LEGAZPI CITY – Day 2 of the 3-day Bicol Loco Hot Air Balloon Festival at the old Legazpi airport in Legazpi City, Albay, on Sunday June 15, 2025.
The festival features a variety of activities including a Philippine flag skydiving jump, a hot air balloon flyout, paramotor fun flying with balloons, a car drifting show, an aerobatic display, and paramotor formation flying.
Herbie Aguas, tourism regional director of DOT-5, earlier said the festival is anticipated to attract more than 500,000 tourists from various provinces, Metro Manila, and other regions.
The presence of renowned performers such as Fred Engay with the Rise High Band, DWTA, Kim Won Shik, Kim Ji Soo, Earl Augustin, SB19, Zack Tabudlo, Hev Abi, and Rico Blanco is expected to attract large crowds.
“Last year, all resorts, hotels, and restaurants were fully booked, and even small stores gained significant profits. This is promising, as it creates growth opportunities,” he said.
Ilongos and Western Visayas are connected with direct airline flights between Iloilo and Legazpi City. (with Connie Calipay)
