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Tecla San Andres-Ziga

First lady lawyer to become Topnotcher in the Philippine Bar Examination. She bested all bar examinees in 1930. Congresswoman. Senator. ~oOo~ Name:  Tecla San Andres Ziga Birth Date:  23 August 1906 Place:  Naga City, Camarines Sur [...]

Rescuing the Philippine Flag.  Who took this photo?

Rescuing the Philippine Flag. Who took this photo?

This photo has already gained so much attention in the past days, thanks mostly to Social networks.  The person in the photo is Jenela Lelis, a young girl from Malinao, Albay. So much good fortune is [...]

Butanding Arribada Festival (Donsol, Sorsogon)

Butanding Arribada Festival (Donsol, Sorsogon)

When: April 28-3-0 Where: Donsol, Sorsogon What it is: A festival which ushers the “Butanding” (whaleshark) season.  It is also a thanksgiving for the blessings that it brings to the people of Donsol.  Tourists from all [...]

September Festivals in the Visayas

September Festivals in the Visayas

Handuraw Festival September 1 Leon, Iloilo Sarakiki-Hadang Festival September 1 – 8 Calbayog City, Western Samar Daragang Magayon September 1 – 8 Daraga, Albay Hinirugyaw Festival September 1 – 10 Cabatuan, Iloilo Sipong Festival September 7 [...]

Other August Festivals in Luzon

Other August Festivals in Luzon

Feast of Our Lady of the Assumption August 15 Boac, Marinduque Pavvu Rulun Festival and Padda Na Lima August 15- August 17 Tuguegarao, Cagayan Coron Festival August 15- August 17 Tiwi, Albay Pilgrimage to Joroan August [...]

Pilgrimage to Joroan (Joroan, Tiwi, Albay)

Pilgrimage to Joroan (Joroan, Tiwi, Albay)

When: 3rd Saturday of  August Where: Joroan, Tiwi, Albay Every 3rd Saturday of  August, thousands of devotees flock to this coastal town in Albay to pay homage to the miraculous image of Our Lady of Salvation, Patroness of Albay. [...]

Coron Festival (Tiwi, Albay)

Coron Festival (Tiwi, Albay)

When: August 15-17 Where: Tiwi, Albay What it is: The festival’s main feature is the municipalities pottery industry which is done with skills passed from parents to children and perfected through long years of practice without [...]

Pagsuwak Festival (Guinobatan, Albay)

Pagsuwak Festival (Guinobatan, Albay)

When: August 12-17 Where: Guinobatan, Albay What it is: The festival is held to coincide with the town fiesta.  It signifies an act of thanksgiving for the bounties from the land. Attractions and Highlights: Various activities [...]

Oyange Kaugman Festival (Polangui, Albay)

Oyange Kaugman Festival (Polangui, Albay)

When: June 20-29 Where: Polangui, Albay Origin: The festival’s name was derived from a tree which is abundant in the area Attractions: The festival features various exciting events including street presentation beauty pageant trade fair and [...]

Sarung Banggi Festival (Sto. Domingo, Albay)

Sarung Banggi Festival (Sto. Domingo, Albay)

When: May 18-25 Where: Sto. Domingo, Albay What it is: A fun-filled 8-day summer activity to immortalize the song Sarung Banggi and pay tribute to its composer Potenciano Gregorio. Highlights: It showcases a variety of cultural [...]


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