by: San Marcelino Public Information Office
San Marcelino, Zambales — The Municipality of San Marcelino has finalized preparations for the Singkamas Festival 2026, scheduled to take place from February 17 to 22, 2026.
On February 6, a final coordination meeting was convened and led by Mayor Elvis Ragadio Soria, together with Singkamas Festival Executive Committee Chairman Evangeline Rodriguez, and attended by officials and department heads of the Local Government Unit of San Marcelino. The meeting focused on comprehensive planning and inter-agency coordination to ensure the successful, safe, and orderly conduct of the festival.
Key areas discussed included traffic management, public safety and security, crowd control, and the availability of medical and emergency services throughout the duration of the celebration.
The Singkamas Festival 2026 will feature a diverse lineup of cultural, economic, and entertainment activities, including:
Farmers and Singkamas Vendors Night
Trade Fair and Kadiwa ng Pangulo
Zumba Marathon and Hip-Hop Dance Showdown
Grand Ball and Balikbayan Night
LGU and Barangayan Night
Drum and Lyre Competition
Grand Street Dancing Competition
Singkamas Festival Concert
Reveille and Grand Civic Parade
Grand Fireworks Display
Local officials anticipate a significant number of attendees, including visitors from neighboring municipalities and provinces.
Recognized as one of the most vibrant and anticipated festivals in Zambales, the Singkamas Festival highlights San Marcelino’s cultural heritage, community solidarity, and agricultural identity, with singkamas as its flagship product.