The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has presented to President Marcos the 10-peso Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2026 Commemorative Coin and the 12-coin series of the 100-peso Philippine Festivals Commemorative Coins. According to the BSP, the 10-peso ASEAN Coin will be launched...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) hailed the Cordillera Festival of Festivals in Baguio City as a vibrant celebration of Filipino unity and heritage that reflects the enduring spirit and cultural pride of the Cordilleran people. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the festival, held on...
BAGUIO CITY – Popular festivals in the Cordillera region were featured in a street dance parade that kicked off this year’s Cordillera Festival of Festivals on Friday, Oct. 24. Now on its fourth year, the five-day event is an annual program of the Department of Tourism-Cordillera. The street...
ILOILO CITY – The Dinagyang Festival of this city is one of the official delegates of the Philippines to the World Expo in Osaka, Japan. The Dinagyang held the first of a series of performances on Saturday, June 7, at the grand celebration of the Philippine National Day as part of the Osaka Expo...
Tinapang Salinas Festival street dance competition held on Oct. 18 (Photo from the Municipality of Rosario, Cavite/MANILA BULLETIN) CAVITE – The local government unit of Rosario marked the town’s 18th Tinapang Salinas Festival on Oct. 18 and 19. One of the highlights of the celebration...
BAGUIO CITY – The six provinces and one city in the Cordillera region showcased their culture and traditions at the third Cordillera Festival of Festivals at Malcom Square here on Friday morning, Oct. 18. Jovita Ganongan, regional director of the Department of Tourism-Cordillera, said the...
Merry Christmas! You’ve probably been busy preparing for the merry holidays, but Christmas isn’t the only festive day to look forward to. Different localities celebrate their town festivals during December and showcase the product they're proud of the most at the same time. Here are some...
BAGUIO CITY – Six prominent festivals performed in the second Cordillera Festival of Festivals on Saturday, November 11, at the Rose Garden of the Burnham Park here. A CONTINGENT performs in the second Cordillera Festival of Festivals in Baguio City on November 11 organized by the Department...
We’re nearing the end of the year! 2023 has been such a ride, and we’re sure you’re looking forward to the upcoming holidays the end of the year has. But before that, here are some festivals you can get excited for, too! Explore these different agri-related festivals for the month of November....
We’re going deeper into 2023, and the months are getting noticeably colder. Don’t surrender to the cold yet, because you can keep your body warm and active by checking out different towns in the country celebrating their annual festivals this October! Dance and party with the locals as you visit...
CALBAYOG CITY – The Hadang Festival of this city dominated the Tandaya Festival of Festivals 2023 on Sunday, August 6. Hadang Festival won P500,000 cash prize after besting 11 festival contingents from the different municipalities in the province during their performance at the Northwest...
July is Nutrition Month! Every July, schools and organizations all over the country create programs to celebrate and appreciate the healthy food available to us. It’s also a month where different areas of the Philippines celebrate the abundance of their local specialty. Here are the agricultural...
