This week’s festivals: July 2-8, 2017
July 2
Feast Day of Our Lady of Piat
Annual feast day of Our Lady of Piat in the town of Piat in Cagayan province. A fluvial procession with the pilgrim image is held from Aparri to Lal-lo towns and a motorcade brings the image to Piat.
July 2
Feast Day of Our Lady of Guibang
Devotees in the town of Gamu, Isabela province, celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of Guibang. Leading up to the feast day is the nine-day novena Masses, a public devotion to obtain special graces. The Masses are celebrated at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Visitation of Guibang.
July 4
71st Fil-Am Friendship Day
The city of Baguio in Benguet province commemorates the recognition of Philippine independence by the United States. A simple program is held in honor of American figures that were vital to the founding and development of the city as well as the friendship between Filipinos and Americans in Baguio City.
Kathleen de Villa, Inquirer Research
Sources: Inquirer Archives, DOT, Historical Calendar (1521-1969), baguio.gov.ph
