ISSUE 14 TARLAC to great tourism heights LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Tarlac was where most buses going to and from the north would stop for passengers to stretch their legs or have a issue 14 snack. Somehow, Tarlac was not quite a tourism destination Publisher as travelers did not know the North Philippines Visitors Bureau beauty and wealth the province (NPVB) had to offer. Renie Ticzon Fast forward to the present, President, NPVB now, Tarlac has a thriving VP for Marketing, MNTC tourism industry and is rapidly becoming a top destination for outdoor activities. Grace Ayento Thanks to the new leadership in its provincial Acting OIC, NPVB government and the new generation of Tarlaquenos Senior Marketing Manager, MNTC eager to put their province in the tourism map. Tarlac now boasts of beautiful waterfalls, exhilarating white Executive Editor Edsel Ochoa water kayaking, trekking to majestic Pinatubo, thrilling ATV rides and a number of newly opened modern Contributing Editor fusion restaurants catering to discerning taste buds. Christian Obmerga The province also has an abundance of cultural and historical landmarks to satisfy one’s curiosity and Contributing Writers craving for knowledge. Patsy Carrillo, Kathryna de Bustos, Noelle de Guzman, So read on and enjoy this issue on Tarlac and we hope Claire Madarang, Kara Santos that after reading, you can start planning your trip to this beautiful province in North Luzon. And as we always Contributing Photographers say, let’s go North Bound now! Chino Acosta, Scal Ason, Jonathan Balonso, Pao Beltran, June Cancio, Patsy Carrillo, Xavier D’souza, Kathryna de Bustos, Claire Madarang, Dick Neri, RENIE U. TICZON Martin San Diego President, North Philippines Visitors Bureau Graphic Artist Emmeline Sia Vice-President for Marketing, Manila North Tollways Corporation Sales and Marketing Rhycel Marcelo

North Philippines Visitors Bureau NLEX Compound, Balintawak, Caloocan City Landline No.: 808-7484 Email : [email protected] North Philippines Visitors Bureau is a non-stock, non-profit Reproduction of this magazine in full or organization spearheaded by the in part is prohibited, unless permission Manila North Tollways Corporation, is secured from the Executive Editor and builder and concessionaire of the the Publisher. Every effort has been made North Luzon Expressway. to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, However, Its primary thrust is the promotion NPVB cannot accept legal responsibility of destinations through various for any error or omission. Opinions tourism activities and events that expressed here are solely of the writers and not necessarily endorsed by NPVB. Cover photo by draw travelers in search of culture, STDP-Tarlac adventure and relaxation to the North. Model Jacq Yu Archery leads slew of new attractions at

In the heart of Western Pangasinan, at tourist aspirations and island ecology. coastline nearby consists of atoll reef, Sandbox at Alviera Bolinao, discover Punta Riviera Resort Permaculture – eat your heart out! rock formations intersecting a series where the River Meets the Sea. This Or better still – eat your way through of beaches. white (suntanned) beach and riverside our coconut and (purple) dragon fruit SandBox at Alviera in Porac, There are also various novelty resort offers challenges for Summer plantations or even a whole Explore the Hinterland by Kayaking has partnered with targets available such as famous Fun seekers looking for a combination from our herd of free-range indigenous up the Ilog Malino? Following a of a high energy holiday in a romantic, wild boars. coastline lagoon for 2 kms the river Oculus Archery to bring fun cartoon villains. well preserved environment. turns inland into deep Amazonian with the bow and arrow in a new Funshine Thing’s to do in Bolinao : jungle like terrain for another 2kms outdoor range last February. The lessons are accessible Romantic Energy : Located at the The resort provides many local tours winding its way through forests of mangroves, bamboo and nipa. Apart and comprehensive, without estuary of the South China Sea or our Tour Desk will help you do it and the Ilog Malino on a westward yourself. Both Luzon’s Hundred Island from the occasional flutter of wings Newbie archers as young as 7 removing fun in the equation. Other activities to try are biking facing raised beach platform, the site National Monument as well as the from herons, the soft plops from your years old, accompanied by an Archery helps clear the mind, derives its Karma from the earth’s famous Bolinao Falls I and II are just paddles and the wind in the trees you at the 9-km Alviera-Columbia are in perfect harmony with nature. adult, or young at heart with and allows people to decompress way lines providing excitement from 40 mins away by road. Nearby Bolinao Bike Trail located adjacent to incoming sea breezes, the roar of boasts a healthy seafood market; a Night-Time Fever : Back at the ranch senior cards, are welcome to when under stress. For kids, it the park; the Giant Swing, the waves smashing against the coral main stay of the resorts cuisine, and it’s time for music and fun. With four experience Outdoor Archery at will train their mind to focus, a fringe, infinity seaviews and big at the 400 year old Fortress Church country’s tallest at 10-meters quality singers Punta’s upbeat in-house horizon sunsets. Inspired by this magic of St. James where Father Odorico is SandBox for P400 for a one- very important skill at school. high; Wall Climbing, Rappelling band sets the scene. Located at our and love for his Ilocano wife Aileen rumored to have conducted the first Safari Grill or Rotisserie restaurants hour or 250 for a 30-minute and Free Fall on the 15-meter Respicio, the resorts proprietor, Dr. mass in the Philippines when blown off they create the deep rhythm and fever session inclusive of basic Meanwhile, the Aerial Walk, an Ian McFeat-Smith, wrote the poem course from China by a typhoon. Also Adventure Tower; trying out as a necessary part of Filipino culture. Poetry in Motion Punta Riviera as nearby are three sets of caves where coaching and equipment. obstacle course with horizontal Avatar One, Asia’s first roller The Grill is next door to the Don newly displayed on You-Tube. tourists swim in refreshingly clear Quixote Bar with pool tables, table and vertical elements, has coaster zipline; ATV driving; Check it out! spring waters; Bolinao Lighthouse been expanded for a longer, and Mini Golf. built by the Americans in 1900; tennis, pub darts, Karaoke or whatever night time fever grabs you. more challenging and exciting Funshine, Funshine happy days, Off to and Patar white beach at the end Punta I’m a-ways! The combination of the road (30mins). Snorkeling is Deep Sleep : Sleeping is also experience. From 17 activities, it SandBox at Alviera is open of sunshine, fresh air and release from recommended to see the University of recommended and comes easily after now offers 28 activities with the big city stresses creates Funshine for Philippines Marine Science Institute from Tuesdays to Sundays, 9:00 a perfect Funshine holiday at Punta Punta’s guests; whether from playing (UPMSI) farmed giant clams at addition of new tunnels, loops, AM to 5:00 PM. For booking Riviera Resort. volleyball, kayaking, or just sitting in Santiago Island near Bolinao; and the beams, nets, and ziplines. Guests guidelines, visit the Alviera the cool breezy shade under our island who will take the challenge to webpage at www.alviera.ph and canderoma sipping a pina colada. In complete this pumped up Aerial on Facebook, Instagram, and the background giggles and laughter can be heard as companies engage in Walk can expect a real workout. Twitter at AlvieraPh. team building exercises; together with Conquering the Aerial Walk soft oohs and aahs as our masseuses hit the right spots at our Riverside Spa with its family sized Jacuzzis. Regular beach weddings add a touch of colour and serenity. Our new bridge adds a symbolic link between

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Five out of the seven species called him Pingaw because his Ocean Adventure where she of Pawikans in the world can cheek was bitten off by another was rehabilitated for several be found in the Philippines: sea turtle. He was only 4 cm weeks. Green sea turtles can Green sea turtle, Hawksbill, long and weighing 6 g when grow up to 1.5 m long and Olive Ridley, Loggerhead and he arrived. Now he weighs 33 weigh up to 300 kg. Leatherback turtle. The other kg. Olive Ridley turtles, which two are the Flatback turtle can grow up to 70 cm long, are All sea turtles are endangered. and Kemp’s Ridley turtle. named for their olive-colored Often, fishing nets catch shell or Carapace. An adult can sea turtles accidentally and Sea turtles are large, air- weigh up to 46 kg. Olive Ridley eventually drown them. They breathing reptiles that live in nest all along the beaches of also at times end up in fishing tropical and subtropical waters. Bataan and Zambales. lines and hooks. Their habitats Beauty at 360 degrees Their flippers are long and are degraded and destroyed paddle-like, and their shell The other two Olive Ridley by coastal development and Words and photos by claire madarang are streamlined, making them turtles, Basia and George are pollution. Sea turtles and Palaui:Palaui, an island at the And yet, while Palaui is one side, and a tranquil cove excellent swimmers. probably siblings. They were their eggs are hunted for food northeastern tip of Luzon among the world’s best of varying blues on the other. picked up as hatchlings along and for products, such as oil, and previously untouched beaches, its main draw or its Ocean Adventure rescued the beach by a fisherman in leather, shell and even fertilizer. by tourism, has been you-have-to-have-been-here- Take a 12-hour bus or a and rehabilitated three Olive Olongapo City and kept them recognized by CNN as Top to-say-you-went-to-Palaui one-hour plane ride to Ridley sea turtles and a Green as pets for over a year before Humans are the biggest threat 10 among the world’s best spot is Cape Engaño. From Tuguegarao, a three-hour sea turtle, and each of them they started to outgrow their to marine turtles, but humans beaches in 2013, and was its hillsides and hilltop you van ride to Sta. Ana, and a has a story to tell. little pool. They were turned are also the best ones to also the location for the 2013 will see 360 degrees of raw 20- to 30-minute boat ride over to the city mayor, who protect and save them. That’s Survivor US reality show. beauty – hills and grassland to Palaui. Go back to the Pingaw came from Camayan in turn handed them over to why Ocean Adventure works of the brightest green, basics by camping or doing a Beach Resort. He was rescued Wildlife In Need Foundation. together with the Wildlife In open sea and frothy waves homestay on this island with in February 2009. Aquarist Need Foundation in rescuing pounding rugged cliffs on electricity for only less than The Green sea turtle with the and rehabilitating sea turtles. six hours in the evening. beautifully decorated shell Ocean Adventure is one of the Wake up early to trek is named Chely. She was biggest rehabilitation centers through beaches, forests, found floating on the water in the country and it’s taking and hills, until you come to by a fisherman. She could not care of these four sea turtles. a wide expanse of green grass swim away nor dive under Since they became too friendly before you climb up over water. This is called a “floater” with humans, releasing them 200 steps at Cape Engaño to and is a sign of disease. The back in the wild may put them see beauty at 360 degrees.NB fisherman brought Chely to in danger.NB

Photo by Dick Neri For more information visit http://www.oceanadventure.com.ph/ 4 5 Mt. Cloud a booklover’s dream

Words by patsy carrillo Photos by SCal ason

Bookshops have always been a gateway to discover a world unknown, and Mt. Cloud Casa in gives you just that and more. San Miguel In 2010, Mt. Cloud was established by Padma and Artistic Haven in Zambales Feliz Perez, sisters who shared a dream of putting up an Words by KAra santos independent bookstore in Photos by edsel ochoa Photo by Kara Santos their hometown. In the fishing village of Barrio San The school itself, nestled As you make your way Miguel, San Antonio, Zambales, within a 15-hectare inside the shop, you will find sons and daughters of fishermen, ancestral farmland and yourself pleasantly getting farmers and carpenters pursue seaside estate of the Corpus- lost in seemingly unending artistic and cultural endeavors. Bolipata clan, is nothing rows of books, ranging from short of inspirational. graphic novels about Filipino Casa San Miguel, an artist-run superheroes to publications on initiative established by renowned The rustic brick and the Cordilleras. The books are violinist Coke Bolipata, integrates wooden structure shrouded carefully arranged according to environment with numerous More info: arts with community development in vines and towering trees genre. There is even a special throw pillows, inviting you to Store hours: in his native Zambales. houses a cozy café called section for those written about cozy up and escape into the 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily Casa Backstage, a North Luzon. world nestled in the pages of Address: First established in 1993 as a community museum and Mt. Cloud Bookshop, Casa the books. Vallejo, Upper , means of uplifting the spirits of the a 100-seater concert hall Mostly works from Filipino Baguio City region, Casa San Miguel has since for musical events. More info: authors can be found on the Mt. Cloud also doubles as a Website: expanded from a single-structure shelves, but they also have a venue for events like poetry http://mtcloudbookshop.com/ Address: site to a complex with several On the grounds are art Evangelista Street, Barangay number of selections from readings, story-telling, and artistic programs. The inspiring galleries where the scholars San Miguel, San Antonio foreign authors. book signings. community-based school offers work are displayed, and Zambales, 2206, Philippines. workshops in music, theater, dance, a bed and breakfast for Website: The owners wanted to create So treat yourself to the delightful film and photography to children those seeking artistic and www.casasanmiguelph.com a homey atmosphere, and literary offers this quaint from the local community, exposing inspiring getaways.NB complemented the laid-back bookshop has in store.NB them to Filipino and international artists, experts, and advocates.

6 7 Celebrity Traveler 1 Ang

ni EEatsats UUpp NNorthorth Trip Drew Drew says, “As a traveller, malaking In this issue, we asked Ang Biyahe ni Drew travel there to work, he loved the Technical clothing: “It’s so bagay yung pagkain. Kahit malayo Photo by martin san diego show host his favorite North Luzon destinations laidback feel. “It was totally easy for me to pack because I babalikan mo yan eh.” Here are Words by NOELLE DE GUZMAN | Photos by edsel ochoa open, kita mo yung beach, always bring technical clothing. Drew’s favorite dishes from his pagka-park mo pa lang, you just Thin, quick-drying, no need travels in Northern Luzon. Drew Arellano has been living Northern Luzon, he can’t pick wanna drop your bags and… to iron… when you travel 2 out of a backpack for the better just one. give me my beer!” you want to be comfortable. Ginataang halo-halo from part of a decade, but it all Function over form. Halo-HaloHalo-Halo de Iloco,Iloco, La Union. comes with the job of being a Alviera Sandbox Adventure, Subic, Zambales/Bataan. “I’m “I was featuring travel show host. These days, he Porac, Pampanga. “You can a triathlete and it’s our training “Sometimes I pack my different types travels two to three days of the rent out ATV’s, and these ATV’s grounds.” Drew’s friendship Columbia or North Face of restaurants week if shooting GMA News are legit. Super high-powered, with local athletes allows him convertible pants you can turn there but then TV’s Biyahe ni Drew within the you ride and then you just go. to explore new trails every into shorts, hats, definitely busog na busog Philippines, five to six days if Cut across lahar, go full-throttle, time he’s there. “Trail running, bring my all-weather jacket, na ako. Nung shooting outside the country. and then go up to Miyamit mountain biking, motorbike. toiletry bag.” kinain ko yung 3 and then it’s a 10-kilometer If you want roads, there are ginataang halo- Practical footwear: With his wide travel experience climb, then you have to trek beautiful roads there. Rolling “Pinaka- Photo by halo, wow it was both in the Philippines and down, swim a bit. The whole hills, climbs, flats.” importante I bring my chino acosta the best.” abroad, it takes more than the experience is you’re just so free.” amphibian shoes [I can use usual tourist activities to claim Driving the ATV’s through Being so well-traveled for for] spelunking, pwedeng Lato with beef strips from a place in his memory. “Dude, Porac’s moon-like landscape work, Drew is in search of mabasa, natutuyo kaagad. I AliyaAliya SurfSurf Camp RResort,esort, Baler. 10 years I’ve been traveling for sates Drew’s need for speed and a richer experience when bring slippers, and I bring my “Lutong-bahay pero may sipa.” NB 01 ATV at Sandbox Alviera work, but if you ask me where open space. traveling for leisure. “It’s running shoes.” I went last week, sorry I can’t more of connecting to the 02 Yogurt House in Sagada remember,” he reveals, laughing Sagada, Mountain Province. community and connecting Food: “Snacks. I gotta bring 03 Triathlon in Subic sheepishly. But when pressed to Drew says, “It’s that type to… how do they live?” he food. Dried fruits or nuts. 04 Aliya Surf Camp, Baler name his favorite destination in of place you wanna find reveals. “The culture is part of We’ll be inside the van for a yourself… For me when I travel your experience as a traveller.” couple of hours, so you can be alone, you’re never traveling tempted to drive thru.” 4 alone. You’re always meeting Packing Light new people.” Accommodations Drew travels light for Biyahe Plastic bags: “Lots of plastic are cheap, there are bonfires ni Drew. “I don’t check in any bags for whatever – wet every night, and vegetables are bag,” he says. “I use a slightly clothes, or dry clothes para fresh and cheap. “Also going bigger bag for 3 days but I hate hindi mabasa.” there, the long ride, it’s part of checking in. I always tell my the journey.” crew, we gotta be more efficient One thing he cannot travel travellers.” without: “My board shorts. Baler, Aurora. “Baler’s picking Because you can wear board up in terms of variety and the His backpack goes with him shorts with anything! I can look of the place,” Drew says, everywhere. “It’s a security even wear board shorts attributing the development to blanket, everything’s there, it’s and long sleeves. Pwede ka the good roads leading to the not super heavy if you need magtapak, pero hindi ka Aurora town. “I stayed at Aliya something it’s just there.” Here pwedeng walang saplot.” Surf Camp and I really enjoyed are the four essentials he fills Photo by xavier d’souza my experience.” Even if he was it with.

8 9 Tarlac Must This province will definitely surprise you Photo taken at the Monasterio de Tarlac See by JONATHAN BALONSO Words by Patsy carrillo Photos in this page by jonathan balonso For years, Tarlac has been just another stop along the North, but now, it has become that go-to place for Aquino Center everything exciting and fun about and Museum the North. (L(LUISITA)UISITA) As you enter the building, One minute, you can find yourself you are greeted by four large taking a trip through history, and photos, chosen personally by the next, you are out driving an ATV Cory Aquino, each showing a across the lahar laden land. Tarlac monumental memory in the today has action-filled activities like Aquino’s lives. karting, dune buggy driving, and white water kayaking, just a few YYourour guide will talk you through things that may surprise you about stories behind treasured family this bustling province. belongings, like photos, documents and awards; perhaps the most Let Tarlac take you to an escape. striking of them all are the blood- Read on and be surprised by the stained clothes worn by Ninoy on adventure that it can take you on. the day he was assassinated.

Visitors leave with more than knowledge, they come to understand history through the eyes of the Aquino’s.

The museum is supported by the Aquino foundation, a non government organization, which aims to develop community empowerment and social change.

Did you know?

The name Tarlac came from a breed of grass called Malatarlak.

Tarlac local and former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino was once the youngest Mayor (22), Governor (27), and Senator (34) of the Philippines.

A relic of the True Cross of Jesus can be found in the town of San Jose in Tarlac.

The first Miss Philippines in 1953, Ms. Ma. Cristina Galang, is from Tarlac.

The prince of billiards, Francisco “Django” Bustamante grew-up and learned to play billiards in the streets of Matatalaib, Tarlac.

10 11 Best Buy Words by Patsy carrillo

Photo by jonathan balonso Monasterio de Tarlac Capas National (SAN JOSE) Shrine Situated on a hilltop at San Jose, the more than 20-foot tall monument (CAPAS) of Christ, with arms outstretched, overlooking rows of rich green hills, Built by the Philippine seemingly watches over the province of Tarlac. government to commemorate the brave The monastery, managed by the Servants of the Risen Christ Monastic Filipino and American Community, houses a relic of the true cross of Christ, enclosed in a small soldiers who went through Good Earth golden box, placed in the Baroque Chapel of the property. After every the Bataan Death March. products mass, devotees are allowed to touch the glass which holds the box. Promising nothing but A 70-foot obelisk stands in organically grown food right Churches the middle of three marble Products from the Bamboo Bike from its own farm, good earth Churches in Tarlac offer a walls where the names of gives you a chance to bring a cultural lesson about the locals the fallen Filipino soldiers JSJ Goat Farm (Bambike) piece of freshness home, by through its intricate wood from the march, are etched Trade your usual cow’s milk Built on the premise of not packaging house favorites like carvings and hand painted on each side. with the freshest goat’s milk only changing the planet, the oregano and garlic ceilings. Sacred relics like the straight from the JSJ goat but also changing people’s chili paste. tooth of Opus Dei founder, farm in Gerona. lives, this handmade bike Josemaria Escriva is enshrined at built by “bambuilders” the Josemaria Church in Gerona Milk from local and imported from the GK Village in the and the relic of the true cross of goats from Australia and town of Victoria provides Jesus in Monasterio. the U.S., are used to make a sustainable livelihood products like , feta project for the locals. cheese and . Goat’s milk is considered low in Each carefully crafted bike is lactose and high in vitamins, made of bamboo, abaca and which definitely does the aircraft-grade alloys, tried body good. and tested by the bambike company. It’s so great, that it Aquino Ancestral was even given as a gift to US House President Barack Obama. Fresh tubo juice (CONCEPCION) For more details on this art Being known as one of the A National Heritage on wheels you can visit the sugar producers in the country, Tarlac Capitol Okra farm landmark, three generations (TARLAC CITY) (CAPAS) website www.bambike.com. it’s no mystery as to how of the Aquinos once roamed The building on the 500 peso bill, The Greenstar Produce one businessman decided to the halls of this beautiful this landmark is the seat of the Philippines in La Paz, grows and maximize this. Visit the Tubo home. Original furniture and provincial government. Built way ships high quality okra to Japan. Delights stalls and enjoy its décor have been maintained back in the 1900’s, this structure Take a tour and learn about the refreshing pure sugar cane for public viewing including has seen much of history as it careful process that goes through juice or tubo lime blast.NB all the rooms and vintage art stands tall in the middle of the city. each package. work and photographs of the family. NB

12 13 Hamilton’s (LA PAZ) Dubbed as the No. 1 Restaurant in Tarlac on Tripadvisor, Hamilton’s BestDDipip your spoon in this melting Eats pot of CentralCentral Luzon. serves the best of the best with its Savor the mix of Ilocos,locos, Pangasinan, andand Pampanga. boodle bundles, ideal for groups Words by Kathryna De Bustos Photos by Patsy Carrillo of hungry travellers. This pub-style restaurant takes pride in its well- Azaya Garden Resort stocked bar, authentic Filipino (TARLAC CITY) dishes like the boneless crispy Fiesta Island Seafood Hub Restaurant in Tarlac is the place to be when customers are looking for pata, and an international classic unique yet familiar dishes like their version of the traditional with a twist served in a shell of rack ‘o ribs. Customers are sure coconut. Their group platters offer the best of like fresh seafood and other grilled to leave with happy stomachs and dishes. The best is yet to come for dessert with their pritong which is a must try dish. fulfilled cravings. Lattetude Café (TARLAC CITCITY)Y) Located along McArthur Highway, this quaint café is the place to go for a quick coffee fix and a bite to eat after a long drive. Lattetude offers an array of dishes including thin crust pizza and pastas which go well with a wide selection of espresso-based drinks, milk and fruit teas. Travellers can also catch up on what’s going on back home through the café’s internet desktop kiosks. Urdu’s Restaurant and Cakehouse (TARLAC CITY)CITY) Mr. James “Jimmy” UrquicoUrquico and Atty. Renato Dungca started this restaurant in 1965 which would eventually become a household name in Tarlac known for its signature version of chicken barbecue. Locals highly recommend this restaurant in the heart of Tarlac City, which takes pride in its signature family recipe for chocolate cake, revel bars, and other baked treats. Cafe Maja Rica Terrase Café Primadeli Ristorante Rustica (TARLAC CITY) (TARLAC CITY) (TARLAC CITY) (CONCEPCION) Known for its wide Tucked away from the busy streets of Tarlac, Terrase Café is Missing out on the Manila vibe? Primadeli offers that and Feel right at home with Rustica’s selection of dishes, such as an ideal place to end a busy day of touring around the city. more. Michelin-Star restaurant trained chef and restaurateur cozy interiors and long tables ideal the chef specialty pastas, They offer catering services and made to order specialty cakes Chef Karl James Mallari whips up his version of the best for big groups and families while Ala Antonio, Tuna for every theme and occasion. The Café’s quiet soothing vibe barbecue ribs in town to pair with some booze every night for indulging in Palate teasers like the Aglio Olio and Bolognese. and wide selection of food offerings can make every meal an local night owls and tourists looking for a nightcap. Unique Seafood Kare-Kare and bacon- unforgettable one. Prepare to fall in love with their scrumptious dishes like the smoked fish wraps and buttered dory with wrapped dory. Rustica is a must try pistachio cake. shellfish also make dining here a one-of-a-kind experience. for every hungry traveller looking for a taste of Tarlac’s finest.

14 15 Chaps Diner (TARLAC CITY) The daring adventurer can enjoy the buzzing sound of the go karts Best going around the tracks as they enjoy international cuisines like Thai, Filipino, and American dishes in Chaps Diner. Chaps’ famous panizza and a cold bottle of beer with the bustling tunes of the city and the lights along the race track provide adventure-seekers Stays the escape that they need after the adrenaline rush on a go kart. Words by Kathryna De Bustos Photos courtesy of respective hotels

Paseo Grill and Restaurant (TARLAC CITY)CITY) Marked as one of the oldest restaurants in Tarlac, branching out from the early ‘50s, Paseo is one of the first restaurants in the area to offer a smorgasbord Microtel Inn and Suites style eatery, which serves L Square Hotel (LUISITA)(LUISITA) (TARLAC CITY) delicious and authentic dishes Microtel offers its consistent value for money services This 3-star luxury hotel is ideal for like kare-kare at an affordable catering to all types of guests with its clean and spacious business trips and posh staycations price—less than Php 150. rooms equipped with flat screen TVs, and hot showers. Buffet within the heart of the city. Facilities Photo by jonathan balonso breakfast is served daily to hungry guests getting ready for a include conference rooms, a day’s worth of adventure around Tarlac City starting with the cocktail lounge and a fitness club. Aquino Museum conveniently situated beside the hotel and Limousine rentals and service cars other restaurants along the Luisita Business Park. are conveniently available for city tours and airport transfers. L Square Hotel is conveniently located near malls and other tourist destinations.

Good Earth D&C Cuisine La Maja Rica Hotel (TARLAC CITY) (TARLAC CITY) (TARLAC CITY) Good Earth’s pledge to organic ingredients is sure to give Words by patricia carrillo This city hotel is known for its Ves Food Resorts and Villas travellers a bang for their buck with its simple healthy options Known throughout the eco-friendly centralized heating (CAPAS) like the tomato and tuyo pasta and malunggay pizza, which goes province for having the best system, providing hot bath water Its large function rooms and spaces can accommodate well with the lemongrass basil slushie to beat the Tarlac heat tasting with chilli sauce, for its guests. This hotel’s pool multiple events at once. VES offers convenient villa- without the guilty feeling. This garden restaurant also offers tasty this Tarlac institution has is one of its main attractions for type rooms so that guests wouldn’t have to worry version of native “tanglad” chicken. Organic herbs and spices long been a favourite among outdoor gatherings and events. about accommodations if they’re attending a party are also for sale within the garden compound as well as plants the locals. Aside from their Situated near establishments like in this spacious events place. VES also has a mini zoo like citronella among others.NB signature tapa, you can try the Luisita Golf and Country Club, showcasing two ostriches ready for photo ops with their other Filipino dishes like SM Tarlac, and the Aquino Museum, guests. This bed and breakfast style hotel is also the kare-kare and .NB La Maja Rica is also accessible to ideal option for on the go travelers looking to spend three bus stops in Tarlac making it a the night before heading off to their next location.NB convenient option for commuters.

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Riding the ATV and 4x4

As you zoom your way The lahar short trail on the through the rugged lahar 500cc engine ATV takes about laden land, you’ll find yourself one to two hours. As you treated to the view of the lush feed your need for speed, green forests and mountains, you are greeted by the vast this scene makes it hard to scenery, accompanied by the imagine how this thrill seekers warm smile of the local Aetas wonderland was once a living nearby. reminder of devastation. The ATV adventure in Sta. Juliana, The Capas ATV Adventure also Capas offers adventurers the offers guided 4x4 rides and chance to get down and dirty treks to Mt. Pinatubo but you in nature’s own playground. can only avail of it from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. as the trek to the Before you set off, the crater will take half a day. facilitators will give you a short run down on the For more information on guidelines, and will also how you can get a piece of tutor you on how to operate the action you can visit their ATV’s, which are easy the Capas ATV Adventure enough to maneuver even Facebook page. for beginners.

Fishing (Pangasaan Dam)* Considered the starting point Bird Watching* Playing Golf Hiking to the Sitio San Pedro Trail, * the Pangasaan dam also plays Bird Watching or birding is a Practice your swing at one (Kiti Calao Falls) host to the most majestic view slowly emerging hobby in the of the finest golf courses in Witness the 20-foot drop of of the province. Relax by the province. The Tarlac Ecopark Northern Luzon, the Luisita this pristine body of water, kubo and go fishing, as you at San Jose is the perfect Golf and Country Club. This hidden in the forest of watch the sun peaking from setting as it is home to almost 18-hole course is set on a 70 Mayantoc. This majestic piece the forest covered mountains a hundred species of birds. hectare sprawling land with of nature is just about an across you. Tifton and Bermuda grass. hour-long trek away.

22 23 Karting Mountain Trekking/Hiking Get ready to put the pedal to Discover your love for adventure and explore the different the metal as your adrenaline mountain trails that Tarlac has to offer, like the Sta. Rosa Trail in tries to keep up with your mad Bamban, the Bueno and Sta. Julian Trails in Capas, the Calao, speed on the track. Welcome Labney and Nambalan trails in Mayantoc, and the San Jose Pedro to Kart City, where there’s no trail in San Jose. speed limit on fun. Contact the Tarlac Mountaineering Club for more information, It’s not hard to believe that details found on page 36. Kart City is the go to place for locals, complete with a restaurant, a bar, billiard and KTV rooms and of course a karting track, all found in the heart of Tarlac City.

No one is left out, because even the little ones can practice their racing abilities in the specially designed kiddie track.

You can choose to do five or ten laps; both options are reasonably priced, and includes the safety gear and a short tutorial on the do’s and don’ts on and off the track. White Water Kayaking* * If you’re up for a wet and wild considered beginner rapids. Visit the Tarlac Recreational Park (TRP) ride, then head over to San If you think you can handle a A playground built for all ages, activities like rent a paddle Jose to have an experience bigger challenge, then you can this 78-hectare land, located in boat or even go fishing. At like no other, because in Tarlac, try classes 3 and 4. San Jose, is a place never short the end of the day, you can when the rain pours, the on adventure. reward yourself with a picnic kayaking season begins. The tour, which lasts for about on their lawn. three hours, challenges you It boasts of impressive sporting Safety is their top priority. with sudden drops and sharp facilities like an Olympic-size If you can’t get enough of this Instructor will give you your turns. You are rewarded by swimming pool and running adventure-filled park then you safety gear, and teach you taking a break in between and oval. For those seeking a can even go camping. the basics of kayaking and getting a chance to jump into different kind of thrill, you emergency procedures in case the calm portion of the river can try your hand at the dune All of the activities are priced you fall off. A guide is assigned for a refreshing swim. buggy and mountain bike trail, at an affordable rate, so to each boat, to not only ease or you can go against your whether you’re young or ones nerves but to also help The tour is seasonal, as it friends at a game of airsoft. young at heart this is a perfect you paddle your way through. is highly dependent on the escape for any age.NB weather. You can book your After working yourself out, you The kayak tour gives you the kayak adventure through the can go for the more laid back options to ride from four levels Rapid Stream Eco tours. Photo by martin san diego of rapids, class 1 and 2 are For more information on how you can take part in the excitement, contact the Tarlac Conventions and Visitors Bureau (TCVB): Tel. No.: 0905 3639 763 | Email Address: [email protected] * For more information, contact the Sustainable Tourism and Development Program Group, details are found at the Facebook: www.facebook.com/TCVB.tarlaccvb Tarlac Convention and Visitors Bureau directory on page 35.

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MNTC turns over P3.5-B to BCDA BCDA and MNTC sign SCTEX Business Agreement

President Benigno Aquino III While Ramoncito Fernandez, and marketing, and all and French President Francois president of Metro Pacific necessary support services. Hollande witnessed the Tollways Corporation (MPTC), ceremonial signing of the Subic- said that “the acquisition of The BCDA and MNTC also Clark-Tarlac Expressway Business SCTEX is only the beginning signed the NLEX-SCTEX toll Agreement between the of MPTC’s plan to link the integration agreement that state-owned Bases Conversion countryside and Metro Manila involves the conversion of and Development Authority and boost socioeconomic separate NLEX and SCTEX toll (BCDA) and the Manila North development in the regions.” collection systems into a single Tollways Corporation (MNTC) system that should allow for held in Malacañang. French firm Under the SCTEX Business more efficient toll collection EGIS Projects SA is a part owner Agreement, MNTC shall and faster movement of traffic of MNTC and is part of the be responsible for the for motorists, it is estimated consortium that will provide the management services, toll to improve lane transactions Winning Big with toll equipment for the upgrading collection, traffic safety and from the current 200 per hour, of the SCTEX systems. security management, toll road to 800. and facilities maintenance, NLEX Text and Go North 2 Metro Pacific Investment including greening and The BCDA is the builder and Lucky winners of the NLEX Text Pura Agbulos of Bulacan won Smartphones, were also given Corporation (MPIC) and landscaping, public relations owner of the SCTEX. NB and Go North Promo 2 received the grand prize and took away to other lucky participants. MNTC Chairman Manuel their exciting prizes at the NLEX home a Chevrolet Spark, Pangilinan signed on behalf of Compound in Balintawak last complimentary accommodations Manila North Tollways the MNTC while the BCDA was January 21, 2015. at the Lighthouse Marina resort, Corporation (MNTC) President represented by its president and an Eagle creek active Rodrigo Franco, MNTC Vice and chief executive officer Arnel Thousands of entries were wheeled backpack. President for Marketing Renato Paciano Casanova. sent, vying to win prizes Ticzon, MNTC Senior Marketing from O+ UUSA,SA, Eagle creek, O+ Fab Go 6” Android Fablets, Manager Grace Ayento, and “We can move on with the and Chevrolet. and O+ 8.92 Android 5” MNTC Senior Vice President for full operation and further Legal, Regulatory & Government upgrading and development Relations Romulo Quimbo, of the SCTEX, particularly the graced the awarding ceremony NLEX-SCTEX toll integration as to congratulate the winners. well as providing the facilities and service areas that are Also present in the event needed to serve the public,” were Chevrolet’s Senior Casanova said. Marketing Manager Mark Parulan, and Senior Marketing Rodrigo Franco, MNTC Specialist Paolo Zurita; O+ president, said that the signing MPTC President and CEO Ramoncito Fernandez (3rd from left) turns UUSA’sSA’s Operator Channel Head of the agreement means that over a check worth P3.5-B to the BCDA President and CEO Arnel Ronald Roldan and Account motorists will soon begin to Casanova, as part of the SCTEX business agreement. WWithith them are Manager John Paul Bautista; enjoy a travel experience to the (from left) MNTC CFO Christopher Lizo, MNTC President and CEO and Lighthouse Marina north and back, mirroring the Rodrigo Franco, BCDA Board member Elmar Gomez, and BCDA Vice Resort’s Marketing Manager NLEX experience in SCTEX. President for Finance Nena Radoc. Zed Avecilla, and Marketing Executive Jozen Curva.NB

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Clark Horse Fest

The sixth annual Clark Horse Festival was held on Nov. 15 to 16 at the El Kabayo. The Clark Horse Fest attracts riders—both pros and enthusiasts—and fans who have Kusina Ilocandia a passion for equestrianism.

The La Union Convention and Activity highlights included Visitors Bureau showcased the horse exhibitions and gastronomic treasures of its presentations, a horse jumper province, at the 2014 Kusina competition, and a grand horse Photo by Pao Beltran Ilocandia, with the theme slalom competition. Promoting Northern Luzon Tarlac Exposyalan Culinary Adventure. From November 12 to 14, culinary The Tarlac Convention and Visitors Bureau (TCVB) organized the It took a great team to produce students and professionals first Tarlac Exposylan 2014, with the tagline:Pasyalan ang Samu’t this issue, which is why we competed to creatively Saring Kasiyahan, Kasaysayan, Sosyala’t Kasalan at Kulinaryang would like to extend our thanks showcase the food that the Manyaman sa Probinsya ng Tarlac. to the Tarlac Conventions and Ilocos region can offer. Visitors Bureau (TCVB) and the From August to September, activities were lined up to Tarlac government for making Kusina Ilocandia 2014 was held showcase how much Tarlac has to offer. Highlights included the this issue a success. WWee would at the Don Mariano Marcos commemoration of the death anniversaries of Cory and Ninoy like to thank Rocky Jorolan of State University, Mid La Union Aquino, the Exposyalan Events and Tourism Fair, and the first TCVB Microtel Luisita, and MJ Sibal Campus, in San Fernando. Kulinarya Cup. of VES Resort for providing us with relaxing accommodations Big Bite: The after our adventures in Tarlac. Northern Food WWee are also grateful to Karen Festival 2014 Carrera, President of the TCVB, and her fellow officers From October 17 to 19, a Pio Arugay, Tere Tinio, TCVB gastronomic celebration of all ICC volunteers ranging from students, local government employees and members Ryan Gonzales, sorts was held at the Marquee local residents gather trash collected from the shores of Zambales. and the STDP, and their mall in Angeles, Pampanga. chairwoman Lydia Co; and Big Bite takes visitors on ICC Zambales 2014 Wave for Change also Governor Victor YYap,ap, for a culinary adventure with sharing their passion for their food favorites from all over A total of 55,151 volunteers and over 100 sites were beloved province. Northern Luzon. spread out on Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City and across Zambales Province for the annual The festival featured an International Coastal Cleanup - Zambales (ICCZ). The NB Mag team in Tarlac outdoor food market with The ripple effect for this “wave for change” is seen Infotex 2014 more than 100 merchants as the numbers doubled from last year. from the different regions of The Ilocos Norte Food and Trade Expo (Infotex) 2014 was a culinary North Luzon. Months of preparation with events leading to the showcase held at the Centennial Area of Laoag City from Sept. 25 to 27. big day were essential in educating the public about the current situation of the environment Food showdowns were held to show different versions of food and ways they can help. These activities include favorites as well as boost the creativity of the locals. Culinary a Media Launch, Eco Workshops, Recyclables products were also displayed in the different food booths. Regatta, the 1st Environmental Summit, and Casa San Miguel’s “Kamay Yaman” Art Workshop. The Infotex was organized by the Ilocos Norte Convention and Visitors As a fitting climax to another milestone in the Bureau and the Bakers and Restaurants Association of Ilocos Norte. campaign, The Clean Coasts Eco Festival featuring Supersized plate of starts Joey Ayala and Bayang Barrios was held at Harbor the Big Bite Fest. Point the day after the cleanup. 28 29 DIRECTORY

Mario’s Restaurant HOTELS / RESORTS / LODGING Hotel Carmelita 16 Upper Session Road Extension, #9 Diversion Road, Balzain Baguio City Ciudad Clementino Resort Tuguegarao City (074) 442-4241 / 442-5445 San Isidro I, Paombong, Bulacan (078) 844-7027

Rito’s Steak & Restaurant Lawiswis Kawayan Garden Restaurants / dining DIRECTORY Saint Louis University resort and Spa (0926) 705 4917 Bed and Breakfast BAGUIO El Cielito Inn Villa La Maja 402 Barangay Buguion, Calumpit, Cor., Luna Mabini Centro 2 50 North Drive, Baguio City Outlook Drive, Baguio City Bulacan 3003 Rose Bowl Steakhouse Tuguegarao City (074) 443-4846 / 443-4846 (074) 442-7329 (02) 425-9715 / (0917) 811 2332 / & Restaurant (0922) 8612332 (078) 846-4743 88 Upper General Luna Road, Eurotel Corporation Restaurants/dining Baguio City Pampagueña Restaurant Abanao Ext., Brgy Rizal Monument, Restaurants / bakeshop (074) 442-4213 / 442-5374 Brgy Leonardo Maharlika Highway Baguio City Cantinetta Tuguegarao City (074) 444-3876 Bldg 660, Camp John Hay, Bistro Maloleño Route 55 by Hernan’s Kitchen (078) 844-1829 Baguio City #1 Valenzuela St., Brgy. Bulihan, Capitol 55 Legarda Road, Baguio City Golden Pine Hotel (074) 442-4819 View Park, Malolos City, Bulacan (074) 422-1276 Corner Cariño & Yandoc Streets, (0942) 824 7876 Sports / health / Baguio City Choco-late de Batirol recreation / shopping Rumours Bar & Company (074) 444-9965 to 72 Igorot Garden,Gate 2 Camp John Hay, Enlins Bakeshop 55 Session Road / 102 A Lopez Bldg., Abraham-Henrage Shoppersville Baguio Convention and Baguio City 53 Pinagbakahan, Malolos City, Bulacan Baguio City #55 Blumentritt St. Tuguegarao City Visitors Bureau Holiday Park Hotel (074) 446-7006 (044) 796-1029 / 760-2458 / (074) 304-1966 / 442-7268 (078) 844-0983 2nd floor BCVB Building Abad Santos 129 Abanao Extension, Baguio City (0917) 326 7259 Drice , Baguio City (074) 619-2807 to 09 Cottage GI’s Solibao & Ganza Restaurant Bali Leisure Club (074) 442-4315 3rd Level, SM Baguio, Luneta Hill, Eurobake Restaurant Door 1, Puso ng Baguio, Session The Port Bali Leisure Club Pallua Road Hotel Cosmopolitan Baguio City and Bakeshop Road, Baguio City Tuguegarao City 1 Bokawkan Road corner Naguilian, (074) 442-4864 / 304-3744 369 MacArthur Highway, Tabang, HOTELS / RESORTS / LODGING (074) 442-3867 / 442-3319 (078) 846-3283 Baguio City Guiguinto, Bulacan Azalea Residences Baguio (074) 442-7006 / 7008 Gerry’s Grill (044) 794 0123 / 00175338250 / S.O.U.L Café Adventure & Expedition 7 Leonard Wood Road, Baguio City SM Luneta Hill, Baguio City (0922) 837 0647 Camp 1, Rosario, La Union Philippines Incorporation (074) 442-8888 Hotel Elizabeth (074) 619-7778 to 79 (072) 712-0852 #29 Burgos St. cor Arellano St. 1 J.Felipe cor Gibraltar Road, travel and tourism Tuguegarao City Baguio Burnham Suites Baguio City Giligan’s Island Baguio, Inc. Swiss Baker (078) 844-1298 6 Kisad Road, Baguio City (074) 619-0367 7 Legarda Road, Baguio City Esper Travel and Tours / Dad & I Bistro & Restaurant (074) 424-2211 to 15 (074) 619-2634 42 Poblacion, Pulilan, Bulacan Door 4, Puso ng Baguio, Session Hotel Supreme (044) 769-9342 GREATER CLARK Road, Baguio City Baguio Country Club 113 Lower Magsaysay Avenue, Glyco’s sweetshop (074) 442-8834 / 444-333 / 424-8109 Country Club Road, Baguio City Baguio City 72 DPS Compound Access Road, CAGAYAN (074) 619-2050 (074) 443-2011 to 18 Baguio City Sweetmates Cakes (0922) 875 1122 53 Legarda Road / SM Baguio, Prime Hotel Hotel Baguio City Corner Calderon Street, Session 1 cor Apostol St., Outlook Dr., Hill Station Tapas Bar (074) 442-4182 / 423-4881 Road, Baguio City Mines View, Baguio City & Restaurant (074) 442-8645 (074) 442-1559 Casa Vallejo, Upper Session Road, others Baguio City GREATER CLARK CONVENTION Bloomfield Hotel Mountain Lodge (074) 424-2734 / 423-9100 / 423-9558 City Tourism Office AND VISITORS BUREAU 3 Leonard Wood Road, Baguio City 27 Leonard Wood Road, Baguio City Baguio Convention Center, The Boardroom Business Center Bldg. (074) 446-9115 (074) 442-4544 IIonggo Food Delicacies Baguio City 7160 Claro M. Recto Highway, Clark 23 Assumption Road / 4F Porta Vaga, (074) 442-1006 Freeport Zone, Pampanga Brentwood Apartelle Pines View Hotel Baguio City CAGAYAN NORTH CONVENTION (045) 499-1146 35 Brentwood Village, M Roxas St., 24 Legarda Road, Baguio City (074) 446-5578 / (0906) 572 5517 AND VISITORS BUREAU Department of Tourism Baguio City (074) 446-9287 to 88 2nd Floor Fragante Bldg. 1 Aguinaldo , Baguio City (074) 444-7295 Jack’s Baguio Restaurant cor. Blumentritt Sts., Tuguegarao City government (074) 442-7014 Ridgewood Residence 102 Manahan Bldg., Session Road, (078) 844-0755 Angeles City Tourism Office (ACTO) Camp John Hay Golf Club 17 Julian Street, Brgy. Lualhati, Baguio City Victory Liner, Inc. Angeles City Hall, Pulung Maragul, , Baguio City Baguio City (074) 424-0609 Passenger Center, PNR Compound Angeles City (074) 444-2131 (074) 446-6295 HOTELS / RESORTS / LODGING 619-0000 (045) 625-2286 / (0917) 812 2106 John Hay Coffee Services, Inc. Chalet Baguio South Drive Baguio Manor Roosevelt Bldg. Camp John Hay, Hotel Lorita Arts, Culture & Tourism Office Upper Military Cut Off, Baguio City 34 South Drive Road corner Paterno, Baguio City #67 Rizal St. Tuguegarao City of Pampanga (074) 424-8070 / 8097 Baguio City (074) 424-8883 / (0920) 952 2651 / BULACAN (078) 844-2179 / 844-1390 / 501-7044 Pampanga Provincial Capitol, City of (074) 448-6742 (0932) 483 7907 San Fernando, Pampanga City Light Hotel Las Palmas de San Jose (045) 963-0107 / (0917) 962 9389 245 Upper General Luna Road, Starwood Hotel Kalapaw Taste of Laoag #20 Saint Anne cor Saint John Baguio City 1 Kisad Road, Baguio City 17 Martin St. Engineers Hill, San Jose Village Clark Development Corp. (074) 442-8080 (074) 446-5830 Baguio City (078) 844-8091 -Tourism and Promotions Office (074) 446-1805 / (0908) 867 6647 Clark Freeport Zone City Travel Hotel Summer Place Baguio Pampagueña Pensionne House BULACAN TOURISM #43 Caggay Highway Tuguegarao City (045) 599-3222 (045) 599-6235 15 kisad Road, Baguio City 288 Marcos Highway, Baguio City Le Chef at the Manor CONVENTION AND (074) 445-0456 (074) 446-0560 Camp John Hay, Baguio City (078) 844-4639 VISITORS BOARD Clark International Airport (074) 424-0931 loc 1017 Ground Floor Uniwide Bldg., Corp. (CIAC) Colione Bed & Breakfast The Manor at Camp John Hay Hotel Candice Guinhawa, City of Malolos, Bulacan Corporate Office Bldg. Civil Aviation 20, 2nd St., Manzanillo Subd., Guisad, Camp John Hay, Loakan Road, Le Cherie Catering Blumentritt cor. Luna St. (044) 662-0506 / 662-7557 / Complex, Clark Freeport Zone Baguio City Baguio City Suello Village Tuguegarao City, Cagayan 796-0528 (045) 599-2889 loc 102 / (074) 424-1868 / 422-7202 (074) 424-0931 to 43 (074) 444-3133 (078) 844-2003 Fax# (045) 599-2044 / Lyn: (0925) 855 0903

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Subic-Clark Alliance for COMMUNICATION Jonera Dev’t Corp. (Pulu Amsic) Restaurants/dining Monalisa Surf Resort TRAVEL AGENCY Development Brgy. Amsic, Angeles City Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union Ground floor, Blgd. 2127, CDC Corporate Clarkisit.com 459-0165 / Fax No. 88804224 ALOHALYN’S PLACE (072) 888 4892 / (0917) 838571 A.BEE TRAVEL AND TOURS Headquarters, Clark Freeport Zone Clark Freeport Zone #54 De Agosto St. Brgy 4 Laoag City, Cabanatuan City (045) 599-7499 / (0917) 511 4199 (0915) 808 5430 Kquentor’s Photography Ilocos Norte 2900 P&M FINAL OPTION BEACH RESORT (044) 329-0503 / (0922) 865 4079 Unit 6 Pa-pin Bldg. 13-10 Marcellius St. (0918) 490 3688 #320 Eagle St., IlI Norte, San Juan, TOURISM-RELATED FOOD / RESTAURANTS / Diamond Subd. Balibago, Angeles City EAGLES’ NEST BAR & RESTAURANT La Union Travelight Tours ORGANIZATIONS CAFE / BARS (045) 304-0350 / (0917) 513 7118 Brgy # 55-B Salet Gen. Segundo (072) 888-2724 / (0908) 865 0010 Cabanatuan City Avenue Laoag City Ilocos Norte 2900 (044) 600-2464 / (044) 806-1180 / Clark Investors and Locators Bale Dutung L & T International Group Phil., Inc. (777) 770-5996 to 97, (0917) 548 4894 FOOD / Restaurants / (0917) 878 6192 / (0922) 898 4945 Association (CILA) Villa Gloria, Angeles City 7500 A Bonifacio Ave., corner J. Tinsay dining Bldg. 2511-B Samat St. Phil. Cyber Techno (0917) 535 5163 St., Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga Herencia restaurant RESTAURANTs Park Complex, Clark Freeport Zone (045) 599-3382 / 599-2256 loc 7120 (LAOAG & PAOAY) HALO-HALO DE ILOKO (045) 888-2624 / (045) 625-9589 Historic Camalig Restaurant (077) 614-0214 / 600-0040, #12 Zandueta St., San Fernando City, CAFFE LA TEA Sto. Rosario St. Angeles City ILOCOS NORTE (0917) 501 9074 La Union Cabanatuan City Hotel and Restaurant Association (045) 888-1077 / (045) 322-5641 / (072) 700-2030 / (0917) 852 7919 (0998) 960 0399 of Pampanga (HARP) (0918) 906 7261 SARAMSAM RESTAURANT Marlim Mansion Hotel, Balibago, Angeles City #10 Giron St. Laoag City Ilocos Norte 2900 Iceland Agoo KHALIBLU (045) 625-5537 / (0917) 543 3322 Ikabud/ Mr. Frostee (077) 670-3219 (072) 521-0074 / (072) 607-2733 / Cabanatuan City Balibago Branch, Lachia Bldg., (0915) 658 4778 (044) 958-6494 / (0915) 588 8999 Metro Angeles Chamber of Diamond Subd., Balibago, Angeles City travel and tourism Commerce and Industry Inc. (045) 625-8232; Fax No. 332-1118 Mommy Lu’s Restaurant Hapag KAINAN SA HARDIN Nepo Complex, Angeles City RAVAL TRAVEL NETWORK National Highway, Barangay Carlatan, Cabanatuan City SPORTS /HEALTH / (0936) 915 6675 City of San Fernando, La Union (0925) 810 1929 travel and tourism RECREATION /SHOPPING (072) 242-4938 / (0920) 920 2454 others Liquid COFFEE BAR AND RESTO Amega Travel Clark El Kabayo Rose Bowl Steakhouse Cabanatuan City (0918) 941 8601 Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga ILOCOS NORTE CONVENTION CSC laoag city and Restaurant (0918) 854-7843 (045) 499-0920 AND VISITORS BUREAU Contact: Ms. Crizelda S. Aguinaldo MacArthur Highway, Pagdalagan Sur, Angeles International Travel Rm.2 Balay da Blas, 10 Giron St., (0929) 108 1749 Bauang, La Union RED PIN GELATO Center, Inc. Clark International Speedway Brgy. 7-B, Laoag City (072) 888 7830 / (0917) 506 2598 Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija 805 Don Juico Avenue, Clarkview, Clark Freeport Zone (077) 770-4389 ilocos time (0915) 515 1044 Angeles City (0917) 856 8493 [email protected] Contact: Steve Barreiro Surf Shack (045) 625-6051 to 52 (0920) 269 1544 #239 National Highway, Urbiztondo, RESORTS Nayong Pilipino San Juan, La Union Majemah Travel & Tours Clark, Freeport Zone, Pampanga HOTELS / RESORTS / LODGING L.E.A.D. Movement (072) 607-4914 / (0917) 306 2662 ALMON WATERPARK Corporation (0949) 768 1893 / (0927) 287 0097 90 Rizal St. Laoag City Ilocos Norte 2900 Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija 212 Maligaya St. Cut-cut, Angeles City BALAY DA BLAS PENSION HOUSE (077) 772-1538 / (0917) 841 5155 others (044) 940-6398/6517 (045) 409-8140 / (0915) 683 6509 Nepo Mall #10 Giron St. Laoag City Ilocos Norte 2900 Nepo Complex, Sto. Rosario, Angeles City (077) 770-4389, (0917) 550 7522, (0920) La Union Hotel and CRYSTAL WAVES HOTEL AND RESORT Metro Angeles Travel (045) 887-0998 968 6695, (0922) 882 6907 LA UÑION Restaurant Association Talavera, Nueva Ecija Sto. Entierro St. (0917) 883 3869 (044) 411-0834 / (0917) 559 6662 (045) 888-3927 Marquee Ayala Malls ILOCOS ROSWELL HOTEL Pulung Maragul, Angeles City San Nicolas Ilocos Norte LA UNION SURF SCHOOL JERRY DE ALICIA FARM AND RESORT Supersonic Services Inc. (0917) 512 4385 (077) 781-3700 Urbiztondo Beach, San Juan, La Union Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija Unit 106 Marlim Mansions Hotel, (0917) 564 1759 (0922) 828 9920 MacArthur Highway, Balibago, Angeles City Museo ning Angeles (Kuliat JAVA HOTEL (045) 598-0087 / (045) 458-0537 / Foundation Inc.) Brgy # 55-B Salet Gen. Segundo Avenue, MONTEREY MEATSHOP LEIVY LANCE RESORT (0915) 446 8339 Old Municipio Bldg. Sto Rosario St. Laoag City Ilocos Norte 2900 National Highway Brgy. Pagdaraon, Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija Angeles City (077) 770-5996 to 97, (0917) 548 4894 San Fernando City, La Union (0908) 888 8713 Ties That Travel (045) 887-4703 / (0943) 262 3950 LA UNION CONVENTION (072) 607-3099 / (0917) 554 0361 SM City Clark LAOAG PARKLANE HOTEL AND VISITORS BUREAU Nipa Hut Hotel, Resort and (02) 697-3225 / (045) 499-0357 to 58 / Nutridelight Delicacies (0917) 208 7878 Coconut Grove Beach Resort, Project 21 Wedding & Sports Complex (0917) 606 6299 / (0929) 864 6299 / 177 Sto. Rosario St. San Jose, National Hi-way, Paringao, Bauang Event Planner San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija (0922) 855 2966 Angeles City MIRA DE POLARIS HOTEL 0917 8020973 San Fernando City, La Union (0927) 776 8999 (0921) 432 2675 Ventura St. Brgy.1 San Nicolas, (0917) 681 4238 HOTELS / RESORTS / LODGING Ilocos Norte 2901 STONE 8 RESORT Richanel Pawnshop Jewelry (077) 676-1647, (0917) 558 6472 HOTELS / RESORTS / LODGING Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija S.M. Maranao/ Oasis Hotel Apt 6 Pineda Bldg. Mabiga Mabalacat NUEVA ECIJA (0920) 955 1057 620 Don Juico Avenue, Clarkview, Pampanga NORTHVIEW HOTEL & RESTAURANT COCONUT GROVE BEACH RESORT Angeles City (045) 893-0294 / (0906) 246 4150 #46 Nalbo, Airport Rd. Laoag City 2900 Brgy. Paringao, Bauang, La Union VALLEY BREEZE RESORT (045) 892-6272 (077) 773-1689 / (077) 773-2440 / (0917) (072) 607-6604 / (0917) 502 2914 Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija Spa Signature 570 1100 (0906) 507 9565 Imerex Plaza Hotel SM City Pampanga hotel ariana 361-B De Miranda St., Sto. Rosario, (0922) 832 6956 PANGIL BEACH RESORTNational MacArthur Highway, Paringao, Bauang, VILLA RIZZA RESORT Angeles City Currimao Ilocos Norte 2903 La Union Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija (045) 458-1266 / (045) 458-1245 / OTHERS (0917) 547 7750 (072) 705-0050 (044) 463-9837 / (0917) 539 9201 (0917) 811 2803 Events & Concepts by THE PALACIO DE LAOAG INC. KAHUNA BEACH RESORT AND SPA WINDBLOWS PRIVATE PLACE Widus Hotel Voltaire Zalamea Brgy. 27 P. Paterno St. Laoag City Urbiztondo Beach, San Juan, La Union NUEVA ECIJA CONVENTION Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija Clark Freeport Zone Unit 1 Pa-pin Bldg. 13-10 Marlim Ave. Ilocos Norte 2900 (072) 607-1040 / (0917) 885 6566 AND VISITORS ASSOCIATION (044) 806-6088 / (0918) 959 6088 (045) 499-9999 Diamond Subd. Balibago, Angeles City (077) 772-2951 / (077) 772-2950 / Microtel Hotels and Resorts (045) 625-7677 / (0917) 813 9475 (077) 771-5717 / (0917) 503 2055 / HACIENDA PETER BEACH RESORT Sta. Arcadia, Cabanatuan City HOTEL TRANSPORTATION (0939) 906 4548 / (0923) 716 8347 Urbiztondo Beach, San Juan, La Union (044) 464 7777 / 806 2695 IPDI Magazine (072) 607-7461 / (0939) 283 7962 HARVEST HOTEL Cebu Pacific Ground floor, Tune Hotel, Don Juico Cabanatuan City (0932) 852 3516 Ave., Angeles City (0905) 493 8691 (0917) 823 9833

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Microtel Inn and Suites Hotel Consuelo Resort & Provincial Tourism Office BEST WESTERN PLUS SUBIC TARLAC LAttetude CAFE Cabanatuan City Chinese Restaurant 1st Floor, Malong Building, Capitol PREMIERE HOTEL 3M Bldg., Brgy.Ligtasan, McArthur (044) 958-7777 / (0915) 870-4010 Alvear St., cor. Maramba Blvd. Complex Lingayen, Pangasinan C­5B Dewey Avenue, Central Business Highway Tarlac City Poblacion Lingayen, Pangasinan (075) 542-8858 / (075) 542-8007 District Subic Freeport Zone, (63 45) 491-0168 Theme park (0920) 903 1403 Zambales, 2222 Shepherd Tours (+63.47) 1250.8000 Liquid Coffee Bar Carron Dreampark Orchids Hotel Dagupan 21 A.B. Fernandez Ave. West, and Restaurant San Isidro, Nueva Ecija Brgy. II and III, Rizal St., Dagupan City Dagupan City BUMA SUBIC HOTEL AND Beside Microtel by Wyndham Luisita (044) 958-9952 / (0918) 922 9776 (0918) 555 8001 (0917) 893-4400 RESTAURANT Luisita Industrial Park San Miguel, Block 3 Lot 2B Moonbay Marina Area Tarlac City lgu Punta Riviera del mar, Inc. FOOD / RESTAURANTS Subic Freeport Zone, Zambales, 2222 Ilog Malino, Bolinao, Pangasinan (+63.47) 250.8282 Macapinlac Cake House LGU PALAYAN CITY (0999) 443 2940 Eliana’s Resto Grill 65 F. Tanedo St. Poblacion, Tarlac City Contact: Sheryl L. Monilla Brgy. San Vicente, Alaminos City, LIGHTHOUSE MARINA RESORT TARLAC CONVENTION (63 45) 982-0183 (044) 940-5510 / (0927) 979 8781 The President Hotel Pangasinan Lighthouse Drive, Central Business AND VISITORS BUREAU Capitol Park, Maramba Blvd., (0927) 393 0125 District Subic Bay Freeport Zone, c/o Microtel by Wyndham Luisita Paseo de Hilario Grill LGU Pantabangan Lingayen, Pangasinan Zambales 2222 Luisita Industrial Park, San Miguel, and Restaurant Contact: Emisonia C. Gante (0919) 872 6846 Sitang’s foods Phone: (+63.47) 250.3132 - 33 / Tarlac City 2300 04 Hilario st., Tarlac City (0927) 776 7472 Casulming Ext., Brgy. Maniboc Fax: (+63.47) 250.3134 (0905) 3639 763 (63 45) 982-4146 / (0918) 936 4578 / ATTRACTIONS Lingayen, Pangasinan [email protected] (0922) 859 2345 LGU San antonio (0921) 433 7394 MANSION GARDEN HOTEL Contact: Rodolfo G. Aguinaldo Balungao hilltop adventure Dewey Ave., Cor. Bonifacio St., Primadeli Ristorante & (044) 486-3574 / (0916) 786 7898 Poblacion, Balungao, Pangasinan others Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Restaurants / bakeshop / catering services (075) 583-8421 / (0939) 448 4799 / Zambales 2222 caterers Southern by Pass Road, San Vicente LGU Sta. rosa (0917) 508 1064 Family Child Develpment School Phone: (+63.47) 252.5000 / Tarlac City Contact: Irene S. Bernardo 391 Tiong Street, Manaoag, Pangasinan Fax: (+63.47) 252.7545 BREAD FUN (63 45) 491-0539 / (0939) 910 2186 / (044) 940-0304 / (0908) 873 5711 TRAVEL AND TOURISM (0919) 867 7867 Stop Over Commercial Complex, Mc (0923) 340 3761 MOONBAY VILLAS Arthur Highway, Namkwang Road cor. advertising alaminos city tourism office marmont enterprises Block 5 Lot 1 Moonbay Marina Ave., Gerona-Pura Road, Brgy. Abagon, Razon’s Restaurant by Glenn Contact: Katherine M. Camba 33 Governor Antonio Sison Street Central Business District Subic Bay Gerona, Tarlac (Halo-halo & Palabok) pinta by errol 150 Quezon Ave., Lingayen, Pangasinan Freeport Zone, Zambales 2222 (63 45) 931-3742 / (0933) 374 9249 / F. Tanedo cor. Panganiban Street & LC Cabanatuan City Alaminos City Pangasinan (0928) 733 4798 Phone: (+63.47) 252-9718 (63 45) 491-5260 / (63 45) 491-5259 Bldg, San Roque Tarlac (0917) 860 0255 (0917) 598 9107 / (075) 551-2145 (63 45 ) 491-4955 / 982-0081 mhel bhen transport SUBIC BAY PENINSULAR HOTEL caFé Majarica PANGASINAN alaminos city tourism office 300 Tonton, Lingayen, Pangasinan Bldg. 489, 490, 491 Canal Road, La Maja Rica hotel, Mc Arthur Highway, RUSTICA Restaurant Contact: Junaliza N. Bravo (0922) 892 4003 Central Business District Subic Bay Ligtasan, Tarlac City Concepcion-Magalang Road Purok 3 Dimasalang Street, Poblacion Freeport Zone, Zambales 2222 (63 45) 491-3927 / (0920) 945 1182 San Juan, Concepcion, Tarlac Alaminos City, Pangasinan Secretarial Services, (+63.47) 250.7274 (63 45) 491-7843 / (0915) 194 9586 (0915) 780 0461 Management cHaps diner and caFé Alexa Travel Tours 10 P. Moran East Street, TERRACE HOTEL Mac Arthur Highway (front of SM City) Tanjuakio Catering Services & Event Organizer Lingayen, Pangasinan Blk 1 Lot 2, 3 & 3A Moonbay Marina, San Roque, Tarlac City (0917) 514 9109 / (0918) 921 9219 211 Cayanga, San Fabian, Pangasinan Waterfront Road, Subic Bay Freeport (63 45) 491-4053 / (0922) 867 8395 (0923) 722 9131 / (075) 511-2848 messengerial Services & Zone, Zambales 2222 Tarlac Fortune HK transport coordination (+63.47) 250.2730 daMpa sa Tarlac seaFoods resTo Seafood Restaurant Calasiao Tourism Office G/F Consuelo Building M. H. Del Pilar Brgy. San Rafael, MacArthur, 1030 MacArthur Highway, San Nicolas, Tesoro Street, Poblacion West Street, Dagupan City ATTRACTIONS Tarlac City Tarlac City Calasiao, Pangasinan (0921) 768 0081 / (075) 515-2824 (63 45) 491-1601 / (0919) 998 0106 (63 45) 982-0558 fax 800-0547 / (0915) 483 5541 / (075) 529-3147 / JEST CAMP 982-1841 PANGASINAN CONVENTION (075) 529-2523 Upper Mau, Cubi-­Triboa Subic E&M Lutong Bahay AND VISITORS BUREAU SUBIC BAY Freeport Zone, Zambales, 2222 Southern by Pass Road, San Sebastian Terrase Caffe 33 Gov. Antonio Sison St., Dagupan city tourism officer (+63.47) 252.1489 Tarlac City 3rd St. FairlaneSubd., Tarlac City Lingayen, Pangasinan Dagupan City Hall Complex, (0919) 272 8708 / (0915) 466 6667 (0916) 623 7118 (0928) 733 4798 Dagupan City NETWORX JETSPORTS (0933) 441 7111 Waterfront Road, Central Business FisH By azaya garden resorT Tessie’s Grills & Roasters District Subic Bay Freeport Zone, MacArthur Highway, Estrada, Capas MacArthur Highway, San Roque, HOTELS / RESORTS / LODGING Esgala travel & Tours Zambales 2222 (63 45) 985-0045 / (63 45) 491-2820 Tarlac City Brgy. San Miguel, Calasiao, Pangasinan (+63.47) 252.3469 (63 45) 982-5500 / Fax 982-4100 / Capitol Resort Hotel (0920) 951 7972 / (075) 522-4794 GOOD earth Farms and FoodS (0922) 826 0908 Capitol Compound Alvear Street, TOURISM STAKEHOLDERS 38 Romulo highway, Carangian, Poblacion Lingayen, Pangasinan Evergreen Tours sUBIC bAY hOTELS, aTTRACTIONS, Tarlac City Urdu Restaurant and Bakeshop (0917) 508 3866 / (0947) 978 8349 & Travel Agency tOURISM sTAKEHOLDERS AND COFFEE CHAT (0917) 278 9237 Branch 1: 71 P. Burgos St. Poblacion, 26 Alexander Street, Urdaneta City vISITORS BOARD 4th floor SM City Olongapo, Tarlac City Ciudad fernandion (0918) 800 7808 Harbor Point Mall Admin Office, Olongapo City, Zambales 2222 HAMILTON’s RESTAURANT (63 45) 982-2891 or 982-3373 / McArthur Highway, Nancayasan 3F, Rizal Highway, Subic Bay (+63 947) 188.5759 Caramutan, Lapaz, Tarlac (0917) 511 3835 Urdaneta City, Pangasinan kharmela events travel Freeport Zone (63 45) 491-0491 / (0918) 897 5818 Branch 2: La Maja Rica Hotel (0917) 834 0039 and tours (+63.47) 250.8888 HARBOR POINT AYALA MALL MacArthur Highway, Ligtasan 160 NPM Building A, Poblacion, Harbor Point Mall Admin Office, 3F, L Square restaurant and coffee (63 45) 491-3912 El Puerto Marina resort & Urdaneta City, Pangasinan Rizal Highway, Subic Bay Freeport McArthur Highway San Rafael, vacation club (0922) 880 0665 / (0917) 720 0233 / hOTELS Zone, Zambales 2222 Tarlac City Ves Food Resort & Villas Don Martin, Domingo St. Pangapisan (075) 560-0752 (+63.47) 250.8888 (63 45) 491-0714 / (0917) 825 5710 588 Sto. Domingo II, Capas, Tarlac North Lingayen, Pangasinan BAYFRONT (63 45) 491-3467 / (0917) 319 5707 (0939) 923 0543 / (0917) 867 3906 Mapita Tour & Souvenirs Block 19 Lot 1 Moonbay Marina, SUBIC.COM Latino’s Seafood GRILL ANd 01 San Jose Street, Aguilar, Pangasinan Waterfront Road, Central Business 2nd Floor Unit 205 GT Building, 14A Restaurant (0939) 237 8285 / (075) 542-5381 District Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Sta Rita Corner Canal Road Subic Mac Arthur Highway San Nicolas Blk 5, Zambales 2222 Freeport Zone, Zambales 2222 Tarlac City (+63.47) 252.3148 (+63.47) 252.9978 (63 45) 800-2007 / (0925) 810 3511

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weetan neo Vegetarian Tarlac Recreational Park Disenyo ng Tarlac Souvenir Pizza bi stro San Jose, Tarlac and Tours Unit 5 La Majarica Business Center (63 45) 493 2484 (63 45) 493 1155 / 0919 811 7811 MacArthur Highway, Ligtasan, Tarlac City Monasterio de Tarlac Ves Travel and Tours (0915) 827 0185 San Jose, Tarlac 588 Sto. Domingo II Capas, Tarlac (63 45) 493 3002 (0917) 548 6247 / (63 45) 491 0551 weetan neo Vegetarian Pizza bistro Monasterio de Tarlac TEMPTED Unit 5 La Majarica Business Center San Jose, Tarlac Zamora St San Roque Tarlac City MacArthur Highway, Ligtasan, (63 45) 493 3002 (0917) 960 0456 Tarlac City (0915) 827 0185 event venues & suppliers lGU partners

HOTELs, resorts & Aquino Center Tarlac Provincial Investment accomodations Luisita Industrial Park Road Tourism and Information Office Luisita, San Miguel, Tarlac City 2nd Floor, Tarlac Capitol Azaya Garden Resort (63 45) 985 0968 (63 45) 982 1234 loc 148 MacArthur Highway, Estrada, Capas (63 45) 985-0045 / (63 45) 491 2820 AYLENE VICMUDO Province of Tarlac - (0920) 945 1183 MAKE-UP ARTISTRY Sustainable tourism Sun Flower Street, Mangga 2, development proJect –TARLAC L Paras Resort Matatalaib, Tarlac City ECO TOURISM Brgy. Dolores, Tarlac City (0917) 529 5361 3rd Floor, Tarlac Capitol (63 45) 982-3715 / (63 45) 982 3730 (63 45) 925 9930 DREAMWORKS/PARTY TIME L Square Hotel (0917) 514 0615 TARLAC CITY TOURISM OFFICE McArthur Highway San Rafael 2nd Floor Ninoy Aquino Plazuela, Tarlac City IRIS FELIX MAKE-UP ARTISTRY Tarlac City (63 45) 491-0714/ (0917) 825 5727 #556 Sition Calero, Brgy. Tibag, Tarlac City Capas Tourism Office La Maja Rica Hotel & Restaurant (0917) 878 3180 MacArthur Highway, Capas, Tarlac Mc Arthur Highway, Ligtasan, (63 45) 925 0154 loc 109 / Tarlac City 2300 Kim’s Garden Place (0919) 962 3149 (63 45) 491-3914 / (63 45) 491-3913 / Matatalaib, Tarlac City (0918) 427 9228 (63 45) 491 3917 others

Microtel by Wyndham LUISITA The Tarlac Events Place luzon petron service STATION Luisita Industrial Park Road San Miguel Times Square Complex Ninoy Aquino MacArthur Highway San Roque, Tarlac City 2301 Blvd., San Vicente, Tarlac City Tarlac City (63 45) 985-1770 / (63 45) 985-1975 (63 45) 493 2875/ 493 0009 (63 45) 982 5275 / (0918) 803 8780

NICK HOTEL EVENT EVENTS Macapinlac Custom made shoes Stop Over Commercial Complex, Mc Poblacion 1, Gerona, Tarlac F. Tanedo St. Poblacion, Tarlac City Arthur Highway, Namkwang Road cor. (0918) 918 9538 / (0923) 502 3861 (63 45) 982 0183 Gerona-Pura Road, Brgy. Abagon, Gerona, Tarlac POSE AND PLAY STUDIO onedotzero production (63 45) 931-3742 / (0933) 374 9249 / San Roque, Tarlac City San Rafael, Tarlac City (63 45) 491-5260 / (63 45) 491-5259 (0917) 795 2663 0922 715 1466

SUNGARDEN HOTEL PINWHEEL STUDIO www.Visittarlac.com Milagros St. Aquino Subd., Tarlac City San Sebastian Village Tarlac City Surgui 3rd Camiling, Tarlac (63 45) 982 0688 / 982 143 (0916) 280 7050 (0917) 8072 152 / (0920) 963 8021

TSU HOSTEL leisure & sports STI COLLEGE Lucinda Campus Brgy. Binauganan, Time Square Bldg, Ninoy Aquino Blvd., Tarlac City JSJ Goat Farm Brgy. San Vicente, Tarlac City (63 45) 491-0603 Brgy. Caturay Gerona, Tarlac (0918) 908 0488 / (0922) 8181 488 COLLEGE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Ves Food Resort & Villas San Sebastian Village Tarlac City, 588 Sto. Domingo II, Capas, Tarlac Kart City Tarlac City, 2300 (63 45) 491 3467 / (0917) 319 5707 MacArthur Highway Kin front of SM City (63 45) 982 3952 San Roque, Tarlac City places to visit (63 45) 491 4053 / (0922) 867 8395 PHILIPPINE WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY C&S Bldg. Juan Luna Street Poblacion, Aquino Ancestral House LGC Bike Express Tarlac City Mabini St. Poblacion Concepcion, Tarlac 41 M.H. Del Pilar, Tarlac City (63 45) 800-4040 / 982-2247 (0920) 265 8760 (63 45) 628-6076 UNITED SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND Aquino Museum TARLAC MOUNTAINEERING CLUB TECHNOLOGY (USST) COLLEGES Luisita Industrial Park Road San Miguel (0915) 944 2224 Brgy. San Isidro Tarlac City Tarlac City 2301 souvenir & tours (63 45) 982-7722 / 982-1068 (63 45) 985 0968 Centro de Tarlac TARLAC SCHOOL OF ARTS AND Capas National Shrine McArthur Highway Brgy.Ligtasan, Tarlac TRADE, INC. Brgy. Cristo Rey, Capas, Tarlac City (Beside Huat Chan Restaurant) 3rd flr. Asiaten Bldg. F. Tanedo St. San (63 45) 925 0154 loc 109 0922 736 6412 Nicholas, Tarlac City (63 45) 800 2016

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