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AREACODE
(53)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
A van from the airport to the
downtown area is most convenient as it will drop
you off at your hotel. It'll cost you PHP300. There
are multi-cabs, jeepneys and tricycles too. You can
also hire a car for longer stays.
BYDAY
You can’t say you’ve been to Tacloban if
you haven’t visited the following: Sto. Niño Shrine,
MacArthur Park and the San Juanico Bridge. For
a beach getaway, go a few more miles from San
Juanico to the beautiful island of Samar.
BYNIGHT
Partygoers don’t need to hop from one
bar to another, as Club 6500 has the complete
package — a variety of food selections and beers.
For a simple yet yummy dinner, visit the stalls
near the port and devour Filipino street foods.
SLEEP
Leyte Park Hotel offers a good place
to crash after a busy day.
Tel: +63 (53) 325
6000, 325 5585, (922) 372 2829, www.leyte-
parkhotel.com/ppc/
PHILIPPINES
TACLOBAN
PHILIPPINES
ROXAS
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CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
You can find Capiz Cab taxis
waiting outside the arrival area of the Roxas airport.
Once you’re within the city, the tricycle remains
the main means of getting around.
Tel: +63 (919)
707 9224
BYDAY
Visit Sta. Monica Church, one of the
oldest churches in the Philippines. It's also known
as Panay Church. Then drop by Maribert Inland
Resort before heading to Hinulugan Falls in
Tabun-acan, Pilar for some nature tripping
.
BYNIGHT
Indulge in fresh seafood cooked the
way you like it along Baybay, then take a stroll
along People's Park. For a fun night out, head to
Gaisano Arcade where famous party places like
Java Bar, Soul and Area One are found.
SLEEP
San Antonio Resort in Baybay, Roxas
City offers cozy accommodations and
amenities.
Tel: +63 (36) 621 6638, www.
thesanantonioresort.com
MUST-TRY
Head south of Leyte and
try the 1km zip line at Agas-Agas, the
country's tallest bridge.
BESTDINNER
For a hearty meal
with family and friends, Ocho Seafood
and Grill comes highly recommended.
BEST SOUVENIRS
Sagmani,
a
steamed dessert made from cassava,
taro
or sweet potato,
from Joedy's
Delicacies along Zamora St.
LOCAL SPEAK
Ask
“Sa diin
ang…?”
when you want to know where
something is located.
MUST-TRY
Never leave Capiz
without tasting grilled
puyoy
, a type
of eel.
BEST FESTIVAL
Visit on the first
week of December for the Sinadya sa
Halaran Festival, which commemorates
the city's founding.
Nikka
de Jesus
freelance
videographer
Ian Tolosa
businessman
SAMUEL DE LEON
JOEY ALAIZA