Ubi Festival 2025 schedules

          The Ubi crop, especially the “Ubi Kinampay” known for its distinct aroma and flavor, along with other varieties, will once again be highlighted for its importance among the Boholano people during the Ubi Festival this coming December.

          During the Ubi Festival 2025 Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting held last October 9, 2025, at the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) and presided over by Assistant Provincial Agriculturist Dr. Larry M. Pamugas, it was tentatively agreed that the festival will be conducted on December 3–5, 2025, at Plaza Rizal, located in front of the Old Capitol Building and St. Joseph Cathedral in this city.

          The three-day festival will kick off with a Float Parade Contest at 8:30 a.m. on December 3, 2025, starting from the New Capitol Grounds and ending at Plaza Rizal. This will be followed by a Street Dancing Contest in front of the Old Capitol Building and the Opening Program.

          Governor Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado will once again deliver his inspirational message, expressing gratitude to and inspiring Ubi growers to continue sustaining the Ubi farming industry in Bohol. Meanwhile, Congressmen John Geesnell L. Yap (1st District), Maria Vanessa C. Aumentado (2nd District), and Kristine Alexie B. Tutor (3rd District) will share their messages of support, while City Mayor Jane Censoria C. Yap will deliver her welcome message following the rationale and acknowledgment of participants and guests by Provincial Agriculturist Liza M. Quirog.

          The ribbon-cutting ceremony and opening of exhibits will officially mark the start of the festival. This will be led by Governor Aumentado, together with Vice Governor Nick Besas, Representatives Yap, Aumentado, and Tutor, Provincial Agriculturist Quirog, Assistant Provincial Agriculturist Pamugas, DA-7 Director Angel Enriquez, and Board Members Lucille Lagunay, Nathaniel Binlod, and Lawrence Xavier Ancla.

          Aside from the Float Parade and Street Dancing Contests, which have prizes at stake, other exciting events will add color and flavor to the celebration. These include the Search for Ubi Festival Queen, Best Booth/Product Display, PINAKA Ubi, Ubi Highest Sales, Best Farmers’ Rondalla, Ubi Festival 2025 Vlog, and Ubi Highest Volume contests.

          The Stakeholders’ Night will be held on the second day of the festival at the Bohol Cultural Center, where the Province of Bohol and the participating Local Government Units (LGUs)—along with their Municipal Agriculturists (MAs/MAOs), Agricultural Technicians (ATs), and representatives from partner agricultural agencies—will gather to foster camaraderie and recharge from the demands of their daily work. By Atoy Cosap