This week’s event in the Philippines
Here are some of the top special events happening in the Philippines during the week of June 8-14:
- Araw ng Cotabato Festival (Cotabato – June 12-20)
Celebrates the city’s founding day with parades, cultural performances, and exhibits.
Contact: Cotabato City Tourism Office - Naligayan Festival (Agusan del Sur – June 12-17)
Honors the Manobo people’s devotion to their tribal leader, Datu Lipus Makapandong, with traditional dances and rituals.
Contact: Agusan del Sur Provincial Government - Pagdayao Festival (Quezon Province – June 8-12)
A vibrant festival showcasing Quezon’s rich heritage through street dances and local crafts.
Contact: Quezon Provincial Tourism Office - Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival (Tacloban City – June 12)
A colorful festival featuring tattooed warriors in elaborate dances, celebrating the region’s pre-colonial history.
Contact: Tacloban City Tourism Office - Pinyasan Festival (Daet, Camarines Norte – June 10-17)
A tribute to the Queen Formosa pineapple, with culinary showcases, parades, and trade fairs.
Contact: Daet Tourism Office - Sagayan Festival (Maguindanao – June 12-14)
A warrior dance festival symbolizing strength and resilience, performed by locals in traditional attire.
Contact: Maguindanao Provincial Government - Pili Festival (Sorsogon – June 10-15)
Celebrates the pili nut industry with cooking contests, trade fairs, and cultural presentations.
Contact: Sorsogon Tourism Office - Saulog Festival (Tagbilaran City – June 9-15)
A grand celebration of Bohol’s culture, featuring street dances and religious processions.
Contact: Tagbilaran City Tourism Office - Tacloban Festival (Tacloban City – June 8-14)
A week-long event filled with concerts, parades, and historical exhibits.
Contact: Tacloban City Government - Piat Sambali Festival (Piat, Cagayan – June 12-14)
A religious and cultural festival honoring Our Lady of Piat, featuring reenactments and processions.
Contact: Piat Municipal Office
