29/04/2026
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ | 30๐ฉ๐ ๐๐ค๐๐๐ค ๐๐๐จ๐๐๐ฉ๐รฑ๐ค ๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐๐จ ๐ฉ๐ค๐ช๐ง๐๐จ๐ฉ๐จ
Showcasing Masbateโs rich cattle industry and culture, the province staged its 30th Rodeo Masbateรฑo Festival from April 10 to 19, 2026, drawing locals and tourists nationwide.
Around 300 cowboys and cowgirls from across the country competed in events such as cattle wrestling, bull riding, bull lasso, steer wrestling, and carambola during the Philippine Rodeo Finals from April 13 to 18.
David Alvarado, the 1991 Intercontinental Bull Riding Champion and award-winning stuntman, said Filipino cowboys are resilient, handling cattle on foot.
Alvarado, who visited the arena to witness the Rodeo Masbateรฑo cattle games, added that he plans to bring foreign bull riders to compete in next yearโs celebration to expand the festivalโs international reach.
The competition highlights Masbateโs long-standing tradition of cattle handling and the skills of Filipino cowboys.
The festival officially opened with a grand parade last April 13, featuring rodeo riders, officials, horseback riders, and rodeo-themed exhibitions.
๐๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐ | Beatrix Timtim, Gilyn Barros
๐๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฏ๐ | Janeeza Cortes, Jed Del Prado
๐ฃ๐ต๐ผ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฏ๐ | Gabb Lumontad, Steve Marfiga, Shanelle Suya, Sean Medina, Hannah Mercader