El Pasubat Festival
The El Pasubat Festival is a vibrant annual celebration held every April in the heritage town of Taal, Batangas. The name “El Pasubat” is an acronym that stands for Empanada, Longganisa, Panutsa, Suman, Barong Tagalog, Balisong, and Tapa—the town’s most well-known products and crafts. In some versions, it also includes Tamales, Tawilis, and Tulingan, further showcasing the diverse bounty of Taal.