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BILANG-BILANG ABAYAN FESTIVAL
Balangay Taft, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte | June 01
A showcase of religious heritage of the Surigaonons in honor of St. Virgen de la Paz Y de Buen Viaje. A showcase of religious heritage of the Surigaonons in honor of St. Virgen de la Paz Y de Buen Viaje. A showcase of religious heritage of the Surigaonons in honor of St. Virgen de la Paz Y de Buen Viaje.

RIZAL ARTIST FESTIVAL
Angono, Rizal | June 1- June 30
The festival aims to create awareness and appreciation of Philippine Art and Culture; and promoting arts and culture as vital attraction for local and foreign tourist. Rizal has the potential of becoming a tourist destination particularly in the field of arts and crafts. It is known as the home of various national artists, musicians and other equally creative artist

SAKAY-SAKAY ABAYAN (FLUVIAL PROCESSION)
Barangay Taft, Surigao City | June 1
A procession at sea led by the Patron Saint of Bilang-Bilang, Virgen dela Paz Y Buen Viaje, the patroness of good voyage aboard a beautifully adorned vessel followed by colourful motor launches and bancas passing through the Surigao Strait and back to the City wharf.

LINGGO NG ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE & “SARDINES AND MANGO FESTIVAL”
Dipolog City | June 1- June 6
A week’s celebration featuring agro-industrial fairs, sports, beauty pageants, concerts, cultural shows and street dancing.

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PHILIPPINE EAGLE WEEK
Davao City | June 1- June 6
Various activities in support of the Philippine Eagle Conservation Program.

SUROY SA SURIGAO (GUIDED FAMILIARIZATION TOURS)
Dinagat and Siaragao Island | June 1- August 31
To promote domestic tourism, the Provincial Government is sponsoring guided tours to elementary and secondary students. The tour includes visits to important kind marks and scenic spots.

CAMOTES CASSAVA FESTIVAL
Tudela, Camotes Island | June 8-14
A yearly celebration of a bountiful harvest. A time where farmers display their various cassava-based products, share their varied technical experiences in producing and processing cassava products. Among the activities are the Best Booth Contest, Poster Making contest, Search for new cassava food products, cultural night and the search for Miss Camotes Tourism.

CARRERA HABAGAT
Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte | June 8- June 12
The toughest four-day adventure race and the biggest in the Philippines. It involves trekking and trail running, kayaking, mountain biking, swimming, rappelling, orienteering, land navigation and special skills section.

BARAGATAN SA PALAWAN (FOUNDATION DAY)
Provincial Capitol Compound, Puerto Princesa City | June 10-23
A celebration of the centennial of the founding of the civil government of Palawan. Highlights are LGU Trade and Food Fair, colorful parade with participation from the different municipalities and private sectors featuring the ethnic groups residing in the province.
Contact : Provincial Tourism Office
Province of Palawan
Telephone No. (048) 433-2968

RIZAL PROVINCE FOUNDATION DAY
Rizal (No definite venue) | June 11
A province wide celebration of Rizal’s founding anniversary. Activities are parade, street dancing, trade fair and art exhibit; search for Ms. Rizal, poster making, quiz bee, basketball exhibition game and ballroom dancing for senior citizens.
Contact : Provincial Tourism Office
Province of Rizal
Telephone No. (02) 620-2440 local 4242 and 4241

INDEPENDENCE DAY
Kawit, Cavite | June 12
Reenactment of the historic Proclamation of the Philippine Independence is done at the mansion of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, the first President of the Philippine Republic.
Contact : Office of the Mayor
Kawit, Cavite
Telephone No. (046) 574-0045 / 484-7507

ARAW NG AGUSAN DEL NORTE
Agusan del Norte | June 12- June 17
Anniversary of Agusan Del Norte. It is highlighted with civic parade, sports fest, and agro-industrial fair.

INDEPENDENCE DAY
Cavite, Manila, and other historical site, (nationwide) | June 12
Re-enactment of the historic proclamation of the Philippine Independence is done at the mansion of Gen Emilio Aguinaldo, the first president of the Philippine Republic.

ARAW NG COTABATO
Cotabato City | June 12-20
Charter Anniversary of Cotabato City.

LA TRINIDAD FOUNDATION DAY
La Trinidad, Benguet | June 12- June 16
General cleaning and tree planting acitivity along with cultural
shows and sports fest.

INDEPENDENCE DAY (BAGUIO CITY)
Baguio City | June 12
A parade along the city’s main road celebrating the 107th Independence from foreign control.

NALIYAGAN FESTIVAL
Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur | June 12- June 17
A celebration of the Foundation anniversary of Agusan del Sur, a week-long socio-cultural and arts exposition of indigenous tribes in the entire Agusan valley and displaying their skills and gracefulness in dancing as part of their ritual activities.
Contact:
Mr. Nathaniel Lamzon
Designate-Provincial Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (085) 343-7963

BATTLE OF BESANG PASS
Cervantes, Ilocos Sur | June 14
Commemoration of the historical victory of the Filipino guerillas in Northern Luzon which led to the surrender of Gen. Yamashita and the end of the Japanese occupation in the Philippines.
Contact:
Mayors Office
PLDTTel No: 1931077

VICTORY AT BACSIL RIDGE
San Fernando City, La Union | June 14
A historical celebration of the USAFIP NL liberation at Bacsil Ridge honoring Filipino soldiers (heroes).
Contact:
San Fernando City Hall, La Union
Tel No:(072) 888-6906;888-6907

PINYASAN (PINEAPPLE) FESTIVAL
Camarines Norte | June 15- June 23
A festival featuring the sweet, succulent pineapple thru art exhibits, trade fairs, cultural performances and sports events.

ILIGAN CITY CHARTER DAY
RIZAL PARK, ILIGAN CITY | June 16
A celebration thru a program held at Rizal Park where top tax payers and outstanding citizens of the city are given recognition.
Contact:
Ms. Agnes Clerigo Maingat
063-2213426

TAGNIPAN-ON FESTIVAL
EL SALVADOR CITY, MISAMIS ORIENTAL | June 17
A street dancing parade using nipa (palm) as the major Decorative items / and costumes.
Contact:
08822-755226
SB – Chair Tourism Council

REGADA WATER FESTIVAL
Cavite City | June 17-24
In honor of Nuestra Señora de Porta Vaga, sprinklers are installed at the City’s streets so that revelers get a shower. Regada is derived from the word regar which means water. The affair showcases what is best and unique among Caviteños.
Contact : Office of the Mayor
Cavite City
Telephone No. (046) 431-0462

SAN JUAN CITYHOOD ANNIVERSARY
San Juan City | June 17
The date when the independent Municipality of San Juan was converted into a highly urbanized city. The Cityhood Anniversary also serves as the kick-off activity to the town’s Wattah! Wattah! San Juan Festival.
Contact:
Tel. No.(02)466-5349

BAYKAT FESTIVAL, AMBAGUIO TOWN FIESTA
Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya | June 17-19
Fiesta featuring Kalanguya showcase of their culture and rituals, typical baratillos, playground demonstration, product exhibit and selling, and people’s night.
Contact:
Hon. Moises Amokla
c/o Provincial Tourism Office
Tel No:(078)805-3970

LINGGANAY FESTIVAL
Alang-alang, Leyte | June 18
Week-long socio-cultural activities, talent and sports competition and pageant night. Highlight is street pageant depicting the legendary and mythical story of the golden bells of the municipality.
Contact:
Municipal Government of Alang-alang
Tel. No. 331-9015

ARAW NG SAN FERNANDO BUKIDNON
SAN FERNANDO, BUKIDNON | June 18
Activities are Agro Fair and parade.

ST. PETER TOWN FIESTA
SUGBONGCOGON, MISAMIS ORIENTAL | June 19
Activities are parade and cultural show
Contact:
08822-720652
Mayor’s Office

PISTA NG KALIKASAN
Provincewide, Palawan | June 19
A massive tree planting activity to help alleviate global warming.
Contact : Provincial Tourism Office
Province of Palawan
Telephone No. (048) 433-2968

ADLAW NAN SURIGAO
Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur | June 19
The provinces of Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur Simultaneously commemorate their charter anniversary.

RIZAL DAY
Calamba, Laguna | June 19
Description In memory of the birthday of the Philippine National hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the townfolks of Calamba offer flowers at the Rizal shrine. A civic parade is organized to feature the life and times of Dr. Rizal and culminate at the town plaza.
Contact : Office of the Mayor
Calamba City
Telephone No. (049) 545-7887

RIZAL WREATH LAYING
Dapitan City | June 19
Commemorative celebration of the birthday of Dr. Jose P. Rizal our National Hero.
Contact:
City Government of Dapitan

DAPITAN’S CHARTER
Dapitan City | June 19- June 22
Festivity starts on the birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal and culminates on the city’s charter day. The celebration is highlighted by a sportsfest alongside cultural presentations

“OYANGE KAUGMAN” FESTIVAL
Polangui, Albay | June 20- June 29
A merrymaking held in conjunction with the town fiesta. The festival whose name was derived from a tree which is abundant in the area features various exciting events including street presentation, beauty pageant, trade fair, among others.

ZAMBULAWAN FESTIVAL (Street pageantry)
Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur | June 20
Street dancing and colorful parade highlighting native Subanen costumes and rituals.

BALYUAN RITES
Taclobay City, Leyte | June 20
Ceremonial exchange of images of the Holy Child between Leyte and Samar.

PILI FESTIVAL
Sorsogon, Sorsogon | June 20- June 29
Pili is an indigenous crop of Bicol region, particularly Sorsogon. This festival showcases the PIli, the primary purpose of which is to emphasize its importance and to increase the awareness of the public on its various economic uses.

MUDPACK FESTIVAL
Murcia, Negros Occidental | June 21-22
The festival is a symbolic celebration of man’s return to primitive time when he was closer to nature

DIWATA FESTIVAL
San Francisco, Agusan del Sur | June 21
A festival highlighted with street dancing in honor of their patron saint.

PAGADIAN CITY CHARTER DAY
Pagadian City | June 21
Commemorates Pagadian City’s ascendancy into chartered This is marked annually with festivities like agro-trade fair, civic military parade, nightly program at Plaza Luz, sportsfest, search for Mutya ng Pagadian, clean-up drives, cultural and variety shows.

PAYUHWAN FESTIVAL: BATANES DAY
Province of Batanes | June 21-26
Anniversary celebration of the establishment of the civil government of Batanes highlighted by cultural activities and demonstrations commemorating how the Ivatans became sturdy survivors of history, more united, more established and closer to the world through songs, dances and rituals.
Contact:
Mr. Roldan Esdicul
DMO I & ICO-ENRO
Mobile: 0918-206-8345
0915-993-9977
Email: [email protected]

CALUMPIT “LIBAD” FESTIVAL
Calumpit, Bulacan | June 23
A celebration in honor of the patron saint St. John the Baptist.

PIAT SAMBALI FESTIVAL (RELIGIOUS)
Piat, Cagayan | June 23 – July 2
A religious and cultural revival in commemoration of the Christianization of the Itawes region of Cagayan. Activities are colorful shows, novenas and street dancing; cultural presentations by indigenous groups.
Contact:
Department of Tourism, R2
#29 Rizal Street, Tuguegarao
Mobile: 0918-909-2326
Tel No:(078) 846-2435
Email: [email protected]

AGGAW NAK CAGAYAN (CAGAYAN FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY)
Province of Cagayan | June 23- June 30
Anniversary celebration of the establishment of the civil government of Cagayan highlighted by an agro-industrial trade fair, cultural presentations, lectures, exhibits, beauty pageant among others and the novena to the miraculous image of Our Lady of Piat at the Piat Basilica Minore.
Contact:
Hon. Alvaro T. Antonio
Ms. Jennifer J. Baquiran
Tel No: (078) 846-7576
Mobile: 0917-587-4479
Email: [email protected]

BATAC CHARTER DAY & EMPANADA FESTIVAL
BATAC, ILOCOS NORTE | June 23
Features the “Empanada Festival” showcasing and promoting the very traditional fastfood and the One-Town-One-Product (OTOP) of Batac. Activities include, mass, dance parade (dancing with the same music of Empanada where different stages of preparing and empanada were depicted), empanada making and eating contests among political leaders.
Contact:
Mayor’s Office Tel. No: (077)792-3135

KALIGUAN FLUVIAL FESTIVAL
Cagwait, Surigao del Sur | June 24
A yearly festivities in honor of St. John the Baptist highlighted by Search