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
Perhaps it was the last church we have visited that cool Friday afternoon in Isabela Province of the north, but is one of the most profound. In the town of San Pablo (de Cabagan) lies an old Spanish colonial era church in semi-ruined state. First
“A road trip isn’t complete without food trip,” that’s my motto. Isabela Province wasn’t spared with this mantra that I have, but I was up to a surprise when I saw its famed Pancit Cabagan, 30 minutes south of Tuguegarao City. “Miss, seryoso? Good for
Cagayan Valley is the last region we have never been to—probably because of its distance from Manila and its accessibility. Occupying the eastern half of Northern Luzon, one of the region’s provinces is said to be one of the largest in the Philippines, often titled