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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 degrees, which allows them to
negotiate the exceptionally hilly terrain.
SEE &DO
Go to Pulacan Falls or hike
Mt Palpalan till you reach the peak. Visit
Kasadja comedy bar along Diversion
Road. There is a nightly show that is
really worth the price. There is a disco bar
beside it and a coffee shop. Perfect for
hanging out with friends. At night, check-
out the plaza’s dancing fountain.
SLEEP
Stay at Chandler Suites. It is
located at the heart of the city. T
el: +63
62 215 4641
EAT
Head to Greenhouse Fishing Station
and Restaurant. Try their fresh-from-the-
pond tilapia, either grilled or deep-fried.
SHOP
Drop by Alta Mall where you
can buy batik malongs, sarongs and
pashminas at very reasonable prices.
MUST-TRY
Take the famous Pagadian
motorcab from rotonda to the city.
Felimon
Blanco
theater actor
and director
PHILIPPINES
PAGADIAN
EDGAR ALAN ZETA YAP
SAMUEL DE LEON
AREACODE
(64)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
You can hire a taxi at the
airport for PHP100–200, but you can
also get around by tricycle or jeepney in
the city. Try hailing a cab, although there
are only a few taxis that make the rounds
about town.
SEE&DO
Grand Mosque, also known as
Masjid Sultan Hasanal Bulkiah, is ideal
for a day trip. Its splendor would awe
anyone, Muslim or not. Visit Tamontaka
Church and unwind. You can have a
picnic there or just sit down and relax.
At night, have dinner at BBQ Stand and
drinks at Avenue Grill.
SLEEP
Stay at El Manuel Hotel. It is
conveniently located on Quezon Avenue.
Tel: +63 64 421 9883
EAT
Kuya Lito is a good place to try out
local dishes like beef sinina, while Mang
Gorio is a favorite tourist pit stop.
SHOP
Barter Trade is still the best place
to shop for little trinkets and souvenirs.
Also check out Antique Shop in Hi-Way.
INSIDERTIP
Be mindful of people’s
religious practices and gestures.
Odessa
Tan-Abing
finance officer
PHILIPPINES
COTABATO
ERIK LACSON
Tricycles in Pagadian are inclined at
25-45
degree angles.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
