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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
Kaddais
or local coffee shops are the best
place for breakfast. Eat Tausug delicacies such as
pitis
and
panganan
with hot black coffee. Roaming
around the province is a must, since Batu-Batu is
now connected to Bongao by land.
BY NIGHT
Before the night falls, be sure to watch
the beautiful sunset at any beach or boulevard
in Tawi-Tawi. If you are in Bongao, feasting on
Tausug and Sinama delicacies such as
pastil
(
fried
empanada
filled with noodles) is a must.
SLEEP
Stay by the beach at Beachside Inn. It
faces the Pasiagan beach where you can get a
glimpse of the island of Simunul.
Tel :+63 (68)
268 1446
EDGAR ALAN ZETA YAP
EDGAR ALAN ZETA YAP
MUST-TRY
Take a sip of the local
wine known as
tuba.
You can get it at
Dipolog Market.
INSIDER TIP
Budget conscious?
Visit Barangay Bara for food and
ukay-
ukay
(
pre-owned) clothing.
BEST FESTIVALS
There's the
Sinulog sa Dipolog every January and
the motocross competitions held every
May during the city fiesta.
BEST FESTIVAL
At the Megayon
Festival every September, you can
watch cultural heritage shows.
BEST SOUVENIRS
Pagadian
is known for its dried fish. Take some
home and let your friends try it.
MUST-TRY
Tricycles are inclined on
a steep angle and cruise both uphill and
downhill, so first-timers may experience
a stomach-churning ride.
MUST-TRY
Scuba diving and
snorkeling at Kubbung Dive Site or Pahut
Plane Wreck.
INSIDERTIP
Be sure to bring
bananas when you climb Bongao Peak,
where the white monkeys are waiting.
BEST FESTIVALS
Tawi-Tawi
Provincial Anniversary on the last week
of September, and the Islamic fasting
month of Ramadan.
Carmina
Leah
Saguin-
Guevarra
operations
manager
Marianne
Labrado Foo
nursing graduate
Rukayya
Darul
blogger/student
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.
BY DAY
The Linabo Peak offers an exhilarating
and majestic panoramic view of the twin cities of
Dipolog and Dapitan. You can have a picnic, play
games, or simply lie down and relax in the park’s
tranquil atmosphere.
BY NIGHT
Don't miss the city's main attraction,
the Dipolog Boulevard. Here, you can sit and
enjoy grilled chicken and pork, as well as other
ihaw-ihaw
(
grilled) foods. You can also find
budget-friendly restaurants and bars in the area.
SLEEP
Hotel Camila 2 is the newest hotel in
Dipolog City. The rooms are large and clean. The
hotel also offers a free shuttle bus that goes to the
airport.
Tel: +63 (65) 212 3008 or 212 5533
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.
BY DAY
Visit Rotunda Heights which is situated
on top of Bulatoc Hill at the crest of F.S. Pajares
Avenue, overlooking the Yllana Bay. The park
features outdoor benches, botanical gardens and
horseback riding.
BY NIGHT
Check out Plaza Luz, the primary
public assembly area. The fountain has recently
become the city's main attraction thanks to its
lights and water formations that move to the beat
of the music.
SLEEP
Try Hotel Alindahaw. The amenities are
in good condition because the hotel is quite new.
It is located along Rizal Avenue, fronting Gaisano
Capital.
Tel: +63 (62) 215 4000 or 215 4002
Tausug is a combination of the words
tau
,
which means "man", and
sug
,
which means "current".
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