Story about the Santo Niño of San Joaquin

There was once a fisherman who went to San Joaquin church and asked the priest a payment for a fish that a little boy took. The fisherman claimed that the little boy told him to ask payment from the priest. The priest then paid without question asked, even if he knew that he did not [...]

Bayluhay Festival

When: 3rd Saturday of January Where: San Joaquin, Iloilo, Philippines The festival is about the exchange of customs and traditions during barter of Panay. For more info contact Municipal Tourism Officer at +63 33 3147240

Pasungay Festival

When: Every 2nd Saturday of January Where: San Joaquin, Iloilo, Philippines This event started when the resting farmers witness the fight between two raging bulls set lose by their herdsmen. It caught the fancy of barangay folks and has then become a popular entertainment in most barangay fiestas. Year 2008, when my family was in [...]