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DIDYOU
KNOW?
Have fun karting, target shooting and
flying over Mt. Pinatubo at Clark.
AREA CODE
(45)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
From the Diosdado Macapagal
International Airport (DMIA), you can take a taxi,
bus or jeep to the city. Any of these will take you
to the terminal or SM Clark. Within town, there
are cabs and jeeps. You can also hire a car or van.
BY DAY
A visit is never complete without trying
the local cuisine: you have the
sisig
at Aling
Lucing, cakes at Ala Crème, and exotic food at
Everybody’s Cafe and Gubat sa Miranda. Book the
OMNI Aviation Mt. Pinatubo Sky Tours.
BY NIGHT
Try your luck at Casino Filipino
Angeles, Fontana and Casablanca Casinos.
Pamper yourself with a manicure and haircut at a
24-hour salon along Fields Ave., then listen to a
live band or dance the night away at Balibago.
SLEEP
Devera Hotel is one of the newest hotels
in Angeles City, and is only a few minutes away
from the airport. It is just across SM City Clark.
www.deverahotel.com
PHILIPPINES
CLARK
PHILIPPINES
CAUAYAN
AREA CODE
(78)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$.02)
TOUCHDOWN
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
Buy fresh mushrooms at The Mushroom
Center in Brgy. Tagaran. Pick and pay your way at
the Cortez Fruit Farm for fresh fruit like pineapples
and mangoes, and lunch on freshly caught
tilapia
from the farm’s pond.
BY NIGHT
Have a simple but filling dinner by the
Pinacanauan River, and watch dusk set in and the
bats come out. Also try the Palanan River Cruise.
There isn’t much of a nightlife as city dwellers
would know it, but that is part of the area's allure.
SLEEP
Travelers may find bare essentials and a
clean room at the Monte Carlo Hotel in Santiago
City. Rooms start at PHP800, which includes
breakfast.
Tel: +63 (78) 682 3303
BEST BREAKFAST
You can't go
wrong with carabao’s milk,
sinangag
and beef
tapa.
MUST-TRY
Craving for adventure?
Try mountain climbing and exploring
the Aglipay Caves in Quirino, Isabela.
INSIDER TIP
Visit Magat Dam in
San Mateo, Isabela. While there, you
can take in the view while enjoying
a picnic.
BEST DINNER
Head to C’Italian
Dining for an authentic Italian meal.
Order the panniza!
BEST SOUVENIRS
Buy
Christmas lanterns any time of the year.
Tiny replicas are also available.
BEST FESTIVAL
You've missed
your chance, but there's always next
year. Check out the Hot Air Balloon
Festival every February.
Krischelle
Fernandez
pharmacist
Rhea Lyn M.
Espedillon
air traffic
controller
LESTER LEDESMA
SAMUEL DE LEON