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PHILIPPINES
PAGADIAN
PHILIPPINES
DIPOLOG
PHILIPPINES
TAWI-TAWI
AREA CODE
(68)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
There are no cabs in Tawi-Tawi.
Tricycles are everywhere, however, especially in
Bongao, the capital. Drivers charge PHP15–20
per 5km. To visit nearby islands, rent a
lantsa
(small motorboat) for about PHP100.
BY DAY
Dive at the Mussah Reef just next to the
airport, where you might encounter marine turtles,
thresher sharks and manta rays. Visit Balobok
Rockshelter, where archeological finds dating back
to 10,000 BC were found.
BY NIGHT
Dine at Sandbar Lepa Restaurant in
Pasiagan to savor their chicken
piyangang, tiyula
sug
and seafoods like
curacha, kamun
and slipper
lobster. Drop in at any of the joints in Sowang
Kagang Boulevard and enjoy ice-cold beer.
SLEEP
Stay in Dan Mar Resort, which has new
cottages kissed by the gentle winds of the Sulu
Sea. The place also has an elegantly landscaped
garden.
Tel: +63 (68) 268 1550
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BEST BREAKFAST
The
American and Filipino themed
breakfasts at 7 Treasures Restaurant.
MUST-TRY
Participate in the
Sardine Eating Spree during the
P'gsalauk Festival in May.
INSIDER TIP
Dipolog boasts of
a wide variety of seafood. Buy fresh
and directly from the fishermen
themselves!
MUST TRY
Take a city tour and
ride the famous 25° to 40° degree
elevated tricycles!
BEST DINNER
Check out the
fresh catch at Greenhouse Fishing
Station for a nice meal.
BEST BUYS
Pagadian is famous for
its dried fish, considered the best in the
region. Take them home as
pasalubong
or serve them to your family.
BEST SOUVENIRS
Colorful and
native mats called
tepo
are intricately
woven by Sama and Bajau women.
MUST-TRY
Sunbathe, snorkel
or dive in Panampangan Island in
Sapa-Sapa.
BEST FESTIVAL
The multi-tribal
cultural extravaganza, Agal Agal
(Seaweeds) Festival, happens on
September 25.
Kenny Val
U. Ong
businessman
James Annjo
F. Salomon
student
Filemon
G. Romero,
Ph.D.
professor
SAMUEL DE LEON
AREACODE
(65)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
There are tricycles as well as
single motorcycle services from the airport to
the city. The fare is negotiable, ranging from
PHP10–30. Once in the city, tricycles will be your
main means of transport.
BYDAY
Dipolog is being promoted as the
sport fishing capital of Western Mindanao, and
fishing charters are available for the intrepid
and adventurous. For basic mountaineering,
adventurers can climb the Puting Bato Peak.
BYNIGHT
Drop by the Dipolog Boulevard area
and sample street food like barbecue. For acoustic
nights and delicious
sisig
, Cusina de Binoys is the
place to go. For coffee and mellow music, Café
Isabelle is a good choice
.
SLEEP
For easy access to the financial and
business sector of Dipolog City, Top Plaza Hotel is
the perfect place to stay.
Tel: +63 (65) 212 5777,
and (65) 212 5888
AREA CODE
(62)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
Tricycles are the main means of
transport around the city. What’s more, Pagadian’s
tricycles are unique: they’re inclined at a 25˚ to
40˚ angle, which allows them to negotiate the
exceptionally hilly terrain.
BYDAY
Walk along the pristine “Puting Balas”,
which “shrinks” during high tide and becomes
visible again during low tide. If you want a
panoramic view of the city, go up to the Rotunda’s
viewing deck.
BYNIGHT
Check out Mindanao’s first dancing
fountain and jive with it every weekend at night;
be there at around 6pm and 9pm. Then enjoy
a festive array of street foods along Plaza
Luz after.
SLEEP
Mardale Hotel is one of the newest hotels
in the city. It has a range of accommodations —
from the typical single room to loft types, which is
a first in Mindanao.
www.mardalehotel.com