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Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
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From Diosdado Macapagal
International Airport (DMIA), you can take a taxi,
bus or jeep to the city. Any of these will take you
to the terminal or SM Clark. Within town, there are
cabs and jeeps. You can also hire a car or van.
BY DAY
Got an adventurous spirit? Visit the
Miamit Falls and drop by the Aeta Village of
Sapang Uwak in Porac, Pampanga. Or go on a
4x4 ride at Sapang Bato and be fascinated by the
sand cliffs as you cruise along the riverbed.
BY NIGHT
There are four casinos inside Clark
where one could — quite literally — spend the
night away. Enjoy the nightlife and the lights
by walking through Fields Ave., the bar and
restaurant strip along Balibago, Angeles City.
SLEEP
Try Oasis Hotel along Clarkview in
Balibago. It’s one of the newest hotels, and its
amenities include a pool and a pub with live
artists.
www.oasishotel.com.ph
PHILIPPINES
CLARK
Emmanuel
T. So
businessman
PHILIPPINES
CAUAYAN
Ferdie Tan
businessman
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(78)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$.02)
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The airport in Cauayan opened
in 2008. Upon landing, ask the Cebu Pacific
staff for advice regarding transport to get to your
lodgings. Buses and jeepneys travel from the
airport to town.
BY DAY
Go shopping around the city and be sure
to haggle for the best price, as the majority of the
local stores there are generous in giving discounts.
Don’t forget to visit the Isabela souvenir shop,
which is located beside the City Hall.
BY NIGHT
Night-time in Cauayan is not as busy
as the other cities in the metro, but you can still
find good places to relax and hang out with good
friends. To rejuvenate, go to Moki Thai Massage or
check the newly opened Zen Bamboo Spa.
SLEEP
Stay at The Hotel Andrea — it’s along
Canciller St. at the heart of the city. Put up your
feet and enjoy a hot shower after a long day.
www.thehotelandrea.com
BEST BREAKFAST
Aling
Luring’s
sirkele,
which is similar to
dinuguan
but not quite.
BEST SOUVENIRS
Isabela
items like the miniature
botaka
or
lazy chair.
LOCAL SPEAK
“Mano”
(How
much?),
“Awan ti tawar”
(No
discount?), and
“Dyak ma awatan”
(I can’t understand).
BEST DINNER
C’ Italian Dining
or Sylvia’s San Fernando for the
best local food.
BEST BUYS
Halo-halo
at
Kabigting’s, and carabao milk-based
candies of Carreon in Magalang.
MUST-TRY
Take one day to
explore and trek Mt. Pinatubo
during the summer. You’ll enjoy the
experience and the views.
EDGAR ALAN ZETA YAP
BEST BREAKFAST
Geni’s
Fusion cuisine along Domestic Road
has some of the best coffee.
MUST-TRY
Try gas-powered off-
road RC racing at Xtreme Toys, SM
Mall of Asia.
INSIDER TIP
Be safe and aware
of your surroundings. Have a hotel
in mind before you take a cab at
the airport.
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(02)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
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From the airport, the ride to
commercial centers takes 30 minutes to an hour,
depending on traffic and where you’re headed.
Pay around PHP450 to hire registered airport
taxis, but metered cabs are also available.
BY DAY
Take a tour of Intramuros, formerly the
nerve center of the Spanish occupation in the
Philippines, and home to several thousand Spanish
colonists. It is now a prominent tourist spot where
visitors can experience Spanish-era Manila.
BY NIGHT
Hang out at the Resorts World
Casino, where you will find numerous high-end
shops, bars, coffee shops, restaurants and a
3D cinema as well. It is located just across the
Terminal 3 airport.
SLEEP
For budget-conscious travelers who just
need a comfortable and clean place to crash,
Salem Domestic Guesthouse is the most affordable.
Tel: +63 (916) 429 1111
PHILIPPINES
MANILA
Mike Nocom
entrepreneur
09LKH Smile
Ser 4
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