Basic Ilocano Phrases for Travel in the Philippines

When traveling to Central and Northern Luzon, it will be very helpful to learn some Ilocano phrases. This will be very handy when using the public transportation, eating in a restaurant or shopping at the market. We have listed down some of the most useful Ilocano phrases for your next trip to the north.

Pattaradday Festival 2013 | Schedule of Activities

In celebration of its foundation day, the City of Santiago will hold its annual Pattaradday Festival on May 1-5, 2013. Pattaradday, the Ybanag word for unity, is the central theme of the festivities. It is a celebration of the people of Santiago City, who despite their diverse ethno-linguistic origin, are able to live in unity and peace.

Highlight of the festival is the Grand Pattaradday Parade Street Dance Competition happening on May 5, 2013, with contingents coming from various cities and provinces. Below is the official schedule of activities for Pattaradday Festival 2013 as posted on the official Facebook page of Santiago Ciy.

image source: Santiago City Facebook Page

Ramon: Magat Dam and Hydro-Electric Power Plant

RAMON, Isabela / ALFONSO LISTA, Ifugao - We usually hear about Magat Dam during announcements by the PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) when spill gates of the dam are opened after water levels breached its normal elevations due to heavy rains. These type of news are most often associated with possible flooding in the Isabela-Ifugao-Cagayan regions.

It was the height of Tropical Storm "IGME" on the day of our visit and Public Storm Warning Signal No. 1 was still raised on the provinces of Isabela and Cagayan. It was constantly raining in Santiago City where we stayed for two days and we were expecting the water reservoir to turn murky brown.

Isabela Province: Santiago City-Tuguegarao City Roadtrip

Isabela Province -

Cabagan: Pancit Cabagan of Feli-citas Fastfood & Restaurant

See complete photo album: Cabagan, Isabela: Pancit Cabagan (January 15, 2012)