September 3-5 | General Santos CityFishing is the fastest growing industry in the city. It is in fact largely responsible for the economic boost enjoyed by the city today. Coming close to Navotas' daily fish landing volume, the city's fish port ranks first in terms of high value fish. The city proudly ships sashimi-grade tuna to Japan, Canada, United States, Hong Kong and leading hotels in Metro Manila. It is also home to seven of the biggest tuna processing firms in the Philippines with a combined canning capacity of 570 metric tons a day. The city has now over 50 commercial fishing companies landing a collective volume of 8,000 metric tons of sashimi grade tuna per month.All these statistics and more add to the fore of the concept, that of building a trademark for General Santos City. The Tuna Festival is not merely a spectacle but a venue to showcase the city's pride and meaning. In its entirety, it is a celebration of the ocean's bounty. Moreover, it is fortifying the tangible strength of the city, wherein collective spirit is the inspiration that underscores the leadership of the city's affairs. The festival is about revelry and gaiety giving back the glory to the ocean for the abundance and bounty of tuna. One of the more interesting fiestas in the Philippines is the Tuna Festival in General Santos City. Most probably, this celebration was inspired by the fact that this particular city is referred to as the country’s Tuna Capital. The city’s contribution to the overall revenues of the government deserves to be honored as it operates a prosperous tuna industry. The tuna trade is responsible for generating at least 100,000 employment opportunities, either direct or indirect for its local populace including the nearby vicinities.  A parade normally opens the festivity to begin this fiesta. The students in General Santos, from elementary to high school levels, energetically perform dancing to upbeat music. The floats displayed during the parade are giant replicas of tuna together with its fellow creatures from the sea. After enjoying the visual delights, you should then try to satisfy your taste buds with the various tuna delicacies prepared by the people there.  The Tuna Festival is something you would find pleasure participating as there are many activities designed to make sure that everyone has a memorable time. You can attend the parties, join in the contests and watch the free shows that the committee in charge of this fiesta has planned for its numerous visitors. How to Get to Gen. Santos City By Air Manila to General Santos City - Philippine Airlines Flight; daily Manila to General Santos City via Cebu - Air Philippines; daily 1 hour 45 minutes from Manila by air By Sea Manila to General Santos through WG&A Superferry via Iloilo - Davao (twice weekly); through Negros Navigation via Iloilo - Zamboanga (once weekly); through Sulpicio Lines (twice weekly) By Land Davao City to General Santos City - Bus Ride; daily  Source:wowparadisephilippinestravelmart           

September 03 | Surigao City, Surigao del Norte The food festival showcases the different Surigaonon dishes. The phrase "Tilaw sa Pagkaong Nan Surigaonon" means "taste the food of the Surigaonons".  How to get to Tilaw sa Pagkaong Nan Surigaonon Food FestivalIf taking off from Manila, Philippine Airlines and Asian Spirit have regular flights directly to Surigao. Asian Spirit also has flights from Cebu to Surigao. If taking off within Mindanao, there are daily trips available from any point in Mindanao that travel to Surigao. Source: travelmart Surigao City Website

September 4 | Compostela Valley  The Kariyawan Festival is celebrated together with the Araw ng Monkayo (in the municipality of Monkayo, Compostela Valley) every 4th day of September. Source: wikipedia

September 4-10 | Talisay City  The Minuluan Festival celebrates the unique identity of the Talisaynons. The festival showcases Talisay's earliest traditions and pays homage to the bravery of Kapitan Sabi who single-handedly drove away Moro bandits. The festival also celebrates the feast of Talisay's patron saint, San Nicolas de Tolentino, which falls on September 10.  Source:FlyPhilippinesCity of Talisay Webpage 

September 05-06 | Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur Sinab'Badan Festival celebrates the oneness of different tribes living in the municipality. The event showcases different indigenous art, music and dances. HOW TO GET THERE You can reach Santa Cruz by starting from Davao City. Take the McArthur Highway and travel south to Toril District.  You will reach Santa Cruz after having reached Toril. Travel time may last around 30 minutes. Source:tourism.gov

8 September  | Digos, Davao del Sur During the Araw ng Digos, the city celebrates its cityhood.   In July 1998, the bid to convert into a city was moved and initiated by Hon. Mayor Arsenio A. Latasa, considering its very satisfactory qualificationas required for in R.A. 7160. House Bill No. 5672 dated November 24, 1998 of Congress authored by Hon. Congressman Douglas Ra. Cagas, led to the drafting of Republic Act 8798, converting the Municipality of Digos into a component City of Davao del Sur, which was signed by President Joseph E. Estrada on July 14, 2000 and ratified by the Digoseños on September 8, 2000.  Source: DabawPinoy  

Held during September 8-15 | Malolos City, Bulacan, Philippines A week-long celebration consisting of various colourful cultural presentations, art and culinary exhibits, arts and skills contests, and the prestigious annual Dangal nf Lipi Awards Night. Yearly, its activities vary depending upon the chosen theme for the year.Source:http://www.bulacan.gov.ph

September 8 | Labo, Camarines Norte, Philippines.  A festival based on the epic of Busig-On of Labo town, which exemplifies heroism and Bikolano values. The festival features the town’s distinct historical values and sentiments through talent and skills competitions featuring the town’s places of interest. Source:TravBuddy.com

September 8- October 16 | Calbig, Samar  The land of beautiful women, homemade delicacies like "piñato", "torta", "pastilles de pili". Also noted for its native wine "tuba".  Source:Province of Samar

2nd week of September | San Fernando, La Union, Philippines.  The Filipino-Chinese community in San Fernando celebrates the Feast of Our Lady by bringing the original statue from Taal, Batangas to the temple for the weeklong activities held on the second week of September which is the 5th day of August in the Lunar calendar. Source:Philtravelcenter.com