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AREA CODE
(45)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
From the Diosdado Macapagal
International Airport (DMIA), you can take a taxi,
bus or jeep to the city. Any of these will take you
to the terminal or SM Clark. There are cabs and
jeeps within town. You can also hire a car or van.
BY DAY
Pampanga is best known for its superb
cuisine, so a food trip should be number one on
your to-do list. Restaurants that serve both local
and international dishes abound at the Clark
Freeport Zone.
BY NIGHT
Nightlife at nearby Angeles City is very
much alive. You could go bar-hopping, sing your
hearts out at KTVs, or try your luck at the casinos.
Check out Central Grill and Bar for a night out on
the town.
SLEEP
Try Hotel Vida located at M.A. Roxas
Highway, Clark Freeport Zone. It has its own resort
and casino that will add to your total experience.
PHILIPPINES
CLARK
PHILIPPINES
CAUAYAN
AREA CODE
(78)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$.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
Enjoy the outdoor experience at Santa
Victoria Caves and Park, Ilagan where you
can ride the fastest zipline in the north. For a
solemn retreat, visit the Shrine at Dariok Hills in
Balintokatok, Santiago.
BY NIGHT
Enjoy dinner at Kabayan’s Grill or at
Rykas Resto, and savor the taste of traditional and
exotic dishes. Party at Queen Jennifer Bar, which
has a karaoke and billiards table. Live bands set
the mood right.
SLEEP
Hotel Andrea, the city's premier boutique
hostel, is located in Don Jose Canciller Avenue
and highly recommended.
Tel: +63 (78) 652
3972
or 652 2023,
BEST BREAKFAST
Serkele
or
beef
dinuguan
with
puto
(
steamed cake)
at Aling Luring’s Gotohan.
BEST SOUVENIRS
Mini
butaka
or
duyan-duyan
(
traditional Ilocano
rocking chair) from Ilagan.
LOCAL SPEAK
Learn
"
Mayat nga
aldaw ken ya yo apo"
,
which means
"
good morning", and
"
Agyamanak"
for
"
thank you".
BEST FESTIVAL
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!”
BEST BUYS
Try the famous
kakanin
of Pampanga like the
kalame biko
(
rice
cake) and
tibuk-tibuk
(
maja blanca) at
Susie's Cuisine or Betty's Native Cakes.
Karl Patrick
V. Madriaga
nurse coordinator,
Isabela Provincial
HealthOffice
Lyra
Therese A.
Dizon
human resources
practitioner
LESTER LEDESMA
SAMUEL DE LEON
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.
BY DAY
Naga City is a pilgrimage destination
and the devotee can find century-old churches
on almost every street corner. The young and
adventurous may drive to Haciendas de Naga for
a day of golf, wall climbing and ziplining.
NIGHT
Head to Stonehouse Gardens Resort,
situated at the foot of Mount Isarog, and enjoy
the sunset. Then go to Magsaysay Avenue, which
comes alive at night with its rows of restaurants,
coffee shops and bars.
SLEEP
The Avenue Plaza Hotel along Magsaysay
Avenue is right where the action is.
Tel: +63 (54)
473 9999,
PHILIPPINES
NAGA
Melinda
Cledera-
Acosta
freelance interior
designer
BEST SOUVENIRS
Abaca bags,
slippers and extra pounds from eating too
much Bicolano dishes!
BEST FESTIVAL
The Kamundagan
Festival (Naga City Charter Anniversary)
in December.
BEST BREAKFAST
Binutong
,
(
steamed glutinous rice with coconut
cream), dried
abo
and thick, native
chocolate.
