San Fabian Founding Anniversary is observed in San Fabian, Pangasinan, Philippines every March 21. It is a celebration that reminisces to the time when the town was organized by the Spaniards in 1717. The date is a special non-working holiday by virtue of Republic Act No. 11132 that was approved by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo […]
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Araw ng Cavite
Araw ng Cavite or Cavite Day is celebrated in honor of the birth of national hero Emilio Aguinaldo, the first president of the Republic of the Philippines and a key figure in the struggle for Philippine independence, in the province of Cavite every March 22. So the occasion is also known as Araw ng Kapanganakan […]
First Holy Mass in the Philippines Anniversary, also known as First Easter Mass in the Philippines Anniversary, is held in Limasawa Island, Southern Leyte, Philippines every March 31st. As the primary highlight of the Sinugdan Festival organized by the local government, this annual event commemorates the first Catholic mass that took place in 1521. It […]
Balayong Festival
Balayong Festival is a cultural festival and founding anniversary in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines every March 14. It is an annual celebration of history as it remembers the beginning of Puerto Princesa in the 19th century. Its calendar of activities showcases a diverse array of festivities, cultural performances, and environmental initiatives. Etymology Balayong Festival draws […]
Malaybalay City Charter Day
Malaybalay City Charter Day is celebrated in the city of Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Philippines every March 22. The date is a special working holiday by virtue of Republic Act No. 8813 that was signed by President Joseph Estrada on August 21, 2000. The city is also the venue of the Kaamulan Festival every March 10. History […]
Panagyaman Festival in Pura
Panagyaman Festival is a rice festival in the municipality of Pura, Tarlac, Philippines every second Sunday of March. This annual event is an expression of gratitude of the town, particularly as a town-wide cultural outlet to say thanks to the townsfolk who worked tirelessly towards the progress and development of the town. It is distinct […]
Urdaneta City Charter Day
Urdaneta City Charter Day is held in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, Philippines every March 21. It remembers the historic transformation of Urdaneta from a municipality to a city in 1998. History of Urdaneta City It is said that in the past, Urdaneta City was called Organita that means a “small unit.” It was inhabited by people […]
Tinapa Festival
Tinapa Festival is a founding anniversary and cultural festival held in Pio Duran, Albay, Philippines every March 13. It celebrates the historic conversion to a municipality in 1964, as well as its rich culture and tradition. Etymology The name of Tinapa Festival comes from tinapa, meaning smoked fish. History of Tinapa Festival In the past, […]
Mambusao Founding Anniversary
Mambusao Founding Anniversary is celebrated in the town of Mambusao, Capiz, Philippines every March 29. It commemorates the founding of the town in the 17th century. The date may be declared a special nonworking holiday through presidential proclamations. History of Mambusao It is thought that it was a flourishing settlement in pre-Hispanic times, ruled by […]
Araw ng Binganonan
Araw ng Binganonan (Binangonan Day), also known as Binangonan Founding Anniversary, is celebrated in Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines every March 29. It is an annual event, which is also known as Aba! Festival, that recalls the birth of Binangonan as an independent town in 1900. The date may be declared a special nonworking holiday through presidential […]