Lucban’s Pride: Pahiyas Fesitval
by Toni de Villa
The colorful Pahiyas festival that we have known for years dated as far back in the 16th century when Catholicism is on the rise in Quezon province. As many have told, it started as a way of thanksgiving for a good harvest. And the bountiful offers were given to the Franciscan missionaries who brought Catholicism in the 1500s.

Since then, it already begun as a tradition among the Lucbanins until 1595 when the construction of the wooden church paved the way for the locals to bring their harvest to the church. It was believed that this rite must be done by the farmers in order to avoid bad luck, drought and famine. But this is actually done to celebrate the feast of San Isidro, patron saint of farmers. Through the years, they were showered with many blessings and harvest continued to be in uprising. Such time came when people have thought of displaying their harvest in front of their houses where the priest would come and bless them. Each year, the route of the priest blessing the harvest, vary for everyone to get a chance to participate.
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So, get ready with your sneakers and rubber shoes as you trek the old streets of Lucban during this season. First thing one would notice is the “kiping.” This is a wafer made of rice and shaped into a tree leaf. It comes in colors of pink, green and yellow matched with richness of their harvested fruits that are then lined-up as decoration in front of a participating house. Another thing that can be made out of “kiping” is a chandelier that is also placed in each house. But what keeps you looking back at these creations is not just the color but the ingenuity and creativity of the people who keep reinventing concepts year after year.
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Next best thing are the floats that are also seen in other towns of Quezon in celebration of San Isidro Festival. Fresh fruits and vegetables are everywhere and it has been a tradition that people pick them once they pass along your area.
Presently, the Pahiyas Festival has become the pride not only of Lucbanins but all Quezonians for consistently keeping the culture and religion alive. The bright colors of “kiping” transcend the beauty if this town, not to mention the friendly smiles and greetings you get to receive from one street to another.
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Lucban is one of the most-visited places in Quezon Province especially during summer. It has continued to be the undeniable Summer Capital in Southen Tagalog for its inviting and cold weather. It was told in the myth that five men found Lucban Quezon during the 16th century in the persons of Marcos Tigla, Lucas Guimba, Lucas Galandang, Lucas Nanawa and Antonio Manduman. And it was in fact, Marcos Tigla who became the first “kapitan.” A year later, people flocked in this town not only because of its weather but also its places. One particular site is its church. It was built in 1630 by the order of Kapitan Lucas Martin. But in 1732, a huge fire hit this Roman Catholic church and none was left except for the convent. But years later, it was rebuilt and has remained to be sure spot for tourist until now for its nostalgic façade.
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Mayohan sa Tayabas Festival
Mayohan sa Tayabas is the yearly program of the municipal government to foster solidarity and community. Through a nine-day celebration, which takes place on May 11-18, the Tayabasin honors the glory as well as blesses the wounds and sacrifices of the past. Mayohan is a season to converge in Tayabas as the mother navel of the province of Quezon. From the linang, or countryside, the rural folk gather at the town proper. Those who study and work in Manila and other places return home.
Mayohan opened May 11 with the Parada ng Baliskog, the Tayabas arch of welcome. Thirty-three barangays and various organizations of government and civil society exhibit their baliskog, all brightly decorated with Tayabas indigenous materials such as buli, rattan, dried flowers, kiping and tistis.
On May 15, Mayohan gives tribute to San Isidro with a procession reminiscent of the yearly Quiapo devotion to Jesus Nazareno. From many towns of Quezon, multitudes of peasants and workers—predominantly male—flock to Tayabas. They clamor for suman and other pabitin as their sweat, strength, and rivalry pervade in the air. Impelled by their yearly panata or sacrificial devotion to San Isidro, they participate in Hagisan ng Suman, believing that the bounty gathered in their sacks heralds economic upliftment. It portends the amount of their next harvest or income for the year.
Suman is the ritual gift of Hagisan. It is cooked with great enthusiasm by Tayabenses because Hagisan is an opportunity to share their prosperity. Bundles of suman are gaily tied in the pabitin, which is made out of a special kind of bamboo called bagakay. Pabitin is actually an installation art that is not simply exhibited. As soon as the image of San Isidro passes by, pabitin must be emptied of its colorful array of abundance, which aside from suman, includes banana, mango, buko, pineapple, and other summer fruits
Agawan Festival
The Agawan Festival is an annual agricultural festival held in Sariaya, Quezon, Philippines every 15th May.
The festival name, Agawan, is of recent development. It was the idea of Rev. Fr. Raul Enriquez, now the town's parish priest, president of its tourism council and the proponent of the town's quadricentennial celebration in 1999.
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The name describes the main feature of the fiesta procession. As the parade winds its way through the streets, people snatch the goodies and other produce hanging on the houses they pass by or on a pabitin, specially made for the parade. At the same time, people in the houses throw food, fruits and money into the parade.
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Before the parade, nearby residents decorate the outside of their homes. Colorful buntal hats are festooned all over the façade of houses. String beans are draped on windows to make curtains and banana trees are used to adorn fences. The primary, and most traditional, element in the decoration was the bagakay, or young bamboo branches from which junk food, fruits, candies and money were hung for people to snatch as they pass by.
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People say no matter how high the bagakays are, they would bow when the image of San Isidro Labrador passes by, allowing people to grab the goodies.
The Feast of San Isidro Labrador (May 15)

It is the feast day celebration of the farmer's patron saint, a thanksgiving for a year-long bountiful harvest. The celebration involves hanging all sorts of fruits, candies, food crops and multi-colored kiping on bamboo poles.

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Pasayahan sa Lucena (May 27-29)

Pasayahan sa Lucena was conceptualized to showcase the natural and ecological interrelationship and independence between nature and man. It also promotes the ways of life inherent among the people of Lucena. All these find exquisites and appreciative expressions through a mammoth gathering of colors, outlandish costumes and symbolic floats reminiscent of Mardi Gras in Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans.

The festivity Logo
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Cast of Capt. Barbel
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Cast of SOP Gigsters
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The first Pasayahan in 1987 was a big triumph that it has become an annual affair. Year after year the Pasayan draws a sea of frolicking humanity. Pasayahan sa Lucena 2006 features Chami Festival to promote Lucena’s very own native delicacy, the chami. Other features such as the Midnight Madness Sale and street concerts take stage in the Pasayahan.

wow na miss ko na ang Chami. sarap sarap na foodie.. real source of pride ng mga taga southern tagalog region...

wow na miss ko na ang Chami. sarap sarap na foodie.. real source of pride ng mga taga southern tagalog region...

yeah isama mo na rin ang Lomi aheheh....

thanks for this thread utol.... :okay:

Wanna share some Lucban Pics:

The Lucban Bangbang - one of the oldest and pioneer water supply and sewerage system in the Philippines (built under Don F. Esq.'s time and was expanded by succeeding Gobernadorcillos/Alcaldes)
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The Esq. Mansion (right) along Calle Real (now Quezon Ave).
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The Esq. Ancenstral Home today
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The Caballeriza, right (used to be the water system central), now a bakery
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Church Plaza (Bonifacio Park)
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The Lucban Church
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The Dona Ana
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Some old houses

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Cadavel
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El Municipio/ Plaza Rizal
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:cheers: :cheers:

nice pics Utol, impress talaga ako sa Lucban sa Culture ,food,Place and weather...

^^ namimiss ko yong habhab sa may simabahan, ang halo-halo at Jardinera... :cheers:

^^ namimiss ko yong habhab sa may simabahan, ang halo-halo at Jardinera... :cheers:

OO masarap nga Pancit habhab, miss ko din sa Lucban yun Goto Lugaw at Meringue at Puto seko ng Vens

OO masarap nga Pancit habhab, miss ko din sa Lucban yun Goto Lugaw at Meringue at Puto seko ng Vens

idagdag mo na rin yoong broas napagkatamistamis (it melts in the mouth ika nga) :lol:

para sa malalakas ang mga ngipin... tikoy lucban.... :lol:

Eversince I was young, I've been wanting to go to Lucban to witness Pahiyas. The problem, walang pera. :cry:

I was in Cavite then and I've been visiting Quezon frequently (from Tiaong to Pagdilao than Antimonan to Calauag) but have no chance to go to Lucban or even Tayabas. :(

idagdag mo na rin yoong broas napagkatamistamis (it melts in the mouth ika nga) :lol:

para sa malalakas ang mga ngipin... tikoy lucban.... :lol:


:lol: Nakakgutom naman yan ahehehe,ofcourse KIPING,mawawala ba yan....

Eversince I was young, I've been wanting to go to Lucban to witness Pahiyas. The problem, walang pera. :cry:

I was in Cavite then and I've been visiting Quezon frequently (from Tiaong to Pagdilao than Antimonan to Calauag) but have no chance to go to Lucban or even Tayabas. :(

well try mo ngayong May ,i think you dont need a lot of Money kahit pamasahe lang aheheh,kasi ako wala akong relatives dun sa Lucban pero busog ako pag uwi ko ahehehe...

Another Lucena's Pride Flavored Lambanog
In Quezon, the world capital of lambanog, highway stands vie for customers with bubble gum flavored and colored varieties.
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Some traditional varieties, like the ones on the lower shelf, are flavored with raisins and other fruits, without the artificial coloring.

I love the Pahiyas Festival of Quezon where they design the houses with colorful rice kipings. I have some pictures from before but I have to scan them.

I love the Pahiyas Festival of Quezon where they design the houses with colorful rice kipings. I have some pictures from before but I have to scan them.

Wow cant for those Pictures Lili...Basta keep on posting and i forgot the Balwarte Festival of Gumaca a colorful festival too^^

Wow. noon pa gusto ko na maka attend ng Pahiyas Festival!

Wow. noon pa gusto ko na maka attend ng Pahiyas Festival!

malapit na ulit sya May 15-16...^^

Chami

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Chami is a tasty and popular food made of locally manufactured noodles and cooked in pancit like manner with pork, vegetables and the usual condiments. Its locally manufactured noodles make the recipe distinctly delicious.

Chami is affordable and is served in numerous restaurants in Lucena City and small snack bars and canteens. In support of the Chami industry, the City Government has made it an activity to conduct the chami festival during Pasayahan sa Lucena festivities.

The long strip of Quezon Avenue, major street in the city proper is

filled with participants who are part of the “Chami Festival”. Participants are provided with free ingredients and their own original recipe of chami. The winner gets a prize from the sponsors and from the City Government. This is done annually during the town fiesta.

^^ delicious :okay:

^^ delicious :okay:


thanks ahehehe...utol balik ka dito ng matikman mo ulit ang tamis anghang na Chami ...

May 15??? naku super traffic nanaman sa maharlika hiway nyan... from Tiaong to Lucban... so be there earlier kahit 1 day before...

Miss ko rin ang longganisang lucban... vens puto seko etc...

un mga pancit sa buddy's pizza solve ka na... may branch sila sa Makati...

May 15??? naku super traffic nanaman sa maharlika hiway nyan... from Tiaong to Lucban... so be there earlier kahit 1 day before...

Miss ko rin ang longganisang lucban... vens puto seko etc...

un mga pancit sa buddy's pizza solve ka na... may branch sila sa Makati...


Yes Buddy's have 4 branches in MMla, Makati-Kalayaan,Makati-kakarong,MarketMarket and Ortigas...

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Another Pahiyas Pics Inspired By: Miss Len @Fotopages.com

Just want to share some photos i took when we dropped by Kamay ni Hesus in Lucban, Quezon... a really nice place locally known as "groto"... but somewhat becoming more of a tourist spot than a place of worship...

the hill..

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top of the hill..

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view from the top...
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at the entrance...
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and of course... pancit lucban or pancit "habhab"..

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cheers!

Your right...well known na yan dito sa ating bansa...at kahit yung mga nasa abroad may bumibisita na jan specially mga Koreans....

definitely a tourist attraction. Why they dont advertise it, because i think the place is in the same league as bohol choco hills.

...just want to donate some photos here:)
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@ Maxxclip: we went to the same place and you could be the one taking pictures right beside me :) .. anyway here are some of my shots in Lucban and Buddy's SM Lucena..

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Buddy's @ SM Lucena City...

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:cheers:

Merry Christmas Quezon Province!!!

maganda ba sa catanauan quezon?

^^ bakit?? I'm from Quezon pero di pa ko nagagawi dun eh. It's quite far from Lucena City.

hi just came upon this thread as i always go to the iloilo thread because that's where i am originally from. last may 2007 a friend of mine took us to the pahiyas festival. i sooo love lucban!!! the people are so friendly and the longanisa lucban is delicious. we are planning to go back this coming may. beautiful beautiful place!!!!

Sana makapunta ako sa Pahiyas this year!

^^well bro @X_MD, the Quezon Province's Merry Month of May is still a few months away... you still have time to plan your trip!... don't forget your camera!

Sa May 15 na po ang Pahiyas Festival sa Lucban, Quezon.

Heto po ang detailed direction papuntang Lucban, Quezon coming from Manila:

Option 1: Sta. Cruz-Pagsanjan Route

Private Vehicles:

Take the South Super Highway (aka South Luzon Expressway)

From SLEX:

1. Take Calamba exit, drive towards Calamba city proper then turn right at the junction.

2. Head straight on the highway passing by Los Banos, Bay, Victoria, Pila, Sta. Cruz and Pagsanjan.

3. Once you get to Pagsanjan Church, turn right (Pagsanjan Town Hall) going to Cavinti then Luisiana(last town in Laguna). Head straight again towards Lucban, Quezon.

For Commuters:

Take the Sta. Cruz-headed buses either in Buendia or Cubao and get off at Pagsawitan, Sta. Cruz, Laguna. There you will find jeepneys bound for Lucban.

Option 2: San Pablo City-Lucena-Tayabas(Longer Route)

From SLEX:

Take Exit 50A(Batangas-Lucena Exit)

Simply drive along this national road until you reach the Sto. Tomas junction. Sto. Tomas has two junctions, on both juctions, take the road to the left (southeastward) toward Lucena. This will take you through Alaminos then San Pablo Laguna. At San Pablo junction, just follow the highway, veering to the right and bypassing the city. Do not enter San Pablo proper. Next town after San Pablo would be Tiaong., then Candelaria, Sariaya and Tayabas. Take the junction at the left going to Tayabas town proper (right goes to Lucena City). At Tayabas, drive towards Lucban which is approximately 13 kilometers from Tayabas.

For Commuters:

1.Take the Lucena-headed buses found either in Buendia or Cubao. Get off at the Grand Central Terminal in Lucena and ride a jeep to Lucban. Lucban is approximately 24 kilometers from Lucena City.

Detailed Map:

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Directions from:

http://www.motorcyclephilippines.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103694
http://www.ericnabos.com/2007/08/lucban-quezon.html
http://www.backpackingphilippines.com/2005/09/kamay-ni-hesus-healing-lucban-quezon.html
http://www.waypoints.ph/detail_gen.html?wpt=ugu

sana ok ang sched ko!!! i'm excited!!!

Oo nga...Need to go there kaso....we'll see. :D

there's also this road to lucban via mahayhay, i think it's least traversed po, lesser po ang traffic, just be aware lang po that there's a bridge still under construction between mahayhay and lucban :cheers:

Sa May 15 na po ang Pahiyas Festival sa Lucban, Quezon.

Heto po ang detailed direction papuntang Lucban, Quezon coming from Manila:

Option 1: Sta. Cruz-Pagsanjan Route

Private Vehicles:

Take the South Super Highway (aka South Luzon Expressway)

From SLEX:

1. Take Calamba exit, drive towards Calamba city proper then turn right at the junction.

2. Head straight on the highway passing by Los Banos, Bay, Victoria, Pila, Sta. Cruz and Pagsanjan.

3. Once you get to Pagsanjan Church, turn right (Pagsanjan Town Hall) going to Cavinti then Luisiana(last town in Laguna). Head straight again towards Lucban, Quezon.

For Commuters:

Take the Sta. Cruz-headed buses either in Buendia or Cubao and get off at Pagsawitan, Sta. Cruz, Laguna. There you will find jeepneys bound for Lucban.

Option 2: San Pablo City-Lucena-Tayabas(Longer Route)

From SLEX:

Take Exit 50A(Batangas-Lucena Exit)

Simply drive along this national road until you reach the Sto. Tomas junction. Sto. Tomas has two junctions, on both juctions, take the road to the left (southeastward) toward Lucena. This will take you through Alaminos then San Pablo Laguna. At San Pablo junction, just follow the highway, veering to the right and bypassing the city. Do not enter San Pablo proper. Next town after San Pablo would be Tiaong., then Candelaria, Sariaya and Tayabas. Take the junction at the left going to Tayabas town proper (right goes to Lucena City). At Tayabas, drive towards Lucban which is approximately 13 kilometers from Tayabas.

For Commuters:

1.Take the Lucena-headed buses found either in Buendia or Cubao. Get off at the Grand Central Terminal in Lucena and ride a jeep to Lucban. Lucban is approximately 24 kilometers from Lucena City.

Detailed Map:

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d85/el_chico_loco/locmap.jpg
Directions from:

http://www.motorcyclephilippines.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103694
http://www.ericnabos.com/2007/08/lucban-quezon.html
http://www.backpackingphilippines.com/2005/09/kamay-ni-hesus-healing-lucban-quezon.html
http://www.waypoints.ph/detail_gen.html?wpt=ugu

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PAHIYAS SA LUCBAN 2008
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how to eat pancit habhab :lol:

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By Manny Galvez

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

BALER, Aurora – A Filipino-American energy expert has been tapped to lead the way in the launch of renewable energy projects in the province, including solar and wind farms.

Sen. Edgardo Angara told The STAR that engineer Larry Asera will help the provincial government in setting up wind, solar and hydro power projects in the province.

Angara said that Asera, a graduate of the University of California in Berkely and the Massachussets Institute of Technology, has already done some preliminary studies on the potentials of renewable energy projects in the province.

Asera, accompanied by Benjamin Mina, the provincial environment and natural resources officer, flew by helicopter to Casiguran town in northern Aurora for an aerial inspection of possible sites for solar and wind farms.

Following the inspection, Asera told Mina that an initial three hectares of solar farm can be developed in Barangay Esteves, Casiguran with a capacity of three megawatts.

The Fil-Am energy expert also discussed the prospects of renewable energy with Agripino Teh San, general manager of the Aurora Electric Cooperative (Aurelco) and technical director Noel Vidat.

Asera’s visit came after Angara toured his sprawling house in California to see his wind farm and one-hectare solar farm which supplies the energy requirements of the City of Vallejo. He used to work in Cotabato and in parts of Mindanao. His grandparents migrated to Hawaii. He later married a Filipina from Abra.

Asera owns 22,000 acres of lands in Napa Valley, considered a wine country and in Vallejo. He also built and now operates 25 wind turbines in the area with a power-generating capacity of 1.8 megawatts each. Each turbine costs $1.5 million. With 25 turbines, these cost a whopping P1.5 billion.

Following the visit, the senator invited the Fil-Am to visit the province where they toured the Dicasalarin Cove in Baler town which, Angara said, would be turned into laboratory for renewable energy so that the entire energy source in the province is not fuel and gas but renewable energy.

Angara principally sponsored the Renewable Energy Bill in the Senate, considered a ground-breaking piece of legislation aimed to make the country less dependent on fossil fuel but more on biomass which is abundant in the country.

The Baler senator said that Asera who is also helping Puerto Princesa City in setting up its own solar systems, will enable the province of Aurora to be the first provincial local government unit in the country to develop clean and sustainable energy technology.

Ibalong Festival Street Presentation 2008, Legazpi City


THE IBALONG EPIC

A long, long time ago, there was a rich land called Ibalong. The hero Baltog, who came from Botavora of the brave clan of Lipod, came to this land when many monsters were still roaming in its very dark forests. He decideed to stay and was the first to cultivate its field and to plant them with gabi.

Then one night, a monstrous, wild boar known as Tandayag saw these field and destroyed the crops. Upon knowing this, Baltog decided to look for this boar with all his courage and patience. At last, as soon as he saw it, he fearlessly wrestled with it, with all his might. Baltog was unafraied. He was strong and brave. Though the Tandayag had very long fangs, he was able to pin down the monstrous, wild boar and break apart its very big jawbones. With this, Tandayag fell and died.

After this fight, Baltog went to his house in Tondol, carrying the Tandayag’s broken jawbones. Then, he hung it on a talisay tree in front of his house. Upon learning of the victory of their Chief Baltog, the people prepared a feast and celebrated. The very big jawbones of the dead boar became an attraction for everyone. Thus, came the tribes of Panikwason and Asog to marvel at it.

The second hero who came to the land of Ibalong was Handyong. Together with his men, he had to fight thousands of battles, and face many dangers to defeat the monsters. As warriors, they first fought the one-eyed monster with three necks in the land of Ponong. For ten months, they fought without rest. And they never stopped fighting until all these monsters were killed.

Handyong and his men made their next attack against the giant flying sharks called Triburon which had hardy flesh and sawlike teeth that could crush rocks. They continued fighting until the defeat of the last Triburon.

They tamed the wild carabaos. They even drove away the giant and very fierce Sarimao which had very sharp fingernails. And using their spears and arrows, they killed all the crocodiles which were as big as boats. With all these killings, the rivers and swamps of Ibalong turned red with blood. It was at this time that the savage monkeys became frightened and hid themselves.

Among the enemies of Handyong and his men, the serpent Oryol was the hardest to kill. Having a beautiful voice, Oryol could change its image to deceive its enemies. To capture it, Handyong tried different ways. But Oryol escaped every one of it and disappeared.

So, alone and unafraid, Handyong decided to look for Oryol in the heart of the forest. He followed the beautiful voice and was almost enchanted by it in his pursiut. Days and nights passed until Oryol came to admire Handyong’s bravery and gallantry. Then, the serpent helped the hero to conquer the monsters, thus restoring peace to the entire Ibalong.

In one of the areas of Ibalong called Ligmanan, Handyong built a town. Under his leadership and his laws, slaves and masters were treated equally. The people planted rice and because of their high regard of him, they named this rice after him. He built the first boat to ride the waves of Ibalong’s seas. Through his good example, his people became inspired and came up with their own inventions. There was Kimantong who made the plow, harrow, and other farming tools; Hablom who invented the first loom for weaving abaca clothes; Dinahong, an Agta, who created the stove, cooking pot, earthen jar, and other kitchen utensils; and Sural who brilliantly thought of the syllabary and started to write on a marble rock. This was a golden period in Ibalong.

Then suddenly, there came a big flood caused by Unos, with terrifying earthquakes. The volcanoes of Hantik, Kulasi and Isarog erupted. Rivers changed their direction and the sea waves rolled high. Destruction was everywhere. Soon, the earth parted, mountains sank, a lake was formed, and many towns in Ibalong were ruined.

Then, appeared the giant Rabot, half-man and half-beast, with awesome and terrifying powers.

People were asking who will fight against Rabot. So, Bantong, the third hero was called. He was a good friend of Handyong. He was ordered to kill the new monster in Ibalong. To do this, he took with him a thousand warriors to attack Rabot’s den. But using his wisdom against Rabot, he did not attack the giant right away. He first observed Rabot’s ways. Looking around the giant’s den, he discovered that there were many rocks surrounding it, and these were the people who were turned into rocks by Rabot.

Bantong also learned that Rabot loved to sleep during the day and stayed awake at night. So, he waited. When Rabot was already sleeping very soundly, Bantong came hear him. He cut the giant into two with his very sharp bolo and without any struggle, Rabot died, So, Ibalong was at peace once more.


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Filipinos are known to be a happy people, smiling and laughing in the face of adversary. Now, while the world moves on to a recession, people are flocking, dancing and celebrating the 14th Flower Festival, also known as the Panagbenga, in the city.

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Panagbenga is the local term for “season of blossoming.” This is said to be the grandest of the Panagbengas, as it is celebrated in the year the city also celebrates its centennial year.

Like every month of February (now encompassing early March), the whole spectrum of the rainbow sparkled in the city in street dances that fused old and new motifs with surprising movements and arrangements that formed flowers and butterflies and fans.

The float parade on Sunday was a carefully chosen ensemble of old and new participants, presenting unique and fresh creations that a collage of flowers can form.

Hall of Famer Baguio Country Club (BCC) opened the spectacular line-up of floats with young ladies in exotic Egyptian costumes, gracefully entertaining the crowd with their seductive belly dance movements. Their float, which sounded off percussions for belly dancing, was a grand garden where atop sat the glistening golden face of an Egyptian idol.

Anthony de Leon, BCC manager and chairman of the Panagbenga Festival, said the float took two weeks to prepare with the mums, everlasting flowers, daisies, roses coming from their very own three nurseries. “We always had our own flower gardens which we expanded with the start of the Flower Festivals 14 years ago,” he said.

Baguio Country Club was followed with a special repeat performance of Mapandan Highschool, which won the first place in the open category of street dancing the day before. Mapandan, with straw skirts as roots of the “pandan” plant, held up poles with pandan-like leaves and formed sunflowers and other flowers with their movements.

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Many companies that joined the flower festival used flowers to illustrate what their business is about. Typical is Dunkin’ Donuts, which shaped its products with all the colors of mums and sprinkled them with petals as toppings.

SM Baguio created giant birds with plumes made of dried cogon grass drinking from a fountain formed with everlasting flowers and long stalks of white orchids to make a fountain of water.

The PNP-Baguio came as a pleasant entertainment as it departed from its intimidating image of chasing policemen with batons and guns. Policemen marched down with their float in their friendly Manong and Manang Pulis images dressed in tapis (native woven wrap-around skirt) and ‘g-string’ worn with their shirt uniforms.

PO1 officers gamely posed in g-strings but with complete policemen gear of holsters, guns and nightsticks hanging from the waist.

Say it with flowers

Parade guidelines gave a limit to the space of logos and brand names, which were also mostly embossed on floats with flowers. But companies showed what they were all about by painting their “identities” with fresh flowers.

B-Meg’s façade was the face of a pig out of white mums. Mister Donut shaped their products with all the colors of mums and sprinkled them with petals as toppings.

A perky Greenwich float playing “We Will Rock You,” had a whole ensemble of drums made of white mums, a red guitar of red flowers, cymbals from yellow chrysanthemums. Purefoods made giant hotdogs from red flowers, and Jimm’s Coffee had two giant mugs atop their float from red and apple green florals.

The Saint Louis University College band, dressed in striking blue pants with violet ruffles and cone hats of everlasting flowers got the crowd swaying as their trumpets played the dancing melody of “I Will Survive.”

A first-time visitor from Moriones, Marinduque mocked spectators with their spears and axes, triggering excitement in the crowd. Their float was drawn like a Moriones face, but made from fragile pastel flowers that looked anything but savage.

On the other hand, Abanao Square, a Baguio mall, had two colorful clowns on stilts in a juggling act as a frontliner of their float.

Celebrities

While rival stations ABS-CBN and GMA 7 in the past had their own celebrities on separate floats, this time Valerie Concepcion of ABS-CBN, and Epi Quizon of the teleserye Diosa rode together with Christian Vazquez, GMA7 star, on the M. Lhuillier float, with media people from both stations doing their interviews together. They refused to speak of Kapamilya and Kapuso, but merely announced they were M. Lhuillier stars. This was the float that got the crowd wild, breaching cordons and rushing to the celebrities.

Surf, meanwhile, got cheers from the crowd as stars Kim Chu and Gerald waved to them from the float.

The other of the two Hall of Famers float, Chow King—which in previous parades wowed an audience with its floral carousel—was at the tail of the parade, weaving along the road a complete landscape of a floral garden with a fallen pine tree, a bridge from where underneath flowed a fountain

The sun was gentle and the wind cool for the 25-float parade, but still an ambulance cut through the crowd at least twice to bring fainting spectators to the hospital. The day before, in the street dancing event, elementary kids were overwhelmed by the scorching sun and the fact that the parade lasted from 8 a.m. to around 5 p.m.

While it provided daylong entertainment for tourists who came from as far as Mindanao and foreign countries, many said it was too tiresome for sidewalk viewing. Tourism Undersecretary Oscar Palabyab, who has attended every flower festival, suggested that street parades be cut to a half-day affair so that tourists can spend the rest of the day seeing the other events in the city.

The street parade had 24 participants with a contingent of a hundred per group and a 20-minute-performance limit. Mabini Elementary School won first prize for their category, the Special Arts Section of the City High for this division and for the college category, the University of the Cordillera made it to the Hall of Fame for winning the street dance for three consecutive times.

Tents were pitched at the periphery of the Market Encounter at Burnham Park as hotels were fully booked and homestays made brisk business. The crowd jostled in a tight shoulder to shoulder walk to see the stars, parents pressed babies and youngsters close to them and one had to wriggle a way to exit, but inspite of all these, “ang ganda, wow,” were comments heard from them.

Purificacion Molintas said that at least a million people had come to watch the Panagbenga.

Even the world’s tallest man came just to have fun. The 26-year old Ijaz Ahmed, who stands 8’4’, flew from his home in Punjab, Pakistan to see the much-talked about Panagbenga. A never-ending line of people pressed toward him to have their picture taken with him and dropped coins and bills in a can for donations. He is in the country in hopes of raising money for badly needed medical treatment, and said in earlier interviews he has heard that Filipinos are a kind people.

As the parade closed, structures for booths for the Session Road in Bloom began to be set up, a weeklong event where this main thoroughfare is closed to traffic and all can promenade on the road and enjoy food on sidewalk cafes and buy goods from all parts of the country on display here.

Meanwhile, despite an ordinance saying picking of flowers will be fined P5,000, litter has taken the place of freshly planted blooms. Traffic is horrendous and walking home is a must for many. Jostling has sparked altercations, pickpockets are making a killing, loudspeakers are blasting for parents to pick up their lost kids.

But people are smiling still, forgetting the woes of the world’s economic crisis, just happy with photographs to bring home, stories to tell and memories etched in their hearts of the queen of festivals that the Baguio Panagbenga has come to be called.

Panagbenga is really one of the more beautiful festivals in the country. :banana::banana:

‘Bahag Pulis’ debuts in Panagbenga (http://http://www.gmanews.tv/story/150880/‘Bahag-Pulis’-debuts-in-Panagbenga)
03/01/2009 | 02:09 PM

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Dancing cops? How about cops in G-strings?

A number of “bahag pulis” were the toast of the town Sunday as they participated in the annual Panagbenga Festival in this mountain city in northern Philippines.

The audience, estimated to be at about 150,000, cheered when the “bahag pulis” paraded beside the Transformation Torch float of the Philippine National Police-Cordillera.

"We are testing their acceptance to the community," said former Cordillera Police Chief Superintendent Eugene Martin, who conceptualized the “bahag pulis.”

The “bahag pulis” are members of the Tourist-Oriented Police, Community-Oriented Police (Topcop). The Topcop are the police officers assigned in the tourist areas of the region like Banaue, Sagada and Bontoc.

The float, designed by Martin and assembled entirely of shasta daisies, chrysanthemum, calla lilies and other flowers at the Benguet State University, has a large PNP cap and the transformation torch in front and the Procor seal in the middle.

The transformation program is part of PNP chief Director General Jesus Verzosa's nine-point agenda aimed at professionalizing the police service. - GMANews.TV

Record crowd joins Baguio's Panagbenga '09 fest (http://http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/features/03/02/09/record-crowd-joins-baguios-panagbenga-09-fest)
By Kristine Servando, abs-cbnNEWS.com | 03/02/2009 2:53 PM


It is always a treat to come home to Baguio City, especially during the Panagbenga season, because there is always something new in store for you. As soon as I hopped on a bus bound for Baguio after work, and saw the long lines of "chance passengers" and the harried ticket sellers, I knew that I wasn't the only one excited to go.

This year, owing to the fact that it is Baguio's Centennial year, the festival drew a record number of people, coming from as far away as Surigao, Mindanao to Vallejo, California (the sister city of Baguio). News reports intially tagged the number of expected guests at 50,000 but it reached 300,000 or more, based on official police estimates. No small wonder that this year's Panagbenga theme is "Our Festival, Yours Too."

My mother tells me that the Panagbenga Flower Festival, a Kankanaey term for "season of blossoming", was conceptualized as a way to help rebuild Baguio after it was shattered by the 1991 earthquake. Sort of a morale boost for the people of Baguio whose lives were shattered as well. Over the years, it has evolved into a tremendous tourist attraction.

I was amazed and overwhelmed by the sheer number of people who squeezed into the sidewalks of Session road (or climbed
on top of buildings), and other roads leading up to Athletic Bowl, where the parades ended, just to get a good view of the the two major parades held over the weekend. People went to great lengths, including waking up at 4 a.m., just to secure a good spot close to the road

All the hotels, inns, and transient houses were full. Anyone who couldn't find any lodgings actually camped in tents at Burnham Park or slept on makeshift beds inside jeepneys or vegetable trucks. Restaurants and shops, especially SM City Baguio, were brimming with people. Street vendors had brisk business, peddling everything from "strawberry taho" to buttered corn to sunglasses to cellphone load to silver jewelry.

In both instances, watching the Streetdance Competition on Saturday and the Float Parade on Sunday, I had to jostle my way through the crowds, angering many people along the way. It was like walking through a big, hot, hostile pool of oatmeal. In all my years growing up in Baguio and visiting during tourist peaks, I have never seen Baguio this full of people.

There were so many people that in the end, local TV networks like ABS-CBN Baguio appealed to viewers to just stay at home and watch the live coverage of the event instead of adding to the already swelling crowd. I have to give all these people credit, though, for braving the intense morning and noon heat and the likely possibility of fainting, just to see a view partially obscured by other people's heads.

The parades were lovely, full of vibrant colored costumes and props that looked wonderful against the clear china blue sky. The streetdancers
were energetic, clad in glittery costumes or body paint, carrying giant paper leaves and sunflowers. Some were dressed in bahags, the native attire, and danced to a chorus of gongs. Even some policemen, who dutifully marshalled the crowd, were wearing bahags along with their police uniform.

The 28 floats were bursting with plants and flowers, mostly Everlasting, in all colors of the rainbow. Marching bands continuously played popular tunes, including the ever-present Panagbenga Festival hymn composed by Macario Fronda. There were even surprise celebrity appearances from Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Ogie Alcasid, Wilma Doesn't, and my favorite, Jollibee.

I interviewed many people in the crowd, both tourists and locals, and many of them said that a glimpse of any of those beautiful performances and flowery floats would make any inconvenience (bruised toes, annoyance, or forgone trips to the bathroom) worth it.

"Maganda, kakaiba sa panangin, nag-enjoy ako sa panonood although medyo masakit, mahirap, maraming tao, eh enjoy parin," said Gilbert dela Cruz from Mindoro, who said it was his first time to watch the Panagbenga parade.

Even with the economic crisis, no expense was spared by participants and organizers to make this year's Flower Fest a memorable one. One of the floats alone reportedly cost more than P200,000. Although some locals noted a slight decline in the number of flowers used in the parade this year, they said they were still impressed by the festivities.

After the crowd dispersed, and the last of the floats was dismantled, I suddenly felt sad about leaving again, because it seemed as if the weekend went by too quickly. The Panagbenga festival and Baguio Centennial celebrations are not over yet though, with a long list of activities on the Tourism Council's itinerary yet to come, including "Session Road in Bloom", a week-long street fair where Session road is closed off from cars, and crowds are free to sample food and souveniers from the region.

I left the city with a feeling of hope and joy that in one hundred years of its existence, and more than fourteen years of Panagbenga Flower Festivals, Baguio never seems to lose the energy to celebrate, even in times of hardship, and make everyone feel welcome. For me, and for many of Baguio's visitors, it always feels like home.

Magayon Festival 2009 -- http://magayonfestival.com/
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^^ Hala! Di ba magagalit si Sinukuan nyan at si Jospehine? Hehehe!!! :D :nocrook: :jk: Corny pills....:D

Eversince "Dyosa" has been shown, some non-Bicolanos thought of associating Magayon with Jacklyn Jose.

^^ Hala! Di ba magagalit si Sinukuan nyan at si Jospehine? Hehehe!!! :D :nocrook: :jk: Corny pills....:D

Eversince "Dyosa" has been shown, some non-Bicolanos thought of associating Magayon with Jacklyn Jose.

^:lol: I forgot about that teleserye already. May Bicolano siguro na scriptwriter sa ABS-CBN. lols

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Iriga City’s Tinagba festival
BusinessWorld
1/30/2009 3:11:07 PM

Iriga City in Bicol will come alive as the city celebrates its annual Tinagba Festival from Feb. 5 to 11.

The festival is an ancient Bicol first harvest offering that features a caravan of gaily-decorated bull carts or motorized floats.

Revelers clad in Mardi Gras-inspired finery and native costumes will also dance and parade around the city.

Iriga Mayor Madelaine Alfelor-Gazmen and the Irigueños are now in the thick of preparations.

The highlight of this week-long festival is a street parade competition on Feb. 11 that coincides with the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes.

For the duration of the festival, the Iriga City Park will be transformed into a Science and Technology Park.

Other activities lined up include "animalandia," a quiz show, film showing, technodance expo, wall climbing and science exhibit.

Iriga City is known as the City of Crystal Clear Springs with more than 30 natural springs.

It is also famous for its most prominent natural landmark, the majestic Mt. Iriga that offers a captivating view of the entire Bicol River basin area.

The city’s other major activities this year include the annual Ms. Iriga, Ms. Rinconada, Ms. Tourism Pageant and the Charter Foundation Anniversary.

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bakit kaya may float ang SM eh wala namang SM sa laoag??? :lol::lol::lol::lol:

LC set to join 2009 Aliwan Festival at CCP
- ILOCOS TIMES (http://ilocostimes.com/)

The Multi-awarded Laoag City is set to join the 2009 Aliwan Festival at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Manila on April 23 to 26. Laoag Mayor Michael V. Fariñas made this announcement after his wife, Laoag City Tourism and Social Concerns Council (LCTSCC) chair Chevylle V. Fariñas confirmed that they are joining the said event. Fariñas stressed that Laoag should join the festival as it is the defending champion in the Best Float category for two years now. Aside from bagging the top prize in the float category, the city also won runners-up honors in the dance competition. Fariñas said the preparation is now on going as the float will be constructed in the third week of April. Laoag delegates are set to leave on April 23.


After the Aliwan Festival, Fariñas said the city would also join the Bangus Festival in Dagupan City in Pangasinan. The mayor further disclosed that the city would also participate in a festival in Santiago City, Isabela after Santiago Mayor Amelita Navarro has requested Laoag’s participation in the said event. In view of this, Fariñas has asked his wife to consider Navarro’s request as he reasoned that attending other city’s festivals could give a big boost to Laoag’s tourism industry. Fariñas has also clarified that the Laoag delegation’s expenses, including accommodation, transportation and food, would be shouldered by the host cities of Dagupan and Santiago. He explained that the two local government units have allocated in their respective budgets their festivals. Ms Fariñas meanwhile disclosed that the city would be participating in all three categories. She said the Ilocos Norte Regional School of Fisheries (INRSF), being the champion in the recent Pamulinawen Festival street pageantry competition, will represent the city in the dance competition while Miss Laoag City 2009 Kate Lao will vie for the Reyna ng Aliwan crown. The city’s entry in the float competition will be Abel-inspired where three women weaving will be shown in the float.

In a related development, the Laoag City Association of Barangay Councils will also be participating in the Aliwan Festival 2009 as this would be in time for their Lakbay Aral. Ms Fariñas said all barangay chairpersons will join the city delegation in the floral parade.

PANAGABEL - PAMULINAWEN FESTIVAL
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CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS!!!:banana::banana::banana:

Ibon ebon, Pamulinawen win in Festivals of the North (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pangasinan/ibon-ebon-pamulinawen-win-festivals-north)


DAGUPAN CITY -- The rain that started to pour at 1 p.m. Monday did not stop the holding of the long-awaited Festivals of the North street dancing competition.

The street dancing finally started at 4 p.m. after Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez, Bangus Festival chairperson, announced that the competition will push through. The ritual dance (second part of the competition) held at the city plaza ended past 12 midnight

Candaba, Pampanga’s Ibon Ebon Festival bested 14 other municipalities to bag the P200,000 cash prize in the municipal level.

Contest’s winners were Guling-Guling Festival of Paoay, Ilocos Norte; Corn Festival of Sto. Tomas, Pangasinan; Patopat Festival of Pozorrubio, Pangasinan; and Banga Festival of San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte.

They brought home P100,000, P75,000, P50,000, and P30,000 cash prize, respectively.

Adjudged as Best in Costume was Guling Guling Festival; while Ibon Ebon Festival was Best in Choreography, earning additional P20,000 prize each.

In the city category, Laoag City’s Pamulinawen Festival was over-all champion. Runners-up were Dagupan City’s Bangus Festival, Pindangan Festival of San Fernando City (La Union), Mango-Bamboo Festival of San Carlos City, and Binatbatan Festival of Vigan (Ilocos Sur).

Best in Costume was Bangus Festival while Best in Choreography went to Pamulinawen Festival.

The cash prizes were the same as that in the municipal category.

Meanwhile, more than 10 bands will be simultaneously playing on April 30 at the 2.4-kilometer stretch of Bangusan street. This will be held at the Judge Jose de Venecia Sr. Expressway Extension (Pantal-Lucao road).

On May 1, the city and other coastal towns in the province will simultaneously celebrate Pista’y Dayat.

PAHIYAS FESTIVAL 2009
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**IRIGA CITY TINAGBA FESTIVAL**

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I love the Pahiyas Festival of Quezon where they design the houses with colorful rice kipings. I have some pictures from before but I have to scan them.

I love Lucban for its cool climate and their famous pancit habhab. :)

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Location: Clark, Freeport Zone

How to get there: here (http://www.philballoonfest.net/about/getting-there.html)

Schedule: here (http://www.philballoonfest.net/attractions/event-schedule.html)

Tickets: 150 Php (http://www.philballoonfest.net/news/buy-tickets.html)


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^^gusto ko yan!:applause::applause::applause:

Arya Abra!!!
Feb 23

Luzon also does have great vacation places that tourists will drop by. The festivals are great and they can visit the beautiful scenery here. I just want to ask about the Pahiyas festival, is the colorful leaves that is hanging in the houses can be eaten? I heard one about that and they say that it can be eaten. I'm just wondering about the taste of that, Is it sweet? Anyways, tourist can visit these places in the country and enjoy with the hospitality of people there.

THIS COMING FEBRUARY...

LET'S GET READY FOR THE 2010

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YOU'RE ALL INVITED TO CELEBRATE LAOAG'S COLORFUL AND FESTIVE CITY FIESTA!
COME AND JOIN THE FUN! :cheers:
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PAMULINAWEN FESTIVAL 2010

Theme: “Laoag City: Magnificent, Vibrant and Flourishing”

February 1 – 28, 2010
PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES

February 1 (Monday)
4:00 A.M. DIANA AROUND THE CITY
In-Charge: Vice Mayor Edward P. Domingo, Hon. Joseph H. Tamayo & Community
Affairs Division
1:00 P.M. CIVIC MILITARY PARADE
In-Charge: Hon. Francis Manolito B. Dacuycuy, P/Supt. Sterling Raymund P. Blanco,
Engr. Ruben Domingo, Ms. Mylene Isabel Pascual, Mr. Rosario Villanueva, Mr. Giselo
Ulep, CMO-CAD
Venue: Provincial Capitol Outdoor Stage
5:00 P.M. MUSIC AND DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA
Shamrock Elem. School Pupils
In-Charge: Ms. Anabella B. Miguel
7:00 P.M. DIOS TI AGNGINA: The Concert
In-Charge: City Mayor’s Office & LCTSCC
Venue: Provincial Capitol Outdoor Stage


February 2, 2010 (Tuesday)
7:30 A.M. SHAMROCK ELEM. SCHOOL ALUMNI MOTORCADE
8:00 A.M. OPENING OF THE AGRO-INDUSTRIAL FAIR
In-Charge: Office of the City Agriculturist
Venue: Laoag Central Elementary School
2:00 P.M. SHAMROCK ELEM. SCHOOL GRAND ALUMNI HOMECOMING
7:00 P.M. NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY NIGHT
Highlight: Free Concert/Awarding of Outstanding
Employees
In-Charge: Northwestern University, Ms. Lily Palafox
Venue: City Basketball Court


February 3, 2010 (Wednesday)
2:00 P.M. LITTLE MR. & MISS LAOAG CITY 2010
Highlight: Turn-over ceremony (Php3.5 M for the GK) I n -
Charge: CSWDO c/o Mrs. Aurora M. Corpuz
Venue: City Basketball Court
7:00 P.M. NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS (NGO) NIGHT
In-Charge: Federated NGO of Laoag City,
Mrs. Mary Ang (Coordinator)
Venue: City Basketball Court


February 4, 2010 (Thursday)
1:00 P.M. ZARZUELA ILOCANA
In Charge: Ms. Araceli C. Pastor, Dep. Ed.- Laoag City
Venue: City Auditorium
7:00 P.M. MISS ABC 2010
In-Charge: Hon. Chevylle V. Fariñas, ABC Pres. & Association of Brgy.
Councils of Laoag City, ABC Staff & The Young Professionals Artists, Inc.
Venue: Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena


February 5, 2010 (Friday)
8:00 A.M. “AY-AYAM” (TRADITIONAL GAMES)
In-Charge: Dep.Ed-Laoag City, Mr. Pablito Miguel,
Mr. Giselo Ulep & Mr. Rosario Villanueva
Venue: City Basketball Court
7:00 P.M. TATTOO THE ILOCOS
Tattoo & Band Fest 2010


February 6, 2010 (Saturday)
1:00 P.M. KAYA NI LOLO, KAYA NI LOLA
In-Charge: CSWDO & Federation of Senior Citizens of the Philippines,
Laoag City Chapter
Venue: City Auditorium
2:00 P.M. PAMULINAWEN BIKE WEEKEND: STREET PARTY
In-Charge: Road Rats Motorcycle Club of the Phils., Inc.
Venue: along Rizal St. bet. Paco Roman and V. Llanes sts.
7:00 P.M. NORTENIANS OF SAN FRANCISCO & BAY AREA / AGRICULTURE
SECTOR NIGHT
In-Charge: Office of the City Agriculturist & CAFC
School In-Charge: Northern Christian College
Venue: City Basketball Court


February 7, 2010 (Sunday)
8:00 A.M. MISS LAOAG CITY PAMULINAWEN INTERNATIONAL 2010
PRE-PAGEANT
In-Charge: CMO, LCTSCC, Mr. Randy Leaño
Venue: City Auditorium
12:00 NN “ KARERAKIT” (RAKIT RACE)
7:00 P.M. ILOCOS NORTE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT
In-Charge: INNHS, Mrs. Isabel S. Sandi, Principal IV
Venue: City Basketball Court


February 8, 2010 (Monday)
9:00 A.M. DULANG FOOD FESTIVAL Featuring: “Reyna Saba”
Venue: Villanueva St. west of Laoag City Commercial Complex
1:00 P.M. CALESA FESTIVAL AND DRUM & LYRE COMPETITION
In-Charge (Calesa): Office of the City Agriculturist, Mr. Oscar Recta
Mr. Joseph A. Flor (Artistic Director), RIC, CAFC & Calesa
Association of Laoag
In-Charge (Drum & Lyre Comptetion): Dep.Ed.-Laoag City, LCTSCC
Venue: Provincial Capitol Outdoor Stage
7:00 P.M . ILOCOS NORTE AID ASSOCIATION OF HAWAII, DEP.ED.-LAOAG
AND LARTAGE NIGHT
In-Charge: c/o Mr. Arthur Valbuena
Venue: City Basketball Court


February 9, 2010 (Tuesday)
2:00 P.M. PAMULINAWEN GRAND PARADE
In-Charge: Hon. Francis Manolito B. Dacuycuy, Arch. Rex Hofileña,
P/Supt. Sterling Raymund P. Blanco, Ms. Mylene Isabel
A. Pascual, Mrs. Mary Ang, City Assessor’s Office, Dep.Ed., CMO-CAD., Fed. Of
Brgy. Tanods
Venue: Provincial Capitol Outside Stage
7:00 P.M. DIVINE WORD COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NIGHT
In-Charge:
Venue: City Basketball Court


February 10, 2010 (Wednesday)
7:30 A.M. HOLY MASS
In-Charge: CMO-Community Affairs Division
Venue: St. William’s Cathedral
1:00 P.M. STREET PAGEANTRY
In-Charge: CMO, LCTSCC, & Dep. Ed-Laoag City
Venue: Provincial Capitol Outdoor Stage
7:00 P.M. MISS LAOAG CITY PAMULINAWEN INTERNATIONAL QUEST
2010 PAGEANT NIGHT
In-Charge: CMO, LCTSCC, Dep.Ed.-Laoag, PNP, Mr. Randy Leaño & SK
Venue: Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena
9:30 AM “KOMEDYA” ILOCANA
Venue: Basketball Court


February 11, 2010 (Thursday)
8:00 A.M. DELUBYO DAY YEAR VI
Activities:
Morning Events: Motorcade
Poker Run
Afternoon Events: Amazing Race
Evening Events: Motor Show
Search for Mr. & Ms. Calendar Delight Models
In-Charge: Mr. Louise Tugas, Brgy. Chairman Jesus Arimbuyutan (coordinators)
Venue: Provincial Capitol Outdoor Stage
7:00 P.M. UNITED FILIPINO COUNCIL OF HAWAII NIGHT
In-Charge:
Venue: City Basketball Court


February 12, 2010 (Friday)
8:00 A.M. HORSE RACE
In-Charge: CMO, LCTSCC and Calesa Association of Laoag City
Venue: Brgy. 1, Race Track
7:00 P.M. CITY GOVERNMENT NIGHT
In-Charge: CMO-CAD, CCR, CSWDO & GLEDCO
Venue: City Basketball Court


February 13, 2010 (Saturday)
8:00 A.M. 3rd MVF 4x4 WEEKEND SUMMIT/FUN RACE
In-Charge: P.I.N.A.K.B.E.T Group Inc.
Venue: Laoag River Bank (Southern Portion)
7:00 P.M. OUTSTANDING LAOAGUEÑOS AWARDING CEREMONIES
In-Charge:
Venue: City Auditorium


February 14, 2010 (Sunday)
7:00 P.M. SEARCH FOR MR. FITNESS LAOAG 2010 (BODY BUILDING
COMPETITION)
In-Charge:
Venue: City Basketball Court


February 15, 2010 (Monday)
5:00 P.M. MEDIA NIGHT
Venue : City Auditorium
7:00 P.M. ABC NIGHT (awarding of winners in the Cleanest, Greenest & Most
Productive Brgys. and Schools; Best Performing Brgy. Peace and Order Committee,
etc.)
In-Charge: Hon. Chevylle V. Fariñas, ABC President, Brgy. Chairmen,
DILG Director Reynaldo G. Garo, ABC Staff & CMO-CAD Staff
Venue: City Basketball Court


February 16, 2010 (Tuesday)
7:00 PM RED CROSS NIGHT
In-Charge: PNRC Ilocos-Laoag City Chapter
Mrs. Mary C. Ang & Mrs. Edna Orcino
Venue: City Basketball Court
Red Cross Candidate: Mrs. Grace Jose


February 17, 2010 (Wednesday)
7:00 PM SKB NIGHT
Highlight: Coronation Mutya ng SKB
In-Charge: SKB, Inc. Laoag City Chapter, Mrs. Mary C. Ang & Mrs. Edna Orcino
Venue: City Basketball Court


February 18, 2010 (Thursday)
7:00 P.M. MUJERES
In-Charge: Mr. Walter Aquino, Young Professional Artists, Inc., LCSTCC Staff
Venue: City Basketball Court


February 19, 2010 (Friday)
1:00 P.M. TRICYCADE (Tricycle Motorcade)
Coordinator: SPO4 Ramelito Piedad
7:00 P.M. SEARCH FOR MANONG TRICYCLE DRIVER
Coordinator: Mr. Marlow Matias Reg


February 15-21, 2010
7:30-5:30 PACIFIC ANGEL 10-1 MEDICAL MISSION
Schedule: February 15-17 Sta. Maria Elem. School , San Mateo Elem. School
February 19-21 City Auditorium, Cabeza Elem. School
February 20, 2010 (Saturday)
1:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE
In-Charge: Mr. Diomedes Gayban (Coordinator), City Hall Bikers (CHB)
Assembly Place: City Hall


February 20, 2010 (Saturday)
8:00 A.M. LEVEL-UP ONLINE GAMES
In-Charge: Mr. Franz Reginald C. Felipe (Coordinator)
CMO/LCTSCC
Venue: City Auditorium


February 22, 2010
7:00 PM PACIFIC ANGELS 10-1 CLOSING CEREMONIES
In-Charge: CMO-CAD, CSWDO


February 22-28, 2010
LAOAG CITY TENNIS OPEN TOURNAMENT
Venue: Provincial Capitol Tennis Court
February 27, 2010
2nd MVF BADMINTON TOURNAMENT
Venue: YMCA


SOURCE: ILOCOS TIMES (http://ilocostimes.com/)

Pahiyas Festival is one of the most known festivals in the Philippines. That's why every year people are excited to see that festival, it also attracts foreigner. Thanks for sharing the photos it was so fascinating... :cheers:

PAMULINAWEN FESTIVAL 2010

LET THE FEAST BEGIN

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HIGHLIGHTS:

FEB. 1 CIVIC MILITARY PARADE
MUSIC AND DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA
DIOS TI AGNGINA: The Concert

FEB. 3 LITTLE MR. & MISS LAOAG CITY 2010
FEB 4 ZARZUELA ILOCANA
MISS ABC 2010

FEB. 6 PAMULINAWEN BIKE WEEKEND: STREET PARTY
FEB. 7 MISS LAOAG CITY PAMULINAWEN INTERNATIONAL 2010
PRE-PAGEANT
ILOCOS NORTE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT

FEB. 8 DULANG FOOD FESTIVAL Featuring: “Reyna Saba”
CALESA FESTIVAL AND DRUM & LYRE COMPETITION

FEB. 9 PAMULINAWEN GRAND PARADE

FEB. 10 STREET PAGEANTRY
MISS LAOAG CITY PAMULNAWEN INTERNATIONAL QUEST 2010 PAGEANT NIGHT

FEB. 13 3rd MVF 4x4 WEEKEND SUMMIT/FUN RACE

FEB. 14 SEARCH FOR MR. FITNESS LAOAG 2010 (BODY BUILDING
COMPETITION)

FEB.22-28 LAOAG CITY TENNIS OPEN TOURNAMENT
2nd MVF BADMINTON TOURNAMENT

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LAST YEAR'S PAMULINAWEN FESTIVAL
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DAMILI FESTIVAL 2009 - SAN NICOLAS, ILOCOS NORTE
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ARYA ABRA FESTIVAL...

March 9, 2010

"No politicians" campaign successful (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p100306.htm&no=38&r=car&y=&mo=)

Baguio City (6 March) -- The Baguio Flower Festival executive committee reported that their campaign against political campaigners during the Panagbenga was successful.

BFF chair Anthony de Leon said that the guidelines that they have set for politicians during the Panagbenga grand street and float parade were followed by aspiring candidates in the local and national positions.

In the guidelines set by the organizers, only incumbent officials were allowed to join the parade. But the organizers gave chance for aspiring candidates to join the festivities if they have an official entry in the float parade.

There were several political parties who signified to join the float parade but they did not show up during the parade last Sunday, de Leon said.

De Leon took exemptions of presidential aspirant Senator Richard Gordon and former Baguio mayor and Congressman Bernardo Vergara, now running for congressman, for joining the parade.

De Leon explained that they have officially invited Senator Richard Gordon as one their guests being a former secretary of the Department of Tourism and being the author of the Philippine Tourism Code.

He also defended Vergara saying he is a member of the board of trustee of the BFF Foundation and he is recognized as part of the event which they started together with Congressman Mauricio Domogan 15 years ago.

De Leon added that there was one former mayor who joined the float parade but this was not coordinated by him or his representatives thru the organizers. (PIA)

Hundred Islands Festival to draw tourists (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=6&sid=&nid=6&rid=263062)

ALAMINOS CITY, March 8 (PNA) -- Preparations are now underway for the Gali’La Hundred Islands Festival 2010 slated from March 13 to 23, this year.

Expected to draw local and foreign tourists, the festival will kick off along the main thoroughfares in the city’s central business district, and in the city’s pride -- the world famous Hundred Islands National Park.

With the theme “Kilos Alaminos, Tuloy ang Asenso”, the festival will showcase once more the city’s rich culture, colorful traditions and unique arts handed down from one generation to another.

City Councilor Carolyn Dizon-Sison, chairperson of the city fiesta steering committee, said the culture and tourism-based festival coincides with the city fiesta in honor of the feast of the city’s patron saint, St. Joseph - the Carpenter.

The celebration starts with the Golden Jubilee and Grand Alumni Homecoming of the Saint Joseph Cathedral School (SJCS)-Colegio San Jose de Alaminos, formerly known as Royal Carpenter Academy (RCA).

Candidates for Miss Alaminos City 2010 and Little Mr. and Miss Hundred Islands 2010 will take center stage at the Don Leopoldo Sison Auditorium (DLSA) on March 14 and 15, respectively.

Mayor Hernani A. Braganza and Vice Mayor Teofilo G. Humilde Jr. will lead the launching of Agri-Trade Fair and the formal opening and blessing of the E-Kawayan Building in Barangay Bolaney on March 16.

Father Jerry Orbos will officiate a recollection and holy mass at the Saint Joseph Cathedral Parish on the 17th at exactly 5 p.m., followed by the Alaminos Central School Grand Alumni Homecoming in the evening.

Art lovers, camera buffs and spectators alike can view the best art works and masterpieces of top notch artists and famous photographers on display at the City Hall Lobby starting on March 18.

Also on the 18th will be the Donor’s Forum at Islandia Hotel and the SJC Parish Night at DLSA.

The following day will be the Feast of Saint Joseph where a thanksgiving mass and the Viva San Jose civic, military parade will be held in the morning, a "Larong Lahi" in the afternoon and in the evening, there will the Balikbayan and NGO (Non-Government Organization) night.

The most anticipated nightly Peoples’ (street) Party is set on March 19 to 22.

Barangay folks and senior citizens, transport and vendors group will have their special day on March 20 which is highlighted by the "Talaba Ihaw-ihaw" Festival at 5 p.m.

The Hundred Islands Fun Run, Rock-rackan 2010 mountain bike challenge and the 5th Hundred Islands Chess Tournament will also be held on that day.

On March 21, the best Balikbayan cagers and hoopsters from the local government unit will play in friendly basketball match followed by the children’s magical experience. In the evening, it will be the Grand Ball and Coronation Night at DLSA.

A Night to Remember of Fun and Laughter, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Hundred Islands, and Fireworks Display will be on the 22nd starting at 7 o’clock in the evening.

On March 23, balikbayans, tourists and prospective tourists will be treated with a whole day of eco-adventure tour and Luau Party for a Cause at the Hundred Islands.

Capping the 11-day festivity is the district-wide Family Trade House Singing Contest Year 16 on the 23rd of the month. (PNA)

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MAGAYON FESTIVAL 2010
Albay, Philippines

Calendar of Events

DATE ACTIVITY VENUE TIME
April 4 – 30 Magayon Festival
Trade Fair 2010 Astrodome Compound 8:00 am – onwards
April 4 – 30 Albay’s Top of the Line Product Showcase Capitol Lobby 10:00 am- 6:00 pm
April 4 – 30 Foodstall & Beer Plaza Gov. Locsin St., cor. Capitol 5:00 pm – onwar...ds
April 5 – 30 Pintados sa Magayon
(Bicol Artists’ Exhibit) Atrium Capitol Building 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Apr 5 – 30 LCC Mall
Promo/ Events LCC Malls 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Apr 5 – 30 Pacific Mall
Promo/ Events Pacific Mall 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Apr 5 – 30 Metro GAISANO
Mall Promo/ Events Metro GAISANO Mall 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Apr 5 – 30 EMBARCADERO
Promo/ Events Embarcadero Complex 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

D A Y T O D A Y A C T I V I T I E S

April 4 (Sunday)

No. ACTIVITY VENUE TIME
1 Magayon Drag Race Bogtong, Legazpi City 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
2 Gurumulan II (Mixed Martial Arts) Albay Astrodome 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
3 Magayon SUNKAD Challenge Albay Astrodome 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
4 Rocklakan sa Magayon (SMB) OPENING with SPONGECOLA Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

April 5 (Monday)

1 Misa sa Magayon Albay Astrodome 8:30 am – 9:30 am
2 IBP Bicolandia Regional Convention
Fellowship Hotel St. Ellis 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
3 Governor’s Cup TENNIS Tournament Tennis Clubs 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
4 Magayon CHEERS
(Official Declaration
by Gov. Joey S. Salceda) Peñaranda Park 9:30 am – 10:00 am
5 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies
(Trade Fair, Foodstalls, Exhibits) Albay Capitol/
Peñaranda Park 10:00 am
6 Mayon Eruption
PHOTO Contest and Exhibit Atrium, Capitol Bldg. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
7 Magayon Drum and Bugle Corps Competition 2:00 pm
8 “Karwahe sa Magayon”
(Float Parade) Peñaranda Park 2:00 pm
9 “Magayon Serenata 2010”
Brass Band Festival PART 1 Peñaranda Park 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
10 Formal Opening
“Magayon Festival 2010”
by Gov. Joey S. Salceda Peñaranda Park (Main Stage) 6:30 pm
11 SILYAB sa Magayon
(Fireworks Display) Peñaranda Park 7:00 pm
12 “Concierto sa Magayon”
(Opening Concert w/ K. Brosas and Rico Blanco) Albay Astrodome 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
13 Rocklakan sa Magayon (SMB) Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

April 6 (Tuesday)

1 IBP Bicolandia Regional Convention
Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Hotel St. Ellis 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
2 Governor’s Cup TENNIS Tournament Tennis Clubs 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
3 “Si Lolo at si Lola sa Magayon”
(Senior Citizen’s Day) Albay Astrodome 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
4 POLANGUI Day
Product Demonstration/Street Parade/Cultural Presentation Peñaranda Park 2:00 pm-7:00 pm
5 Rocklakan sa Magayon (SMB) Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

April 7 (Wednesday)

1 IBP Bicolandia Regional Convention
Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Hotel St. Ellis 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
2 Governor’s Cup TENNIS Tournament Tennis Clubs 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
3 Magayon Arnis Laro-Laban Albay Astrodome 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
4 3rd PUKKO NATIONAL KARATEDO
CHAMPIONSHIP (Eliminations) Albay Astrodome 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
5 DARAGA Day
Product Demonstration/Street Parade/Cultural Presentation Peñaranda Park 2:00 pm-7:00 pm
6 Ginoo ng Magayon 2010
REHEARSAL Albay Astrodome 8:00 pm – onwards
7 Rocklakan sa Magayon (SMB) Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 8:00 pm – 1:00 am

April 8 (Thursday)

1 IBP Bicolandia Regional Convention
Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Hotel St. Ellis 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
2 REGIONAL COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL People’s Hall 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
3 Governor’s Cup TENNIS Tournament Tennis Clubs 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
4 3rd PUKKO NATIONAL KARATEDO
CHAMPIONSHIP Albay Astrodome 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
5 Bureau of Fire Protection
(BFP) Day Peñaranda Park 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
6 Magayon 5-Cock Derby Gallera de Legazpi 7:00 pm
7 Ginoo ng Magayon 2010
TALENT SHOW Polangui Plaza 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
8 “MAGPAURAG!”
Talent Showdown Peñaranda Park 9:00 pm – onwards
9 Rocklakan sa Magayon (SMB) Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

April 9 (Friday)

1 IBP Bicolandia Regional Convetion
Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Hotel St. Ellis 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
2 3rd Table Tennis Tournament LCC Activity Center 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
3 Governor’s Cup TENNIS Tournament Tennis Clubs 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
4 Bicol DART Challenge IV People’s Hall 8:00 am – 12:00 mn
5 1st Phil. Summer Youth and Mountaineers Adventure Camp Caramoan,
Cam. Sur 8:00 am - onwards
6 TABACO CITY Day
Product Demonstration/Street Parade/Cultural Presentation Peñaranda Park 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
7 Magayon 5-Cock Derby Gallera de Legazpi 7:00 pm
8 MaGAYon OPEN Search 2010
w/ Gupitan sa Plaza* Peñaranda Park 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
9 Ginoo ng Magayon 2010
REHEARSAL Albay Astrodome 8:00 pm – onwards
10 SILYAB sa Magayon
(Fireworks Display) Peñaranda Park 9:00 pm
11 Rocklakan sa Magayon (SMB) Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

April 10 (Saturday)

1 3rd Table Tennis Tournament LCC Activity Center 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
2 Governor’s Cup TENNIS Tournament Various Tennis Clubs 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
3 Bicol DART Challenge IV People’s Hall 8:00 am – 12:00 mn
4 1st Phil. Summer Youth and Mountaineers Adventure Camp Caramoan,
Cam. Sur 8:00 am - onwards
5 “Hataw at Galaw sa Magayon”
(Hip hop Dance Revolution) Peñaranda Park (Main Stage) 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
6 Ginoo ng Magayon 2010
PAGEANT NIGHT
(w/ Ms. Sam Pinto of PBB) Albay Astrodome 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
7 Rocklakan sa Magayon ( SMB) Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

April 11 (Sunday)

1 3rd Table Tennis Tournament LCC Activity Center 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
2 Governor’s Cup TENNIS Tournament Tennis Clubs 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
3 Softball Tournament BU Grounds 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
4 Bicol DART Challenge IV People’s Hall 8:00 am – 12:00 mn
5 1st Phil. Summer Youth and Mountaineers Adventure Camp Caramoan,
Cam. Sur 8:00 am - onwards
6 Magayon Boradolan Festival Tabaco National
High School 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
7 “Magayon Serenata 2010”
Brass Band Festival PART 2 Peñaranda Park 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
8 “Hayop ang Dating”
(Dog show/ Dog walk) Peñaranda Park 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
9 Kuntaw-an sa Magayon Albay Astrodome 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
10 Rocklakan sa Magayon Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

April 12 (Monday)

1 “BULILIT sa Magayon”
(Children’s Day) Albay Astrodome 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
2 Softball Tournament BU Grounds 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
3 Magayon FOOTBALL Cup B.U. Grounds 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
4 SAGUPAAN sa Magayon Peñaranda Park (Top Stage) 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
5 MAGAYON SONG CO.
(CD Launching w/ Nyoy Volante) Albay Astrodome 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
6 Divine Word College of Legazpi
(D.W.C.L.) Night Peñaranda Park (Main Stage) 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
7 Rocklakan sa Magayon Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

April 13 (Tuesday)

1 Softball Tournament BU Grounds 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
2 Magayon TUMBUKAN
(9-Ball Billiard Competition) Ninong’s Bar 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
3 Magayon FOOTBALL Cup B.U. Grounds 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
4 SAGUPAAN sa Magayon Peñaranda Park (Top) 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
5 TALENTADONG GABOS, BICOLANONG BOGKOS
(Teatro de Artes) Peñaranda Park (Main) 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
6 Rocklakan sa Magayon Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

April 14 (Wednesday)

1 Softball Tournament BU Grounds 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
2 Magayon TUMBUKAN
(9-Ball Billiard Competition) Ninong’s Bar 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
3 Magayon FOOTBALL Cup B.U. Grounds 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
4 CAMALIG Day
Product Demonstration/Street Parade/Cultural Presentation Peñaranda Park 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
5 TITSER’S DAY Albay Astrodome 2:00pm - 6:00 pm
6 Magayon BANDFEST ‘10 Peñaranda Park 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
7 Rocklakan sa Magayon Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

April 15 (Thursday)

1 Magayon Jobs Fair Albay Astrodome 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2 Softball Tournament BU Grounds 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
3 Magayon TUMBUKAN
(9-Ball Billiard Competition) Ninong’s Bar 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
4 LARO NG LAHI sa Magayon
(Indigenous Games) Peñaranda Park 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
5 Magayon FOOTBALL Cup B.U. Grounds 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
6 Search for Albay Top Cops Peñaranda Park 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
7 “MagpaURAG!”
Talent Showdown Peñaranda Park 9:00 pm – onwards
8 Rocklakan sa Magayon Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

April 16 (Friday)

1 Magayon Jobs Fair Albay Astrodome 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2 Softball Tournament BU Grounds 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
3 Magayon TUMBUKAN
(9-Ball Billiard Competition) Ninong’s Bar 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
4 Magayon FOOTBALL Cup B.U. Grounds 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
5 LIBON Day
Product Demonstration/Street Parade/Cultural Presentation Peñaranda Park 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
6 MASARIG 2010
(Bodybuilding Competition) Peñaranda Park 7:00pm – 10:00pm
7 CONCIERTO para sa MONASTERYO Divine Word College of Legazpi 7:00 pm
8 SILYAB sa Magayon
(Fireworks Display) Peñaranda Park 9:00 pm
9 Rocklakan sa Magayon Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

April 17 (Saturday)

1 Magayon Bike Show LandCo Business Park 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
2 Magayon TUMBUKAN
(9-Ball Billiard Competition) Ninong’s Bar 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
3 Magayon X Playground LandCo Business Park 8:00am – 5:00pm
4 Magayon FOOTBALL Cup B.U. Grounds 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
5 PRETTY PREGGY
(Buntis Pageant) Peñaranda Park 3:00pm – 7:00pm
6 SAGUPAAN sa Magayon Peñaranda Park (Top) 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
7 “Hataw at Galaw sa Magayon”
(Hip hop Dance Revolution) Peñaranda Park (Main Stage) 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
8 Magayon BAILE
(Ballroom Dance Competition) Albay Astrodome 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
9 Magayon DANCESPORTS
(w/ Regine Tolentino) Albay Astrodome 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
10 Rocklakan sa Magayon Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am



April 18 (Sunday)

1 Magayon Bike Show LandCo Business Park 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
2 Magayon TUMBUKAN
(9-Ball Billiard Competition) Ninong’s Bar 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
3 Magayon KI AIKIDO Tournament Peñaranda Park 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
4 Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Albay (SPA) Concert (Feat. Pooh and Hale) Albay Astrodome 7:00 pm-10:00 pm
5 Magayon Goes Retro
RETRO MUSIC FESTIVAL Peñaranda Park 3:00 pm – 4:00 am
6 Rocklakan sa Magayon Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

April 19 (Monday)

1 Magayon TUMBUKAN
(9-Ball Billiard Competition) Ninong’s Bar 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
2 Namit Bikol
Cooking Demonstration Astrodome Compound 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
3 Bicol University
(B.U.) Night Peñaranda Park 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
4 Bikini Summit 2010
REHEARSAL Albay Astrodome 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
5 Rocklakan sa Magayon Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

April 20 (Tuesday)

1 EARTH WEEK
International Celebration
2 Dama Tournament Albay Capitol 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
3 Magayon TUMBUKAN
(9-Ball Billiard Competition) Ninong’s Bar 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
4 Kabuhayan sa Magayon People’s Hall 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
5 “Cultural Show”
JBR Production Peñaranda Park 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
6 Bikini Summit 2010
PAGEANT NIGHT Albay Astrodome 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
7 MagRAPan sa Magayon Year 2
(Rap Concert) Peñaranda Park 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
8 Rocklakan sa Magayon Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

April 21 (Wednesday)

1 EARTH WEEK
International Celebration
2 Dama Tournament Albay Capitol 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
3 Magayon TUMBUKAN
(9-Ball Billiard Competition) Ninong’s Bar 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
4 Kabuhayan sa Magayon People’s Hall 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
5 National Rescue and Disaster
Response Competition Mayon Riviera
Sto. Domingo 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
6 TIWI Day
Product Demonstration/Street Parade/Cultural Presentation Peñaranda Park 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
7 Magayon Fashion Festival Peñaranda Park 7:00pm – 10:00pm
8 EQUALYMPICS Albay Astrodome 7:00pm – 10:00pm
9 Rocklakan sa Magayon (SMB) Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

April 22 (Thursday)

1 EARTH WEEK
International Celebration
2 Dama Tournament Albay Capitol 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
3 Magayon TUMBUKAN
(9-Ball Billiard Competition) Ninong’s Bar 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
4 KASAL-KASALON SA MAGAYON
(A Bridal Exhibit) Albay Astrodome 8:00 am – onwards
5 National Rescue and Disaster
Response Competition Mayon Riviera
Sto. Domingo 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
6 Kabuhayan sa Magayon People’s Hall 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
7 SPICY ALBAY – Photo Congress People’s Hall 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
8 HOT-AW SA KAONAN
(Sili Viand – Eating Contest) Peñaranda Park 6:00pm – 8:00pm
9 “MagpaURAG!”
Talent Showdown (Finals) Peñaranda Park 9:00 pm – onwards
10 MAGAYON FASHION SHOW
(Bridal Collection) Albay Astrodome 8:00pm – 10:00pm
11 Rocklakan sa Magayon (SMB) Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

April 23 (Friday)

1 EARTH WEEK
International Celebration
2 Dama Tournament Albay Capitol 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
3 Magayon Beach Volleyball Embarcadero 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
4 Magayon ALBAY ADVENTURE 102 Tabaco-Sula-Cagraray 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
5 National Rescue and Disaster
Response Competition Mayon Riviera
Sto. Domingo 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
6 SPICY ALBAY – Photo Congress People’s Hall 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
7 KASAL-KASALON SA MAGAYON
(A Bridal Exhibit) Albay Astrodome 8:00 am – onwards
8 LEGAZPI CITY Day
Product Demonstration/Street Parade/Cultural Presentation Peñaranda Park 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
9 Magayon Idol
of Radyo Veritas Peñaranda Park 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
10 Kabuhayan sa Magayon People’s Hall 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
11 MAGAYON FASHION SHOW
(Designers’ Collection) Albay Astrodome 8:00pm – 10:00pm
12 SILYAB sa Magayon
(Fireworks Display) Peñaranda Park 9:00 pm
13 Rocklakan sa Magayon (SMB) Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

April 24 (Saturday)

1 EARTH WEEK
International Celebration
2 Magayon Chess Tournament People’s Hall 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
3 Magayon Swimming Competition BU Swimming Pool 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
4 Magayon Fest AMAZING RACE w/in Legazpi & Albay Dist. 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
5 Magayon Beach Volleyball Embarcadero 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
6 Magayon ALBAY ADVENTURE 102 Tabaco-Sula-Cagraray 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
7 KASAL-KASALON SA MAGAYON
(A Bridal Exhibit) Albay Astrodome 8:00 am – onwards
8 National Rescue and Disaster
Response Competition Mayon Riviera
Sto. Domingo 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
9 ABS – CBN Variety Show Peñaranda Park 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
10 MUTYA ng Magayon Festival 2010
REHEARSAL Albay Astrodome 8:00 pm – onwards
11 Rocklakan sa Magayon (SMB) Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

April 25 (Sunday)

1 National Rescue and Disaster
Response Competition Mayon Riviera
Sto. Domingo 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2 Chess Tournament People’s Hall 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
3 Magayon ALBAY ADVENTURE 102 Tabaco-Sula-Cagraray 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
4 Magayon Fest AMAZING RACE w/in Legazpi & Albay Dist. 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
5 Magayon Beach Volleyball Embarcadero 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
6 PIO DURAN Day
Product Demonstration/Street Parade/Cultural Presentation Peñaranda Park 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
7 LAGATOK SA FOLK
(Folk and Country Concert) Albay Astrodome 7:00pm – onwards
8 MUTYA ng Magayon Festival 2010
TALENT SHOW Tabaco Terrace 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
9 MUTYA ng Magayon Festival 2010
Rehearsal Albay Astrodome 10:00 pm – onwards
10 Rocklakan sa Magayon (SMB) Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

April 26 (Monday)

1 Aquinas University of Legazpi
(A.U.L.) Night Peñaranda Park 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2 National Rescue and Disaster
Response Competition Mayon Riviera
Sto. Domingo 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
3 National SKIMBOARDING Competition Arimbay, Legazpi City 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
4 Namit Bikol
Cooking Demonstration Astrodome Compound 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
5 MUTYA ng Magayon Festival 2010
REHEARSAL Albay Astrodome 8:00 pm – onwards
6 Rocklakan sa Magayon (SMB) Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

April 27 (Tuesday)

1 National SKIMBOARDING Competition Arimbay, Legazpi City 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
2 Isandaang Minutong Tawa at Laro
(Kudkod Paga – Turo Gata) Peñaranda Park 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
3 Magayon BANDMASTER’S Show Peñaranda Park 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
4 MUTYA ng Magayon Festival 2010
TECHNICAL REHEARSAL Albay Astrodome 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
5 Rocklakan sa Magayon (SMB) Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

April 28 (Wednesday)

1 National SKIMBOARDING Competition Arimbay
Legazpi City 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
2 Book Launching – ALBAY HISTORY BOOK by Dr. Danilo M. Gerona People’s Hall 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
3 RAPU-RAPU Day
Product Demonstration/Street Parade/Cultural Presentation Peñaranda Park 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
4 MUTYA ng Magayon Festival 2010
PAGEANT NIGHT (w/ Drew Arellano and Aljur Abrenica) Albay Astrodome 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
5 Rocklakan sa Magayon (SMB) Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

April 29 (Thursday)

1 MAGAYON FESTIVAL LEGEND SHOWDOWN
(Street Dancing Competition) Peñaranda Park 1:00 pm
2 NAMIT BIKOL Cooking Competition
(Bagong Pagkaing Teknolohiya,
Go Negosyo Pa) Astrodome Compound 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
3 Legend of “Daragang Magayon”
(A Musical Play) Peñaranda Park 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
4 SILYAB sa Magayon
(Fireworks Display) Peñaranda Park 9:00 pm
5 Rocklakan sa Magayon (SMB) Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

April 30 (Friday)

1 “Conciertong Pasasalamat”
(Closing Concert w/ Erik Santos) Albay Astrodome 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2 “PAYASO SA MAGAYON”
Clown Competition and Stage Show Peñaranda Park 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
3 SILYAB sa Magayon
(Fireworks Display) Peñaranda Park 9:00 pm
4 Rocklakan sa Magayon (SMB) Peñaranda Park (SMB Stage) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Note: Subject to change w/o prior notice.

whoa dami palang activities ngayon sa magayon festival. April na pala ang magayon kasi dati may yan diba.

DOT hails Dagupan Bangus Festival as RP's biggest street party today
DAGUPAN CITY, March 19 (PNA)--The Department of Tourism (DOT) has vowed its full support to the Dagupan City Bangus Festival which it affirmed to be the biggest street party in the Philippines today.

This was disclosed by DOT Undersecretary Oscar Palabyab who held a press conference at Bay View Hotel in Manila on Thursday to announce that DOT is committed to support the 9th Dagupan Bangus Festival to be again chaired by Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez.

Fernandez, along with DOT Regional Director Martin Valera, attended the press conference, joined by some 50 travel writers from various newspapers and magazines in the country and of the world.

The DOT issued its acclamation that the Bangus Festival is now the country’s biggest street party because of the size of the crowd that joined last year’s street party held at the Jose R. de Venecia Expressway Extension, numbering some 700,000.

Vice Mayor Fernandez said she anticipates an additional 30 percent people coming to participate in the Bangusan Street Party set on the night of April 30 on a 2.6 kilometer stretch of Jose R. de Venecia Expressway Extension.

Palabyab praised the Bangus Festival for having succeeded in binding together the local government and private sectors in a common effort to put up a festival that will distinguish and promote their city and product to the whole world.

He said he was at the Bangus Festival when Dagupan bagged the world’s longest barbecue grill in the Guinness Book of World Record.

The DOT officials called on neighboring towns of Pangasinan not to feel jealous if DOT is focusing much attention to Dagupan because the success of the Dagupan Bangus Festival is also shared by other adjacent places.

He called on the travel writers to provide proper information about the Dagupan Bangus Festival not only because it is the biggest happening in the Philippines this summer but also because of much time and energy poured in the preparation by the joint local government and private sectors.

A 45-minute audio visual presentation about the 2009 Bangus Festival was presented.

For his part, DOT Regional Director Valera noted that each year, for the past five years, the Bangus Festival had grown better and bigger.

“From a mere celebration of the city to promote its most important product (bangus), it has grown into something like an icon which we in the Ilocos Region “had always looked forward to participate”.

Valera, who had been in the Bangus Festival five times, said the festival has now evolved as the biggest street party in the Philippines.

“Our USEC is with us to promote the biggest street party in the Philippines,” Valera told the travel writers.

In an interview shortly after the press conference, Palabyab said he is quiet impressed with the new developments being introduced by the city government in the Bangus Festival which, he said, “is in accordance with the things we would like to see in any kind of festival”.

Vice Mayor Fernandez said during the press conference that while the festival was meant to thank the Almighty for showering the fishermen with bountiful harvest year-round, it was also designed to perk up the local industry and allied businesses.

That is why, incorporated in the coming Bangus Festival, was the "Treasure of the North" which showcases the "One Town, One Product” of Regions 1, 2 and 3; the Great Dagupan Day Sale”, “Pigar-Pigar Festival”, “Halo-Halo sa Malamig Festival”, “Bangus Rodeo”, Cookfest and others.

“This is what we call the festivals of economics which means that they (in Dagupan) are not only holding festivals but also putting some objectives which could benefit the whole community.

Saying the DOT is very happy to see the festival, Palabyab noted that even the DTI and people from other regions and provinces are joining.

The “Festivals of the North”, where about 15 top street dancers will participate, will feature the best-of-the-best in street dancing and choreography in Pangasinan and the Ilocos as well as Pampanga and Zambales.

Palabyab noted that after nine years, the Bangus Festival already matured into one big festival and whatever will happen, this will not shrink any more”.

“There is no turning back. Hindi na liliit ito”, he said.

Palabyan added that said since it first started in 2002, the Bangus Festival has been incorporated in the tourism calendar in the entire country.

As compared to the Panagbenga Festival in Baguio, the Bangus Festival has a greater advantage because of space.

On the other hand, Varela praised the Bangus Festival for its unique character, being put up jointly by public and private resource, which makes it very unique.

Asked on his impression about the Bangusan Street Party, he said: “Oh Boy, its big”.

He, however suggested better crowd management in the Bangusan Street Party, to provide the people some ingress and egress. (PNA)
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Source: Albay Tourism (http://www.facebook.com/magayonfestival)

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Source: Albay Tourism (http://www.facebook.com/magayonfestival)

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Source: Albay Tourism (http://www.facebook.com/magayonfestival)

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Source: Albay Tourism (http://www.facebook.com/magayonfestival)

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Source: Albay Tourism (http://www.facebook.com/magayonfestival)

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Source (http://www.facebook.com/magayonfestival?ref=nf)

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Source (http://www.facebook.com/magayonfestival?ref=nf)

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Source (http://www.facebook.com/magayonfestival?ref=nf)

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Guys! Its Pattaraday Festival 2010 this coming May 1 to 6!

PATTARADAY FESTIVAL: ARAW NG SANTIAGO
Pattaraday which means unity is celebrated on the occasion of the founding anniversary of Santiago. It celebrates the unity of the ethno-linguistic groups that have merged in the city to make it the melting pot of culture of Region 02 and contributed to the city’s progress and development-unity in action.




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PATTARADAY FESTIVAL was the Best Tourism Event in the years 2006, 2007 and 2008.

Bowa-Bowaan Festival 2010
Nabua, Camarines Sur
May 2, 2010

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any pictures of the recently concluded Nagcarlan's Ana Kalang Harvest Festival and Liliw's Gat Tayaw Tsinelas Festival?

any pictures of the recently concluded Nagcarlan's Ana Kalang Harvest Festival and Liliw's Gat Tayaw Tsinelas Festival?

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yan lang nakita kong pic eh..

for more info visit this link:
http://www.wowlaguna.com/tag/ana-kalang-festival-nagcarlan/

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Inaagda namon kamo nga tanan kumadi ha Tacloban City para hit
Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival of Festivals (Hunyo 27, 2010) ngan an
Sangyaw Festival (Hunyo 29, 2010)

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Photo courtesy of "patoy"

Tara...Pagdayaw, Pagsaurog, Pagrayhak kita!

VIVA SENIOR SANTO NIñO!
VIVA EL CAPITAN!

EMPANADA FESTIVAL 2010 - BATAC CITY, ILOCOS NORTE
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Bulacan's
SINGKABAN FESTIVAL

B U K A S N A ! ! ! !

PAV-VURULUN FESTIVAL
TUGUEGARAO CITY
AUGUST 10-16, 2010

^^tapos na hahah :D

Bulacan
Opening of Singkaban Festival
9.8.10


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all credits to the owner.
source (http://www.facebook.com/#!/mabuhaynews?v=info)

Singkaban Festival
Province of Bulacan
P h i l i p p i n e s
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Pavvurulun Festival 2010 Tuguegarao City

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LA UNION SURFING BREAK
OCTOBER 29 - 31, 2010
URBIZTONDO BEACH, SAN JUAN, LA UNION
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photos from: Langyaw (http://langyaw.com/2010/05/04/surfing-in-la-union-riding-the-waves/), http://lokalsoul.com/2010/09/09/la-union-surfing-break-5-events-and-activities/

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Pinamalayan Town Fiesta 2009

from Marinduque, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, and Romblon Provinces Thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=824628&page=14)

PAMAHALAANG LUNGSOD NG CALAPAN NAGHAHANDA NA SA NALALAPIT NA PAGDIRIWANG NG 2010-2011 CALAPAN CITY FIESTA

Narito naman po ang Schedule of Activities para sa nalalapit na pagdiriwang ng Calapan City Fiesta 2011:

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES (http://islandsentinel.com/2010/11/30/pamahalaang-lungsod-ng-calapan-naghahanda-na-sa-nalalapit-na-pagdiriwang-ng-2010-2011-calapan-city-fiesta/)

2011 Sto. Niño de Calapan Festival

Theme: Mahal na Patrong Sto, Niño Gabay ng Bagong Calapan

source (http://islandsentinel.com/2010/11/30/pamahalaang-lungsod-ng-calapan-naghahanda-na-sa-nalalapit-na-pagdiriwang-ng-2010-2011-calapan-city-fiesta/)
from Marinduque, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, and Romblon Provinces Thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=68058869#post68058869)

Rimat ti Amianan
December 10 - 19
San Fernando City Plaza, La Union

Sponsored by:
City Government of San Fernando
Provincial Government of La Union

Will be Showcasing:
Batac Empanada
Paoay Cornic
Vigan Bagnet and Longganisa
Candon Calamay
Bangar Abel
San Juan Pottery Crafts
Bacnotan Honeybee and Cocoon Silk Crafts
Naguilian Basi
Puto Calasiao
Lingayen Baggoong
and many more!


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today is the feast of the Immaculate Conception! Fiesta sa Malolos at Pandi, Bulacan. :banana:

Rimat ti Amianan
December 10 - 19, 2010
San Fernando City Plaza

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Empanada

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Angel Festival
San Rafael, Bulacan

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from Bulacan Province Thread

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Gloria Oriental Mindoro 6th Kawayanan Festival

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Discover Laoag and the Pamulinawen Festival 2011 (http://festivalsinthephilippines.com/discover-laoag-and-the-pamulinawen-festival-2011-1316370.html)

Laoag City has considered its tourism as an economic resource, hence creating its way to newly established commercial businesses and infrastructure progressions. The Ilocos Norte government is already expecting the boost of the industry of tourism here, thus the construction of their multi-million dollar convention center as well as hotel meeting the demands of the industry. This year, one of the highlighted events is the Pamulinawen Festival 2011.

This event is held in the city of Laoag starting from February 2 to 11 in commemoration of the feast day of Saint William the Hermit, the patron saints of Ilocos Norte. This is also the recognition of Laoag City’s foundation highlighted by colorful floral along with dance parade around the city.

This Laoag City fiesta’s final celebration is held on 11 of February to offer thanksgiving and honor the patron saints wherein the people of Laoag believed with the intercession to the Creator this place has been receiving blessing and spared the disasters and calamities.

While tourists are enjoying their vacation to Laoag and witnessing the Pamulinawen Festival, they can also visit some of the ancient stunning history of this place that include St. William Cathedral, The Sinking Bell Tower, the Tobacco Monopoly Monument, the Capitol of Ilocos Norte, the Fort Ilocandia Resort and Hotel, the Bangui Windmills and the Ilocos Lighthouse. In addition to these remarkable tourist destinations, there are also modern places of traditional vacation spots, which include Pagudpud White Sand Beaches, La Paz Sand Dunes, and their 18-hole Golf Course that is designed by Gary Player.

Of course, no place in Philippines would be complete devoid of its individual festivals that include the popular Pamulinawen Festival of Laoag City this coming February. Moreover, an added event here is the December Festival involving lantern competitions and parades. These two festivals truly create the city of Laoag an excellent place to visit.

Similar to any other province in Philippines, Pamalinawen Festival 2011 and the fiesta of the city are among the much-anticipated events in this place this year.


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Bangus Festival,
Dagupan City, Bangus Capital of the World
Pangasinan

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Bangus Festival,
Dagupan City, Bangus Capital of the World
Pangasinan

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ang pinakamasarap na bangus at pinakamasayang festival sa norte...Bangus Festival....galila.......mother of all festivals...in luzon ...:banana::banana::banana:

TWIN EVENTS AT GUIGUINTO, BULACAN THIS JANUARY


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A firework display follows after the grand procession on January 23, 2011.


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Sto.Nino Festival
Balagtas, Bulacan

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the dancing Sto.Nino of Balagtas
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3 DAYS BEFORE THE HALAMANAN FESTIVAL STREET DANCING COMPETITION...


Images of last year's street dancing competion. Photos by Jeanick L. Daza.

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GUIGUINTO HALAMANAN FESTIVAL 2011

Two days to go before street dancing competition...


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GUIGUINTO HALAMANAN FESTIVAL 2011

1 Day to go before the street dancing competition


Photos of last year's winning group from Lord Shepherd's Academy
Photos courtesy of Mr. Jeanick Lazo
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12th Halamanan Festival

Today's Event: Landscaping Competition at Tabang Cloverleaf (whole day)


Garden City
Tabang Cloverleaf, Guiguinto, Bulalcan


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12th HALAMANAN FESTIVAL
Guiguinto, Bulacan

Photos from last Thursday's street dancing parade and competition

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Ati-Atihan in Garchitorena, Camarines Sur
by Melan Riva (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000475810963)

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Minasa Festival
Bustos, Bulacan

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Mindoro's Festivals

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Bahaghari Festival from Pinamalayan


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Banana Festival from Baco


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Sulyog Festival from Bongabong


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Kawayanan Festival from Gloria


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Sab-uyan Festival from Pola


more festivals here (http://www.cocobeach.com/news167.php)
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PIA Press Release
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Panagbenga opens Feb. 1

By Julie Fianza

BAGUIO CITY, Jan. 29 – It’s all systems go for Panagbenga 2011 as it opens February 1, Tuesday next week with a grand parade which doubles as street dancing eliminations for elementary participants, Mayor Mauricio Domogan said last week.

The mayor made the pronouncement during the regular media Ugnayan as he invited the general public to watch and participate in the Baguio Flower Festival five-week activities.

The Panagbenga park along Camp John Hay gate shall be inaugurated at 7:00a.m. before the parade which ends at the Athletic Bowl, Burnham Park. The Market Encounter and Landscaping exhibit at the Jose Abad Santos Drive, Burnham Park and Barangay beautification and landscaping contest starts on the same date, Feb. 1, and ends on March 6.

Mayor Domogan expressed hopes that with the support of the community, the 2011 government-led Baguio Flower Festival would be more improved and more memorable as compared to those in the past.

Authentic dance numbers are expected during the streetdancing exhibition with the synchronized enhancement seminars conducted since last year for dance trainors and choreographers. The six Cordillera provinces shall be represented by contingents wearing costumes and performing corresponding dance steps, hand movements and over-all choreography with the ethnicized Panagbenga hymn. The addition of gongs and the solibao to the Panagbenga hymn is authorized by composer Dean Macario Fronda of Saint Louis University, it was learned.

The traffic number coding scheme has been suspended through an administrative order issued by the mayor starting Monday, Jan 1 up to March 4; the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) has the Public Safety Plan in place; additional manpower has been requested from the Police Regional Command; auxiliary and volunteer groups have organized to help in the peace and order situation, parking spaces were assured for visitors; the Baguio Water District has assured of sufficient water supply for the city and according to the mayor, the committees assigned for each event has been working very hard to address the needs of locals and visitors alike.

Businessmen along Session road have also expressed their desire to help in the conduct of the festival through beautification and sanitation of the area.

Local artists have also their own events: Ipitik, a wine brewing and tasting contest, as with a wood carving contest.

Contingents from other areas, such as La Union and Pangasinan have also signified their intentions of joining the flower festival.

According to the mayor, every effort is centered on the theme of the 16th staging of the Panagbenga, “The Environment and Community in Harmony.”

Seedlings shall also be distributed to the Panagbenga Board of Trustees and later to barangay officials for planting on available spaces.

Other events that would take place are: Let A Thousand Flowers Bloom painting event at Melvin Jones, Feb. 12; Pre-Valentine Event and Fluvial Float Parade at the Burnham Lake, Feb. 13; Grand Street Parade, from Session road to Athletic Bowl, Feb. 26; Grand Float Parade, Feb. 27; Session Road in Bloom, Feb. 28 to March 6; Pony Boys’ Day at the Athletic Bowl, March 2; and Grand Closing Ceremony at the Athletic Bowl while the Fireworks Display shall be done around the city on March 6, Sunday.

Interested individuals as to additional flower festival activities could inquire from the Panagbenga Secretariat Office at the BCVB bldg., Burnham Park, tel. no. (074) 442-4315 and (074) 442-4088; or email address: panagbenga.secretariat@gmail.com. – Jfianza/PIO Baguio City//PIA CAR
link (http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=CAR&id=14229)

Monday, January 31, 2011
Panagbenga Festival starts tomorrow!

Mayor suspends vehicle reduction ordinance for 'Panagbenga'

BAGUIO CITY, Jan. 31 (PNA) -- City Mayor Mauricio Domogan Monday suspended the vehicle reduction ordinance here in view of the needed full access of thousands of visitors expected here until March 4 in time for the yearly Baguio Flower Festival (BFF), known as "Panagbenga."

The BFF's month-long festival has become one of the country's international tourism events with foreign and local tourists taking part in the various activities.

Starting Tuesday, the visitors will already be treated with various cultural and other activities like street dancing, trade fairs, sports events, variety shows, concerts, fireworks displays, arts contests, landscaping and contests.

The event is accentuated with the observance of the Chinese Lunar New Year on February 3 and the Valentines Day on February 14.

This early, the city police and force multipliers are already deployed in various places to maintain peace and order to assure the safety and welfare of all the visitors and residents. (PNA)
FFC/AAG
link (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=326785)

Baguio mayor suspends classes in elementary and high school for the Panagbenga opening

BAGUIO CITY, Jan. 31 (PNA) -- City Mayor Mauricio Domogan Monday ordered the suspension of classes in elementary and high school here Tuesday for the 2011 Baguio Flower Festival (BFF), or "Panagbenga", grand opening parade and other activities.

An estimated 2,000 pupils from 17 public and private elementary schools here will have their street dancing competition around downtown Baguio aside from the regular festival parade.

The yearly festivities have brought to the city an average of 500,000 visitors for the last 15 years.

The main highlights of the festival will be held on February 26 and 27, where street dancing of the selected winners and the float parade will be conducted.

Earlier, BFF coordinators said the street dancing competitions will start after the inauguration of the "Panagbenga Park" near the gate of Camp John Hay.

Domogan and other officials have predicted a big crowd Tuesday as seen by early arrivals over the weekend for the start of the month-long festival. (PNA)
FFC/AAG
link (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=326783)

KANNAWIDAN YLOCOS FESTIVAL


OPENS TODAY!
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Tinagba Festival 2011
February 11, 2011by Jojo Prieto (http://www.facebook.com/jojo.prieto)

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Tinagba Festival 2011
by Jojo Prieto (http://www.facebook.com/jojo.prieto)

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Tinagba Festival 2011
by Jojo Prieto (http://www.facebook.com/jojo.prieto)

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Tinagba Festival 2011
February 11, 2011

Tinagba Festival 2011
by Jojo Prieto (http://www.facebook.com/jojo.prieto)

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Tinagba Festival 2011
by Jojo Prieto (http://www.facebook.com/jojo.prieto)

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Tinagba Festival 2011
by Jojo Prieto (http://www.facebook.com/jojo.prieto)

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Baguio Panagbenga Festival
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Baguio: Panagbenga Festival Grand Float Parade 2011 Photos (http://thewalkingtripod.blogspot.com/2011/03/baguio-panagbenga-festival-grand-float.html)
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PAV-VURULUN FESTIVAL, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

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Rodeo Masbateño Festival sisimulan ngayong araw
LUNGSOD NG MASBATE, Abril 12 (PIA)—Magsisimula ngayong araw ang apat na araw na pagtatanghal ng Rodeo Masbateño Festival sa lungsod ng Masbate.

Magkatuwang na sinilaban nina Masbate Governor Rizalina Seachon-Lanete at Rodeo Masbateño president Manuel Sese ang sulo ng 2011 Rodeo Masbateño bandang alas 10:00 ng umaga bilang hudyat ng pagsisimula ng festival na idinaos sa Rodeo Masbateño Grand Arena.

Samantalang si Tourism Undersecretary Danny Corpuz ang nanguna sa maikling pambungad na programa.

Sumunod na ang umaatikabong aksyon sa rodeo arena kung saan ang mga koboy ay magpapakitang gilas sa lassoing, casting down, carambola, wrestling, bull riding at bull whipping.

Ayon sa organizers, tampok dito ang 29 teams na kalahok sa mga paligsahan at marami rito ay nagmula sa iba’t ibang lalawigan sa Northern at Central Luzon, Visayas at Mindanao. Ang paligsahan ay national finals ng mga champions sa kanilang lalawigan.

Bago ang urn lighting, ipaparada ang mga koboy na nangangabayo at barn dance street dancers sa mga pangunahing kalsada ng lungsod ng Masbate. Pagsapit ng grand parade sa rodeo arena ay pormal na babatiin at aanyayahan ng ama ng lungsod na si Mayor Socrates Tuason ang lahat ng lalahok at nagnanais maaliw ng rodeo festival.

Ayon kay Edgar Ramos na director ng Department of Trade and Industry, umaasa ang Masbate na sa pamamagitan ng nakakaaliw na rodeo ay mababago ang matandang imahe ng Masbate at makaakit na ito ng mga mamumuhunan. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=27299

Dinahit Festival, simula na
VIRAC, Catanduanes, Apr. 13 (PIA) - Pormal nang nagsimula ang 18th Dinahit Festival sa bayan ng Pandan noong Abril 10 na sinimulan sa pamamagitan ng isang banal na misa na dinaluhan ng mga lokal at barangay officials ng naturang bayan.

Nagsagawa rin ng coastal clean-up, Palayag Tour at Agro Trade Fair na susundan ng isang parada mamayang hapon kung saan tampok ang Festivals of Festivals. Ang opening program ay nakatakdang isagawa mamayang hapon kung saan magiging panauhing pandangal sina Governor Joseph C. Cua at Vice Governor Jose J. Teves Jr.

Ang Dinahit Festival ay isang Summer Festival ng Pandan na nagsimula noong 1993 na isang selebrasyon ng pasasalamat ng mga mangingisda at magsasaka sa isang magandang ani sa loob ng isang taon. Bahagai rin ito ng Tourism promotion ng nasabing bayan.

Ang naturang pagdiriwang ay tatagal hanggang Abril 14, 2011. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=27316

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Marinduqueños were able to carve for their province a unique religio-cultural identity that merits international promotion as a premier Lenten destination. Mr. Darin Rogers and other tourists from USA that we interviewed said that they came to know about Moriones Festival through the Lonely Planet.

The Marinduque Senakulo in Boac, supported by the provincial government, is composed of three parts--the Old Testament, the New Testament, and the Beheading of Longinus. In the last episode of "Senakulo," which was about the character of Longinus, the actor interacted with the audience telling them emphatically that Christ rouse from the dead--true to the objective of this type of activities during Lent since the Spanish era, teaching the people about the Christian faith.

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Sta. Clara Fertility Rites
Obando Bulacan

One of the country’s most popular Maytime festivals is the fertility fiesta in Obando, popularly known as the Kasilonawan Festival, attended every year by busloads of local and foreign tourists who come as observers and participants. People from all parts of the world come to Obando to seek divine help in getting pregnant and in finding the right mate.

The unique lure of the Kasilonawan is the hope it gives to childless couples. Held every year from May 17 to May 19, it is highlighted by the pandanggo dance of childless couples to the tune of Santa Clarang Pinong Pino. The dance-prayer is a ritual dedicated to Santa Clara, the patron saint of infanticipating mothers.

The two other patron saints of Obando are San Pascual Baylon, who is said to help unmarried individuals find their ideal mate; and Nuestra Senora de Salambao, protector of fishermen and farmers.

Obando’s fertility rites date back to pre-Spanish times when it was organized by a priestess called Kataloran. The rites were performed in the house of the datu or barangay chieftain.

Fertility rites were resorted to because being barren or childless was considered a disgrace in the old days.

The town of Obando was established by Gobernador Jose Francisco de Obando y Solis on May 14, 1753.




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Obando Fertility Rites
Obando, Bulacan

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The Obando Fertility Rites is a Filipino dance ritual. Every year during the month of May, to the tune of musical instruments made out of bamboo materials, the men, women and children of Obando, Bulacan, Philippines wear traditional dance costumes to dance on the streets followed by the images of their patron saints San Pascual Baylon (St. Paschal), Santa Clara (St. Clare) and Nuestra Señora de Salambao (Our Lady of Salambao), while singing the song Santa Clara Pinung-Pino.
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Bulacan: Dancing at the Obando Fertility Rites
Bulacan Province, Philippines

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Obando Dance Rites

DAGUPAN BANGUS FESTIVAL 2011
The Biggest and One of the Grandest Festivals in Northern Luzon

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^^ ganyan lang naman karami ang tao sa Kalutan ed Dalan :banana:

Kalutan ed Dalan Street Party:

A.B. Fernandez Ave.:
1 (SMB): Mocha Girls
2 (Globe): DJ Tan
3 (Magic): String Quartet
4 (Smart): Sponge Cola
5 (HotFM): Jueteng Shed, Grin Dept.,Frio, Gloc9
6 (Magic): Treat Kita/Insiong

Perez Blvd.:
7 (GSM): Soap Dish, Delara, Maui Taylor
8: (GMA): Shamrock, Mark Herras, Rochelle Pangilinan, Daniel Matsunanga, Rico Robles
9: (Music Warehouse/Autolimits): Mid Range. Loose Trend

^^ :banana: sayang, andyan sana ako.:bash: sarap ng inkalot na bangus eh sabayan pa ng banda at alak :lol:

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MANGYAN FESTIVAL - MANSALAY, ORIENTAL MINDORO

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DE GALERA FESTIVAL - PUERTO GALERA, ORIENTAL MINDORO

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MaHalTa Festival Calapan City Puerto Galera group

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MAHALTA FESTIVAL OF MINDORO (NAUJAN DABALISTIHIT FEST)

Mahalta festival is a festival of all Festivals in Oriental Mindoro. DABALISTIHIT FESTIVAL pertains to the naujan Lake
which is the primary source of Food of Naujan, Dabalistihit meeans DAlag, BAngus, BangLIS, TIlapia and HITo.

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Mahalta Festival 2010 - Sipag Festival (Roxas)

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Mindoro Oriental - Galaxy Gala (Bansud, Puerto Galera, Super Talipa)

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Calapan City Fiesta 2009

I wish i can go there

Pahiyas Festival, May 2011

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sa sariaya po toh db? ;)

Nope, Lucban :okay:

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awww..thanku po.. :cheers:

^welcome hehe


The Grand Prize Winner of Pahiyas 2011
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Singkaban sa Bulacan


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Singkaban sa Bulacan


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nice shots of Pahiyas Festival, Dex! ang ganda! :okay: :banana:

Bulacan: Dancing at the Obando Fertility Rites
Bulacan Province, Philippines

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may ka-board ako dito sa boarding house namin taga Obando. Nabanggit niya ang festival na iyan. :cheers:

SINGKABAN NA SA BULACAN!!



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may ka-board ako dito sa boarding house namin taga Obando. Nabanggit niya ang festival na iyan. :cheers:

hehe di kaya bunga siya ng pagsasayaw diyan sa Obando?:lol: :D j/k :D :banana:

Singkaban Fiesta 2011 @ SM City Marilao

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Mahalta 2010
( SIPAG FESTIVAL)

Roxas, Oriental Mindoro


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Pulilan Carabao Festival
Pulilan, Bulacan

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Singkaban Festival
Malolos City Bulacan

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Singkaban Festival 2011
Malolos Bulacan



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Guys, 13 days left to continuously vote for our Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) as one New 7 Wonders of Nature. There are three ways to vote. Please the check below link:
http://www.filamnation.com/2011/07/vote-for-puerto-princesa-underground-river-ppur/

Sa mga nasa Pilipinas, pwedeng bomoto through text. Text PPUR to 2861 or for automatic 1 vote per day Text PPUR<space>ON to 2861.VOTE NA para hindi pababa ang trend ng PPUR natin.

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Nov. 12, 2011
6pm at the Ferdinand Marcos Stadium, Laoag City

:dance::dance::dance:

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GRAND CHAMPION

CITY OF BATAC
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higantes festival ng angono,rizal sa november 21 and 22
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13th Guiguinto Halamanan Festival and Guiguinto Foundation Day
Guiguinto, Bulacan
January 13-21, 2012



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Pictures from 2011 Festival

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Thanks Mr. Jeanick L. Dazo for the pictures!

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Jan 16, 2012

WINNING PERFORMANCE. Students from Angeles City National Trade School treat city employees of their winning performance with the theme “Sisig Festival” during Monday’s flag raising rites at the city hall grounds.

The ACNTS Dance Troupe emerged as the over-all champion in the2011 Sinukwan Dance Festival held in the City of San Fernando. Photo Courtesy of Angeles CIO

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ssc pips, padaan lang ulit, small ot...

please help us on our survey about public transportation; anyone can answer since general public ang aming target respondents

Applicability of Unconventional Transit Systems in selected Metropolitan Areas in the Philippines (http://bit.ly/subcriteriasurvey)

isa yung Pampanga sa study areas namin; sana makakuha kami ng maraming respondents, pakalat din po sa mga friends niyo tska sa groups na meron kayo sa FB na maraming taga Pampanga :D

thanks ng marami! :D

113th Anniversary of Malolos Congress
Malolos City, Province of Bulacan
January 23, 2012

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Fiesta Republica 2012!


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As part of positioning Binmaley Pangasinan as the“Seafood Capital of the North”, the town holds a grand fiesta named as the SIGAY FESTIVAL. “Sigay” is a Pangasinan dialect word which means to harvest. This event is celebrated annually to give tribute to the aquaculture industry of the town, which is the number one source of livelihood of the community of Binmaley.
This year, Sigay Festival starts from January 20 – February 3. Like last year, lots of enjoyable activities are prepared to entertain townspeople and visitors. And to secure people’s health, they added Medical and Surgical Mission in the event schedule that will slated on January 24, 2012 – 8am. This year, we will expect for Battle of the band, Kantahan sa Bayan, Fluvial Parade, Street Dancing and many more. You can check the list of scheduled activities below.

Binmaley 2nd Sigay and Seafood Festival and Town Fiesta 2012
Calendar of Events
January 20 / Friday
1pm Battle of the Bands (Audition)

January 21 / Saturday
9am Kantahan sa Bayan (Singing Contest)
3pm Opening of Trade Fair
8pm BB. Binmaley Pageant Night

January 24 / Tuesday
8am Medical and Surgical Mission
8pm Gabi ng Pasasalamat

January 25 / Wednesday
8am Medical and Surgical Mission
8pm Kantahan sa Bayan (Singing Contest)

January 26 / Thursday
2pm Business and Management Seminar
8pm Battle of the Bands

January 27 / Friday
9am Seafood Cooking Contest
8pm Professional, Business Sectors & NGO Night

January 28 / Saturday
7am Fluvial Parade
8pm SK Night

January 29 / Sunday
7am Kambog Ed Kapokokan(fish catching in the pond)
8pm Barangay Night

January 30 / Monday
8pm Senior Citizen & Veteran’s Night

January 31 / Tuesday
3pm Religious Procession
8pm Balikbayan Night (Raffle Draw)

Febuary 1 / Wednesday
7am Commemorative Program
10am Drum & Lyre Exhibition
7pm Coronation Night

February 2 / Thursday
8am Thanksgiving Mass
3pm Civic Parade / Sigay Street Dancing
8pm Ms. Gay night

February 3 / Friday
8pm Binmaleyan’s Night (Peoples Night)

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GUIGUINTO FOUNDATION AND HALAMANAN FESTIVAL 2012 OFFICIAL PICTURES

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TRADE FAIR

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SURGICAL AND MEDICAL MISSION

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MASS WEDDING

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INDAKAN SA KALYE

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LANDSCAPING COMPETITION

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ULAT NG PUNONGBAYAN

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TALENTADONG GUIGUINTENO

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Alaminos City Fiesta is almost here....GALI-LA!


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