the white horse that Saint James rode upon inspired a symbolism that led to the creation of the official festival of Compostela, Cebu on July 25, 2005, the patron’s feast day. The assumption of ...

CEBU, Philippines - The Municipality of Compostela has adopted the one town ... religious festival Caballo Festival in honor of its Patron Saint James the Apostle to a livelihood product common ...

Priests interviewed by Rappler said Dalaguete — a heritage town of over 74,500 people some 90 kilometers south of Cebu City— has misidentified its patron saint for centuries. The Dalaguete ...