It's Philippines. with an 's'.
Because Filipinos are very traditional and sentimental in a way.
you celebrate because you are happy or it might be a special occasion
A festival is something to celebrate a special occasion.
celebrate
Celebrate (for example, to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or festival).
It means to celebrate something, such as an occasion or holiday, etc.
They celebrate the occasion with a Bat Mitzvah ceremony in the Synagogue, & then a party for her.
because it must be a special
It's not a Jewish occasion.
on july,12,2012
A festival is something to celebrate a special occasion so you need to know what you are celebrating and what you need to do to celebrate it.
It is called celebrating.
celebrate