Festivals, Fiestas and Events

January Philippine Fiesta

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  Feast of the Black Nazarene - held every 9th of January in Quiapo, Manila. Devotees of that number in the thousands flock around the life-size statue of the Black Nazarene (Jesus Christ) as it inches across the streets packed  with devotees around Quiapo church. Devotees attribute many miracles to this 400 year old image which was brought to the the Philippines from Mexico in the 7th century.
  
  
  
  
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  Sinulog Festival - celebrated every 3rd week of January in Cebu City. This Philippine fiesta in Visayas region celebrates Cebu's patron saint, the Santo Niño (Child Christ). This week long event is marked by processions, street dancing and parades. This fiesta is a local version of the Mardi gras.
  
  
  
  
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   Ati-Atihan Festival - fiesta starts from the16th to the 22nd of January in Kalibo, Aklan. Revelers masquerading as Negritos in colorful costumes, dance to the beat of drums while chanting "Hala Bira!" in preparation to the Sunday procession in honor of the Santo Niño.
  
  
  

Shopping Malls

Major Philippine Mall Chains
1. SM Prime Holdings
- SM Supermalls
- Standalone shopping centers
- Specialty shopping centers
2. Robinsons
3. Ayala Malls
- Major malls
- Minor malls
4. Greenfield development
5. Araneta Malls
6. Greenhills
7. Star Group of Malls
8. Ever-Gotesco Resources and Holdings Incorporated
9. Waltermart
10. Isetann
11. Plaza Fair
12. Gaisano
Other Prominent Malls

1. Kuok Group of Companies
2. Rockwell Land
3. Eastwood
4. Filinvest Realty
5. Riverbanks Development Corporation
6. Sta. Lucia Realty & Development, Inc.
7. Federaland Development Corp.
Other Mega Manila Malls

Zamboanga Peninsula Malls

- Zamboanga City Malls
- Paagdian City Malls
- Zamboanga del Norte (ZANORTE) Malls
Regional Malls

1. Luzon Malls
- Landco Pacific Corporation
- Olivarez Plaza Malls
- FRC Malls
- Calabarzon and Mimaropa Malls
- Nepo Malls
- CSI
- Magic
- Savers' Mart
- Tarlac Shopping Centers
- Ilocos Malls
- Baguio City and Cordillera Regional Malls
- Bataan Malls
- Other Northern and Central Luzon Malls
- Liberty Commercial Center
- G7 Holdings
2. Visayas Malls
- Iloilo Malls
- Eastern Visayas Mall
- Bacolod City and Negros Occidental Malls
- Lopue's Malls
- Lopue's Classical Shopping Center
- Other Malls in Bacolod City
- Negros Oriental Malls
- Lee Super Plaza
- Bais City Malls
- Metro Cebu Malls
- koronadal city Malls
3. Mindanao Malls
- SoCSKSarGen Malls
- Koronadal Commercial Center (KCC Mall)
- Other Malls
- Metro Davao Malls
- Cagayan de Oro City Malls

State or local government co-managed malls
- Other Shopping Malls in Mindanao

Philippine Historical Landmarks

The Philippines is culturally and historically rich country. Here are some historic shrines and monuments from across the archipelago which serves as reminders of the rich culture and history of the country.

The Philippines is culturally and historically rich country. Here are some historic shrines and monuments from across the archipelago which serves as reminders of the rich culture and history of the country.

Top 10 Reasons to Visit the Philippines

1. Each country has its own unique feature. The Philippines is interesting in that it has 7107 islands divided into three major island groups - Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. 

2. That means there are plenty of beaches to choose from including the world's best white sand beaches.
Boracay, Camiguin, and Dakak are amongst the more popular ones, while hundreds of virgin beaches remain undiscovered along the coasts of Mindanao, at the northernmost province of Batanes, and in the coastal provinces of Pangasinan and in Palawan. Plus, you can go to the beach anytime of the year.

3. The regionalism created by the different islands has produced a nation so varied culturally - from the

Map of the Philippines