Rice is such an ordinary part of Filipino life that it is easy to forget how much work happens before a single grain reaches our plate. Long before the rice cooker is…
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Nuang Festival in San Agustin, Isabela: Celebrating the Carabao, Farmers and Rural Life
There are Philippine festivals built around flowers, fruits, religious traditions, historical events, and local delicacies. Then there is Nuang Festival, a celebration where one of the most familiar animals in the Filipino…
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Best Festivals in Isabela: The Fields of Festivity
Tucked in the northeastern part of Luzon, Isabela is often celebrated as the “Rice Granary of the North” and the “Corn Capital of the Philippines.” But beyond its impressive agricultural titles, the…
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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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Bambanti Festival: A Celebration of Isabela’s Heritage and Harvest
“Bambanti is the protector, the guardian of the fields.” Mr. Nilo Agustin, Artistic Director of the Bambanti Festival, reiterated this during the press conference at the MultiCuisine Restaurant in Cauayan City, Isabela.…
