MANILA, Nov. 26 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday led the launch of the 100-peso Philippine Festival and 10-peso Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) commemorative coins in a ceremony at Malacanan Palace in Manila.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. presented to Marcos the set of 100-peso silver coins showcasing 12 major Philippine festivals, with each coin celebrating the country's local heritage, artistic traditions, and rich cultural heritage.

The coins feature Cebu City's Sinulog Festival in January; Ilocos Norte's Tan-ok ni Ilocano Festival in February; Bukidnon's Kaamulan Festival in March; Marinduque's Moriones Festival in April; Lucban, Quezon's Pahiyas Festival in May; and Tacl...