FIESTANG KULIAT
October | Angeles City
Fiestang Kuliat represents the resilience of Angeles City in Pampanga since the area was hit by the Mt. Pinatubo eruption in 1991 and after the United States Military base in Clarkfield was withdrawn. The local residents of Angeles City felt that their ability to surpass their problems is something that should be celebrated since it is a milestone in the history.
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Please reconfirm dates prior to planning a trip. Thank you.
JANUARY 2009
9 FEAST OF THE BLACK NAZARENE – Quiapo, Manila
17-18 ATI-ATIHAN – Kalibo, Aklan
17-18 SINULOG – Cebu City
24-25 DINAGYANG FESTIVAL 2008 – Iloilo City
26 CHINESE NEW YEAR – THE YEAR OF THE OX
FEBRUARY 2009
14-15 HOT AIR BALLOON FIESTA – Clark, Angeles, Pampanga
25 ASH WEDNESDAY | Philippines
28 PANAGBENGA – BAGUIO FLOWER FESTIVAL
MARCH 2009
1 PANAGBENGA – BAGUIO FLOWER FESTIVAL – Baguio City
APRIL 2009
6-12 MORIONES FESTIVAL – Marinduque
MAY 2009
Flores de Mayo: Santacruzan.
15 PAHIYAS – Lucban, Quezon
JUNE 2009
12 PHILIPPINE’S INDEPENDENCE DAY
27-28 Pintados/ Kasadyaan Festival – Tacloban, Leyte
JULY 2009
25-26 Bohol Sandugo Festival – Tagbilaran, Bohol
AUGUST 2009
22-23 KADAYAWAN SA DABAW – Davao City
SEPTEMBER 2009
19 PENAFRANCIA VIVA LA VIRGEN – Naga City
Bicol
OCTOBER 2009
17-18 MASKARA FESTIVAL – Bacolod
17 DIWALI FESTIVAL
NOVEMBER 2009
22-23 HIGANTES FESTIVAL – Angono, Rizal
DECEMBER 2009
19 GIANT LANTERN FESTIVAL – San Fernando, Pampanga
16 SIMBANG GABI
24 CHRISTMAS EVE
25 CHRISTMAS DAY
31 NEW YEAR PARTIES!!!
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Travel Tips to help make your stay, in the Philippines, more comfortable
1. Holiday Insurance. Do take out full-cover insurance for both medical treatment and unexpected losses such as cancelled flights, stolen credit cards, cash or lost luggage.
2. Disputes or Arguments. Avoid any form of provocation.
3. Funds. Do bring enough funds for your stay and return flight. Bank transfers take longer than you might expect, as do refunds for lost tickets, etc.
4. Personal Security. Don’t get isolated in the downtown entertainment areas of large cities, especially after dark. As in any large city, do be wary of strangers offering you drinks or confectionery. These may be drugged and you risk being robbed while you are unconscious. There are various decent places to choose from, be selective. Do be aware that unescorted travel in certain remote provincial areas may be dangerous. Do keep your passport and money in a safe place. Replacing a passport will take time and will cost you money.
5. As a general precaution, do leave details of your travel plans, your passport and your credit cards with friends or relatives at home. Keep in touch with your family and let them know of any changes to your travel plans.
6. Do bring light clothings for it can get very hot and occasional rainshowers in the afternoons and evenings.
7. When hailing a taxi in the cities, ensure the meter is on and pay the metered fare + 10 pesos (as per the new law). A tip of 20 pesos is acceptable. Also, make sure you have small denomination banknotes, as the drivers often claim not to have change in an effort to obtain a larger tip .
8. Money changers are not so common in the Philippines apart from some tourist areas and most malls which usually have their own currency exchange stalls. Banks, on the other hand, are widely available to exchange currency but usually impose a minimum amount and have limited hours of operation, usually from 9 AM to 3 PM on weekdays except BPI and BDO which have longer hours of operation.
9. Visitors can also use the 6,000 ATMs nationwide to withdraw funds or ask for cash advances. The three major local ATM consortia are BancNet, MegaLink and Expressnet. International networks, like PLUS and Cirrus, are accessible with many ATMs, but Cirrus is more predominant than PLUS; however, withdrawals are often limited to 5,000 pesos. An exception is HSBC where up to 50,000 pesos is possible.
10. Visitors who have a MasterCard/Maestro/Cirrus card can withdraw funds or ask for cash advances at ATMs that display their logos. The most prominent MasterCard ATMs are the Express Tellers by BPI (Bank of the Philippine Islands) and the Smartellers by Banco de Oro.
11. PLUS ATMs are not available locally as a complement by itself, but instead it is available along with Cirrus. Prominent examples include the Fasteller by Equitable PCI Bank (Banco De Oro) and the Electronic Teller (ET) by Metrobank. Most MegaLink ATMs are linked to PLUS and Cirrus.
12. Credit card holders can use VISA, MasterCard, American Express and JCB cards in many locations in the Philippines but merchants would usually require a minimum purchase amount before you can use your card. Cardholders of China UnionPay credit cards can get cash advances at many BancNet ATMs (particularly of Metrobank) but cannot use their cards in point of sale transactions at the moment.
13. A little courtesy goes a long way. Filipinos are very friendly and hospitable people, sometimes even to a fault. Take the time to smile and say “thank you”, and you’ll receive much better responses. You will receive an even better response if you throw in a little Tagalog, such as “salamat”, which means “thank you”. When talking to the people older than you in Filipino, it is greatly appreciated to include “po” in your sentences such as “salamat po”.
Philippines is a wonderful place to visit.
We are certain you will find it good for business and for pleasure.
We look forward to your visit.
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