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GAKIT
FESTIVAL |
Tubay,
Agusan del Norte
A Tubay river event
rekindling the commercial culture of the
municipality in the 1900 up to the late 1905s.
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| 1st
Week of October (movable) |
SIARGAO
INTERNATIONAL SURFING CUP |
General
Luna, Siargao Island
Open invitational
surfing competition among the local & foreign
surfers.
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| 1st
Sunday of October |
FEAST
OF OUR LADY OF MANAOAG |
Manaoag,
Pangasinan
A nine-day novena
celebrated which culminates on the 1st
Sunday of October. Thousands of pilgrims and
devotees gather to honor the blessings of "Apo
Baket."
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| 2nd
Sunday of October |
LA
NAVAL FIESTA |
Angeles
City
In commemoration of
the Virgin of the Holy Rosary whose intercession saw
the victory of the Spanish fleet over the Dutch
invaders, Angeles City celebrates this fiesta with
typical religious programs, and Filipino homes
display the finest traditions of hospitality in
entertaining guests with the finest food and drinks.
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| 3rd
Week of October |
LANZONES
FESTIVAL |
Camiguin
Showcases
agro-industrial products/cultural presentations
highlighted by street dancing competitions and
Lanzones-picking.
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| October
1-4 |
ORCHIDS
FESTIVAL |
Tanjay
Town, Negros Oriental
An activity which
displays the variety of orchids propagated by the
residents of the town. This is under the auspices of
the Tanjay Orchid Society.
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| October
6-12 |
IBALONG
FESTIVAL |
Legazpi
City
A festival depicting
Bicol’s early beginning as portrayed by the
characters in the epic entitled - IBALONG. The name
was the early nomenclature of Bicol Region. It
showcases the many super heroes such as Handiong,
Baltog, among others, and the rich arch enemies like
Oryol and other wild animals that roamed the land.
Masks of these heroes and villains are paraded on
mainstreets, combined with songs and dances.
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| October
7 |
FEAST
OF OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY |
Dipolog
City
Dipolog City fiesta
celebrated with religious and cultural shows.
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| October
7-11 |
ANA
KALANG FESTIVAL |
Nagcarlan,
Laguna
A roster-full of
activities highlighting an agri fair that exhibits
the town’s bountiful harvests and products. A
music festival, children’s sports competition,
cultural events enhance the harvest celebration.
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| October
10-17 |
KASANGGAYAHAN
FESTIVAL |
Sorsogon,
Sorsogon
This festival is a
joint efforts of the Sorsogon Prov’l. Tourism
Council and the Prov’l. Government of Sorsogon.
It’s name was derived from the dialect which means
"prosperity and happiness."
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| October
12 |
ZAMBOANGA
HERMOSA FESTIVAL |
Zamboanga
City
The region's biggest
celebration marked by a regatta, bandoreal, cultural
shows, art exhibits, flower shows, fair, etc.
Highlighted by Fiesta Pilar honoring Nuestra Señora
del Pilar de Zaragosa.
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| October
14 |
INUG-OG
FESTIVAL |
Oroquieta City
Ethnic dances featuring the Subanon
rituals.
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| October
16-19 |
SAGINGAN
FESTIVAL |
Tubod, Lanao del Norte
A feast in honor of patron saint, San
Isidro Labrador. In line with the celebration, activities are: street
dancing contest with contingents using banana costumes, Agro-Industrial
trade fair, display of different variety of bananas and fruits in
season, search for the Mutya Ng Saging and Caromata Float Contest from
the 24 barangays.
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| October
19 |
MASSKARA
FESTIVAL |
Bacolod City
Their biggest annual event that reflect
the Bacoleños love for fun and gaiety. Coinciding with the city’s
Charter Day celebration, the festival features carnivals, fairs and a
mardi-gras style by costumed and masked street dancers.
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| October
22-24 |
CATANDUNGAN
FESTIVAL |
Virac, Catanduanes
A celebration of the province’s
anniversary and a tribute to its founders, to continuously remind the
people of Catanduanes of the province’s independence from the province
of Albay. Main features are: Street dance -- Pantomina, beauty pageant,
Agro-trade fair, sports, guided tours, photo exhibits, etc..
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| October
23 |
MT.
APO ECO-CHALLENGE |
Kidapawan City, Magpet
Cotabato
A project of the Provincial Government of
Cotabato in coordination with the LGUs of Kidapawan and Magpet and the
DOT-Region XII. It is a national activity and rock climbing in Mt. Apo
via Kawayan Trail, Kidapawan-Magpet boundary, Province of Cotabato.
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| October
25 |
BATTLE
OF SURIGAO STRAIT |
Barangay Lipata/Barangay
Punta Bilar, Surigao City
Commemorate the anniversary of the World
War II. It is in Surigao Strait where the greatest Naval Battle in
History took place. Highlights of the activities include Fly By (PAF),
Gun Salute (PA), Floral/Candle Offering, Flag Raising, Open House
Exhibit (at the vessel), Food Festival and Grand Ballroom, Tableau
(recreate the battle), and Lighting of the symbolic flame.
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| Last
Friday of October |
APO
FIESTA |
Angeles City
Celebration begin with several masses at
the Holy Rosary parish church after which the faithful kiss the feet of
the Image of the Reclining Christ.
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| Last
Week of October |
TANJAY'S
FOOD FESTIVAL |
Tanjay Town, Negros
Oriental
A food festival where the best of talents
in the food and beverage of the Tanjayanons will be displayed and for
sale. Food demonstrations and competitions will also be showcased.
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| Last
weekend of October |
TIGTIGAN
AT TERAKAN KENG DALAN |
Balibago, Angeles City
A part of Fiestang Kuliat celebration,
this two-day merry-making features street dancing, variety shows and
booths selling souvenir items. Roadside restaurants and drinking places
are put up on the highway.
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| Last
Sunday of October |
FEAST
OF CHRIST THE KING |
Tagum City, Davao
A fiesta celebration of the beloved
patron of Tagum-Christ the King. A religious activities are observed.
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| Last
Sunday of October |
FEAST
OF VIRGEN DEL ROSARIO |
Baliwag, Bulacan
Every last Sunday of the month, Baliwag
holds a unique procession in honor of the Virgen del Rosario. Fifteen
caros and carosas featuring the scenes of the fifteen mysteries.
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