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17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta Objectives

Jan 20th, 2012
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One of the more frequently asked questions is why have a Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in the Philippines? Aside from the fact that the Fiesta is the largest single spectator event looked forward to by thousands of aviators and non-aviators alike, the organizers recognize that it contributes significantly to fuelling the passion of flying in both the young and old.

Philippine International Hot Air balloon Fiesta
Philippine International Hot Air balloon Fiesta

Aviation in the Philippines is a growth industry. From humble beginnings, air travel has become the mode of choice throughout the archipelago. The Fiesta promotes a safe, forward looking, disciplined approach to flying and will contribute significantly to development of facilities and infrastructure. And our young pilots taking their first tentative steps into aviation will understand the discipline required to become safe, respected aviators both here and abroad. (more…)

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Zamboanga City prepares for Pascua na Zamboanga 2011

Nov 21st, 2011
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It’s “all systems go” for the city initiated festivity dubbed “Pascua na Zamboanga 20011” (Christmas in Zamboanga), a two week festival aimed to spread Christmas cheers and spirit in the merry month of December.

City Information Officer (IO) Sheila Covarrubias said “the festival will kick off December 2 with the traditional lantern parade and the opening program that will be highlighted by the ceremonial switch on of lights in City Hall and Plaza Pershing and the Paseo del Mar Christmas landmarks.”

Covarrubias shared, “City Mayor Celso Lobregat will spearhead the over 2000 city officials and employees in the lantern parade that will reel off 5:30 pm of Dec. 2.” (more…)

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Devotees visits Our Lady of Peñafrancia in Naga City

Sep 17th, 2011
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Early Friday, people from different places came to visit this city to express their devotion and love to Our Lady of Peñafrancia.

Every September, tens of thousands of pilgrims, devotees, and tourists come to Naga City for a nine-day festivity in honor of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, the Patroness of Bicol, endearingly addressed by Bicolanos as “Ina” (mother).

The festivities begun with the recently famous Traslacion procession during which the images of the Lady of Peñafrancia and the Divino Rostro (Holy Face) are brought by barefooted male “voyadores” from the Basilica through the main streets of the city to the Cathedral. (more…)

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Bañamos Festival to celebrate ‘healing’ hot springs of Los Baños

Sep 10th, 2011
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The Special Science and Nature City of the Philippines will celebrate Bañamos—a unique healing waters festival—beginning September 14 that will highlight the town’s colorful history capped by various fun-filled events.

This year marks one decade of the Bañamos Festival in honor of the town’s patroness Nuestra Señora de Aguas Santas (Virgin of the Holy Waters). Bañamos, meaning ‘to bathe,’ carries the theme “Papuri’t Pasasalamat Nuestra Señora de Aguas Santas: Viva Bañamos sa Bagong Los Baños” and which also coincides with the town’s 396th founding year as a municipality.

Mayor Anthony Genuino said “Bañamos is a way to thank God for the blessings in Los Baños and for keeping our collective spirits alive in our efforts to promote science, environmental preservation and economic progress.” (more…)

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Buntal Hat festival launched in Baliuag Bulacan

May 20th, 2011
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Loud cheers reverberated at the event center of SM City Baliuag mall here as members of the municipal council took the ramp to showcase their town’s distinct product — the world’s famous “Buntal hat” — during the launching of “Buntal Festival” Wednesday afternoon.

Baliuag community affairs and tourism officer Rosie Bautista thanked the members of the Sangguniang Bayan for participating in the Buntal hat fashion show where they acted as models of the different types of Buntal hat, a native headwear made from the fiber of the Buri palm.

Bautista, who is one of the pioneers and leading Buntal hat makers in Baliuag, also said local weavers made a giant Buntal hat which can be viewed at the entrance of the mall’s event center. (more…)

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Makati all set for Carocol Festival 2011

Feb 24th, 2011
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The city government of Makati, through its Museum and Cultural Affairs Office (MCAO), is all set to celebrate Caracol Festival 2011 on February 27, 4 p.m. at the corner of Ayala Avenue and Paseo de Roxas, in front of the statue of former Senator Benigno Aquino.

Mayor Jejomar Erwin S. Binay will lead other city officials in welcoming residents and visitors to this year’s Caracol, the city’s official Mardi Gras that aims to educate the public, especially schoolchildren, about cultural heritage and the importance of conserving the environment and its natural resources.

“We invite everyone to join us on Sunday to witness a spectacular presentation of Caracol, guaranteed to delight and mesmerize the audience,” Binay said.

The mayor said Vice President Jejomar C. Binay and Department of Tourism (DOT) Undersecretary Ma. Victoria Jasmin are among the special guests who are expected to attend the event. (more…)

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