8 – Marian Procession – Intramuros, Manila
The religious tradition of honoring the Mother of Jesus is revived. Sixty images of the Blessed Mother from various parishes and provinces are paraded.
8 –Pagdidiwata – Puerto Princessa, Palawan
The Tagbanua natives of Palawan express their thanks to their deities and souls of departed relatives by ritual dances and food offerings.
8 – Feast of the Immaculate Concepcion – Intramuros, Manila
This Eucharistic celebration honors the Feast Day of the Immaculate Concepcion, patroness of Intramuros. It is capped by a grand procession of more than 50 Marian images from all over the country and participated in by thousands of devotees.
18 – Bikol Pastores – Legazpi City, Albay
A unique Christmas celebration that is believed to have originated in the province where “pastores” – young men and women dressed in colorful shepherd costumes – joyfully dance and sing “Pastores a Belen” through the city streets.
Saturday before Christmas – The Giant Lantern Festival – San Fernando City
This annual festival held in December features a competition of giant lanterns with he most ingenious designs. Because of the popularity of the festival, the city has been nicknamed the “Christmas Capital of the Philippines
24 – Maytinis Festival – Kawit, Cavite
This is a unique Filipino translation of the ancient biblical scenes of the history of mankind’s salvation from the Old to the New Testaments depicted in dazzling floats with characters portrayed by Kawiteños.
28-30 – Binirayan Festival – San Jose, Antique
This festive commemorates an episode in Philippine history through colorful pageants acted on the beaches of Maybato in San Jose and Malandog in Hamtik. An interestingpart of the drama is the reenactment of the first Malay settlement at Malandog which runs for several days and nights. Binirayan is a reason for family reunions.