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      <title>Samahang Batya</title>
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      December to January | Muntinlupa,Metro Manila, Philippines. &nbsp;Is celebrated from December to January with a display of different costumes and masks made of paper mache. This is a yearly competi...		</p>
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      <title>Caracol</title>
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      May |Paranaque, Metro Manila, Philippines. &nbsp;Residents of Baclaran celebrates this festivity every month of May in honor of its Patron Saint Sta. Rita de Cascia. A street gathering involves mal...		</p>
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      <title>Bambino Festival</title>
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      No specific date | Pasig City, Metro Manila  The Bambino Festival is a celebration in honor of the Sto. Ni&ntilde;o. It highlights the relevance of the Blessed Child in the lives of the Pasigue&nti...		</p>
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      <title>Sambalilo Festival</title>
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      no specific date |&nbsp;Cavinti,&nbsp;Laguna, Philippines&nbsp;   The festival showcases the Sambalilo, or hat, a native handicraft made from leaves of pandan, an indigenous plant that grows in abu...		</p>
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      <title>Feast of San Dionisio</title>
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      09 October | Paranaque, Metro Manila, Philippines.&nbsp;A religious celebration wherein the Komedya or Moro-Moro is stage-played that brings added color to the feast.  &nbsp;&nbsp;Source:VisitMyPhi...		</p>
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      <title>Full Moon Festival</title>
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      Every Full Moon in the Gregorian Calendar | Pateros, Metro Manila, Philippines.&nbsp;&nbsp; A cultural-revival program. It is gathering of fun-loving Senior Citizens of Pateros in a cultural presen...		</p>
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      <title>Mayflower Festival</title>
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      May | San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines&nbsp;   Another age-old tradition that the San Pable&ntilde;os celebrate is the Flores de Maria sometimes also called as Santacruzan held on the month of M...		</p>
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      <title>Corn Festival</title>
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      No specific date | San Ramon, Uson, Masbate, Philippines.   &nbsp;A harvest festival among Moncadistas in San Ramon, Uson. Famous for the people dancing on glowing embers. The celebration is a ritu...		</p>
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      <title>Bicol Food Festival</title>
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      No specific date | Albay, Philippines A festival cuisine such as pinangat and laing (variations of gabi leaves in coconut of a particular age); Bicol Express (hot stuff);  the tinotongan (chicken a...		</p>
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      No specific date | Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines. &nbsp;The event is represented by local government and socio-economic sector in which they wear native costumes, and in the evening a &quot;Rig...		</p>
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      <title>Paalay Festival</title>
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      May | Antipolo, Rizal &nbsp;The traditional celebration of the month of flowers in May is celebrated by processions of little girls, offering flowers-locally called the &quot;Paalay&quot;. Another ...		</p>
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      <title>Pasalamat Festival</title>
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      &nbsp;Every May  | La Carlota City&nbsp;Based on the tradition of giving thanks to the Gods of the elements after a bountiful harvest by the ancients in &quot;Buglas&quot;. &nbsp;Source:FlyPhilippi...		</p>
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      <title>Carabao-Carroza Race</title>
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      May | Pavia, Iloilo&nbsp;  A holiday when the Carabao is made the &quot;king&quot; for a day. It features a race among carabaos each pulling a bamboo carrosa on a four hundred meter course. &nbsp;S...		</p>
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      <title>Tangyan Festival</title>
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      2nd week of May |&nbsp;Igbaras&nbsp;The Tangyan Festival of Igbaras is a celebration dedicated to the Tangyan River of Igbaras, considered as the beginning of civilization in Igbaras.  The river ha...		</p>
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      <title>Layag Festival</title>
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      1st week of May | Barangay Hoskyn,&nbsp;Jordan&nbsp; Layag Festival is&nbsp;Guimaras' version of Iloilo's Paraw Regatta. Before modern forms of transportation dominated the coasts of Guimaras, The ...		</p>
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      <title>The Aliwan Festival</title>
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      May | Metro Manila, Philippines &nbsp;The Aliwan Festival, known as the mother of all Philippine festivals, is anticipated every year in the Philippines by many locals and tourist because it offers...		</p>
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      <title>Araquio of Penaranda</title>
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      Held during the first week of May |Penaranda, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. &nbsp;The Arakyo is a traditional reenactment of Queen Helena and King Constantine`s search for the cross where Christ was cr...		</p>
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      <title>Conner</title>
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      May l Apayao, Philippines&nbsp;The Conner Festival is often celebrated every third week of May in Apayao, complete with cultural presentations, trade fairs, pageants and sport activities. &nbsp;Sou...		</p>
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      <title>Rosquillos Festival</title>
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      May 29 - 30 |&nbsp;Liloan&nbsp;The Rosquillos Festival showcases the delicious pastry referred to as rosquillos. Rosquillos is a favorite snack in Liloan. It is a cookie with a hole in the middle, ...		</p>
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      <title>Tromba Festival</title>
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      May 1| Baras, Rizal, Philippines. &nbsp;The celebration is derived from the ancient Spanish religious festival in honor of the Nuestra Se&ntilde;ora de Turumba. Afternoon procession and street danc...		</p>
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      <title>Santacruzan</title>
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      May 1 |&nbsp;Bacarra,&nbsp;Ilocos Norte, Philippines.&nbsp;The Santacruzan or Flores de Mayo is an offering to the Blessed Virgin Mary highlighting a procession along the town&rsquo;s main streets....		</p>
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      <title>Magayon Festival</title>
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      May 1-31&nbsp; | Albay, PhilippinesA festival in the merry month of May, showcasing Albay as it comes to age, its cultural heritage, trade, travel and tourism beyond Majestic Mount Mayon.&nbsp; The...		</p>
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      <title>The Pinangat Festival</title>
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      May 1-31  | Camalig, Albay, Philippines  PINANGAT FESTIVAL  features the culture and arts of the Camaligue&ntilde;os, the natural and man-made attractions of the municipality and the people&rsquo;s...		</p>
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      <title>Dayaw Dalan Festival</title>
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      May 1-3|Ticao Island, Masbate, Philippines  Dayaw is an old Tigaonon term which means &quot;to show off, parade or display.&quot; In its strictest meaning, dayaw is to present with pride what is di...		</p>
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      May 1 - May 8 | Caramoan, Camarines Sur, Philippines.&nbsp; A week-long celebration coinciding with town's fiesta, to showcase the wealth of wonders (WOW) of Caramoan Peninsula. Various exciting ac...		</p>
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         May 1-31 | Butuan City&nbsp;It is a month-long fiesta celebration of Butuan City. Several activities are lined up for the celebration like Mutya Hong Butuan Pageant, Sportsfest and Santacruzan. ...		</p>
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      <title>Sinait Garlic Festival</title>
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      May 1 - 3 | Ilocos Sur, Philippines&nbsp; Thousands of local and foreign tourist flock to Sinait, Ilocos Sur to watch the much-awaited Sinait Garlic Festival during the 1st to 3rd of May that showc...		</p>
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      <title>Sumakah Festival</title>
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      May 1| Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines.&nbsp;A newly created festival celebrated every 1st of May, depicting the major products of the City, SUman, MAngga, KAsuy and the old means of transportation go...		</p>
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      <title>Tagbilaran City Fiesta</title>
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      May 1 |&nbsp;Tagbilaran City&nbsp;The feast of Saint Joseph, patron saint of Tagbilaran City, starts the month-long fiestas in Bohol. It is one of the most exciting and fun-filled occasions of the ...		</p>
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      <title>Santacruzan Festival</title>
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      May | Camarines Sur, Philippines&nbsp; A May celebration, Santa Cruzan in Camarines Sur is noted for its resplendent procession which is usually observed during nighttime. Beautiful and young Reyna...		</p>
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      <title>May Ilaoud Festival</title>
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      May 1 | Milaor, Camarines Sur, Philippines.&nbsp;A summer festival in Milaor to commemorate the Foundation Anniversary and Feast Day of St. Joseph the Worker. Various colorful activities are featur...		</p>
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      <title>Tumatarok Festival</title>
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      May 1| Minalabac, Camarines Sur, Philippines&nbsp;&nbsp;Considered as one of the most colorful and interesting fiestas in the Bikol region which takes place at the old, sleepy town of Minalabac . T...		</p>
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      May 1-4 |Taytay, Palawan &nbsp;The Pasinggatan Festival is an annual celebration featuring street dances, merry making ,and various shows. Participants mainly consist of different cultural groups t...		</p>
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      <title>Ugyonan (Snake Festival)</title>
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      May 1 |&nbsp;Negros Occidental&nbsp;  Also known as &ldquo;cooperation,&rdquo; it is celebrated through sports competition, street dancing, cultural events, and float parade.&nbsp;Source:Fly Philip...		</p>
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      <title>Summer Festival: Santacruzan</title>
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      May 1-7 | Tagaytay, Cavite, Philippines. &nbsp;Parade of beauties from Tourism Oriented and related Establishments of the city.&nbsp;Source:Wowphilippines.ca &nbsp;		</p>
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      May 1-7 | Tagaytay, Cavite, Philippines. &nbsp;The Pilipinyahan Fest is conceptualized by Tagaytay tourism council in coordination with the Local Government unit to promote the pineapple as the mos...		</p>
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      <title>Pista'y Dayat</title>
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      May 1| Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippines. &nbsp;Lingayen, the capital town of Pangasinan and the seat of the provincial government, holds the Pita&rsquo;y Dayat celebration every May 1 in celebrati...		</p>
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      <title>Flores De Mayo</title>
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      May 1| Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines. &nbsp;This starts with the traditional Novena for nine days, in honor of the Virgin Mary followed by Santacruzan in celebration of the Holy Cross. Lov...		</p>
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      May 1 | Alitagtag, Batangas, Philippines.&nbsp;&nbsp;The festival is celebrated in honor of the Holy Cross.  The observance peaks on the 31st of May with a colorful procession. The cross is mounted...		</p>
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      &nbsp;May 1-15 | Roxas, Palawan, Philippines&nbsp;The festival aims to mirror the richness of Roxas&rsquo; cultural heritage to increase awareness of the different tourist attractions and destinati...		</p>
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      May 2 | Nabua, Camarines Sur, Philippines&nbsp;  The highlight of the affair is the re-enactment of the 13th century pagan rites which is enriched by colorful costumes. The rite is dramatic revival...		</p>
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      May | Para&ntilde;aque,&nbsp;Metro Manila, Philippines. &nbsp;Another theatrical drama which history dates back during the Spanish times. The theme centers on the animosity between Christians &amp;...		</p>
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      May 2| Alitagtag and Bauan, Batangas, Philippines  &nbsp;A festive celebration of meeting the Holy Cross of Bauan and the Holy Cross of Alitagtag at Binukalan Shrine at 8:00 am. The celebration is ...		</p>
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      May 3 | Canaman, Camarines Sur, Philippines &nbsp;A May celebration in Canaman, Camarines Sur to honor the Sta. Cruz tradition. Women dance on the streets while chanting prayers to find the real cr...		</p>
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      May 3 | Naguilian, La Union, Philippines&nbsp;Objective of the event is to promote &ldquo;basi&rdquo;, a wine made from sugarcane. Activities include street dancing, sport events, agri-trade fair &...		</p>
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      May 3-5 | Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.&nbsp;The Sarratenos call their fiesta which stands for liberty, courage, leadership, unity &amp; brotherhood even in the most certain pain of death.&nbs...		</p>
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      May 3 |&nbsp;Oton,&nbsp;Iloilo&nbsp;Katagman Festival is a yearly celebration in Oton, Iloilo which celebrates the ancient Ilonggo culture as Katagmans. Merrymakers in the Katagman Festival dancve ...		</p>
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      <title>Feast of St. Isidore (Mayohan sa Tayabas)</title>
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      May 5 | Tayabas, Quezon, Philippines. &nbsp;The clamor for suman and other pabitin as their sweat, strength and rivalry pervade in the air. Impelled by their yearly panata or sacrificial devotion t...		</p>
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      <title>Viva Vigan Festival of the Arts</title>
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      1st Week of May | Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines&nbsp; In an effort to increase public awareness of Vigan as a unique historic city to be conserved and protected, the Save Vigan Ancestral Homes Ass...		</p>
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      <title>Ayuquitan Festival</title>
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      May 7 | San Jose, Negros Oriental  &nbsp;Street dancing retells the origins of the town's former place name derived from INUKITAN, breed pickings.&nbsp;Source:Sidlakan Tours &amp; Travel 		</p>
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      <title>Mantawi Festival</title>
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      May 7 |&nbsp;Mandaue City&nbsp;The Mantawi Festival celebrates the foundation of Mandaue which dates back to 1521.&nbsp;Source:Cebu Province Official Website&nbsp;Wikipedia&nbsp;		</p>
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      <title>Bulaklakan Festival</title>
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      May 8 | Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines.&nbsp;The festival is celebrated during the month of May with a procession of the Patron saint &ldquo;Mary Mother of God&rdquo; . Hermanos and Hermanas...		</p>
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      <title>Sibidan Race</title>
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      May 8 | Legazpi, Albay, Philippines. &nbsp;This is a race of &lsquo;bancas&rsquo; with a use of a paddle during the month of October coinciding with the feast day of St. Raphael. &nbsp;Source:1stph...		</p>
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      <title>Pinya Festival</title>
      <link>http://www.localphilippines.com/places/calauan/events-and-attractions#event290</link>
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      May 9 - 15 | Calauan, Laguna, Philippines&nbsp; This small, bustling town, located 74 kilometers south of Manila is known for its prime agricultural product- pinya (pineapple). Claiming their local...		</p>
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      <title>Kalugtan's Arts Festival</title>
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      May 10-14, 2006 | El Nido  &nbsp;Installation of collected materials from island and coastal clean-up: Film Showing of &quot;Tres Marias Artificial Coral Reef Project&quot;, Cultural Presentation, ...		</p>
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      <title>Mayaw-Mayaw</title>
      <link>http://www.localphilippines.com/places/pinabacdao/events-and-attractions#event909</link>
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      May 10 | Pinabacdao, Samar&nbsp;  A farmland for rice production and other root crops. &nbsp;Source:Province of Samar 		</p>
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      <title>Caracol Boat Parade</title>
      <link>http://www.localphilippines.com/places/subic/events-and-attractions#event1324</link>
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      2nd Sunday of May | Subic, Zambales, Philippines &nbsp;The Caracol Boat Parade coincides with the barangay fiesta of Calapandayan, Subic. An image or statue of the town's patron saint, San Roque, i...		</p>
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      <title>Isabela Day</title>
      <link>http://www.localphilippines.com/places/isabela/events-and-attractions#event1604</link>
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      May 10 | Isabela, Philippines.&nbsp; Celebrates the bountiful harvest of rice and corn and other agricultural products with street dances and a float parade.&nbsp;Source:Flyphilippines.com.ph&nbsp;		</p>
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      <title>Fluvial Parade</title>
      <link>http://www.localphilippines.com/places/cagayan/events-and-attractions#event2103</link>
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      May 10 l&nbsp;Cagayan, Philippines&nbsp;The Fluvial Parade in Cagayan is a local festival that features a fluvial procession of at least 100 boats in various shapes and designs. This is a local tra...		</p>
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      <title>Paukyaban Festival</title>
      <link>http://www.localphilippines.com/places/butuan/events-and-attractions#event209</link>
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        May 11- May 30 | Butuan City&nbsp;The Paukbayan Festival is an agro-industrial show that features landscape artworks decorated with different species of plants.&nbsp;Source: travelmart &nbsp;&nbs...		</p>
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      <title>Feast of San Isidro</title>
      <link>http://www.localphilippines.com/places/sariaya/events-and-attractions#event297</link>
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      May 11-15 | Sariaya, Quezon, Philippines.&nbsp;The Feast of San Isidro bears similarities with the&nbsp;Pahiyas Festival&nbsp;in Lucban. While the participants of the Pahiyas Festival make use of k...		</p>
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      <title>Capalonga Festival</title>
      <link>http://www.localphilippines.com/places/capalonga/events-and-attractions#event464</link>
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      May 11-12 | Capalonga, Camarines Norte, Philippines  &nbsp;A festival celebrating the feastday of the Black Nazarene. Mostly of Chinese descents who seek favor for a favorable business climate pay ...		</p>
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      <title>San Roque Festival</title>
      <link>http://www.localphilippines.com/places/valenzuela/events-and-attractions#event524</link>
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       May12 | Barangay Mabolo,&nbsp;Valenzuela, Philippines. &nbsp;Called &quot;Sayawan sa Calle&quot; Festival, the festival which is centered in the Church, dates back from the mid-1700s when people i...		</p>
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      <title>Albay Day</title>
      <link>http://www.localphilippines.com/places/albay/events-and-attractions#event365</link>
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      May 14 | AlbayThe Provincial Government of Albay has declared May 14 as &quot;Albay Day&quot; starting May 14, 2004 and every year after. The celebration which falls in May during the annual month-...		</p>
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      <title>Burdang Lumban Festival</title>
      <link>http://www.localphilippines.com/places/lumban/events-and-attractions#event405</link>
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      3rd week of September | Lumban, LagunaIt is a celebration of Lumban&rsquo;s artistry and history through fun and relevance. It aims to highlight the town&rsquo;s unique cultural articulation and pe...		</p>
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      <title>Feast of St. Isidore (Araņat Baluarte)</title>
      <link>http://www.localphilippines.com/places/gumaca/events-and-attractions#event656</link>
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      May 14-15 | Gumaca, Quezon, Philippines.&nbsp;The 2 day event is held annually May 14-15 as a thankgiving for a bountiful harvest and in supplication for more bounty. One of the highlights is the d...		</p>
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      <title>San Isidro Labrador</title>
      <link>http://www.localphilippines.com/places/digos/events-and-attractions#event59</link>
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      May 15 | Digos City, Davao del Sur &nbsp;The fiesta day also marks the feast of the Diocese&rsquo;s patron saint San Isidro Labrador who is also the patron saint of the farmers who celebrate the Na...		</p>
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      <title>The Pahiyas Festival</title>
      <link>http://www.localphilippines.com/places/lucban/events-and-attractions#event42</link>
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      May 15 | Lucban, Quezon, Philippines. &nbsp;The fiesta color of summer comes alive again as Lucban celebrates the SAN ISIDRO PAHIYAS FESTIVAL - referred to by many as a fiesta to end all fiestas.&n...		</p>
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      <title>Feast of San Isidro Labrador</title>
      <link>http://www.localphilippines.com/places/liliw/events-and-attractions#event285</link>
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       May 15 | Liliw, Laguna, Philippines&nbsp;In a religious procession the statue of the saint, the patron of laborers and good harvest passes through the streets of the town, the people honor saint b...		</p>
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      <title>Onggoyan Festival</title>
      <link>http://www.localphilippines.com/places/malimono/events-and-attractions#event150</link>
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      May 15 |  Malimono, Surigao del NorteThe Onggoyan Festival is celebrated with much gaiety and funfare. It features an agro-industrial fare, a beauty contest, a sports festival. One of the highlight...		</p>
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      <title>Feast in the Honor of Saint Vincent Ferrer</title>
      <link>http://www.localphilippines.com/places/dipolog/events-and-attractions#event210</link>
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      May 15 | Dipolog CityThe feast is a religious event aimed to honor Saint Vincent Ferrer. The feast is held in various areas in the country. In Dipolog City the feast is celebrated with concerts, be...		</p>
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      <title>Agawan Festival</title>
      <link>http://www.localphilippines.com/places/sariaya/events-and-attractions#event429</link>
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      May 15| Sariaya, Quezon, Philippines&nbsp;A primary tourist attraction in Sariaya, Agawan Festival is a yearly thanksgiving celebration in honor of &quot;San Isidro De Labrador, &quot; the Spanish ...		</p>
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      <title>Ugyunan</title>
      <link>http://www.localphilippines.com/places/quezon_palawan/events-and-attractions#event715</link>
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      May 15 |Quezon&nbsp;   An annual celebration which meant to express unity among the town folks.   &nbsp;Source: Palawan Government&nbsp;		</p>
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      <title>Balintawakan Festival</title>
      <link>http://www.localphilippines.com/places/pontevedra/events-and-attractions#event891</link>
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      May 15 | Pontevedra, Capiz  &nbsp;Balintawakan is a simple gathering, mostly of senior citizens of pontevedra, Capiz who are sentimentally bound together to an unwritten commitment to preserve a si...		</p>
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      <title>Pamugas Matuguinaonon</title>
      <link>http://www.localphilippines.com/places/matuguinao/events-and-attractions#event907</link>
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      May 15| Matuguinao, Samar&nbsp;  A town in the hinterlands of the province, noted for rice production. &nbsp;Source:Province of Samar 		</p>
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      <title>Kuratsa de Arnis</title>
      <link>http://www.localphilippines.com/places/san_jorge/events-and-attractions#event910</link>
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      May 15 | San Jorge, Samar&nbsp;San Jorge is famous for its seed farm and nursery of different fruit trees. It is also the place of the &quot;calinayan,&quot; a local variety of rice.&nbsp;&nbsp;Eve...		</p>
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      <title>Patiklos</title>
      <link>http://www.localphilippines.com/places/santa_rita/events-and-attractions#event914</link>
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      May 15 | Sta. Rita, Samar  &nbsp;Situated in the mouth of San Juanico Strait noted for copra, root crops and woven mats. STO. NI&Ntilde;O - An island municipality abundant in seafoods. &nbsp;Source...		</p>
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      May 15| Luisiana, Laguna &nbsp;A yearly celebration in honor of the patron of farmers, San Isidro Labrador.&nbsp;Source: Travelmart.net		</p>
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      May 15 | Palocpoc, Mendez, Cavite, Philippines  &nbsp;An annual celebration promoting the se&ntilde;orita banana as the most appealing agricultural product in the locality. &nbsp;Contact : Mr. Herm...		</p>
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      December 16-31 | Dumaguete City, Negros Oiental&nbsp;Dumaguete observes Christmas with that patented flavor of Negros Oriental. Expect the city streets to be lit up with millions of light bulbs, co...		</p>
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      <title>Obando Fertility Rites</title>
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      May 17 | Bulacan, Philippines.&nbsp;The lively song holds significant meanings to the childless mothers who, in their desire to share the fulfillment and happiness of motherhood, make the pilgrimag...		</p>
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      May 17 | Jiabon, Samar  &nbsp;Noted for &quot;tahong&quot; a nutritious seafood. &nbsp;Source:Province of Samar 		</p>
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      May 18-25&nbsp; | Albay, PhilippinesAn annual fun-filled eight-day summer festivity immortalizing the timeless love song Sarung Banggi, and a tribute to its composer, Potenciano V. Gregorio. The Sa...		</p>
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      <title>The Kabulakan Festival or &quot;Legend of Flowers&quot;</title>
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      May 18-26 |&nbsp;Dumaguete City&nbsp;The Flower Festival was at the Central Quezon Park. Countless activities a lot of food and fantastic weather formed the basement for this wonderful Festival.&nb...		</p>
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      May 19 | Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines&nbsp;The Baccara Farmers Festival is a celebration where farmers can show that they can also have a good time. Festivities include street dancing, a floa...		</p>
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      May 19-20 | Adams &amp; Carasi, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. &nbsp;Aims to commemorate the ancient peace pact that has brought lasting peace between ethnic tribes in the province of Ilocos Norte. It ...		</p>
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      May 19 - 20 |&nbsp;		Matabungkay, Lian, Batangas, Philippines &nbsp;A festival that centerpieces the Balsa as a way of relaxation by the Matabungkay Beach. The celebration is culminated by a race a...		</p>
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          May 20 | Barangay Mat-i, Surigao CityThe Banwahon Festival is an ethnic dance competition. Each dance number features the culture of the early inhabitants of Barangay Mat-i in Surigao City. &nb...		</p>
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      May 22 | Gingoog City, Misamis OrientalA cultural presentation using parts of the coconut palm and other indigenous materials as props and costumes.&nbsp;Source: travelmart   &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs...		</p>
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      May 22-24 | Guimaras &nbsp;A commemorative celebration of the anniversary of Guimaras as a province. Highlighted by street dancing, a technology fair, cultural presentations, painting and drawing c...		</p>
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          May 24 | Dipolog CityThe Pagsalabuk Festival features a street dance, trade fair, motocross, and a beauty pageant. The term pagsalabuk&nbsp;refers to a gathering or being together. The festival...		</p>
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      May 24-31 |Camarines Sur, Philippines &nbsp;The Kaogma Festival marks the foundation anniversary of the Province of Camarines Sur. The week-long festival features numerous activities such as cultur...		</p>
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      May 24 | Calauag, Quezon, Philippines. &nbsp;The TREE OF LIFE popularly known as coconut is a common cash crop in the Municipality of Calauag and in the whole province of Quezon. Almost 100% of t...		</p>
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      May 24 | La Paz, Iloilo City  &nbsp;This is the district fiesta of La Paz in honor of Nuestra Se&ntilde;ora de La Paz de Bien Viaje.  &nbsp;Source:Corporate.mozcom.com 		</p>
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      May 25		| Calauag, Quezon, Philippines.&nbsp; A festival highlighting the Higanteng Alimango as their icon. The feast celebrates the abundance of mud crab in the province. &nbsp;Source:VisitMyPhili...		</p>
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      May 25 |&nbsp;Calbiga,&nbsp;Samar&nbsp;In the Western Samar town of Calbiga, tribal memory goes back to a time when this &quot;humanoid&quot; had saved village folk from imminent famine by driving ...		</p>
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         May 26- May 30 | New Bataan, Compostela ValleyThe Malumagpak Challenge is a trek to the&nbsp;Malumagpak Falls&nbsp;in&nbsp;Mount Manurigao.&nbsp;&nbsp;Source:Travelmart &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;...		</p>
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      May 1-30 | Lucena, Quezon, Philippines&nbsp;    Pasayahan sa Lucena was conceptualized to the natural and ecological interrelationship and independence between nature and man. It also promotes the ...		</p>
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      May 30 | Lucena, Quezon, Philippines.  The Fiesta is celebrated every May 30 of the year, in honor of Saint Ferdinand. Other festivities also includes Lucena&rsquo;s version of Ati-Atihan, Igorot C...		</p>
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      May 30 | Lucena, Quezon, Philippines. &nbsp;This is celebrated on the eve of the City Fiesta, in commemoration of its original townsfolk who have already settled abroad tracing ones family origin, ...		</p>
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      Held every last Saturday and Sunday of May | Pagsanjan, Laguna&nbsp;This event features the skills and sportsmanship of Pagsanje&ntilde;o boatmen in boat racing, tug-of-war and even in singing. The...		</p>
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      May 30  | Escalante City&nbsp; &ldquo;Manlambus&rdquo; is a Visayan term meaning &ldquo;to strike with a club&rdquo; - because its coastal waters were then teeming with fishes that catching them co...		</p>
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