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PHILIPPINES
GENERALSANTOS
ILOILO
RJCasabuena
Managingpartner/registered
yoga teacher
JoyceJardeleza
Constructionand supplycontractor
AREACODE
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SANTOS INTERNATIONALAIRPORT
GETTO
TOWN
TAXI, TRICYCLE,HOTELSHUTTLE
AREACODE
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ILOILO
INTERNATIONALAIRPORT
GETTOTOWN
TAXI,VAN
Haveagood timeatCottonBowlGrill
andSteakhouse (+835547455). They
offer thebest steaks, burgersand fried
chicken in town,withprices ranging from
PHP350-730.
LemlunayResort (+832281704)
inMaasim is theperfect destination
for sporty folks. Trywatersports like
kayaking, bananaboat ridingand the
HobieCat catamaran. The rate for scuba
diving isPHP1,500per person,which is
inclusiveof gear anddivemaster.
Situated800ft above sea level, the
panoramicview inSanchezPeakboth
bydayandnight isbreathtaking, andan
absolute stress reliever. Allot anhour and
ahalf for trekking.
Adventurous seafood lovers shouldn’t
headhomebeforeeating theirheart
out atBullJackTalabahan (+63912832
2050). Enjoy their fresh steamed
talaba
(oyster) for onlyPHP30per serving, and
their buttered shrimps forPHP140per
quarter kilo.
VisitMama’sKitchenandSinamay
House inArevalo for thebest chewy
cookiesmade from local ingredients.
Youcan learnabout
hablon
(hand-woven
textile) hereaswell.
Warmupby takingawalking tour of
CalleReal (J.M.BasaStreet),whereyoucan
appreciate Iloilo’sheritageandphotograph
beautifully restoredhistoric structures
suchas theRegentArcadeBuilding.
PHOTOSBY
LESTERLEDESMA
