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BESTDINNER
Genie’s
Restaurant serves Filipino favorites
like
bulalo, sinigang
and
dinuguan.
BESTSOUVENIRS
Buy
native products from the airport
pasalubong
center or town proper.
LOCALSPEAK
Impress
the locals with
“marasa,”
which
means yummy or delicious, and
“mahusay”
or beautiful.
PHILIPPINES
CATARMAN
AREA CODE
(55)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
Tricycles are just a few steps
away from the arrival hall of the airport. A
15-minute ride takes you to Catarman proper for
PHP10 per passenger. To rent a private tricycle, all
you need to pay is PHP60.
BY DAY
Spend a relaxing day at Pink Beach
Resort and simply enjoy the sun, sand and sea.
As its name implies, the beach is known for its fine
pinkish sand. Pink Beach Resort is conveniently
located at Brgy. Sila.
BY NIGHT
Unwind and check out the various
nightspots such as Tsiban. Or head to Barrio
Otso and enjoy listening to some mellow
music. Both places have live bands you can
listen to or sing along with.
SLEEP
For a homey atmosphere and accessibility
to the airport, try Bahay Pinoy. Bahay Pinoy is
located along Capitol Road in Brgy. Dalakit.
Tel:
+63 (920) 576 3651
NELSON PETILLA
Virgilio
“Jong” T.
Lademora, Jr.
air traffic
management
officer
AREA CODE
(55)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
You will find tricycles at the
designated parking area after coming out of the
airport terminal building. These vehicles are
also typically the sole means of transport in and
around the city.
BY DAY
Calbayog is an ideal place to get a sense
of history, art and architectural appreciation.
Visit Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, considered
the biggest church in Samar, then head off to
Handuman Museo de Calbayog for art.
BY NIGHT
Go to S.O. Café to enjoy great coffee,
great food and a great atmosphere. Local bands
will serenade you every Friday. Take time to visit
Matobato and savor a slice of
bibingka
and other
rice cakes at the Daguman Store.
SLEEP
For high-end accommodations, stay at
Ciriaco Hotel and Resort at Km. 745 Maharlika
Highway, Bagacay or Sophia Diane Hotel and
Restaurant in Carmen, Calbayog City.
MUST-TRY
Dance on the beach
during the famous Soleda in honor of
Nuestra Señora de la Soledad.
INSIDERTIP
Food buffs should
not miss the
banchettos
(midnight
markets).
BESTBUYS
Tinapa
(smoked
fish),
sinakugan
(red sticky rice
cooked in coconut milk) and
tablea
(unprocessed chocolate).
PHILIPPINES
CALBAYOG
Ryan
Babon
projectmanager,
NEDACentral
Office
AREA CODE
(35)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
There are taxis to help you get
around the city, as well as jeepneys and pedicabs
(which are powered by a bicycle). Once in town,
you can also rent a motorbike, which is a really
fun way to get to where you need to go.
BY DAY
Go to Silliman University and take a
requisite photograph of century-old Silliman Hall,
which was built in 1909 in the Eastern Stick style
of American architecture. Visit the Anthropological
Museum (housed in Silliman Hall) too.
BY NIGHT
Stroll down Dumaguete Boulevard
for a whiff of sea air and to watch locals relaxing
under the cooling canopies of giant acacia trees.
Take a seat at one of many makeshift stalls selling
tempura and
balut
(boiled fertilized egg).
SLEEP
The better hotels are found outside the
city. There are many resorts close to the beach,
such as in Dauin, about 20 minutes from the city.
Atmosphere gets high marks.
BEST BREAKFAST
Gabby’s
Bistro in Florentina Homes is
popular among the locals.
BEST BUYS
Take home a box of
sans rival or silvana from Sans Rival
Cakes and Pastries.
MUST-TRY
Go to Apo Island and
swim with the
pawikan
(sea turtles),
and ogle at the variety of clown fish
and giant coral.
PHILIPPINES
DUMAGUETE
Ruby
Escosa
market research
consultant
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