january-2011

NELSON PETILLA
PHILIPPINES
CATARMAN
AREA CODE (55)
CURRENCY Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN Tricycles are just a few steps
away from the arrival hall of the airport. A
15-minute ride takes you to Catarman proper for
PHP10 per passenger. To rent a private tricycle, all
you need to pay is PHP60.
BY DAY Visit P-Neil’s Farm in Barangay
Washington where you can go for a refreshing
swim in a natural overfl owing pool. It’s the perfect
place for family and friends to hang out and
experience a wildlife adventure.
BY NIGHT Enjoy the cool night breeze at Fishville
located in the Municipality of Bobon. There, you
can watch live bands perform while savoring
mouth-watering local fare and kicking back with
bottles of ice cold beer.
SLEEP Bahay Pinoy Pension House and
Restaurant in Barangay Dalakit is the most
accessible and nearest lodgings to the airport.
Tel: (55) 500 5739
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LOCAL SPEAK Utter the words
“Mamatron kit” to invite someone to
the town festival held in late August.
BEST SOUVENIR Pasalubong
Center in front of the airport arrival area
is your best bet for native products.
BEST DINNER Taste the
number one sizzling barbecue in
town at Uno BBQ Han — one stick
of skewered meat is only PHP12!
DID D YOU
KKNOW?
NELSON PETILLA
trip journal
PHILIPPINES
CALBAYOG
AREA CODE (55)
CURRENCY Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN You will fi nd tricycles at the
designated parking area after coming out of the
airport terminal building. These vehicles are
also typically the sole means of transport in and
around the city.
BY DAY Spend the day basking in the sun at Villa
Mondejares Resort located in Barangay Salhag
or trek to the majestic Bangon-Bugtong Falls and
Tarangban Falls. There is a lot of nature to be
found very near the town.
BY NIGHT For a night of music, check out the
Royalist Bar or San Joaquin Bar and Restaurant.
For good coffee and conversation, head to SO
Cafe and Isla Coffee where freshly brewed coffee
is served.
SLEEP Book a room at Almira’s Garden Hotel, a
quirky and colorful hotel that offers very affordable,
clean and comfortable rooms. Gelera St, Brgy
Central, tel: (55) 209 3240 / 533 9288
BEST BREAKFAST The Kape
Berde at the Rawis Fair Market for
sandwiches and pasta.
LOCAL SPEAK “Kahusay”
(to a girl) and “kaupay” (to a thing)
means “beautiful”.
MUST DO Enjoy a delicious chili
crab dinner at Kaonan sa Carayman
and then go to I’s Plant for drinks
and live music.
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Edwin
Gomez
lawyer
Calbayog City celebrates its town
fiesta on September 8.