Rice cakes have been a staple dessert for most Filipino tables—rice and coconut are almost found anywhere in the islands! Ilagan, the capital city of Isabela Province, holds no exemption to the rule, especially for the hungry. While Batil Patong and Pancit Cabagan are known
That December afternoon, amihan was blowing hard. At least that makes our trip like air-conditioned all over. It was siesta time in rural Isabela in northern Luzon and we were heading to one of the province’s most famous Spanish-colonial churches, the Church of San Matias in
We’ve stayed in the Visayas for much as we can remember, but never had we been to Dumaguete City, the said “City of Gentle People.” It was our first time heading there the previous June and all we can say is that this city never
We have always believed that old city centers retain the vibe and the cultural soul of a city—what makes a city unique. In the chaotic streets of Manila, one street—or perhaps a neighborhood—stands out for being the core of Philippine economy and the city’s urban