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  • Defense lawyers deny last-minute move to abandon Corona
    GMA News Online / News / Nation - Sun May. 20, 2012 07:45 pm Two defense lawyers of Chief Justice Renato Corona denied Sunday that they were withdrawing as counsel for Corona, two days before the chief magistrate is scheduled to take the witness stand in his impeachment trial.
  • BFP, magiinspeksyon sa mga paaralan at dorm bago magsimula ang school year
    GMA News Online / News / Nation - Sun May. 20, 2012 07:41 pm Sisimulan na ng Bureau of Fire Protection ang pag-inspeksyon sa mga gusaling pampaaralan at mga dormitoryo ng mga estudyante upang masigurong handa sila sa panibagong taon ng pag-aaral, inihayag ng BFP chief nitong Linggo.
  • PHL ready for Chinese cyber warfare, Malacañang says
    GMA News Online / News / Nation - Sun May. 20, 2012 04:21 pm Malacañang on Sunday said it is ready to deal with potential cyber-attacks, amid reports that China is investing in cyber-warfare as part of its steady military buildup.
  • BFP to inspect schools, dorms ahead of opening of classes
    GMA News Online / News / Nation - Sun May. 20, 2012 03:31 pm The Bureau of Fire Protection will start inspections of school buildings and dormitories ahead of the opening of classes next month, its chief said Sunday.
  • Bulaga! Vic Sotto considering running in 2013 polls
    GMA News Online / News / Nation - Sun May. 20, 2012 03:03 pm Bulaga! After Senate majority leader Vicente 'Tito' Sotto III, another member of the Sotto clan may jump over from the show business to the political arena.

ABS-CBN News

  • ASEAN, US talk security amid China standoff
    Nation - Sun May. 20, 2012 06:12 pm The US and Southeast Asian nations embarked on three days of talks Sunday that would include security cooperation, shortly after a Pentagon report raised concerns about China's military build-up. 
  • Luisita farmers give all out support for CJ
    Nation - Sun May. 20, 2012 05:50 pm MANILA, Philippines - Chief Justice Renato Corona will not be alone on Tuesday as he faces the most difficult obstacle yet in his life and career.
  • PAF narrows search for wreckage of trainer plane
    Nation - Sun May. 20, 2012 04:00 pm MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) - The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is now combing in an area southwest of La Monia Island near Corregidor for the wreckage of the ill-fated SF-260 trainer plane that crashed last Friday.
  • PH seeks to blunt knife fish invasion
    Nation - Sun May. 20, 2012 03:26 pm MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine fisheries chief on Sunday said he had ordered a study into a foreign species called the "knife fish" that was posing a threat to the local fishing industry at the country's largest lake.
  • Gov’t orders intensified intel amid NPA attack in Albay
    Nation - Sun May. 20, 2012 01:35 pm MANILA, Philippines -- Intensified intelligence activities are now in place across the country amid the torching of over P100 million worth of heavy-duty construction equipment by alleged members of the New People’s Army in Albay on Friday night.

Philstar

  • Sun Cellular kicks off Visayas network expansion
    philstar.com - Travel and Tourism - Sun May. 20, 2012 12:00 am

    After boosting its network reach on the larger areas of Luzon and Mindanao, Sun Cellular now kicks off its Visayas expansion through widened coverage in Panay Island.

  • Dragonair to launch Clark-HK flights
    philstar.com - Travel and Tourism - Sun May. 20, 2012 12:00 am

    Dragonair, partner airline of Cathay Pacific, now makes flying more convenient with flights from Clark to Hong Kong starting May 29.

  • Back to Balesin
    philstar.com - Travel and Tourism - Sun May. 20, 2012 12:00 am

    Those were halcyon days and enchanted nights. Swimming in sparkling waters, lying on powder-white sand protected from the sun shining in a brilliant blue sky by the shade of the overhanging branches of a tree, music by your side, a book in your lap, and a cool drink in your hand, while child...

  • Free trip to Bali
    philstar.com - Travel and Tourism - Sun May. 20, 2012 12:00 am

    Three Twitter followers, together with their respective companions, earned a free round-trip ticket plus hotel accommodations to Bali after they were picked during a raffle draw of Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) “Rally to Bali” Twitter promo.

  • Armani Hotel Dubai: All about passion
    philstar.com - Travel and Tourism - Sun May. 20, 2012 12:00 am

    If there is no passion in your life, then have you really lived? Find your passion, whatever it may be. Become it, and let it become you and you will find great things happen for you, to you and because of you.  — T. Alan Armstrong, wri...

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RSS Events & Festivities

Cebu Pacific Promo

  • Cebu Pacific – Manila to Boracay this July 2012
    Cebu Pacific Promo - Sun May. 20, 2012 12:13 pm The Cebu Pacific Promo P488 to some destinations including Manila to Boracay for travel period July 2012 – September 30, 2012 is on its last day seat sale. We all know July is considered rainy season but for beach bum it doesn’t matter. Â...

Fiesta and Cultural Event

  • Panagtagbo Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 7 | Tagum City  Panagtagbo Festival coincides with Tagum’s founding anniversary. The term "panagtagbo" refers to a meeting. The festival describes a celebrat...

  • Araw ng Dabaw
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 16 | Davao CityAraw ng Dabaw literally means "Davao Day" in English. Ironically, the celebration lasts for a week with trade fairs, parades, and cultural presentations. The ...

  • Tabak Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 21-26 | Tabaco City, Philippines   A week-long activity held in time with the City’s Foundation Anniversary. Street presentation depicting the city’s legend, trade fa...

  • Strawberry Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 14- March 20 | La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines.The municipality of La Trinindad in Benguet, known as the Strawberry Capital of the Philippines, will feature the baking of the largest...

  • Pagtaltal in Barotac Viejo
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    Good Friday – March | Barotac Viejo, Iloilo  A yearly depiction of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.  Source:Corporate.mozcom.com

  • Sinigayan Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    Sagay City |March 19   An annual thanksgiving in honor of St. Joseph, showcasing the best of Sagay’s arts, culture, products, and people.  Source:FlyPhilippines

  • Kadalagan Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 21 | Victorias City   The festival is in commemoration of the city’s Charter Anniversary which falls every 21st of March and goes with week-long festivities.  Source:F...

  • Arya Abra
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 9 | Abra, Philippines. Celebrates the creation of the province on March 1917 by virtue of Act 2683. Cupped by a grand cultural parade depicting Abra in its historical stages start...

  • Holy Week
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March or April, movable date | Baguio City, Philippines. Kicks off the Philippine Summer Vacation (SUMVAC - April to May) festivities with a large influx of visitors arriving to escape ...

  • Kulambo Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 15-18 | El Nido, Palawan  An annual celebration of townsfolk dressed in Kulambo (mosquito net), parading around the town.  Source: Palawan Government

  • Boling-Boling Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March (3 days before Ash Wednseday) |Catanauan, Quezon, Philippines.  Boling-Boling Festival is an old age practice particular to Catanauanins, which is celebrated annually sta...

  • City and Barangay Fiestas
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 17 - 24| Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines.  This is a weeklong celebration that starts on March 17 and highlights various fun-filled activities such as concerts of famous ar...

  • Rambak
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    Holy week | San Fernando, La Union, Philippines.  A yearly Holy week celebration spearheaded by the Provincial Government f featuring water sports, band concerts, fluvial parade an...

  • Butanding Arribada Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    Every first week of March | Donsol, Sorsogon, PhilippinesTo welcome the return of the Butandings, which usually come in droves during this time of the year, and to officially signal the open...

  • Pindangan Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 20 | San Fernando City,  Philippines.  The celebration of the Founding Anniversary of San Fernando as a City ratified during a plebiscite on March 20, 1998 subsequent to Repu...

  • National Women's Month Celebration Exhibit
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 8-12 | Clamshell I, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines  A weeklong exhibit organized by the National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW) showcasing numerous products and...

  • Pintados de Passi
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 9| Passi City  Pintados de Passi is a festival in honor of the Pintados that once inhabited the small city. The festival is made visually appealing by the Pintados, or painted str...

  • Ikghumtad ad Mayoyao
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 13-15 | Mayoyao, Ifugao, Philippines.  Town fiesta adopting the cultural festival "Ikghumtad" similar to the "Gotad of Hingyon & Kiangan". Source:Phil...

  • Katkat Sakripisyo
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 24- March 25 | Dipolog CityKatkat Sakripisyo is a mountain-climbing activity conducted in observation of the Holy Week. It is a venue where Catholics pay penance for their sins. ...

  • Pista ng Batampasig
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    Third Saturday of March | Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines   The Pista ng Batampasig is a project of the City Government of Pasig, which aims among others to promote programs and a...

  • Pasaway sa Sipalay Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    Every last week of March | Sipalay City, Negros Occidental Sipalay City has been the copper belt of southern Philippines for more than five decades. The first industrial minin...

  • Lugahait Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 16 | Lugait, Misamis OrientalThe Lugahait Festival celebrates the history and the founding of the municipality of Lugait.  The event is celebrated through native street dancing,...

  • Manok ni San Pedro Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 27 | San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines.  Grand parade of various and colorful floats participated in by both government and private sectors while the tribal groups are on the streets...

  • Senakulo
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 17 | Lucena City, Quezon, Philippines.  The most famous life story ever written on Jesus Christ will be staged in Quezon. This Lenten Season, Quezons governor, Governor Raffy P. N...

  • Folk Healing Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    Lenten Season l San Antonio, Siquijor Philippines The Folk Healing Festival takes place every lenten season in Siquijor, where herbalists from both Visayas and Mindanao convene at San A...

  • Soli-Soli Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 18 | San Francisco, Camotes Island This Cebu festival takes place in the Camotes Islands off the coast of Cebu. Named after the soli-soli plant abundant in and along Danao La...

  • Ani Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 23-30 | Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines  The rice grannary of Ilocos Norte, thus, they celebrate harvest in a festive way. Activities include Thanksgiving Mass, Agro-industrial...

  • Mayon Conquest
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 18-20 | Albay, Philippines  Mayon Conquest is a mountain expedition to the country’s most popular volcano, Mount Mayon.  The event is to encourage mountain-climbing ent...

  • Mundo Dance
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    no specific date l Tapaz, Capiz Philippines The Mundo Dance is an ancient Indonesian fertility rite that consists of carefully choreographed dance moves. This was brought into the regio...

  • Pasayaw Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 19 | Canlaon City Honors patron St. Joseph with street dancing giving thanks for the harvest that makes the city the Province's rice and vegetable bowl. Source:Sinlakan ...

  • Sulyog Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 19 | Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro A religious festival in honor of St. Joseph. It is celebrated by way of the Sulyog (Suli and Niyog) Festival through dances, flats, and cultural ...

  • Bacsil Ridge Celebration
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 19 | Bacsil, San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines. To commemorate the bravery of the Filipinos during the Battle in Bacsil Ridge in the year 1945 that led to the complete ...

  • Anibina Bulawanon Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 1-8 | Nabunturan, Compostela Valley  The Anibina Bulawanon Festival celebrates the bountiful gold harvest and the founding anniversary of Compostela Province. Compostela Vall...

  • Ang Hatol (The way of the cross)
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 20-22 | Cainta, Rizal, Philippines.  A stage presentation that highlighted the judgement of Jesus Christ. Source:Wowphilippines.ca  

  • Sinakulo or Via Crucis
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    Good Friday | Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines.   Parishes in Parañaque performs the way of the cross on Good Friday during Lenten season, enacting Christ’s arr...

  • Moriones Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 21-27 | Tapaz, Marinduque, Philippines A festival of the moriones, colorfuly garbed and masked soldiers and centurions; culminates in the reenactment of the beheading of Longinus....

  • Pasig Summer Music Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 1- 31 | Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines Participants vary from singers, pianists & violinists, bandleaders and music teachers whose common goal is to keep classical musi...

  • Buhing Kalbaryo Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 21-26 | Cebu  The Buhing Kalbaryo Festival is a Cebu festival held during Lent by the Buhing Kalbaryo Foundation Inc. During this festival in Cebu, several key events of the lif...

  • Harvest Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 21 | Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines The city was once an importer of rice but now rice is the most important export of Calapan. According to statistics, the incre...

  • Sinkaw Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 21 |Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines From “sining-kalabaw”, a creative artistic painting competition with no less than the carabaos as “canvasses&rdqu...

  • Parade of Festivals
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 1 | Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila, Philippines.  One of the highlights of Muntinlupa City’s Cityhood Anniversary. It usually features colorful parade of floats followed by s...

  • Alimango Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 22 | Lala, Lanao del NorteThe Alimango Festival features a display of different sizes of alimango (crab). The celebration includes a fluvial parade that passes through a strip of mangr...

  • Giwang-Giwang
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 25 | Binangonan, Rizal, PhilippinesIt is a play executed every Good Friday by replaying the funeral of Jesus Christ through a procession. Due to the influx of tourists, devotes and oth...

  • Pasko Kasakit sa Bantayan
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 24 | Bantayan  Cebu's Bantayan Island comes alive every March, when the Pasko Kasakit sa Bantayan festival in Cebu takes place. A truly remarkable Cebu festival, Pasko Kasakit s...

  • Sugbahan
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 2- March 14 | Davao City  Sugbahan is a food fair that features Davao's grilled specialties such as tuna.  Source:travelmart

  • Kisi-kisi Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 25 | Negros Occidental Kisi Kisi is a dance parade which imitates the way fishes flip-flop and twitch as they are hauled during the bountiful harvest.  Participating groups ...

  • Bantayan Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 27-31 |Guimbal, Iloilo A celebration of the birth of a new history and culture of the people of Guimbal as a tribute and reverence to the triumphant struggle of its ancestors for mea...

  • Salubong
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 26-27 | Angono, Rizal, Philippines.  Black Saturday is highlighted by 3-hour presentation of “Vigilia na Muling Pagkabuhay” at the patio of the church. On Easter Sunda...

  • Puerto Princesa City Foundation Day
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 4 | City of Puerto Princesa City Foundation Day Celebration Commemoration of City’s Foundation Day. Every 4th day of the month with a series of Sports, cultural and other ...

  • Kabanhawan Festival
    Events for March - Thu Mar. 01, 2012 02:00 pm

    March 27 | Minglanilla  This simple Cebu fiesta in Minglanilla highlights the town's popular 'sugat.' Source:Cebu Central.com