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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.
SEE &DO
The Linabo Peak offers a
majestic view of the twin cities of Dipolog
and Dapitan. You can have a picnic,
play games or simply relax. Don’t miss
Dipolog Boulevard. Here, you can enjoy
grilled chicken and pork, as well as other
ihaw-ihaw
foods. There are budget-
friendly restaurants and bars in the area.
SLEEP
Hotel Camila 2 has spacious and
clean rooms.
Tel: +63 (65) 212 3008 or
212 5533
MUST-TRY
Take a sip of the local wine
known as
tuba.
You can get it at Dipolog
Market.
SHOP
For breakfast, head to Grandma’s
Best. Then for dinner, try Top Diner or
JO’s chicken anato.
INSIDER TIP
Visit Barangay Bara for
food and
ukay-ukay
(
pre-owned) clothing.
Carmina
Leah
Saguin-
Guevarra
operations
manager
PHILIPPINES
DIPOLOG
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
5
km. To visit nearby islands, rent a
lantsa
(
small motorboat) for about PHP100.
SEE &DO
Roaming around the province
is a must, since Batu-Batu is now
connected to Bongao by land. Before
night falls, be sure to watch the beautiful
sunset at any beach or boulevard in Tawi-
Tawi. In Bongao, feasting on Tausug and
Sinama delicacies such as
pastil
(
fried
empanada
filled with noodles) is a must.
SLEEP
Stay at Beachside Inn facing
Pasiagan beach and get a view of
Simunul.
Tel :+63 (68) 268 1446
MUST-TRY
Scuba diving and snorkeling
at the Kubbung or Pahut dive sites. You'll
see amazing things!
EAT
Have breakfast at kaddais or local
coffee shops. Pair the coffee with Tausug
delicacies such as
pitis
and
panganan.
INSIDERTIP
Bring bananas for the
monkeys waiting at Bongao Peak.
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 an angle of up
to 40˚, which allows them to negotiate
the exceptionally hilly terrain.
SEE &DO
Visit Rotunda Heights, which
is overlooking Yllana Bay. The park has
outdoor benches, botanical gardens and
horseback riding. Check out Plaza Luz,
the primary public assembly area. The
fountain has recently become the city's
main attraction because of the light and
water show.
SLEEP
Try Hotel Alindahaw at Rizal
Avenue, fronting Gaisano Capital.
Tel:
+63 (62) 215 4000 or 215 4002
SHOP
Pagadian is known for its dried
fish. Take some home and let your
friends try it.
MUST-TRY
Visit Rotunda Heights
located on top of Bulatoc Hill at the crest
of F.S. Pajares Avenue and ride a horse.
INSIDER TIP
Get on a tricycle and
experience a stomach-churning ride.
Rukayya
Darul
blogger/student
Marianne
Labrado
Foo
nursing
graduate
PHILIPPINES
PAGADIAN
PHILIPPINES
TAWI-TAWI
EDGAR ALAN
ZETA YAP
SAMUEL DE LEON
EDGAR ALAN ZETA YAP
You can see the remains of a World War II fighter plane at the Pahut
dive site in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi.
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