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Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
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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
The City Commercial Center Mall or C3
(owned by the city government) is a one-stop
shop of various stores and food chains. Take
a mountain ride to Mt. Palpalan and see a
spectacular 360° view of the city center.
BYNIGHT
One must-see is the Las Vegas-
inspired Dancing Fountain at 6pm in the City
Plaza. Visit the Night Market and sample the food
at various barbecue stands. Have a taste of local
Filipino cuisine at Pinoy Grill and Django’s Grill.
SLEEP
Mardale Hotel is Pagadian’s newest hotel.
The rooms start at PHP800++ a night for the
most basic room. If you want a suite, you'll pay
PHP4,000 a night.
mardalehotel.com/rooms.html
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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
Climb the 3,003 steps to Linabo Peak for
a cardio workout and a bird’s-eye view of Dipolog
City, Sulu Sea and the neighboring towns. Go
island hopping in the summer; if you’re lucky you
might even see dolphins around the boat.
BYNIGHT
Get a ringside view of the famous
sunset from Dipolog Blvd. as you enjoy the fresh
sea breeze. Enjoy a relaxing walk and try local
street food, such as
balut
and green mangoes
with
bagoong.
SLEEP
West End Court along Echavez St. is
ideally situated a few blocks from the boulevard
and the commercial area and restaurants.
www.
thewestendcourt.com
PHILIPPINES
PAGADIAN
PHILIPPINES
DIPOLOG
PHILIPPINES
TAWI-TAWI
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(68)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
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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
Explore the area and go island hopping to
see the unspoiled powdery white sand beaches.
You will also find traditional houses on stilts just
by the shore. Visit Simunul Island, the birthplace
of Islam in the Philippines.
BY NIGHT
Tour the whole island by renting a
motorcycle and going around the circumferential
road of Bongao. Head to the elevated Tawi-Tawi
Provincial Capitol and get a bird’s-eye view of
Bongao’s Commercial Center.
SLEEP
The first hotel in Bongao, Beach Side
Inn along Suwangkagang, Pasiagan, features a
serene beach setting. It is located just across the
Simandagit Beach.
Tel: +63 (68) 268 1446
EDGAR ALAN ZETA YAP
EDGAR ALAN ZETA YAP
BEST DINNER
Buridon, osso
buco,
and pizza Roma at UrChoice
Bistro Café.
BEST SOUVENIRS
Go to the gift
shop at Cathy’s Bakeshop for a variety
of products.
BEST FESTIVALS
The P’gsalabuk
Festival is a must-see. The term
“P’gsalabuk” means “gathering” for the
early tribal settlers.
BEST SOUVENIRS
Take a picture
of yourself riding our famous inclined
tricycles.
LOCAL SPEAK
Use
"Mangadto
tag ubos,”
which means “Let us go
downtown.”
MUST-TRY
Again, it's riding our
roller coaster-like tricycles. It is one
of a kind and quite famous in the
country!
BESTBREAKFAST
Start your day
with a flaming hot
satti
or
junay iban
itlog
at Bongao Coffee Shop.
BESTBUYS
First-class dried fish,
dried squid, and Malaysian products are
reasonably priced.
BESTDINNER
Tiula itum (tausug
black soup),
khulma
(local curried
stew), and grilled fish with
agar-agar
at
Jenno’s Place.
Mario Dandi
Romano
president,
Caffeinated
Photographers
Feliciano S.
Ababon III
architecture
student
Basil Sali
university
instructor
SAMUEL DE LEON