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Cebu

Katunggan Festival

Katunggan Festival is a cultural, mangroves, and religious festival in the town of Tudela, Cebu, Philippines every December 8. Its festival calendar is filled secular activities and are timed in conjunction with the feast of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, the patroness of the town. Katunggan Festival is part of the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo. […]

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Cebu

Toslob Festival

Toslob Festival is a cultural and religious festival in Oslob, Cebu, Philippines every December 8. Its calendar of activities coincide with the feast of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception. Toslob Festival is one of the cultural fests in Pasigarbo sa Sugbo. Etymology Toslob Festival comes from toslob, meaning to dip in water or to soak, […]

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Cebu

Dagitab Festival

Dagitab Festival, also called Festival of Lights, is a cultural, religious, and Christmas festival in Naga City, Cebu, Philippines every December. Its calendar of events begins on December 8, the feast of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, and runs through the Christmas season. Dagitab Festival is one of the cultural fests in Pasigarbo sa Sugbo. […]

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Cebu

Isda Festival

Isda Festival is a cultural, sea, and religious festival in the town of Madridejos, Cebu, Philippines every December 8. It is a celebration of the town’s fisher folks, culture, and gratitude for the bountiful sea harvest as well as an expression of faith through honoring the feast of the Immaculate Conception. The festival includes vibrant […]

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Zambales

Ulo ng Apo Festival

Ulo ng Apo Festival is a month-long cultural festival in Olongapo City, Zambales, Philippines every December. Olongapo City also celebrates cityhood anniversary every June 1st. What is Ulo ng Apo? Ulo ng Apo is a story that is thought to explain how Olongapo acquired its name. According to a folklore, Olongapo City derived its name […]

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Metro Manila

Taguig City Charter Day

Taguig City Charter Day is held in the city of Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines every December 8. The date may be declared a special nonworking holiday in the city through executive issuance such as Proclamation No. 358 in 2017. The city also celebrates the Taguig City founding anniversary every April 25. History of the cityhood […]

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Batangas

Batangas Founding Anniversary

Batangas Founding Anniversary is held in the province of Batangas, Philippines every December 8. It commemorates the founding of the province on December 8, 1581 and its schedule coincides with the religious fiesta of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception. History of Batangas The old name of Batangas was Kumintang, a name that comes from the […]

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Catanduanes

Kaaldawan nin Virac

Kaaldawan nin Virac is a founding anniversary, cultural and religious event in Virac, Catanduanes, Philippines every December 7. It coincides with the fiesta in honor of Nuestra SeƱora dela Inmaculada Concepcion, the patroness of the town and of the Diocese of Virac. Etymology Kaaldawan nin Virac translates from Bicolano to English as birthday of Virac. […]

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Nueva Ecija

Palayan City Founding Anniversary

Palayan City Founding Anniversary is celebrated in the city of Palayan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines every December 5. The date may be declared a special nonworking holiday in the city by virtue of executive issuance such as Proclamation No. 1235 in 2021. History of Palayan City Palayan City began as landlocked habitat for indigenous tribes of […]

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Cebu

Kawayan Festival

Kawayan Festival is a religious and cultural festival in the town of Alegria of Cebu, Philippines every December 2 to 3. It is held in honor of the patron saint of the town, St. Francis Xavier. It is one of the cultural festivals participating in Pasigarbo sa Sugbo. What is Kawayan Festival in Alegria, Cebu? […]