2.09.2009

October 2009

Lisagan Festival
3rd Saturday of October
Magallanes, Agusan del Norte

A religious celebration showcasing Mamanwa dances and healing rituals. It is a re-enactment of the 1st miraculous healing in 1910 to a native while dancing in front of the Blessed Virgin Mary that was brought to Magallanes from Las Nieves, Barcelona Spain.

Contact Persons:

Mr. Daniel Calo /Ms. Margie Jongko
Prov’l. Tourism Office
Tel. No. (085) 342-2185


Battle of Surigao Strait
October 25
Lipata, Surigao City

The greatest naval battle in the Philippine history between the Allied Forces and the Japanese Imperial Army was stayed in Surigao Strait during World War II. The commemoration where the American Troops landed on that significant day in 1944.
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Contact Person:
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Ms. Roselyn Merlin
City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (086) 826-8064