After visiting the Malacañang of the North, it was time to explore more of Paoay, Ilocos Norte. Our next stop was the Nagbacalan Loomweavers, a group of artisans dedicated to preserving and…
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MANGO SUITES: A Nice Boutique Hotel in Cauayan, Isabela
After more than 10 hours of travel from Manila to Isabela, we finally arrived at Mango Suites in Cauayan City, our hotel for our trip to the province. Although much of the…
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MERAKI GARDEN: Colorful & A Must-Visit Place in Isabela
As part of the media team invited to cover the Bambanti Festival, we took a 10-hour trip from Manila to Isabela. Our first stop was a welcome dinner at Meraki Garden in…
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MALACAÑANG OF THE NORTH: Tracing History in Ilocos Norte
After having our breakfast at Cafe Luca in Laoag, we took a short trip to our next stop – the Malacañang of the North. This mansion served as the official residence for…
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BURGOS WIND FARM: Tourism & Sustainable Solutions (Ilocos Norte)
I had the pleasure of visiting Burgos Wind Farm in 2019, and I was equally excited when I returned this year for the Ilocos Tour organized by the DOT Region 1 Office…
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MANGRAE: Creamy, Delicious Shakes & Milktea (with Menu)
During my usual afternoon walks, I stumbled upon a Mangrae branch in Pasong Kawayan 2 in Gen. Trias, Cavite. It’s a popular shake and milk tea shop that has been opening many…
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ONE ILOCOS SUR CAFE in Vigan (High-Quality Robusta Coffee)
After our dinner at Hidden Garden in Vigan, it was time to visit the Provincial Capitol. Well, not exactly the Capitol, but the structure beside it, which is the Provincial Farmers Livelihood…
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HIDDEN GARDEN Restaurant in Vigan, Ilocos Sur (Lunch & Experience)
I visited Hidden Garden Restaurant back in 2014 during a tour of Ilocos with my office mates. Now, I’m delighted to return to this restaurant as part of another Ilocos tour, this…
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KUSINA VALENTIN: The Famous Pinakbet Pizza of Ilocos
On the first day of our tour in Ilocos Norte, the staff of DOT Region 1 mentioned that we would have the opportunity to try the famous Pinakbet Pizza at Kusina Valentin…
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PAOAY CHURCH: A visit in 2024 (UNESCO Heritage Site)
I’ve visited Paoay Church twice already in 2014 and 2019. The latest one was when I joined a PHILTOA and TPB tour in Northern Philippines a few years ago. Until now, the…
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VIGAN EMPANADA: Try This Delicious Snack When You Travel to Vigan
After checking in at Hotel Luna in Vigan, we hopped on a kalesa for a tour of the city. It was delightful to explore using this traditional mode of transportation. However, I…
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Summer Seat Sale from Cebu Pacific for as low as P199
It’s summertime, and are you ready to beat the heat and escape to paradise? Cebu Pacific has launched its latest summer seat sale for customers to plan their beach getaway and soak…
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CEBU PACIFIC PROMO & Seat Sale 2024 (PISO Fare & More)
Summer Sale with Cebu Pacific for as low as P199 Summer’s here! Let’s cool off by hitting the beach with a getaway with Cebu Pacific Seat Sale! You can fly for as…
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15 Best SUBIC TOURIST SPOTS (Top Picks in 2024)
Ah, the Christmas season is already fast approaching and yet we still can’t get enough of the summer heat! Well, if you’re searching for the perfect place to explore that’s near Manila,…
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BAG OF BEANS MENU 2024 (with complete Branches and Delivery)
One popular destination for those visiting cool, breezy Tagaytay is Bag of Beans. Their freshly made pastries, tasty breakfast fare, and robust coffee are enjoyable in Tagaytay’s cold weather, making them a…
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TASTES FROM THE GREENS MENU 2024 (with Delivery)
When it comes to the milk tea craze, nothing quite compares to the Filipinos’ unmatched patronage. The heavenly sweet and creamy goodness of milk tea really satisfies our cravings and helps us…
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PANCIT CABAGAN: Authentic Noodle Dish of Isabela
In 2019, during our travel to Isabela and Tuguegarao, I had the opportunity to try Pancit Cabagan. We stopped at a local panciteria in Isabela and tried this pancit dish. At first,…
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10 Best BATAAN TOURIST SPOTS (Heritage & Beyond)
I was back in Bataan, through an invite from the Tourism Office to cover Padyakan sa Bataan as well as to explore tourist spots and historical sites in the province. It was…
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AIRASIA PROMO & Seat Sale 2024 (Piso Fare & More)
LFG! Latest AirAsia Seat Sale for as low as P44 LFG! Let’s Fly and Go with the latest AirAsia seat sale for as low as PHP 44 one-way base fare to select…