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It’s not just a beach or coastal community — it’s Lobo!
Lobo, Batangas is literally a town far from the hustle and bustle of the city. A third-class municipality that is abundant in land, sea, and agriculture, it is a thriving community along the globally acclaimed Verde Island Passage, known to be at the “center of the center of marine biodiversity in the world.”
Situated in Barangay Olo-olo, Lawas Seaside Resort is a nature-endowed beachside location that is perfect for every bakasyonista, group of friends and family who want to experience a peaceful haven with white sand beaches surrounded by mangrove forests, pawikan sanctuary nests, and a natural river abundant in a variety of fish.
Lawas Seaside Resort welcomes everybody to the community with the serenity and comfort of being at a home away from home.
About the Owner
Lawas Seaside Resort is collectively owned by eight (8) Lawas siblings, all with roots in Lobo and raised in Batangas City. It is a family-owned property in Lobo, developed and built into a private getaway in memory of their parents, Engr. Jacinto Lawas and Ms. Alicia Alegrado.
The Lawas Seaside Resort was created with the hope of connecting people to the beauty of a seaside experience and an appreciation of the preservation of the natural environment. When visitors stay at the beachside location, they are reminded of the significance of being with friends and family; and the value of co-existing with the natural world.
About the Business
The journey through the paved winding roads around and over mountainous highways of Batangas is worthwhile to reach the town of Lobo. Lawas Seaside Resort was established in 2014 with an ECC compliant that has been certified and issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
A white sand beach resort and a man-made lagoon that can be found in one place await travelers. Visitors have a choice of air-conditioned rooms for an overnight stay, picnic huts to enjoy the shade and seaside breeze, function hall for events and a set of fun and recreational activities in-land and on-shore. Lawas Seaside Resort aims to provide a peaceful stay, home comfort, and fun-filled experiences.
Resort Amenities
This spacious property ensures enough capacity for small and larger accommodations as Lawas Seaside Resort gives guests a choice of your home and comfort. Guests have the following choice of accommodations:
- Villas: Rooms with air-conditioning (4-8 pax)
- Picnic Huts (15pax)
- Seaside Tents (3-10 pax)
- Fan Room (4-10 pax)
- Couples’ Room (2-3 pax)
- Picnic Huts (15 pax)
- Tents (3-10 pax)
- Multi-Function Pavillion (100 seating capacity) – can host a large groups for meetings, team building activities and conferences.
Recreational Activities
The environment and facilities at Lawas Seaside Resort are conducive to a variety of team building and relaxing activities:
- Swimming
- Fishing in man-made lagoon
- Beach volleyball
- Kayaking
- Billiard
With a variety of options available to guests, between white sandy beaches and a man-made lagoon, everyone can find something to enjoy.
Note: For large groups of (30-200 people) that involve group meetings, team building, conferences, weddings, receptions, and other special events, arrangements must be made in advance. Reservations may be made by contacting Lawas Seaside Resort through the website (https://lawasresort.wixsite.com/home), email (lawasgetaway@gmail.com), Facebook (fb.com/LawasSeasideResort) or via text/phone (0916-699-8679 – Globe, 0999-716-2364-Smart).
Lawas Seaside Resort Menu
(Meals are pre-arranged/ pre-ordered in advance.)
| *All Filipino Breakfast (Served with a cup of coffee or tea, dessert, side dish, fried garlic or plain rice) |
*Lunch/Dinner (Choice of Pork or Chicken, fish, side dish, dessert, plain or fried garlic rice, and drinks) |
| Tinapa | Pork |
| Bangus | Sweet n Sour Pork |
| Pork Tapa | BBQ Pork |
| Corned Beef | Humba |
| Danggit | Spicy Pork Binagoongan |
| Pork Tocino | Pork Sinigang |
| Pork Cutlet | Pork Chop with Spicy Salt |
| Fried Chicken | Pork Kare-Kare |
| Chicken Tocino | Pork Mechado |
| Pork Longganisa | Chicken |
| Luncheon Meat | Chicken Afritada |
| Breakfast Side Dish | Spicy Chicken Curry |
| Atchara | Orange Chicken |
| Fresh Tomato Salsa w/ Salted Egg | Pininyahang Manok |
| Lunch / Dinner Side Dish | BBQ Chicken |
| Atchara | Fish/Seafood |
| Sautéed Vegetables | Sweet n Sour Fish |
| Macaroni Salad | Sinigang na Isda |
| Potato Salad | Spicy Clams in Coconut Milk |
| House Special Cucumber | Clam Okoy with spiced vinegar |
| Fresh Mango Salsa | Fried/Grilled Fish |
| (Seasonal) | *Dessert |
| Pineapple Salsa Recipe | Fruit in Season |
| Eggplant Ensalada | Classic Leche Flan |
| Resort House Special Ensalada | Coconut Sago Pudding with Corn |
| *Snacks ( Served with drink) | Sweetened Banana with Sago |
| Suman na malagkit with coco caramel | Mango Jelly |
| Ginataang Halo-Halo | Sinulbot na Saging |
| Ginataang Mais | Maja Blanca |
| Ginataang Munggo with Corn and Langka | Biko |
| Cassava Suman | |
| Cassava Cake | |
| *Noodles/Pasta (Served with sticky rice or roll) | |
| Pancit Canton | Pancit Miki-Bihon |
| Pancit Bihon | Pancit Sotanghon |
| Palabok | Lomi |
| Filipino Spaghetti | Spaghetti in Clam Sauce. |
In the heart of the Municipality of Ibaan exists a resort that caters not just the usual outings but also different occasions such as wedding, baptismal, anniversary, birthday and other family gatherings. Opened on April 16, 2005, VILLANUEVA RESORT offers comfort and guaranteed “at home” experience along with leisure.
Located just in between Ibaan Public Market and Petron Station, Villanueva Resort houses amenities that suit various needs and meet various requirements. It has an:
- Adult Pool
- Kiddie Pool
- Rest House
The rest house has 2 rooms with 3 triple decks, each deck good for 3 persons.
There are comfort rooms in the resort and other amenities like:
- Kubo
- Unlimited Videoke
- Mini-Conference Room
- Grilling Station
- Wishing Well
Who says relaxing always means going far? And who says celebrations are best spent in the city? Experience Villanueva Resort. Experience the comfort of leisure.
It’s Located at Don Pedro Subdivision, Ibaan, Batangas City
For Inquiries and Reservation Please Call and Look for:
Ms. Ailyn Joy / Ms. Joean Bee
0917 794 3245 / 0932 892 2115 / 0919 311 1993
Spoil your taste buds, appreciate more of the Filipino menu with a touch of Arabic flavors just within the town.
A unique food menu with distinct taste is served at this one of a kind coffee shop in Batangas City, where you can enjoy home comfort with cozy ambiance plus the great food and sips.
About the Owner
Ms. Princess Karina Villena together with her partner, Roland Rosales, aBatangueno Couple owned and conceptualized this coffee shop. They both work in the Middle East for years where most of their bonding time is spent in trying different restaurants to eat and have some coffee.
That leads to an idea of turning their love for coffee into a business where they would also love to invest their time and love for food.
To know more about coffee and stuff, they attended classes and search for potential suppliers and convert all of their ideas into realities, until Brewista is introduced. The Middle East’s influence reflects the concept of their cafe and food but not invalidating the locals.
[gallery link="file" ids="51963,51965,51969,51967,51968,51966"]About the Business
Brewista Coffee and Hookah Lounge, a Filipino food resto with a touch of Middle Eastern Cuisine is located at the heart of QV Plaza at Pallocan West, Batangas City a commercial building within a walking distance from the SM City Batangas. It was introduced to the public last June 23, 2018, and It operates from 10 am to 12 midnight.
Being the first combined concept in town, Brewista lets the customer experience the middle east feels through their menu, store concept that convey the quality of special coffee served with a twist and the Shisha (or Hookah) that is popular in that country which serves as the owners’ second home.
*Outsourcing local products to local potential suppliers and giving an avenue to local performers.
Despite being a combined concept coffee shop and restaurant Brewista, particularly its owners, support our Locals by outsourcing products from them. Their Bread and Pastries are homemade, baked by working home Moms. Other display products at their store are also outsourced locally.
Their acoustic stage and sing along area is open for local bands who used to go here and play music, Not limiting their performing time.
[gallery columns="4" link="file" ids="51976,51977,51972,51971,51969,51973,51974,51975"]Special Features of Brewista
√ First in Batangas City to introduce the use of metal straw on drinks.
√ All ages are welcome here, with entertainment stuff like board games, coffee books, sing a long area.
√ Meeting place for business purposes.
√ Brewista is also the first coffee shop to offer authentic Turkish Coffee. It is not just a coffee shop but also a restaurant that offers a wide selection of food menu.
√ First Coffee Shop in Batangas City with Shisha (or Hookah).
Hookah Flavors :
Lemon
Vanilla
Pomegranate
Gum w/ Cinnamon
Mojito
Mint
Grape w/ Mint
Two Apples
Peach
Plum
Gum w/ Mint
*You can also avail 5 peso discount on your chosen drinks by bringing your own Tumbler.
This very first branch of Brewista is a fruit of humble beginnings with love and hard work of the owners. Their staff here are very accommodating, serving customers on their very best of work.
Home comfort and taste of something new are Brewista’s promise to its dear customers.
Brewista is having its second branch!
Ms. Princess is very glad to announce that their coffee store with hookah concept will have its second branch at Sabang, Lipa City and will be brewing soon.
Best of Brewista Coffee and Hookah Lounge
Known for a distinct taste of their Menu, here are some of Brewista’s best Filipino food with foreign influence.
Lakatan Croquettes
Cheese Coffee
Tropical Fusion
Iced Espasol
Tapsilog Croque Madame
Buko Pie Crumble
Minced Tapa Rice Bowl
Tuna Mousse and Biscotcho
Salmon Salad with Toasted Linga Dressing
Strawberry Banana Fruitee
Poached Chicken in Asado Sauce
| Brewista Coffee and Hookah Lounge Menu | |
| Brewiccino – Brewista Special Frappes | Fruitees |
| Classics | Over Iced | Ice Blended |
| Coffee Based | Strawberry |
| Mocha | Green Apple |
| Vanilla Bean | Kiwi |
| Salted Caramel | Lemon |
| Minty Oreo | Passion Fruit |
| Non-Coffee Based | Gourmet |
| Pure Vanilla | Coffee Based |
| Strawberry Cream | Cookie Dough |
| Cookies and Crea, | Oh My Oreo |
| Skinny Peppermint | Java Chips |
| Brewista Espresso and Brew | Caramel Pop |
| Espresso and Brew | Mudslide |
| Espresso | Brownie Temptation |
| Macchiato | Non-Coffee Based |
| Caramel Macchiato | Sunrise Blends |
| Choco Con Panna | Mango Graham |
| Caramel Con Panna | Tropical Passion |
| Sparkling Espresso w/ mint (iced) | Strawberry Shortcake |
| All-Time Favorite | Cinnamon Toast |
| Brewed Coffee | Toffee Nuts |
| Cafe Au Lait | Banana Split |
| Cafe Latte | White Matcha |
| Cafe Americano | Matcha Oreo |
| Cappuccino | Organic Tea ( Pot or Tea Bag) |
| Signature Drinks | Jasmine |
| Turkish Coffee | Hibiscus |
| Traditional w/ cardamom seed | Chamomile |
| Milk-Based | Earl Grey |
| Mocha Au Lait | Anise |
| Butter Brew | Morrocan Mint |
| White Cafe Bombon | Ginger |
| Monkey’s Cappuccino | Natural Green Tea |
| Black and Tan Latte | Organic Mint |
| Happy Hazel | Kid’s Choice Non-Coffee |
| Barako Fluffy | (Hot or Iced) Add 10php for Ice |
| Ice Brewko | Milk |
| Flavored Latte | Chocolate |
| Vanilla Latte | Hot Only | Submarine (Chocolatey) Flavors to choose from : |
| Mocha Latte | Toffee Coffee Twist |
| Mocha Mint Latte | Caramel |
| Matcha Latte | White Choco |
| Cardamom Milk Tea | Beers |
| Iced Cardamom Spiced Latte | Tiger black |
| Spiced Latte | Tiger Crystal |
| All-Time Favorite Pasta | Heineken |
| Meatballs spaghetti | Corona |
| Chicken Pesto | Stella Artois |
| Tuna Pasta | Smirnoff |
| Creamy Carbonara | Hoegarden |
| Rice Bowls | Wine |
| Pork Rice Bowl | Merlot |
| Chicken Rice Bowl | Sauvignon |
| Tuna Rice Bowl | Shots |
| Extra Fried Rice | Black Label |
| EGG add ons (1pc) | Water |
| Chicken | Evian |
| Spicy Chicken with Wedges | Philly Sandwiches |
| Honey Mustard with Wedges | Philly Roasted Pork Cheesesteaks |
| All Day Breakfast & Sandwiches | Philly Beef Sukiyaki Cheesesteaks |
| Big Brewista Meal | Chicken Parmigiana |
| Club Brewistawich | Snacks : |
| WBE- waffles, bacon, eggs | Fries |
| Brewitoas | Wedges |
| Pulled Pork | Nachos |
| Tuna Sandwich | Fish and Chips |
| Grilled Cheese | |
| Beef Quesadilla | |
| Cubano Panini |
Luks Lofts Hotel & Residences
Escape the hectic city life by experiencing a luxury stay on a high-technology hotel providing advance and exceptional amenities just within your reach. Enjoy the unforgettable experience your accommodation has to give you.
“Luks” is the Turkish translation of Luxury and the term “Lofts” describes the high-tech urban-chic rooms being offered at the state of the art 5-star luxury hotel. Luks Lofts Hotel & Residences started operations and services in 2016. It is owned by Ma. Bernadeth Baco and Turkish-American business partners. Its concept is one of a kind, introducing a unique brand of products and services ensuring guests of memorable luxury experience.
About the Business
[gallery ids="51927,51932,51922,51921,51928"]Luks Lofts Hotel and Residences is a luxury hotel located at Lukslofts Bldg., Joseling Road, Pallocan West, Batangas City. It is known for being the first high-tech hotel in the Philippines that is already evident from the hotel’s exterior and interior design.
The hotel celebrates its marque on technological advancements as it is one of their foremost appealing factors. The advanced features of the hotel include keyless face biometrics access, motion-sensing doors, digital lights, indoor elevated jet pools, private sauna plus several more state of the art amenities. The hotel boasts of their drive for constant innovation and relentless efforts to set new standards in Luxury Accommodation.
Luks Lofts Exceptional Amenities
[gallery link="file" ids="51929,51926,51925,51869,51867,51874"]Luks Lofts Hotel and Residences has 11 Lofts, including 2 Loft types, the Luxury lofts that can accommodate 6 guests and Honeymoon Lofts that can accommodate 2 guests. Each loft has jet pools (22ft.long and 4.5 deep) with pumps and adjustable temperature and private saunas for relaxation, walk-in closets, full kitchen equipment, living and dining room, an entertainment area that is either an air hockey or a billiard table.
Luks Lofts Advance Features
Luks Lofts Hotel and Residences is very proud of its automated doors, digibutler system that gives convenience for guests’ food orders, room housekeeping, lights control, and exit door controls. They also have face biometrics for room access.
[gallery link="file" ids="51931,51930,51932"]Other Facilities and Services
*Luks Cafe and Bar that offers a wide variety of delicious and healthy local and intercontinental cuisines with a big range of drinks and selected wines.
*In-room Spa Services
*Chauffeur
*Laundry
For the past two years of operating, guests have nothing but positive reviews towards Luks Lofts Hotel and Residences. The hotel guarantees an extravagant and unforgettable experience from reservation to check-out.
Luks Loft Hotel and Residences wants to provide guests an exceptional and memorable stay in their lofts, enjoying luxurious services offered with the best feeling of convenience.
| Loft Types | |
| Luxury Loft | Honeymoon Loft |
| 10 units, approximately 85sqm/915sft. | 1 unit, approximately 100sqm/1077sft |
| Inclusions : | Inclusions : |
| (2) Queen Bedroom | Private 4.5ft deep Elevated Jet Pool |
| Private 4.5ft deep Elevated Jet Pool | Private Sauna |
| Private Infrared/Lava Rock Sauna | 1 spacious bedroom with Jean-Paul Gaultier bed (Roche Bobois) |
| Complimentary Mini-Bar | Billiard Table |
| Network Controlled Doors | Sofa set wrapped in a silk cover |
| Power Control System (lights and appliances automation through the smart device) | Network Controlled Doors |
| Digi Butler | Digi Butler |
| 100% Memory Foam Mattress | Choice of Dinnerware (Versace or Hermes) |
| Complimentary WIFI access | Complimentary WiFi access |
| Cable TV and Unlimited Free HD movie access | Cable TV and Unlimited Free HD movie access |
| Fully equipped kitchen | Fully equipped kitchen |
| Free Parking | Free Parking |
Here are the following Emergency Hotline Numbers in Batangas City for your reference:
| Landline Number/s | Mobile Number/s | |
| Bureau of Fire Batangas City | (043) 301 7996 | |
| BFP Alangilan Substation | (043) 702 1973 | |
| Batangas City Police Station | 043) 723 2476/ (043) 723 2030 | 09164291515 / 09989673414 |
| Hospitals: | ||
| Batangas Medical Center | (043) 740 8307 | |
| Jesus of Nazareth Hospital | (043) 723 4144 | |
| St. Patricks Hospital and Medical Center | (043) 723 7089 – 92 | |
| Golden Gate General Hospital | (043) 341 3112 | |
| Batangas Healthcare Specialist Medical Center | (043) 741 2088 | |
December 01, 2020 Danilo Atienza 31st Death Anniversary Commemoration – Batangas Province
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Christmas in the Philippines celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ who, according to Biblical tradition, was sent by God to save people from sin and death. The holiday is held every 25 December.
The Christmas season in the Philippines is summed up in three words: faith, family and food – with the three intertwined in almost every event. Masses are held in churches leading up to Christmas Day, with many feasts held alongside them. The length of the season varies: Christmas can last from a few weeks to a few months. Christmas carols are played in the shopping centres and malls from as early as September until well into January.
A clear sign the Christmas season has truly begun is the hanging of star-shaped lanterns called parol in every public space and household. The parol, representing the Star of Bethlehem, is unique to the Philippines and is as quintessential to the season as Christmas trees and fake snow are to the Western cultures.
In the week leading up to Christmas, a series of masses called Misa de Gallo are held late every night. On Christmas Eve, there is (you guessed it) another mass held at midnight helpfully named, “Midnight Mass”, followed by a traditional family feast called Noche Buena running well into the early hours of Christmas morning.
A Christmas lunch is prepared for extended family where they open presents, eat, play games, sing karaoke, and eat some more. Older members of the family are revered and traditions, such as Pagmamano (taking the older family member’s hand and gently placing it on one’s forehead as a sign of respect), are practiced. The day ends only when people are too full to eat or are obliged to go to another household to eat some more.
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Eidul Fitr is an important celebration for Filipino Muslims, marking the end of the month-long fast during Ramadan. In 2020, Eidul Fitr falls on Monday 25 May. President Duterte has signed Proclamation No. 944 to confirm the holiday throughout the country.
Originated by the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, Eidul Fitr is a celebration of thanksgiving to Allah. Eidul Fitr has been proclaimed a national holiday in the Philippines since 2002. This proclamation was made to foster peace and goodwill between major religions in the Philippines.
Eidul Fitr is celebrated using the Islamic calendar “Hijra” and is also dependant on the lunar calendar. The combination of these means that the date to celebrate Eidul Fitr constantly changes. It is the duty of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) to inform the Office of the President on which date in the Gregorian calendar it should fall.
For Muslim Filipinos, Eidul Fitr marks the end of fasting during Ramadan. On this day, it is forbidden to fast as it is a day of celebration. Muslim Filipinos practice ritual washing before heading to a community gathering, usually in a mosque, and offer special prayers to Allah. On this day, they give the obligatory charity in the form of food known as “zakat al-fitr” and listen to special sermons on the occasion. After attending this gathering, many families choose to celebrate with a feast with their extended family and friends.
The New Year is a celebration of the end and beginning of a year based on the lunar calendar. The holiday celebrates the events of the past year, while ushering in good fortune for the upcoming year. The lunar New Year celebrations in the Philippines are approached with the same exciting outlook as they are in Mainland China.
Every 8 December is Immaculate Conception Day in the Philippines, a holiday that is commemorated in many other Roman Catholic-majority countries around the world.
The devout in the Philippines attend special masses on this day in honour of the Virgin Mary and the belief in her having been conceived without sin. The day is also supposed to be a day when Catholics avoid any “unnecessary work”.
The main event on Immaculate Conception in the Philippines is the procession of Marian images from all over the country around the old walled city in Manila. There are 90 or more such images, many of them very ornate and associated with claims of miraculous appearances and healings or the like. This event is often dubbed, “The Grand Marian Procession”.
The carriages that carry the images of Mary, called “carrozas”, are also very ornate and are filled with flowers and lit candles. And a marching band may accompany the images “Marian parade”.
The first of these Immaculate Conception processions took place in 1619, was designed to promote the catechism, and lasted for 15 days. The modern ones are shorter, but have more images and are focused on reverencing the Virgin Mary rather than the catechism as such.
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Dr. José Rizal, the Philippines’ National Hero, is celebrated on his namesake day every 30 December.
The first president of the Philippines, Emilio Aguinaldo, commemorated the first Rizal Day in 1898. Born on 19 June 1861, José Rizal is considered as the one of the greatest heroes in Philippine history, and is credited as starting the Philippine revolution against the Spanish colonisers.
Rizal, a man of many talents, was notably a ophthalmologist and a novelist. His two novels, “Noli me Tangere” (“Touch me not”) and the sequel “El filibusterismo” (“The Filibustering” or “Reign of Greed”) exposed the injustices brought on by the Spanish colonisers in the Philippines. Many scholars and historians would agree that it was the ideas in these two books that influenced the already discontented Filipinos to act against the Spanish.
Subsequently, he was arrested for treason and for being associated with the revolutionary forces (although he did not take part in any type of warfare). He was convicted on the grounds of rebellion, sedition and conspiring against the government, and was sentenced to execution by a firing squad on 30 December 30 1896. His death was the last straw for the Filipinos and thus began the end for the Spanish colonisers.
Official events centre around the main Rizal shrine, in Rizal Park in Manila. Flags are at half-mast and the President of the Philippines lays a wreath at Rizal’s shrine, as a symbol of the nation’s gratitude and reverence. As it is a public holiday, most people take the day off from work and spend time with family and friends.
Independence Day in the Philippines is held every 12 June and commemorates the Philippines’ declaration of independence from Spanish colonial rule.
The original Independence Day was held in 1898 in present day Kawit, Cavite where General Emilio Aguinaldo read out the The Act of the Declaration of Independence. Whilst this was an important milestone for Filipinos, the Spanish government did not recognise their independence.
They then went on to give the Philippines to the United States after the Spanish-American war as part of the peace treaty. After a war and the Philippines’ own treaty with the United States, independence was granted to the Philippines on 4 July 1946, coinciding with the American Independence Day.
4 July was celebrated as Independence Day until 1964. After mounting pressure from the community, the government declared that 12 June would be The Philippines’ Independence Day and a national holiday. 4 July in the Philippines would then become the Philippines’ Republic Day.
A parade in Manila marks the official celebrations, attended by the President and government officials. The parade showcases the Philippines’ armed forces as well as some local organisations and the different ethnic groups of the Philippines. Firework displays are also held, particularly in Manila.
Labor Day in the Philippines is a public holiday every 1 May to celebrate the Filipino worker. It is a chance to remember hard-won workers’ rights.
On “Black Saturday,” preparations are made for the late-night Easter vigil at church. There, the Gloria is sung, and some call it “Glorious Saturday.” In some places, an effigy of Judas is hung and burned up, though sometimes, he is blown to pieces by firecrackers. At midnight, the fasting and mourning ends because it is finally the day on which Christ arose from the grave in victory.
A 4am on Easter Morning, a ceremony commemorates the meeting of Mary and Jesus after the Resurrection. The black-veiled image of Mary is unveiled by one or more people dressed up like angels, and sometimes, the veil is tied to balloons or a dove to be carried away in the air. The image of Christ also is unveiled, and flowers and confetti fall down on the statues of both Mary and Jesus. Bells ring and fireworks explode in the sky. Legend has it, however, that if the veil is removed only with difficulty, bad luck will accompany the year to come.
Eidul Adha is a Muslim celebration that honours the willingness of Ibrahim to obey Allah and also commemorates the end of the Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). In 2019, Eidul Adha falls on Monday 12 August. President Duterte has signed Proclamation No. 789 to confirm the holiday throughout the country.
According to Islamic traditions, Allah tested the prophet Ibrahim’s obedience by commanding him to sacrificially slaughter his first, and then only, son Ishmael. Both Ibrahim and Ishmael’s willingness to obey Allah’s commands was rewarded by Allah sparing Ishmael’s life, but also led to the birth of a second son, Is-haaq.
In the Islamic calendar, Eidul Adha is celebrated on the tenth day of Zhul Hijja. As the Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, the date to celebrate Eidul Adha constantly changes. It is the duty of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) to inform the Office of the President on which date in the Gregorian calendar it should fall.
Muslim Filipinos attend a mosque to pray special prayers for the occasion and to listen to a sermon. It is important to wear new clothes or the best ones available. Depending on the region, Muslim families, who can afford to, either buy a live animal to sacrifice (such as a goat, cow or sheep), or whole or large portions of meat to share around at the feast. It is important that this meat is shared with the poorer members of the community.
