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Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
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From the airport to the downtown
area, a van (PHP300) is most convenient as it will
drop you off at your hotel. There are multi-cabs,
jeepneys and tricycles too. You can also hire a car
for longer stays.
BYDAY
Wear your explorer’s hat and take a
road trip! Tacloban is near numerous historical
landmarks such as the MacArthur Memorial Park
in Palo, and natural wonders like the magnificent
Sohoton Caves in Basey.
BYNIGHT
Enjoy a good dinner at San Pedro Bay
Marina. The delicious food, as well as the great
view, will definitely leave a lasting impression.
Don’t forget to visit the San Juanico Bridge at
night. The view is simply spectacular.
SLEEP
The Leyte Park Hotel along Magsaysay
Boulevard is highly accessible and close to almost
all business establishments, making it a practical
place to stay in.
www.leyteparkhotel.com.ph
BEST BREAKFAST
Hotel
Alejandro’s Café Teresa serves a
variety of Filipino favorites.
INSIDER TIP
Check out the
Tacloban Facebook page for the
latest events and things to do.
LOCAL SPEAK
“
Marisyo an
ak pag-ukoy dinhi! Mabalik ako!”
translates to “I had fun staying here!
I’ll be back!”
PHILIPPINES
TACLOBAN
Christopher
D. Geli
architect
LESTER LEDESMA
PHILIPPINES
ROXAS
Rolando de
Guzman
retiree
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CURRENCY
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You can find Capiz Cab taxis
waiting in the designated areas outside the arrival
area of the Roxas airport. Once you’re within the
city, the tricycle remains the main means of getting
around.
Tel: +63 (919) 707 9224
BYDAY
Baybay beach, which stretches as far
as the eye can see, is a must-visit. Downtown
Roxas offers a myriad things to do, from shopping
at Gaisano Mall and surrounding local stores to
eating at Pizza Junction or Nesta’s.
BYNIGHT
Try the restaurants along the beach.
Nothing compares to a romantic and awesome
view of the sunset while enjoying fresh seafood
with beer and wine. You can also visit the San
Antonio Resort, which overlooks the lagoon.
SLEEP
San Antonio Resort is clean and
orderly, and has friendly staff. Kids will enjoy
the infinity pool and bowling alleys.
www.
thesanantonioresort.com
BEST BUYS
Foodies should
make room in their bags for
kakanin
like
baye-baye, puto
and
suman.
LOCAL SPEAK
Greet people
with
“Maayong aga,”
which means
“Good morning.”
MUST-TRY
Shopping at the local
markets, and seeing and sampling
the variety of seafood that would be
hard to get anywhere else.
09LKH Smile
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