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The stand-off on the morning of June 27, 2011 between the competing festivals in Tacloban sent shivers and alarm on peace-loving Taclobanons. PERMIT versus TRO The City Government of Tacloban asserts that the Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival of Festivals disregards the special permit issued to them by insisting to pass by the Justice Romualdez Street, a route not included in the permit. The Pintados-Kasadyaan Festivals were only issued a permit to pass the minor street of Burgos. The reason, according to the City Mayor Alfred Romualdez, in an interview in local radio station, he is protecting the economy of the city which will likely to suffer "zero sales" with the shutting down of the major streets to give way to the parade. He further added that he refuses to make the City of Tacloban an amusement center. However, Taclobanons witnessed the Bombo Torotot Parade passed the Justice Romualdez Street later in the day. The Pintados-Kasadyaan management insists that their act...

June 27 was the day of excitement in Tacloban City. The Pintados Kasadyaan Festival was staged during this day and a huge crowd lined up the streets where the parade went and an even greater crowd awaited at the Grandstand where the competition was held. Declared winners of the competition are: GRAND CHAMPION - BUYOGAN FESTIVAL of Abuyog, Leyte FIRST RUNNER - UP - KARATONG FESTIVAL of Dulag, Leyte SECOND RUNNER -UP - ALIKARAW FESTIVAL of Hilongos, Leyte Other winning contingents were: FOURTH PLACE - Bato-Balani Festival of Bato, Leyte FIFTH PLACE - Pamilig Festival of Sta. Fe, Leyte SIXTH PLACE - Pasaka Festival of Tanauan, Leyte For more photos of the Tacloban Fiesta 08: Pintados-Kasadyaan 08 winners , visit gerryruiz photoblog . For more details of this festival, visit Pintados Kasadyaan Festival Website . This Festival was made possible by the efforts of PAGCOR Vice-Chairman Remedios “Matin” Petilla, who is the Executive Chairperson of said festival with the all-out support of the...

KINABAYO FESTIVAL Dapitan City 25 July An exotic and colorful pageant re-enacting the Spanish-Moorish wars, particularly the Battle of Covadonga where the Spanish forces under General Pelagio took their last stand against Saracan. They were able to overturn the tide through the miraculous spirit of St. James. The addition of local color and modernism has made this annual revelry a popular attraction which brings thousands of visitors to the city. KADAYAWAN SA DABAW Davao City 20-24 August Davao's annual festival, Kadayawan Sa Dabaw assures another weekend of trumpet blast and fun - tribal style. Watch as the festivities reach a glorious peak on Saturday morning: that's when the Kadayawan parade is held, featuring colorful, orchid-bedecked floats and more than a dozen "ethnic" groups dancing to the beat of wooden drums. BONOK-BONOK FESTIVAL & SILOP CAVE ADVENTURE Surigao City 9 September Behind Surigao's talented culture is its original triba...

The Philippines is a country of merry people. This personality can be gleamed at the way we celebrate our fiestas. It features colorful festivals showcasing our history. Hereunder are the most popular festivals we have: ATI-ATIHAN Kalibo, Aklan 13-19 January The Ati-Atihan Festival honors the 13th century land deal between 10 migrating Bornean chieftains and the indigenous Ati King Marikudo. It also honors the town patron, the infant Sto. Niño. The constant, rhythmic pounding of drums get to you, and before you know it you are on the street, shuffling your feet, shaking your head, waving your hands - and joining thousands of soot-blacked, gaily-costumed revelers in an ancient ritual of mindless happiness. A familiar battle cry reaches your ears, and amidst all this bewilderment you remember where you are: Kalibo, Aklan. "Viva, Sto. Niño!" The Ati-Atihan celebration is boomed in many parts of the country. SINULOG Cebu City Third Sunday of January Cebu Ci...