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MAIN EVENTS
PALO-PALO FESTIVAL
Basco, Batanes | August 4 - August 5
A cultural presentation of the different municipalities of Batanes, showcasing their ethnic group's rugged yet storied existence.
DINAGAT (BAKASI)
Cordova, Cebu | August 10
The festival is a unique reinvention of the Dinagat Festival. The exotic eel locally known as "Bakasi"is peculiar and abundant in Cordova. The dance replicates the gliding movement of the Bakasi. Other related activities include a Bakasi race and cooking contest to show off the many ways in preparing Bakasi which is the main livelihood of the people.
KADAYAWAN SA DABAW
A festival celebrating the city''s bountiful harvest in a form of grand colorful parade of orchid-bedecked floats and tribal street dancing.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR NEW TOURISM SECRETARY
It is my pleasure to greet the members of the tourism industry as I take over the helm of the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) under the administration of His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III.
We intend to launch a spectrum of programs on an integrated and sound approach to tourism...
