Araw ng San Juan, translated to San Juan Day, is a yearly commemoration of the founding of San Juan City, Metro Manila, Philippines as an independent municipality in 1907 every March 27. The date is a holiday by virtue of Republic Act No. 7669 that became a law on January 10, 1994. History of San […]
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Las Piñas Founding and Cityhood Anniversary in Las Piñas, Metro Manila, Philippines every March 26 and March 27. History of Las Piñas In the past, it was part of Parañaque that was mostly inhabited by people engaged in fishing and salt-making. Christianity was introduced by Augustinian missionary Fray Diego Cera in 1797 and in 1819, […]
Araw ng Talakag
Araw ng Talakag, which translates to Talakag Day, is also called Talakag Founding Anniversary and celebrated in the municipality of Talakag, Bukidnon, Philippines every March 19. The date may be a special holiday through issuances such as the Proclamation No. 684 in 2019. History of Talakag Talakag is considered highlanders’ golden paradise of Bukidnon. Its […]
Masbate Founding Anniversary
Masbate Founding Anniversary is celebrated in Masbate, Philippines every March 18. The date may be declared a special non working holiday in the province through presidential issuance such as Proclamation No. 1307 in 2022. The province also holds the annual Rodeo Masbateño Festival every April. History of Masbate Masbate is part of the Bicol Region […]
Tayug Founding Anniversary
Tayug Founding Anniversary is held in conjunction with the religious feast of St. Patrick of Ireland every March 17 in the town of Tayug, Pangasinan, Philippines. March 17 may be declared special nonworking holiday such as Proclamation No. 1324 issued in 2022. History of Tayug The history of Tayug began during the colonial era. It […]
IGACOS Festival
IGACOS Festival, also known as Island Garden City of Samal Festival and Island Garden City of Samal Founding Anniversary, is the cultural festival and founding anniversary of Samal City, Davao del Norte, Philippines every March 7. It commemorates the cityhood of Samal in 1998. History of Samal City Samal City is a component city of […]
Mahaguyog Festival
Mahaguyog Festival is an agricultural festival, foundation anniversary, and religious fiesta in Sto. Tomas, Batangas, Philippines that starts in the last week of February to March 7. Etymology Mahaguyog Festival is a combination of various agricultural produce. It is taken from mais (corn), halaman (plants), gulay (vegetables), and niyog (coconut). History of Mahaguyog Festival Mahaguyog […]
Kalilangan Festival
Kalilangan Festival is the cultural festival and founding anniversary in General Santos City, Philippines every February 27. The city also celebrates the Tuna Festival every September. History of Kalilangan Festival Kalilang Festival was first held in 1989 within the term of Mayor Rosalita T. Nuñez and its first festival director was Bai Janena J.A. Tito. […]
Caloocan City Founding Anniversary
Caloocan City Founding Anniversary is the annual celebration of the establishment of the city of Caloocan, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is held every February 16 yearly, a date that is a special non-working holiday in the city by virtue of Republic Act 7550 that was approved on May 22, 1992. History of Caloocan City In […]
Kaganapan is the founding anniversary celebration of the city of San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines every February 4. It is a fest that commemorates the historic enactment of Republic Act No. 8990 that transformed then town of San Fernando to a component city of the province. The city also celebrates Giant Lantern Festival every December. Etymology […]