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AREA CODE
(62)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
From the airport, take a jeepney
(PHP7) or tricycle (PHP20–25) to the
pueblo
(city)
as there are only a few taxis. Plissap Rent-A-Car
charges a minimum of PHP150, and may be the
best way to go.
BYDAY
Start your day with a hot and delicious
Satti from Andy’s in Tetuan, near Universidad de
Zamboanga. Then head off to Paseo del Mar where
a
bangka
waits to take you to Sta. Cruz Island,
where the “pink sand” beach is located.
BYNIGHT
Watch the sun go down at Paseo del
Mar — it's breathtaking! Afterwards, dine at any
of the restaurants there. Dance the night away at
Ground Zero or Latitude, or just enjoy a cozy bar
in The Baron.
SLEEP
Lantaka Hotel is a cool and classy
hotel by the sea with rooms ranging from
PHP1,800–2,500 per night.
Tel: +63 (62)
991 2033
PHILIPPINES
ZAMBOANGA
PHILIPPINES
TAGBILARAN
AREA CODE
(38)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.20)
TOUCHDOWN
The airport is within the city, and
there are plenty of tricycles at PHP6 a ride. For
trips to nearby towns, there are vans and taxis
for hire. It only takes about 20 minutes to get to
Panglao Island as traffic jams are rare.
BYDAY
Visit Baclayon Church, the Sandugo
shrine and the Man Made Forest, then have a
lunch cruise along the Loboc River. Your day will
not be complete without seeing the tarsier and the
Chocolate Hills. End your day at Panglao Island.
BYNIGHT
Laser of Bohol Tropics Resort is a
great place to party, dance and watch local bands
play some tunes. If you're a performer yourself,
head to a videoke place in La Vista and Time Out
in BQ Mall and belt it out.
SLEEP
Dao Diamond Hotel is operated by a
charity that benefits over 400 deaf children. The
hotel's profits help pay for the kids' education.
daodiamond@hotmail.com
BEST BREAKFAST
Painitang
Bol-anon serves native delicacies
for breakfast.
MUST-TRY
Go on a Loboc River
night cruise and see the riverbank
all lit up.
BEST FESTIVAL
The Sandugo
Festival happens every July. Watch
the street dance competition and the
reenactment of the blood compact.
BEST BUYS
The
empanada
(stuffed
pastry) at Carmela’s is to die for. Buy
some for family and friends back home.
MUST-TRY
Take a trip to Sta. Cruz
Island for a picnic at Pasonanca Park in
the Boy Scout area.
INSIDER TIP
Canelar Barter Trade
has the widest selection of
malongs
(tube skirts) and pashminas. Bring
someone who speaks Tausug.
Ma.
Hyacinth
Revilles
microfinance
practitioner
Anna
Lorraine
Que-Bogtae
service level
manager
SAMUEL DE LEON
LESTER LEDESMA