July 21 to 27: Kaumahan FestivalResidents of the agricultural town of Barili in Cebu province give thanks for a bountiful harvest from its farmlands, locally called “kaumahan,” where the festival got its name. ADVERTISEMENTActivities include novena Masses, an agricultural fair, civic parade, dance party and beauty pageant. July 22 to 25: Libon Paroy FestivalDubbed the “rice granary of Albay,” Libon town in Albay province showcases “paroy,” or rice, its main agricultural product. There will be a procession, tourism trade and agricultural fair and exhibit, farmer’s forum, paralympic games and literary contest. Compiled by Kathleen de Villa, InquirerResearch: Zathea dela Peña and Andrea Gregorio, Inquirer InternsRead NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 20, 2019 21:00 UTC