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PHOTOS: LESTER LEDESMA (ROXAS & ILOILO)
ILOILO
TaraYap
Journalist
“Iloilo City was the ‘Queen
City of the South’ during
the Spanish and American
colonial periods. Through the
years, it has managed to retain
an old-city charm that’s not
common today.”
Try the original La Paz batchoy at
Ted’s, Deco’s or Netong’s. Prices range from
PHP65-100 per serving. Afterwards, head
over to Madge Café for some native coffee
(approx. PHP25).
Make time to visit
the mystical Isla de Gigantes in Carles Town
in the northern part of Iloilo province.
While Ilonggos understand Tagalog, they will
respond to you in English or a mix of English
and the local language of Hiligaynon.
AREA CODE
+33
TOUCHDOWN
ILOILO
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
GET TO TOWN
TAXI, VAN
ROXAS
TACLOBAN
Beata
Carolino
College student
Antonio B. Reyes
Businessman
“The best thing about
Tacloban is meeting the
people, knowing how
much more work needs
to be done post-Yolanda,
and doing something
about it.”
“Roxas City is also known
as the seafood capital of the
Philippines. As a local, I can
tell you that it is 100% true.”
Going to Tacloban, especially
after Typhoon Yolanda, is a way of
supporting the area towards healing,
improvement and progress. Visit
the Seawall village and experience
voluntourism when you meet
the people and participate in the
rehabilitation activities.
Check
out the San Juanico Bridge and the
MacArthur Landing Memorial Park.
Conveniently located near the airport,
Coco Veranda Bar is the best place to eat
fresh seafood dishes — crabs, squid, all kinds
of fish (PHP300-500 per person). Along
Baybay Beach, you will feel relaxed while
eating your meal.
Visit the beautiful
Spring Hills Resort in Malocloc, Ivisan.
Entrance fee is around PHP30 and use
of swimming pool is around PHP80. Stay
there for the night and rent their cottages
for PHP300+ a night or their rooms with air
conditioning for PHP1,200+.
AREA CODE
+53
TOUCHDOWN
DANIEL
Z. ROMUALDEZ AIRPORT
GET TO TOWN
JEEPNEY, TAXI, TRICYCLE
AREA CODE
+36
TOUCHDOWN
ROXAS CITY
AIRPORT
GET TO TOWN
TAXI, TRICYCLE,
HOTEL SHUTTLE
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