Events and Culture

The San Sebastian Parish Church, also known as Lumban Church, is Lumban's only Roman Catholic church. It was completed in 1600, bearing the first tabernacle that was built outside Manila. It has a three-storey facade with an octagonal bell tower with a statue of its patron saint.

Casa San Pablo Bed & Breakfast is a popular wedding destination for a good reason: it has picturesque surroundings, room accommodations, a cafe, and even an art barn. Weddings aside, it makes a great staycation getaway.

White House Bistro 1938 of Liliw, Laguna serves family-style, FIlipino and international recipes and drinks in a white, art dec ancestral house from the 1930s that is locally known as the Polistico Mansion. Inside, warm interiors provide a cozy, rustic vibe as guests sample some of the house specials - such as Pancit Liliw.

This fusion Italian restaurant first started out as a small pasta and pastry stall outside the owners' shoe shop. Established in 2003, Arabela was established by Bobby and Antonette Camello, who coined the restaurant's named after their two daughters, Ara and Bela. The restaurant serves fresh pastry and pasta dishes, brewed coffee creations, and other hot and cold drinks in a homey ambiance.

Organize a fuss-free gathering in San Pablo, Laguna at Auravel Grande Hotel and Resort. This hotel and resort has complete amenities for private functions, as well as its own fusion cuisine restaurant and a cafe named Cafe Avelino.

Make sure to include the Blanco Family Museum in your Angono art-hopping list. The family-owned museum features the works of the Blanco family, which includes renowned muralist Jose V. Blanco (also known as Pitok Bunggan). The museum now houses over 400 artworks, all made by members of the Blanco family.

Angono Street Murals are public murals and artworks in Angono, Rizal - dubbed as the Philippines' art capital. Located along Doña Aurora Street, The murals were carved by Angono’s artists such as Charlie Anorico and Gerry Batang, and Carlos “Botong” Francisco's works such as the Blood Compact, First Mass at Limasawa, The Martyrdom of Rizal, Bayanihan, Magpupukot, Fiesta, and Bayanihan sa Bukid. Located along Doña Aurora Street, Barangay Poblacion Itaas.

Tipulo Cafe offers a modern take on traditional Filipino cuisine. Located in an breezy, al fresco setting in Antipolo, it offers a relaxed setting for family dining. It also offers all-day breakfast meals and breads made in-house.

Cape San Agustin is a historical point in Brgy. Lavigan, Governor Generoso, which contains three towering lighthouses. It also contains "The Islet", which is the southeasternmost point of the Philippines. Climb up the lighthouses to get sweeping, 360-degree views of the Davao Gulf and Celebes Sea, stroll along the pink sands of Parola Beach, or see the huge boulder called "The Altar" - which is said to be said to be the site where Spanish missionary priest, St. Francis Xavier, celebrated the first Holy Eucharist and Holy Mass when he arrived in the Philippines in 1550. Getting to Cape San Agustin can be challenging due to its far flung location, but the view alone is worth it.

Get to know Davao's history, culture, and traditions in this "people's museum" in Davao City. Established in 2006 and managed by the Davao City government together with the private sector, it contains a wealth of educational artifacts, paintings, and more.