Microtel, the highly regarded, international hotel chain with the widest network of properties in the Philippines, has scored another first.
Five Philippine high school students sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Education & Culture (MONKASHO) and Youth for Understanding (YFU) Japan Inc. and YFU/Philippines, left for Japan early this week (Jan. 25).
From the movies I’ve seen, there were three things I was absolute ly sure I would encounter in my first visit to Thailand: beaches, shopping, and ladyboys.
Tagaytay Highlands has evolved into a preferred destination for, not only honeymoons, but also weddings.
Airphil Express, the country’s fastest growing budget airline, came to the aid of typhoon victims recently by airlifting a total of 65 tons of water, clothes and food as part of relief efforts for Cagayan De Oro and Iligan City last year.
January l Romblon, Philippines The Biniray Festival is usually held during early January in Romblon, and the festivities start with a grand fluvial parade and is capped with a fun celeb...
3rd week of January| Aborlan town proper For the Tagbanuas, it is a dance ritual comprising the observance of the Pagdiwata. For the Batak tribe, it is a form of war dance.&...
January 11-15 | San Pablo City,Philippines This festival celebrates the bounty of Laguna’s lush coconut plantation. It is celebrated every second Sunday of January. Coconut produc...
January 23-24 | Tanay, Rizal, Philippines. The town fiesta in honor of San Ildefonso de Toledo is held every January 23. Musical band sponsored by the nine barangays roam around the to...
2nd week of January | Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines. Walistik is a Tagalog slang for being incredibly cool. The festival was put up to challenge the creativity and innovativeness of ...
Third Sunday of January | Cebu City The Sinulog Festival is considered the most important Cebu festival in the Queen City of the South. Held every January in the provincial capital...
January 15 | Daram, Samar A rich fishing ground of the province known for Carpas and Lapu-lapu. Source:Province of Samar
January 20 (or every third Sunday of January) | Kalibo, Aklan The Ati-Atihan is a festival in honour of the Santo Niño, celebrated in the third week of January. During the last...
January 3-10 | Koronadal, South Cotabato Translated literally, it means "Day of Koronadal" and indeed it is. It is also during this day that the Hinugyaw Festival is being celebra...
Cadiz City | Every January Festival in honor of the Sto. Nino, patron of Cadiz City believed to have created miracles protecting the city from the invading pirates a long time ago.&nb...
January| Paete, Laguna, Philippines. A religious festival honoring the Sto. Nino or Holy Child this is characterized by street dancing “ala-mardigrass”’ with particip...
January 30- February 6 | Calinog, Iloilo An annual festivity of Calinog’s devotion to Sr. Sto. Niño. It is a nine day event and its activities consist of an opening salvo,...
January 15 | Digos City, Davao del Sur Sinulog sa Digos is a yearly celebration in patronage to Sto. Niño. The feast features a parade of devotees dancing in the street...
Every January | Ilog, Negros Occedental Re-enactment of the battle between the Christian forces and the invading Moro pirates in the Ilog river; commemorates the defiance of Datu Many...
January | Manila, Philippines The first Philippines-China Traditional Culture Festival was held in Manila Sunday night with various Chinese traditional arts presented to thousands...
19 January | Manila, Philippines The City of Manila, residents and non-government organizations of Sto. Niño de Tondo conducts a series of cultural activities held in the sa...
January 1| Tagkawayan, Quezon, Philippines. A month long activity held in time with the town's foundation day (Jan. 1) till the Town Fiesta (Feb.9-11). The celebration are highlighted ...
Kabankalan City | Every January Re-enactment of the battle between the Christian forces and the invading Moro pirates in the Ilog river; commemorates the defiance of Datu Manyabog aga...
January | Banaue, Ifugao, Philippines The month of January is considered the spring period in Banaue and start of planting season where rice seedlings are finally transplanted (hopnak)...
January 21-23 | Tagbilaran City, Bohol Tagbilaran City pays tribute to a favorite plant--the ube. Join the Boholanos in their efforts to establish this tasty, purple-hued crop...
09 January | City of Manila, Philippines. An intense, day-long festival highlighted by a mammoth procession of the image of the Black Nazarene around Quiapo district participated in by ...
Cadiz City | 4th Sunday of January A revelry from sunrise to sunset, with ceaseless and rhythmic beating of drums. A sea of humanity in cadence with black soot “ati” perfo...
January 10-13 | San Pablo City, Laguna A grand mardi-gras celebration which pays homage to Laguna Province's most ubiquitous crop: the coconut. Source:Travelmart.net
January 25 | Baco, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines Celebrated in abundance of bananas; activities include the traditional “lupakan,” “harana” (serenade), and panda...
January 13 | Jimalalud, Negros Oriental Street dancing and pageants to enliven fiesta. Source:Sidlakan Tours & Travel
4th weekend of January | Iloilo City Dinagyang Festival is the biggest and most colorful religious and cultural festival in Iloilo, Philippines, and is held on the fourth Sunday of Janu...
January 15 | Paranaque, Metro Manila, Philippines. This is celebrated during January 15 which is a week-long festivity and showcases other events such as Sambalilo Festival, Regatta de ...
January 15 | Marabut, Samar The place of the famous J Barin plywood factory. Also noted for its logging concession. Source:Province of Samar
January 16 | Brgy. Tangos, Navotas, Metro Manila, Philippines.The Pangisdaan Festival is one of the highlights of the Navotas Day celebration. It features street dancing and float competitio...
3rd Sunday of January | Arevalo, Iloilo City Held in Arevalo, Iloilo City. Highlights of this District Fiesta of Arevalo are the multicolor fireworks. The skyline becomes a celebrati...
January 16 | Glorietta 4 Park, Makati City, PhilippinesThe Caracol Festival was initiated by the Makati Government to promote the conservation of our ecology. The festival is held on the str...
January 17 | Cebu, Philippines It has been a tradition to have the image of the Child Jesus visit His parents before His grand day. The icon will be leaving His home in the Basilica de...
January 16 | Cabuyao, Laguna, Philippines The Batingaw Festival commemorates the legendary “Kampanang Ginto” which Cabuyao is known. The celebration always starts with the...
2nd Saturday of January | San Joaquin, Iloilo For centuries the Pasungay or bullfighting has brought excitement and lavishness to the celebration of Bayluhay Festival. The sett...
18 January | Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines The town people were largely dependent in basic agriculture & family own enterprises for livelihood. The characteristics of the peo...
January 19 | Bansud, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines A streetdance similar to Sinulog which depicts “thanksgiving” for the bountiful harvest. It is participated in by the diff...
January 19 | Janiuay, Iloilo “Sadsad Sa Kalye” is a dynamic mass presentation expressing the beliefs, views, visions and aspirations of the Janiuaynons based upon tradition,...
Every last Sunday of January | Calinog, Iloilo Festival similar to Ati-atihan of Kalibo and Iloilo City's Dinagyang. Source:Corporate.mozcom.com
January 19 | Poro The Tagbo Festival celebrates the founding of Poro. The festival is celebrated through a street dancing parade that depicts the confrontation between two warring ...
3rd Sunday of January | Sibulan Masulog Festival is a showcase of culture and tradition intertwined in a well choreographed dance in flamboyant costume in honor of the child Jesus...
3 January | Caloocan, Metro Manila, Philippines. The name of the event is derived from "Maypajo," a shortcut of Pajotan, a local variety of mango variety found in Caloocan Cit...
Last Friday of January |Jordan Bulantihan Festival celebrates Jordan's major thriving industry: fishing, farming, and mango production. Product from these industries are brought to the ...
November 21 to 22 | Lapu- Lapu City, Cebu This Cebu festival celebrates the founding of this thriving Cebu city. The patron saint of the city, the Virgin of the Rule, is also given du...
In an effort to increase public awareness of Vigan as a unique historic city to be conserved and protected, the Save Vigan Ancestral Homes Association, Inc. (SVAHAI), a local non-government ...
3rd Saturday of January | San Joaquin, Iloilo Bayluhay festival is celebrated every third week of January. The festival reflect's the town's unique mixture of race and culture...
3rd Sunday of January | Buenavista Kinaradto Festival is a celebration of Buenavista's rich cultural tradition. The festival is filled with presentation of songs, dances, and music...
January 22-23 | Guiguinto, Bulacan, Philippines. The 14 Barangay vigorously prepares their respective floats together with the non-governmental organization & civil society showcas...
January 25 |Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. The "Heritage City," as Vigan is known, bursts into merry colors through its Binatbatan Festival, luring hordes of local and forei...
January 23-24 | Port Barton, San Vicente “Arawedan” celebration of cultural events and exposition of their tourist attractions. Source:Palawan Government
January | Maitum, Sarangani Province The Bangsi Festival celebrates Maitum's prosperous fishing industry, particularly on bangsi (flying fish). The festival features street da...