Araw ng Davao Occidental, also known as Davao Occidental Day, is the founding anniversary celebrated in Davao Occidental, Philippines every October 28. The day is a special non working holiday in the province by virtue of Republic Act No. 11135 that was signed Rodrigo Duterte on November 9, 2018. History of Davao Occidental Davao Occidental […]
Dila-ab Festival, also spelt Dilaab Festival, is a cultural and religious festival in the town of Siquijor in the province of Siquijor, Philippines every October 4. It highlights the rich natural resources of the town, showcases the warm hospitality of the people, and also honors St. Francis of Asisi, its patron saint. The date may […]
Unod Festival is a cultural and agricultural festival in the municipality of Castilla, Sorsogon, Philippines every October 1 to 7. It is a celebration of thanksgiving, of bountiful harvest of root crops from the farms, and of the invaluable work of farmers. What is Unod Festival? The word unod pertains to root crops. Unod Festival […]
Infanta Foundation Day is celebrated in the town of Infanta, Pangasinan, Philippines every October 4. The date may be a special working holiday in the municipality through executive issuances (such as Proclamation No. 64 in 2022). History of Infanta A long time ago, Infanta used to be part of Sta. Cruz of the province of […]
Cimarrones Festival is a cultural and religious festival in the town of Pili, Camarines Sur, Philippines every October 24. It honors the cimarrones, an indigenous group that opposed colonization during the Spanish period. In addition, it is also a fiesta of San Rafael Arcangel, the patron saint of the town. The date may be a […]
Fiestang Kuliat, also called Kuliat Festival, is a cultural festival and religious fiesta in the city of Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines for the entire month of October. The fest is marked by three feasts—the feast of Santo Angel Custodio, the feast of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of La Naval (La Naval Fiesta), and […]
Dahunog sa Dipolog is a music and cultural festival and religious fiesta in Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines from the last week of September until October 7. It is also held in honor of the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary The city also celebrates the P’gsalabuk Festival every May. Etymology The word dahunog […]
Zamboanga Hermosa Festival—also known as Zamboanga La Hermosa Festival, Fiesta Pilar, or simply Hermosa Festival—is a month-long cultural festival and religious fiesta in the city of Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines every October 12. It is one of the most important cultural events in the city, proudly presenting a fusion “tradition and modernity.” It is […]
Calbayog City Charter Day is observed in the city of Calbayog, Samar, Philippines every October 16. It celebrates the conversion of then municipality of Calbayog to a city pursuant to Republic Act No. 328 that was passed in 1948. The date is a special nonworking holiday by virtue of Republic Act No. 11184 signed by […]
Halad Inasal Festival is the annual cultural and food festival and religious fiesta in the city of Talisay, Cebu, Philippines every October 15. It gives the limelight to lechon (roasted pig) of which the city is renowned for and coincides with the patronal feast of St. Therese of Avila. Another yearly celebration called Charter Day […]