Tanggapang Panturismo ng Magalang

24/10/2026

🏆💚 PAMPANGA PRIDE! MAGALANG’S CAMARU FESTIVAL, 1ST RUNNER-UP SA ATOP PEARL AWARDS 2026! 🎉👏

Isang karangalan para sa buong bayan ng Magalang, Pampanga! 🌾✨ Kinilala ang Magalang’s Camaru Festival bilang 1st Runner-Up sa Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) 2026 Pearl Awards!

Patunay ito ng mayamang kultura, makulay na tradisyon, at pagkakaisa ng mga Magaleño sa pagpapanatili at pagpapakilala ng kanilang natatanging pamana sa buong bansa. 🇵🇭💚

Ang tagumpay na ito ay bunga ng sama-samang pagsisikap, dedikasyon, at pagmamahal sa kulturang Kapampangan. Isang inspirasyon upang patuloy na itaguyod ang lokal na turismo at ipagmalaki ang ganda ng ating mga tradisyon! 🏆🌿

Congratulations, Magalang! Isang karangalang tunay na maipagmamalaki ng bawat Kapampangan! 💚💛

ProudKapampangan TourismPhilippines

24/10/2026

MALAGU YA TAGANA ING MAGALANG!

Congratulations to the Municipality of Magalang, led by Mayor Malu Lacson, and the dedicated Camaru Festival team for earning 1st Runner-Up in the Best Tourism Event – Cultural Festival Category at the 2026 ATOP Pearl Awards!

24/10/2026

𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐌 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐔 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋

Kinilala ang Camaru Festival ng Magalang, Pampanga ng Association of Tourism Officers in the Philippines (ATOP) sa kanilang 2026 Pearl Awards na ginawa nitong October 21 sa Ormoc City.

Tinanghal ang Camaru Festival bilang 1st Runner Up sa kategoryang Best Tourism Event: Cultural Festival.

Personal na tinanggap ni Mayor Maria Lourdes "Malu" Paras Lacson ang parangal, kasama sina Regional Director Richard Daenos, Municipal Administrator Norman Lacson, Konsehal June Tanglao, at Municipal Tourism Officer Ryan Miranda.

Ang Pearl Awards ay ang taunang pagbibigay parangal ng ATOP sa mga lokal na pamahalaan, at tourism officer para sa kanilang natatanging programa at kaganapang pangturismo.

Ang Camaru Festival ay ipinagdiriwang sa Magalang tuwing Agosto. Ito ay mula sa mole cricket o camaru na isang delicacy o pagkaing Kapampangan. Bago ang Pear Award na ito, kinilala rin ang nasabing kapiyestahan bilang Oustanding Regional Festival ng Department of Tourism Region III.

via Jenna Lumbang-Parungao
📸 LGU Magalang

24/10/2026

Magalang’s Camaru Festival wins 1st runner-up at 2026 ATOP Pearl Awards

Magalang’s Camaru Festival won 1st Runner-Up for Best Tourism Event: Cultural Festival at the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) 2026 Pearl Awards.

​Mayor Malu Paras Lacson accepted the award alongside DOT Region III Director Richard Daenos, Municipal Administrator Norman Lacson, Councilor June Tanglao, Tourism Officer Ryan Miranda, and tourism staff Michael Lacson and Ericson Baluyut.

​The annual festival, which celebrates the local heritage and identity tied to the camaru (mole crickets), was recognized for showcasing the town's cultural brilliance and boosting local tourism on a national scale. (PR)

24/10/2026

𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆’𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐔 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐋 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒 🏆✨

The Arts, Culture and Tourism Office of Pampanga proudly congratulates the Municipality of Magalang on the 1st Runner-Up recognition for Best Tourism Event: Cultural Festival at the ATOP 2026 Pearl Awards in Ormoc City, Leyte.

This national recognition celebrates the vibrant heritage, local traditions, and community spirit showcased through the Camaru Festival, reflecting how cultural celebrations can strengthen local identity while promoting Pampanga as a destination rich in authentic experiences.

A proud milestone for Magalang and for the province of Pampanga, this achievement highlights the dedication of local tourism leaders, cultural advocates, and the community in keeping Kapampangan heritage alive and sharing it with the rest of the country.

Congratulations, Magalang! Mabuhay ang Pyestang Camaru! 🎉

24/10/2026

The Camaru Festival of Magalang won 1st Runner-Up in the Best Tourism Event: Cultural Festival category at the prestigious ATOP 2026 Pearl Awards in Ormoc City. Mayor Malu Paras Lacson and local tourism officials received the award, recognizing Magalang’s rich cultural heritage, history, and the community’s collective efforts to promote local tourism.

23/10/2026

22/10/2026

MAGALANG'S CAMARU FESTIVAL WINS 1ST RUNNER-UP AT ATOP 2026 PEARL AWARDS

The Camaru Festival of Magalang, Pampanga, was named 1st Runner-Up in the Best Tourism Event: Cultural Festival category at the 2026 Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) Pearl Awards held in Ormoc City.

The Pearl Awards recognize outstanding tourism programs, events, and initiatives of local government units across the Philippines.

Magalang Mayor Maria Lourdes “Malu” Paras Lacson personally received the award, accompanied by Regional Director Richard Daenos, Municipal Administrator Norman Lacson, Councilor June Tanglao, and Municipal Tourism Officer Ryan Miranda.

The Camaru Festival is an annual celebration that showcases Magalang’s rich cultural heritage and local traditions. The recognition highlights the municipality’s efforts to promote its cultural identity and strengthen its position as a tourism destination in Pampanga.

The latest distinction places Magalang among the local government units recognized for excellence in organizing cultural festivals and promoting Philippine heritage through tourism.

📸LGU Magalang

22/10/2026