During May 1, Labor Day, a religious feast is celebrated in the town of President Roxas. The feast of the town's patron saint is the highlight of its annual municipal and religious fiesta scheduled from April 30 to May 3.

The feast day activities start off with a procession and a concelebrated mass at the parish church. At noontime, guests, families, and friends relish the delicious food every household has prepared as a gesture of traditional hospitality we Filipinos are known all over the world.

The whole afternoon is highlighted by the Sina-ot, a streetdancing activity to the Latin beat with performers garbed in colourful Carribean costume.

The competition is among groups that represent a cross-section of the Poblacion, other lowland barangays, and the academe.

The Sina-ot at President Roxas, inspired by the MassKara Festival of Bacolod and the Halaran of Capiz, started in 1988 during the administration of Mayor Ramon C. Locsin with Sangguniang Bayan Member Jonathan B. Diosaban as the first Sina-ot chairman.

Since then, the festival has become the centerpiece of the towns’ annual municipal and religious fiesta, drawing an increasing number of tourists  and “balikbayans”.

Where to Stay

Here is the list of hotels and inns located near the town where guests can stay during their vacations.

• Roxas President’s Inn - Rizal Cor. Lopez Jaena St., Roxas City    

• La Hacienda Hotel - Arnaldo Blcd., Roxas City

• Nesta’s Hill Top Hotel - Provincial Park, Roxas City  

• Image Palace Hotel - Brgy Banica, Roxas City

• Casa Purita Hotel - Plaridel St., Roxas City

Where to Dine

Here is the list of some of the restaurants, bars, and cafes located in the town:

• Jo’s Inato Kamayan Sa Ilog Restaurant - Washington St. Roxas City

• Coco Veranda Bar & Restaurant

Location: Lawis Baybay, Roxas City

• Pizza Junction - Rizal St, Roxas City

• Cake Eatcetera - Legaspi St. Roxas City

• Arashi Bar & Restaurant - Lawis Baybay Roxas City

• Acc Coffee & Crepes - Osmeña St. Roxas City

• Café 1927 - P.Gomez St. Roxas City

How to Get There

For an affordable fare, you can take a boat from Manila under the Super Ferry or Negros Navigation. The trip lasts for a maximum of eighteen hours. For a lesser price, there is also a Roll-on Roll-off (RORO) bus option that passes by Roxas City straight from Cubao in Manila. For the jet setter, both Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines have flights to Roxas every morning daily. The plane ride costs a little higher, but will only take you 40-45 minutes.