april-2012

trip journal
PHILIPPINES
TACLOBAN
AREA CODE (53)
CURRENCY Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN From the airport to the downtown
area, a van for PHP300 is most convenient as it
will drop you off at your hotel. There are multi-cabs,
jeepneys and tricycles too. You can also hire a car
for longer stays.
BY DAY The Sto. Niño Shrine and Heritage
Museum features a collection of domestic
and foreign art. The Madonna of Japan, a
commemorative marker of peace between our
two countries, is also worth a visit.
BY NIGHT Club 6500 is the newest party
destination in Tacloban. It is composed of different
kinds of bars, restaurants and clubs with different
kinds of specialties. One can easily party the
night away.
SLEEP Leyte Park Resort Hotel is one of the best
hotels in Tacloban. Not only does it provide good
service, but it also gives a spectacular view of
Leyte Gulf. www.leyteparkhotel.com.ph
Janna Vienca
B. Canezal
business
development staff
BEST DINNER The fl oating
restaurant, San Pedro Bay, serves the
best seafood.
BEST BUYS Binagol, a local
delicacy, will leave you craving for
more. Buy some before you leave!
MUST-TRY A drive through San
Juanico Bridge, the longest bridge
in the country which connects the
provinces of Leyte and Samar.
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PHILIPPINES
ROXAS
AREA CODE (36)
CURRENCY Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN You can fi nd Capiz Cab taxis
waiting in the designated areas outside the arrival
area of the Roxas airport. Once you’re within the
city, the tricycle remains the main means of getting
around. Tel: +63 (919) 707 9224
BY DAY Roxas City is the seafood capital of the
Philippines, so you'll see a lot of seafood vendors
around the area. Try out as many as you can.
Go around the province of Capiz and explore its
beautiful caves, springs and waterfalls.
BY NIGHT Simply hang out by the beach and
have dinner in one of the seaside restaurants. If
you like to party, try the Soul Super Club in Roxas
City. This air-conditioned club has excellent DJs to
keep you dancing all night.
SLEEP Roxas City has a new community called
Pueblo de Panay, which houses the modern
Urban Manor Hotel. It offers nice accommodations
for reasonable prices. Tel: +63 (36) 621 7758
Diomar
Corros Rolle
sales & marketing
off icer
BEST BUYS Buy tasty dried
squid and bagoong from the Lipunan
market.
BEST FESTIVALS Sinadya sa
Halaran happens every December, so
make sure to plan ahead.
BEST DINNER Alma’s is one of the
restaurants by the Baybay beachfront
where you can enjoy grilled or sizzling
specialties.
WALTER VILLA