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Cotabato

President Roxas Founding Anniversary

President Roxas Founding Anniversary is observed in the town of President Roxas, Cotabato, Philippines every May 8. The date can be declared a special nonworking day in some years such as Proclamation No. 1249 in 2016. The celebration remembers the creation of the town in 1967. History of President Roxas The municipality was named after […]

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Cagayan

Aparri Founding Anniversary

Aparri Founding Anniversary is held in the town of Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines every May 11. The date may be declared special nonworking holiday through issuance from the executive department (such as Proclamation No. 484 in 2018 and Proclamation No. 203 in 2017). The celebration is organized in conjunction with the religious town fiesta in honor […]

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Marinduque

Sta. Cruz Day

Sta. Cruz Day, also called Sta. Cruz Founding Anniversary, is an annual commemoration of the creation of the municipality of Sta. Cruz, Marinduque, Philippines every May 3. It is also the feast of the Holy Cruz The date is a special working holiday in the town by virtue of Republic Act No. 11376 signed into […]

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Cavite

Trece Martires City Founding Anniversary

Trece Martires City Founding Anniversary is celebrated in the city of Trece Martires, Cavite, Philippines every May 24. History of Trece Martires City Trece Martires City, formerly known as Quintana, was considered one of the oldest areas located within the borders of Tanza, Cavite. During Spanish colonial era it was one of the territories of […]

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Tarlac

Tarlac Founding Anniversary

Tarlac Founding Anniversary is celebrated in the province of Tarlac, Philipines every May 28. It commemorates the formation of Tarlac as an independent province in 1873. Every May 28th is also declared as Araw ng Lalawigang Tarlak (Province of Tarlac Day) by virtue of Proclamation 109 approved by President Joseph Ejercito Estrada on May 10, […]

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Capiz

Roxas City Charter Day

Roxas City City Charter Day, also called Kaadlawan sang Roxas City, is celebrated in Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines every May 12. It commemorates the passage of Republic Act No. 603 in 1951 that ushered in its cityhood status. The city also celebrates the Sinadya Festival in honor of the patroness, Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, […]

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Laguna

San Pablo City Charter Anniversary

San Pablo City Charter Anniversary is celebrated in San Juan City, Laguna, Philippines every May 7. The date may be declared a special non working holiday (such as Proclamation No. 1140 in 2021). The city also celebrates the Coconut Festival every January. History of San Pablo City When Spanish colonizer Juan de Salcedo went to […]

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Zamboanga del Norte

P’gsalabuk Festival

P’gsalabuk Festival is a cultural festival and religious fiesta in Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines every May 20. Its schedule is simultaneous with the feast of St. Vincent Ferrer. The city also celebrates the Dahunog sa Dipolog every October. History of P’gsalabuk Festival P’gsalabuk or pagsalabuk is a word in the language of Subanon […]

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Nueva Ecija

Pagibang Damara Festival

Pagibang Damara Festival is a cultural, agricultural, and religious festival in the town of San Jose, Nueva Ecija, Philippines every second or third Sunday of April. It is a celebration of thanksgiving for an abundant harvest, and it is also held in time with feast day of St. Joseph, the city’s patron. Pagibang Damara Festival […]

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Isabela

Mammangi Festival

Mammangi Festival, also spelled Mammangui Festival, is a cultural festival and founding anniversary of Ilagan City, Isabela, Philippines every first week of May. The founding anniversary is called Aggaw na Ilagan or Ilagan Day. The city celebrates cityhood anniversary every August 11. History of Mammangi Festival In the past, the city celebrates the Binallay Festival. […]