European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines president and long time Philippine resident Hubert d’Aboville recently announced the holding of the 2nd Malasimbo Music Arts Festival during the staging of the 19th Travel Tour Expo in Pasay City. The three day festival will open on March 2 and will feature performances from 300 bands and singers from the Philippines and around the world. It will also showcase the works of 18 of the top Filipino artists using different mediums. The festival is aimed at positioning Puerto Galera as a prime tourist destination in the country.

Tickets are available at TicketWorld. For more information visit www.malasimbofestival.com

Source: Business World; Bulletins; 29 February 2012