Archive - September 2001

WHAT'S NEW

Ilocandia Tour
Ilocandia (Ilocos Norte/ Ilocos Sur)

Ilocandia Tour Visit the land of the hardworking Ilocanos of the Northern coast of Luzon Island and revisit its cultural and historical sites. You'll surely fall in love with its town's preserved 17th century architecture.

This tour features the baroque churches of the coastal towns of the region and the heritage town of Vigan. Massive stonewalls and bricks that are characteristic of the architecture of the region, inspired the theme of Fort Ilocandia Resort Hotel where travelers experience the life of the past.
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Action Philippine Adventure
Cagayan Valley (Cagayan/ Kalinga)

Action Philippine Adventure Marsman Tours and Travel offers a 4 days/ 3 nights action adventure in the Philippine's Northern Luzon Wilderness. The program includes kayaking, caving, rappelling and white water rafting.

Experience the Class 1 to 2 rapids in the Pinacanauan River and Class 2 to 4 at the Chico River. Explore two caves in Peñablanca and view the circadian flight of bats there late in the afternoon. [view itinerary >>]

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Surigao International Surfing Cup
September (last week)
Gen. Luna, Siargao Island,
Surigao del Norte

Some of the most spectacular surfs in the world are found in Siargao which hosts this annual international competition.

Peñafrancia Festival
September 15 (2nd Saturday)
Naga City, Camarines Sur

The image of the Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia, patroness of the Bicol region, is carried out from her shrine at the Naga Basilica by male devotees to an elaborately decorated pagoda for a fluvial procession. Thousands of pilgrims go to the annual celebration to pay homage or seek intercession from the miraculous image.

Araw ng Siquijor
September 17
Siquijor, Siquijor

The mystical province of Siquijor celebrates its charter day by holding special events that include a parade, trade fair, sports competition, cultural shows, a beauty pageant, and the "Solili" street dance pageant which dramatizes the marriage ritual of the native Siquijodnons.

Other Events/ Festivals (Month of September)