*Chinese New Year - Chinatown, Manila
Manila's Chinatown virtually explodes with wild and endless fireworks, sparklers, parties and lauriat feasts to welcome the year of the Rat.

*Feast of Our Lady of Candles - Jaro, Iloilo
The biggest and most opulent religious pageantry in Western Visayas takes place in Jaro, Iloilo. Pilgrims gather at the Shrine of Nuestra Señora de Candelaria for homage and to have their candles blessed. A grand coronation of the fiesta queen follows after the religious procession. This is being held every 2nd of February.

*International Bamboo Organ Festival - Las Piñas Church
This is being held annually through a ten-day series of cultural performances. It centers on the unique Bamboo Organ built by Father Diego Cera in 1822. Performing artists often include international celebrities in the field of music.

*Laoag City Fiesta - Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
Celebration of the founding of Laoag City with series of activities such as Balikbayan night, and agro-industrial fair. This is being held every 10 February.

*Panagbenga Flower Festival - Baguio City, Benguet
It is an annual tribute to the flowers. Baguio folks take a break on these days to revel in the cool climate and the unique culture of their city. Multi-hued costumes are worn, mimicking the various blooms of the highland region. There are also the half-dozen or so flower beds - disguised, of course, as the Panagbenga parade floats. Held every weekend after Valentine's day.

*Philippine Balloon Fiesta - Clark Field, Pampanga
The international festival brings to the Philippines Hot Air Balloons enthusiasts from various countries. Disembarking "en masse" in Clark Field, the huge, colorful balloons are flown over Angeles City and its environs.