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AREA CODE
(45)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
From the Diosdado
Macapagal International Airport (DMIA),
you can take a taxi, bus or jeep to the city.
Any of these will take you to the terminal
or SM Clark. There are cabs and jeeps
within town. You can also hire a car or van.
SEE &DO
A food trip should be number
one on your to-do list. Restaurants that
serve both local and international dishes
abound at the Clark Freeport Zone.
Nightlife at nearby Angeles City is very
much alive. You could go bar-hopping,
sing your heart out at KTVs, or try your
luck at the casinos.
SLEEP
Try Hotel Vida located at M.A.
Roxas Highway, Clark Freeport Zone.
MUST-TRY
Join in the fun at the Tigtigan,
Terakan keng Dalan (Singing and Dancing
in the Streets) every October.
LOCAL SPEAK
Learn to say
"
Dakal a
salamat!"
.
It means "thank you very
much!"
SHOP
Buy
kakanin
like
kalamebiko
and
tibuk-
tibuk
atSusie’sCuisineorBetty’sNativeCakes.
SAMUEL DE LEON
AREA CODE
(78)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$.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 into
the town.
SEE &DO
Enjoy the outdoor experience
at Santa Victoria Caves and Park, Ilagan
where you can ride the fastest zip line in
the north. For a solemn retreat, visit the
Shrine at Dariok Hills in Balintokatok,
Santiago. Enjoy dinner at Kabayan’s Grill
or at Rykas Resto, then party at Queen
Jennifer Bar.
SLEEP
Hotel Andrea, the city’s premier
boutique hostel, is highly recommended.
Tel: +63 (78) 652 3972 or 652 2023
EAT
Try the
Serkele
or beef
dinuguan
with
puto
(
steamed cake) at Aling Luring’s
Gotohan.
LOCAL SPEAK
"
Mayat nga aldaw ken ya
yo apo"
,
which means "good morning",
and
"
agyamanak"
for "thank you".
SHOP
Mini
butaka
or
duyan-duyan
from
Ilagan.
Karl Patrick
V. Madriaga
nurse coordinator,
Isabela Provincial
HealthOffice
PHILIPPINES
CAUAYAN
AREA CODE
(54)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
Naga City Airport is
about 12km away from the city center,
and is accessible by many modes
of transportation including bus, van,
jeepney and tricycle. You can also hire an
eight-seat kalesa to tour the city.
SEE &DO
Naga City is a pilgrimage
destination and the devotee can find
century-old churches on almost every
street corner. Drive to Haciendas de
Naga for a day of golf, wall climbing and
ziplining. Head to Stonehouse Gardens
Resort and enjoy the sunset. Then have a
night out at Magsaysay Avenue.
SLEEP
The Avenue Plaza Hotel is right
where the action is.
Tel: +63 (54) 473
9999,
EAT
Binutong
(
steamed glutinous rice
with coconut cream), dried
abo
and thick,
native chocolate.
MUST-TRY
Check out the Kamundagan
Festival (Naga City Charter Anniversary)
in December.
SHOP
Buy abaca bags and slippers.
They’re perfect
pasalubong
!
Melinda
Cledera-
Acosta
freelance interior
designer
Lyra
Therese A.
Dizon
human resources
practitioner
PHILIPPINES
CLARK
PHILIPPINES
NAGA
EDGAR ALAN ZETA YAP
LESTER EDESMA
JERRY LIM LEE
