THE PROBLEM
Introduction The Philippines, as a tourist destination, is loaded with the attractions travelers dream of: lots of sun gorgeous beaches, world class scenery, adventure opportunity, friendly outgoing locals and most of all, enjoy the rich diversity of Philippine culture through its festivities and other socio-cultural activities. The Filipinos affection and affinity to leisure, relaxation and fun activities can never be altered. These traits are deeply embedded in the social richness of the Philippines. The values that everyone deserve to indulge in relaxation, leisure and recreation activities are inculcated in every Filipino child through the traditional practices of socio-cultural celebration, such as numerous kinds of festivals and events, parades, cultural entertainments, religious plays, processions and others. Variety of cultural traits that define ethnicity, historical traditions and others.
Iriga City is one of the fastest growing cities in the country, located at the very heart of the Bicol Economic Growth Corridor has also a rich in distinct
culture like Tinagba Festival during the month of February, City Pintakasi, Foundation Anniversary and other socio-cultural activities. Republic Act No. 5261, otherwise known as “AN ACT CREATING THE CITY OF IRIGA “; whereas, September 3 of every year, the City of Iriga, celebrates its Charter Anniversary by the virtue of the act. Since it’s Cityhood, it has been the day to showcase Iriga’s Culture, its development and programs, celebrating, therefore, this event is a milestone that Irigueños can all be proud of because it demonstrates, once again, the exemplary desire, dynamism and capability of the Local Government, which it has demonstrated for many years, its strong and constant commitment to the service of its constituents based on their needs and goals of the Nation. And to foster interest to the promotion and conservation of the national culture,