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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 you to your lodgings.
Buses and jeepneys travel from the
airport into the town.
SEE &DO
If you want to get active, head
to the Santa Victoria Caves and Park in
Ilagan and ride the zip line. For a more
laid-back experience, visit the Shrine at
Darion Hills in Balintokatok, Santiago. If
you have time, travel to Palanan and visit
the beaches there.
SLEEP
For those heading northbound,
stay in JAPI Hotel located along
Maharlika Highway, Brgy Sillawit.
EAT
For the best lechon in Cauayan, try
the Original Nene Ramos Lechon.
Burgos
St, Brgy District 1, Cauayan
SHOP
Find a variety of shops along Rizal
Avenue (near the City Hall).
MUST-TRY
Get a taste of the special
pancit guisado
(
stir-fried noodles),
pancit
lomi
(
thick egg noodles), pizza tia and
chicken quesadillas of Jambalaya.
Arch. Steve
Virgil S.
Sarabia
city architect /
public servant
Joseph Ian
Macalino
marketing
professional
PHILIPPINES
CAUAYAN
EDGAR ALAN ZETA YAP
AREA CODE
(86)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
Jeepneys and buses ply
the main thoroughfares of Catanduanes.
Tricycles are also a popular means of
transport. On the other hand, most hotels
in the area can arrange for your pickup
from the airport.
SEE &DO
Head for a day trip to Balite
and Mamangal to enjoy the white
sand beaches without the hassle of the
crowd. Head to Bato to visit the almost
200-
year-old church of mortar and coral
stones. Just hire a tricycle or a multi-cab
from Virac.
SLEEP
Stay at the Catanduanes Twin
Rock Beach Resort.
Tel: +63 52 811
3742;
EAT
Virac’s pork humba is a must-try.
Locals usually prepare it sweeter and
saucier.
SHOP
Buy handicrafts and products
made of seashells.
MUST-TRY
Ride the waves in Puraran,
a haven for surfers, or swim and relax
at the white-sand beach at Twin Rock
Beach Resort.
Junel
Labor
PhD student
PHILIPPINES
VIRAC
AREA CODE
(45)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$.02)
TOUCHDOWN
The airport in Cauayan
opened in 2008. Upon landing, ask the
Cebu Pacific staff for advice regarding
transport to get you to your lodgings.
Buses and jeepneys travel from the
airport into the town.
SEE &DO
Pampanga is home to a
number of Spanish-era churches,
including Holy Rosary Parish in Angeles
City. Athletic types should check out the
DECA Wake Park just at the perimeter of
Clarkfield, while nature lovers can trek to
Miyamit Falls in the town of Porac.
SLEEP
Just within Clark are Mimosa
and Fontana Leisure Parks.
EAT
Try Jun-Jun’s (chicken barbecue
and bibingka), Didi’s (combination pizza),
and Dainty’s (fried rice).
SHOP
Every Friday, you can catch some
bargains at the tiangge in APO.
MUST-TRY
If you’re feeling adventurous,
try the
betute
(
stuffed frog) and
camaru
(
sautéed crickets) at Everybody’s Café in
Angeles City.
SAMUEL DE LEON
PHILIPPINES
CLARK
ERICK LIRIOS
