 | Cagayan de Oro City
A celebration of the annual fiesta in honor of its Patron, Saint Agustine; with a mardigras type of street dancing participated in by contingents from school & civic organizations

NATIONAL HEROES DAY
August 29 | San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
A celebration paying homage to people who fought for freedom, usually held with a cultural program and flower offering at the foot of the Unknown Soldier Monument.

NAGSABADO FESTIVAL
August 29 | Pasig City
A re-enactment of the revolutionary action against the Spaniards leb by Valentin Cruz and Andres Bonifacio in 1896. The historic revolution happends to fall on a Saturday that''s why the event is called "Nagsabado".

29 DE AGOSTO
August 29 | Brgy. Hagdang Bato Itaas, Mandaluyong City
Travel back to history as the city observes its First Cry of Revolution against Spaniards in 1896. A commemorative program and an evening of Kundiman are special activities for the occasion.

SILOY FESTIVAL
August 30 | Alcoy, Cebu
The festival promotes the Mag-abo forest with its famous Black or Siloy, the town''s scenic white sand beaches and dive spots and in honor of the town''s patroness Saint Rose of Lima.

KAYABA: GUIMARAS – ILOILO CROSS CHANNEL SWIM
August 30 | Iloilo City
A cross channel swim to create awareness to preserve the Iloilo river, promote tourism in Guimaras and Iloilo and encourage endurance swimming as a competitive sport.

MANDAUE CHARTER DAY CELEBRATION
August 30 | Mandaue, Cebu
The Mandauehanons celebrates this eventful anniversary with parades, games and variety shows. The Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry spearhead the holding of the Mandaue that will start off on this day.

TURUMBA
August 30 | Teresa, Rizal
This is done every year during the feast of Saint Rose of Lima called “Turumba sa Birhen”, which means a unique dance dedicated to Saint Rose of Lima, the patron saint of Teresa

BATTLE OF PINAGLABANAN
August 30 | Pinaglaban Shrine, Municipality of San Juan
National / local celebration of the Battle of Pinaglabanan, a Battle which sparked the Philippine Revolution of 1896. There will be mass at 7:00 am followed by wreath-laying ceremony

SEPTEMBER

SARAKIKI-HADANG FESTIVAL
September 1- September 8 | Calbayog City, Western Samar
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. The word does not only ascribe to the ritual or hadang as an activity to gratify the gods, but likewise hadang as the offering or the sacrifice.

BAGUIO CHARTER DAY/ BAGUIO TOURISM MONTH
September 1- September 30 | Baguio City
93rd Founding celebration with street parade, food feast, exhibits and other fun activities

HUNDRED ISLANDS TRIATHLON
September 1- 30 | Alaminos City, Pangasinan
Involves completing three sporting disciplines – swimming, biking and running done in immediate succession. The event aims to revive the Hundred Islands not just as a beach destination but also as excellent venue for adventure sports.

HANDURAW FESTIVAL
September 1 | Leon, Iloilo
Harvest and tribe competition.

HINIRUGYAW FESTIVAL
September 1- September 10 | Cabatuan, Iloilo
Hirinugyaw, a street dancing festivity participated by various agencies and non-governmental organizations in the Municipality of Cabatuan. This activity serves as the opening salvo of the 10-day celebration of the Feast of San Nicolas de Tolentino on September 1-10 of every year.

DARAGANG MAGAYON
September 1- September 8 | Daraga, Albay
A historical and religious celebration in honor of the town’s patron saint, Our Lady of the Gate. It aims to showcase tha cultural life of Daragueños. Various colorful activities are lined up for this celebration.

VICTORY DAY
September 2 | Kiangan, Ifugao
Annual peace commemoration of the end of the WW II.

TILAW SA PAGKAONG NAN SURIGAONON FOOD FESTIVAL
September 3 | Surigao City,Surigao del Norte
A sumptuous, delicious celebration of the native Surigaonon palate.

TUNA FESTIVAL SA GENSAN
September 3- September 5 | General Santos City
The festival is about revelry and gaiety giving back the glory to the ocean for the abundance and bounty of tuna.

SINAB’BADAN TRIBAL FESTIVAL
September 5- September 6 | Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur
A festival of oneness among the different tribes of the municipality showcasing indigenous art, music and dances.

SIPONG FESTIVAL
September 7 | Bais City, Negros Oriental
A colorful and lively mardi gras festival participated in by the different barangays, local and national offices in a choreographed street dancing.

PADUL-ONG
September 7 | Borongan, E. Samar
Pageant relating how the Lady of Nativity became the patroness of Borongan.

TAMBOBO FESTIVAL
September 8- September 10 | Ajuy, Iloilo
Tribe competition.

MINULUAN FESTIVAL
September 8 10 | Talisay City, Negros Occidental
A three-day celebration in commemoration of the death anniversary of the city's patron saint San Nicholas de Tolentino and in connection with the city's arts and culture week celebration.

PANAGDADAPUN FESTIVAL (ARAW NG QUIRINO)
September 8- September 10 | Cabarroguis, Quirino
The 28th Anniversary of the establishment of the civil government of Quirino

LINGGO NG BULAKAN
September 8- September 15 | Malolos, Bulacan
A one week celebration featuring the history of Bulacan, exhibits of Bulacan products. Cooking contest, on the spot painting contest, and many others.

PARADA NG KAKANIN / FESTIVAL OF NUESTRA SENORA DE ARANZAZZU
September 9 | San Mateo, Rizal
Celebration of the foundation day of Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu, afterwhich, delicacies are given to all for free.

BANOK-BANOK MARADJAO KARADJAO FESTIVAL (STREET PAGEANTRY)
September 9 | Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
A day-long Mardi Gras marked by street dancing festivity featuring the ethnic Mamanwa dance.

SAYAW LAHI FESTIVAL
September 10 | Naujan, Mindoro Oriental
A festival of entertainment featuring all native dances performed on the streets by schools and barangay communities.

BUYLOGANAY
September 10 | Ivisan, Capiz
A cultural and fiesta celebration.

SURIGAO CITY FIESTA (SAN NICOLAS DE TOLENTINO-PATRON SAINT)
September 10 | Surigao City
Surigao City Fiesta celebration in honor of San Nicolas de Tolentino. Different activities are lined for this celebration.

103rd ANNIVERSARY - BATTLE OF PULANG LUPA

September 13 | Torrijos, Marinduque
Battle won by Filipino soldiers during the Fil-Am War over the Americans.
ARAW NG SIQUIJOR WITH SOLILI
September 14 20 | Siquijor, Siquijor
Araw ng Siquijor is the province's charter day celebration with week long activities that starts on the 12th of the month

BISLIG CITY CHARTER DAY
September 15- September 19 | Bislig City
A week-long activities to commemorate the charter day of Bislig.

SIARGAO NATIONAL SURFING CUP
September 15 18 | Cloud 9, General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte
Once again surfers from all over the country will converge for the National Surfing Competition. Winners will compete together with foreign surfers for the International Surfing Competition. Other activities are also lined up to make this big event more exciting and colorful.

INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEAN-UP DAY
September 15 | Regionwide
Coastal clean up activities in support the World Clean up Day

VOYADORES FESTIVAL
September 16 | Daraga, Albay
Borne on the shoulders of her male devotees and her voyage back in a fluvial procession along the Bicol River.

PENAFRANCIA FESTIVAL
September 17 | Naga City, Camarines Sur
A religious festival honoring the feast day of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, Patroness of the Bicol Region.

TALAKUDONG FESTIVAL (STREET DANCING)
September 18 | Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat
A neo-ethnic cultural spectacle show in hilarious street dancing that mainly features exhibition of "Talakudong" accompanied by exotic sound of percussion instruments.

SIARGAO INTERNATIONAL SURFING CUP
September 20 26 | Cloud 9, General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte
Once again surfers from all over the country will converge for the National Surfing Competition. Winners will compete together with foreign surfers for the International Surfing Competition. Other activities are also lined up to make this big event more exciting and colorful.

SEMANA SANG TURISMO (SILAY TOURISM WEEK)
September 21- September 27 | Silay City
A week-long celebration featuring Lakbay-Silay para sa kabataan; tourism photo exhibit; food discount in restaurants, museums, and pension houses; lecture series on environment care and tourist attractions.

PATABANG FESTIVAL
September 21- September 30 | Tapaz, Capiz
A cultural and fiesta celebration.

DUMALONDONG FESTIVAL (Tribal rituals)
September 23 | Salug, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur
Yearly convergence of all tribal leaders in the province higlighted with the performance of authentic tribal rituals by the tribal priests.

ANIHAN FESTIVAL
September 25- September 30 | Dueñas, Iloilo
The weeklong celebration is one way of thanksgiving for having a good harvest and surpassing the trials and crises during lean months.

TOURISM WEEK CELEBRATION
September 25- September 30 | Regionwide (Central Visayas)
In celebration of the National Tourism all four provinces composing the Central Visayas celebrate the event with the various tourism-related activities.

DALIT FESTIVAL
September 25 | Tangub City
The festival showcasing varied activities and presentations

DRUM AND BUGLE CORP COMPETITION
September 25- September 30 | Nasipit, Agusan del Norte
An annual drum and bugle corp competition participated by the different schools in the province.

BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF GEN. MIGUEL MALVAR
September 27 | Capitol Site, Batangas
A commemorative celebrative of birth anniversary of the last general to surrender to the Americans.

ANIHAN FESTIVAL
September 27 | Lobo, Batangas
The festival is a rendezvous of the people of Lobo represented by the barangays that showcase products being produced in their barangays.

MEGAYON FESTIVAL (Thanksgiving)
September 27 - 30 | Zamboanga del Sur
Thanksgiving festival of the Subanens of Zamboanga del Sur showcasing authentic songs, dances and food.

BANIGAN-KAWAYAN FESTIVAL
September 28 | Basey, Samar
Basey''s favorite local product is highlighted in this wacky tribute to the native bamboo mat.

BALANGIGA ANNIVERSARY
September 28 | Balangiga, Eastern Samar
Commemorates the Balangiga Massacre, an event that drove a wedge between Filipino-American relations. Today, it now serves as a celebration of peace between the two nations.

ANGELS FESTIVAL
September 29 | San Rafael, Bulacan
A yearly street dancing festivity in various angel costume in honor of San Rafael, Bulacan’s patron saint, Saint Rafael the Arch Angel. A week long festivity.

KASADYA STREET DANCE
September 29 | Anahaw Amphi-Theater
Street dancing competition in honor of St. Michael Archangel