ILOCOS NORTE TRAVEL GUIDE

BRIEF HISTORY

Long before the coming of the Spaniards, there already existed an extensive region
(consisting the present provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra and La Union) which was
renowed for its gold mines. Merchants from Japan and China would often visit the area to trade
gold with beads, ceramics and silk. The inhabitants of the region, believed to be of Malay origin,
called their place “ samtoy”, and from “sao mi toy”, which literally meant “our language”.

In 1571, when the Spanish conquistadors had established the Spanish City of Manila,
they began looking for new centers of administration to conquer. Legaspi’s grandson, Juan De
Salcedo, volunteered to lead one of these expeditions. Togother with 8 armed boats and 45 men,
the 22 year old voyager headed towards the north.

On June 13, 1572, Salcedo And His men landed in Vigan and then proceeded towards
Laoag, Currimao and Badoc. As they sailednalong the coast, they were surprised to see
numerous sheltered coves (“looc”) where the locals lived in harmony. Consequently, they named
the region “Ylocos’ and its people “Ylocanos”.

As the Christianization of the region grew, so did the landscape of the area. Vast tracks of
land were utilized for churches and bell towers in line with Spanish mission of “bajo las
campanas”. In the town plaza, it was not uncommon to see garrisons under the church bells. The
colonization process was slowly being carried out.

The Spanish colonization of the region, however, was never completely successful.
Owing to the abusive practices of many Ilocanos revolted against their colnizers. Noteworthy of
these were the Dingras uprising (1589) and Pedro Almasan revolt ( San Nicolas,1660).In 1762,
Diego Silang led a series of battles aimed at freeing the Ilocanos from the Spanish yoke. When
he died from an assassin’s bullet his widow Gabriela continued the cause. Unfortunately , she too
was captured and hanged. In 1807, the sugarcane (“ basi”) brewers of Piddig rose up in arms to
protest the government’s monopoly of the wine industry. I 1898, the church excommunicated
Gregorio Aglipay for refusing to cut off ties with the revolutionary forces of Gen. Emilio
Aguinaldo. Unperturbed, he established the “Iglesia Filipina Independence”. Aglipay’s
movement and the nationalist sentiment it espoused helped restore the self-respect of many
Filipinos.

In an effort to gain more political control as a result of the increasing population of the
region, A Royal Decree was signed on February 2, 1818 splitting Ilocos into two provinces
Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur. Soon thereafter, the provinces of La Union and Abra likewise
became independent.

WHERE TO GO

DAY 1 (center: approximately 4 hours)

 Laoag Aurora Park, Sinking Bell Tower, Museo Ilocos Norte, INTTIC Center,
Dapa-yan Ti Ilocos, Tobacco Monopoly Monument, St. William’s
Cathedral
San Nicolas pottery, 17th Century Church
Sarrat Aglipayan church, Sta. Monica church and convent
Solsona Dua-Dua falls, Karingking river

DAY 2 (north: approximately 4 hours)

Bacarra Acrobatic Bell Tower and Ruins
Pasuquin biscocho, salt making
Burgos Cape Bojedor Lighthouse, Caangrian Falls, Capurpuraoan Rock
Bangui Bangui Valley
Pagudpud Mabogabog Falls, Patapat Aquaduct
Pasaleng Bay, white sand beaches

DAY 3 (SOUTH: approximately 4 hours)

Badoc Juan Luna house
Currimao Coral rock formations
Batac Gregorio Aglipay Church, Marcos Museum,
Mariano Marcos State University, Ricarte Park
Paoay Corniks factory, Malacanang of the North,
Paoay Church, Paoay Lake

FAST FACTS

GEOGRAPHY Ilocos Norte has a land of 3,662 sq.km.,bordered by Ilocos Sur

(south), Abra (southeast), Cagayan (east) and the South China
Sea (west).

CITIES 1(Laoag City)

TOWNS 22(Adams, Bacarra,Badoc,Bangui,Banna,Batac,Burgos,Carasi,

Currimao, Dingras,Dumalneg,Marcos,Nueva Era, Pagudpud,
Paoay,Pasuquin,Piddig,Pinili,San Nicolas,Sarrat,Solsona & Vintar)

PROXIMITY By air: 45 minutes from Manila 55 minutes from Kaoshiung, 80

Minutes from Guangzhou, Hongkong & Taipe; 2.15 hours from
Shanghai.
By land: 8 hours from Manila,4 hours from Baguio.

FLIGHTS* Domestic: Basco (3x/week); Manila (5x/week) Int’l.:Guangzhou

(3x/week); Hongkong (3x/week);Kaoshiung (3x/week); Shanghai (daily)
& * (kindly contact airlines & tour operators for fees & flight schedule)

SEASONS Dry (November to April ) and wet (May to October)

CLIMATE Average temperature is 26.8˚ C (end 2000).

POPULATION Total 514,241 (end 2000). Average annual growth is 0.84% per annum.

LANGUAGE Iloko (Ilocano) is the common language, although English and Filipino are
widely used.

RELIGION Roman Catholic 63%, Aglipay 20%, others 17% (end 2000)

LARGEST AREA Vintar 624.85 sq.km pop.29,031 (end 2000)

Nueva Era 515.02 sq.km 6,095
Marcos 226.38 sq.km 15,134

CLOTHING Thin cotton is recommended, although a jacket may be necessary in the

evenings during the coller months (November – February).

ELECTRICITY 220 volts, 60 cycles.

WATER Drink only bottled or boiled water.

GETTING AROUND
The following means of transportation are available for your use:
 PRIVATE CARS & VANS May be booked through any or through your hotel.
Average price is P2,000 for the whole day, inclusive
of a private chauffeur.
 BUS Prices vary, although bus owners usually collect a
minimum fee pf P50 per hour, per passenger, for an
air-conditioned bus.
 JEEPNEY Colorful utility vehicles that ply the common routes.
Average fee is P4.00 per kilometer.
 TRICYCLE The easiest way to get around town, especially if
short distances are involved. A P5 payment is charged
for the first 2 kilometers, after which it is negotiable.
Higher rates are charged for outer limits. To avoid any
misunderstanding, we recommend that you and the
driver agree on fare before embarking on the fare
before embarking on the journey.
 CALESA If you have time to spare, we recommend a calesa
ride around the city. Minimum charge is P5.00 for the
first 2 kilometers.
 PUMP BOATS Popular “bancas” that make island exploring a
delightful adventure. Average price is P150 per hour,
although you can negotiate a lower rate on a slow
day.
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

AREA CODE 077

AIRLINES
Far Eastern Transport 773-2059; 793-6990
Hong Cheung Travel 772-1166 loc.2075
(02) 833-9606
Laoag International Airlines 773-2588
(02) 551-9729

BUS LINES
Autobus Transport System, Inc. 770-3756
Farinas Bus Company 772-0126
Florida 771-6466
Bus Company 771-4029; 792-3221
Maria de Leon Bus Company 772-0212
Partas Bus Company 771-4898
Philippine Rabbit Company 771-7250
RCJ Bus Company 72-1269

CAR RENTAL
Executive Cars, Inc., Ablan Ave., Laoag 770-3756

COMMUNICATION SERVICES
AMANET M.H. del Pilar St. Laoag 770-3388; 771-6663
BAYANTEL Bonifacio St., Laoag 772-0664
CYBERSPACE Gen. Segundo, Laoag 773-1881
DIGITEL Billoca St., Laoag 792-3305
MOBILINE Bonifacio St., Laoag 773-1913
PLDT Mabini St., Laoag 772-0100; 772-1151
TXT Internet F.R. Castro, Laoag 771-4791

COURIERS
EXL Juan Luna St., Laoag 771-6250
LBC Fonacier St., Laoag 772-1594
JRS Rizal St., Laoag 772-0807
KABAYAN Bonifacio St., Laoag 772-0664

FIRE Batac 792-3416

Laoag 772-1885; 772-0111
HOSPITAL
Ablan Memorial Hospital, Laoag 772-0303
Gaoat General Hospital, Batac 792-3040
MMSU Hospital, Batac 792-3002; 792-3133
MMSU Emergency Room, Batac 792-3144; 792-3133
Ranada Hospital 772-1108
San Jose General Hospital, Batac 792-4208

FOREIGN EXCHNAGE
Allied Bank Bonifacio St., Laoag 772-0139
Asian Bank J.P. Rizal Street 772-0039
Banco Filipino J.P. Rizal Street 772-0269; 773-1928
BPI Rizal Ave., Laoag 772-0113; 772-0118
China Bank Abadilla Street 772-1024; 772-1027
Equitable Bank Gen. Segundo Avenue 770-3702; 770-3703
Far East Bank Bonofacio St., Laoag 772-0321
LBC Bank J.P. Rizal Street 772-0668
Land Bank Bonifacio St., Laoag 772-0484
Metrobank Nolasco St., Laoag 772-0221
PNB J.P. Rizal Street 772-0144; 772-0145
PCI Bank J.P. Rizal Street 772-1123; 772-0315
Pilipinas Bank J.P. Rizal Street 772-0343; 772-1710
Phil.Banking F.R.Castro Avenue 770-3336
Phil. Veterans Gen. Segundo Avenue 770-3187; 770-3188
Prudential Bank J.P. Rizal Street 772-0434
Rang-ay Bank Villanueva Street 770-3808
Security Bank J.P. Rizal Street 772-1678
Solid Bank Abadilla Street 772-1024; 772-1027

POLICE Batac 166; 792-4353

Laoag 166; 772-0564

TELEGRAPH SERVICES
PT&T Bonifacio St.,Laoag 772-0313;772-0335
RCPI Bonifacio St., Laoag 772-0664

TOUR OPERATORS
Hong Cheung Fort Ilocandia Hotel 772-1166 loc. 2075
R&G Travel Washington St., Batac 792-3350
Travel Ilocandia Nolasco St., Laoag 770-5610
PINAKBET group 772-0538
(Provinces of Ilocos Norte Adventures, pinakbetgroup@yahoo.com
Kampers, Bikers, Eco-Tourism Group) www.geocities.com/pinakbetgroup
OTHER USEFUL INFO
Department of Agriculture 770-4237; 770-3378
Department of Education, Culture & Sports 771-5116
Department of Labor and Employment 772-0727
Department of Local Government 772-0986
Department of Trade & Industry 770-0379; 770-3243
Department of Tourism 772-0467
Emergency (ambulance) 911
Provincial Capitol 772-1211 to 19

EATING OUT

BACARRA
Fast Food: Mister Donut Bacarra Supermarket 776-0650

BADOC
Fast Food: Mister Donut Badoc Public Market

BATAC
Fast Food:
Cindy’s Barangay Ricarte 792-4357
Emapanada, barbeque atbp. Barangay Lacub
Batac Food House Batac Plaza 792-4152
Fiesta Food Court Barangay Caunayan 792-3797
Goldilocks Barangay Ricarte
Isla de Javines Barangay Ricarte 792-3626
Jade Karla Garden Barangay Valdez 792-3900
Mister Donut Barangay Valdez 792-3790
Mt. Breeze Rest. Barangay Caunayan
Plaza Fastfood Barangay Valdez 792-3738
Plaza Maestro Barangay Lacub 792-2808
STY Fast Food Barangay Ablan 792-3188
Bar:
Rhodora’s Barangay Nalupta 792-3227
Scratch Pen Disco Club Barangay Tabug 792-3455
SnapShots Barangay Caunayan 792-2324
Victors Bar & Resto Barangay Caunayan

PAOAY
Bar:
Idol’s Fast Food Barangay 1
Sound Track & Bar Café Barangay 2
PASUQUIN
Fast Food:
Pasuquin Bakery Barangay 3 775-0005
Shore Shop Barangay 9
Orchard Karaoke Bar Barangay 9 775-0242

PINILI
Fast Food: WID Fastfood Pinili Guest House 0912-3885173

SAN NICOLAS
Fast Food:
Dawang’s Barangay 1 781-3102
Green Meadows Rest. San Guillermo 773-2026
Pepperoni Steak & Pizza Barangay 2
Villa Lydia Inn Restaurant San Lorenzo 772-0540
Bar:
St.Nick’s Music Lounge Nat’l. Hi-way, Brgy. 22 781-3337

LAOAG
Fastfood:
Chowking F.R. Castro Avenue 771-4655
Cindy’s Gen. Segundo Avenue 770-4590
C& E Pizza Pasta 29 P. Gomez Street 772-1531
Dohan Food House 96 J.P. Rizal Street 773-2860
Empanada, barbeque atbp Rizal Street
Granny’s FastFood House Gen.Segundo Avenue 0918-9208803
Grillos Gen.Segundo Avenue
Hotstuff Gen Segundo Avenue 772-0556
Jollibee F.R. Castro Avenue 773-2250/53
Kookee House Gen. Segundo Avenue 772-0871
Magic Bunny J.P. Rizal Street 772-0972
Max’s Fried Chicken Bacarra Road 607-0232
Mc Donald’s Tres Martires Street 771-7676
Mi Choice P. Gomez Street
Mikee’s Goldilocks F.R.Castro Avenue 772-1076
Mister Donut Gen. Segundo Avenue 772-1280
New La Moda J.P Rizal Street 772-0430
Tita Sarah Foodhouse Don E. Ruiz Street 772-1104
Restaurant:
Burnay room Palazzo de Laoag Hotel 773-1842
Café Teresa Palazzo de Laoag Hotel 773-1842
Shen’s Café Northview Hotel 773-1689
Cloud 9 Texicano Hotel 772-0290
Full Moon Chinese Res. Fort Ilocandia Resort 772-1166
Golden Cow Restaurant Guerrero Street 773-1162
 Ian Krispee Chicken P.Gomez Street 771-4306
Ivan Dominic Rest. P.Gomez Street 771-6442
La Priciosa J.P Rizal Street 770-1162
Macy’s Diner Gen. Segundo Avenue 770-3551
Palazzo Restaurant Paterno Street 773-1842
Pamulinawen Coffee Shop Fort Ilocandia 772-1166
Planet Ilocos Balintawak Street 773-2460
Sizzles Gen. Segundo Avenue 0912-857-0972
Tepanyaki Fort Ilocandia 772-1166
Turo-turo Seafoods Northview Hotel 773-1689
Bar:
Calesa Bar Palazzo de Laoag 773-1842
Cockhouse Videoke F.R. Castro Avenue 771-6811
Colonial Cocktail Lounge F.R Castro Avenue 772-0250
Club 819 Disco Palazzo de Laoag 773-1842
Coco Lobster Fort Ilocandia Resort 772-1166
Kosmik Bar & Video J.P Rizal Street
Monte Carlo Disco Fort Ilocandia 772-1166
Mudslide Giron Street 770-5716
New Life 10 P. Lazaro Avenue
Skyway Music Lounge Gen. Luna Street
Voiz Club J.P Rizal Street
Chicharon Giron Street, Barangay 7B

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

BATAC

Historical Crispina Valdez Museum, General Ricarte Park, Marcos Museum

Man-Made Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU)
MMSU Norteniana Library and Museum
Religious Agliayan Church and Shrine
Immaculate Concepcion Church and Convent

BACARRA

Historical Bacarra Ruins, 17-string wooden harps

Man-Made Bacarra Town Hall, Natba Watch Tower
Religious Bacarra Church, Bell Tower of Bacarra

BADOC

Historical Juan Luna House, Juan Luna Shrine

Man-Made Lingsay Watch Tower
Natural Badoc Island, Scuba-diving sites
Religious San Juan Bautista Church and Convent
 Virgen dela Milagrosa de Badoc

BANGUI

Man-Made Bangui Viewdeck, Baruyen zigzag road

Natural Abang Falls, Bangui Bay, Sentinela Hill, Suacan mineral spring

BURGOS

Man-Made Cape Bojeador Lighthouse

Natural Saoit coral formations, Caangrian Falls,
Capurpuraoan Rock, Tanap Ripids

CURRIMAO

Historical Lighthouse. Tabacalera

Man-Made Currimao Watch Towers
Natural Coral formation, Gaang Bay, Pangil bay, Scuba-diving sites

DINGRAS

Historical Josefa Llanes Escoda Shrine

Man-Made Dingras ruins, Dingras cemetery
Religious Dingras Church
LAOAG

Historical Tobacco Monopoly Monument

Man-Made Aurora Park, Balatong Ecological Park, Laoag Cemetery Chapel,
Lataag View Deck, Museo Ilocos Norte, INTTIC Center, Dip-ayan
Ti Ilocos Marcos Hall of Justiice, Pammalian Grotto, Rizal Park
Natural La Paz sand dunes (Bantay Bimmaboy)
Religious Carmelite Chapel, St. William’s Cathedral, Sinking Bell Tower

PAGUDPUD

Historical USS Stingray Memorial Marker, Caunayan landing site.

Man-Made Patapat Viaduct
Natural Aqua Grande, Bantay Abot caves, Bulu river (kayaking sites), Dos
Hermanos Island, Mabogabog falls, Mara Ira, Paraiso ni Anton in
Matarungtong, Saud white sand beaches, scuba diving sites,
Timangtang rock

PAOAY

Historical Valentin Diaz marker

Man-Made Corniks center, loom weaving, Malacanang of the North, Paoay
 Golf Course, Paoay Sports Complex
Natural Paoay Lake National Park
Religious Paoay Church and Bell Tower (U.N. Heritage Site), Church
convent ruins

PASUQUIN

Man-Made Church ruins, Puyopuyan Watch Tower

PIDDIG

Historical Basi Revolt marker

Man-Made Basi making industry
Religious Sta. Ana Church and Convent

PINILI

Man-Made Binakol loom weaving

Religious Aglipay Shrine ( Sitio Kullabeng)

SAN NICOLAS

Man-Made Blacksmith, leather crafts, Plaza Complex and old houses,

Pottery making
Natural Semilla Hill
Religious Aglipay Church, Iglesia ni Kristo Chapel, Protestant Church,
San Nicolas Church

SARRAT

Historical Pres. Marcos birthplace

Religious Aglipayan Church, Rit-Ritemon Kayong monument, Sta. Monica
Church & Convent

SOLSONA

Natural Dua-dua falls, Karingking river, mountain climbing sites.

VINTAR

Man-Made Vintar dam

Religious Vintar Church and Convent

SHOPPING
 The Ilocano culture is alive and well in Ilocos Norte.

Because local artisans still practice their art, visitors are provided the rare chance of
witnessing the authentic works of our craftsmen. Among the best buys are basketry (Pinili,
Badoc), bricks (Paoay), mushrooms (Pinili), pottery & metal works (San Nicolas), rattan
(Adams, Marcos, Nueva Era & Pagudpud), tin smithing (Badoc) and weaving material (Laoag,
Paoay & Sarrat). Ilocos Norte is proud of its garlic (Bacarra, Badoc, Bangui, Burgos & Paoay),
sukang iloko (native vinegar) and tobacco (Badoc, Batac, Bingras, Marcos & Paoay). Among its
native delicacies are bagnet (chicharon), biscocho (crackers), corniks (corn kernels), empanada
(filled pastry), linga (sesame seed), longaniza (sausage) and tupig (sticky rice).

The best bargains can be found from the market vendors, especially during their market
days. Come early, though, because the vendors usually go home before lunch time.

MARKET DAYS

Bacarra Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday

Badoc Monday & Thursday
Bangui Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday
Banna Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday
Batac Thursday & Sunday
Burgos Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Currimao Sunday
Dingras Wednesday, Friday & Sunday
Laoag Wednesday & Sunday
Marcos Tuesday & Saturday
Nueva Era Wednesday
Pagudpud Monday, Wednesday & Saturday
Paoay Tuesday & Saturday
Pasuquin Wednesday, Friday & Sunday
Piddig Wednesday & Sunday
Pinili Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday
San Nicolas Daily
Sarrat Thursday & Sunday
Solsona Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Vintar Monday & Thursday
 ACCOMMODATIONS

Facilities

BADOC
Sadiay Baybay Resort Cottage fee: P200-500
Gabut Norte
Telephone #: 792-3403

BATAC
Midtown Lodge Room rates: P250 – P650
Arellano Street # of rooms: 5
Telephone #: 792-3170

MMSU Mansions Room rates: P400-P800

MMSU # of rooms: 5
Telephone #: 792-3191
792-3931

Memorial Hospital Room rates: P400-P800 Conference Hall

Training Center # of rooms: 12
Brgy. Callaguip
Telephone #: 792-3144

Phil Rice Center Room rates: P100- P350 Auditorium,

Brgy.Tabug # of rooms: 51 training halls

Sunrise Lodge Room rates: P185-P600

35 Billoca # of rooms: 7
Telephone #: 792-3977

CURRIMAO

D’ Coral Beach Resort Room rates: P600- P3,000 Bancas for hire, billiard hall,
Conference rooms,picnic sheds,
Restaurant videoke

Nipa Beach Resort Room rates: P2,700-P3,600 Beach huts,gift shop ,outdoor sports,
Restaurant

Subli Subli Beach Cottage fee: P800-P2,500 Picnic sheds,

Brgy.Salugan # of rooms: 12` function hall
Telephone #: 792-4244
792-3045
LAOAG
Bueno’s Penthouse Room rates: P800
J.P Rizal Street # of rooms: 2
Telephone #: 772-0342

Casa Llanes Pension Room rates:P450 – 800

P. Lazaro cor Balintawak # of rooms: 26
Telephone #: 772-1125

Fort Ilocandia Hotel Room rates: P4,080 – P6,120 Beach huts, casino driving range,
Brgy.37,Calaya # of rooms: 271 Function rooms, gym, karaoke bar,
Telephone #:772-1166Credit cards accepted:all mini-zoo, outdoor sports,restaurants(3)
swimming pool (3)

Hotel del Norte Room rates: P450-800

26 Fonacier Street # of rooms: 24
Telephone #: 772-1697

Hotel Tiffany Room rates: P400-P1,000 Restaurant

Gen.Segundo Ave. # of rooms: 25

La Elliana Room rates: P600-P1,600 Restaurant, conference room

Ablan Avenue # of rooms: 72
Telephone #:771-4876

Northview Hotel Room rates: P450-P2,600 Billiards, function room, restaurant

Brgy. 46, Nalbo # of rooms: 31
Telephone #: 773-1689 Credit cards: Diners, Bankard

Palazzo de Laoag Room rates: P1,080- P1,980 Business center, Calesa bar & disco,
Brgy. 27,Paterno St. # of rooms:26 Conference rooms, fitness gym,
Telephone #: 773-1842 Credit cards: Bankard Restaurant, swimming pool
Equitable
FEBTC

Paradise Lodge Room rates: P360

Brgy. Barit # of rooms: 24
Telephone #: 772-0407

Pichay Lodge House Room rates: P360 Restaurant

P.Lazaro corner # of rooms: 25
Hernando Street
Telephone #: 772-1267
 Starlight Lodge House Room rates:P270- P550
Ablan Avenue # of rooms:19
Telephone #: 772-0921

Texicano Hotel Room rates: P170-P1,500 Conference room, restaurant

Rizal Avenue # of rooms: 50
Telephone #: 772-0290
772-0606

PAGUDPUD

Arinaya White Resort Room rates: P1,000-P3,000

Telephone #: 764-1079 # of rooms: 11
764-1081
Email: arinaya@yahoo.com

Saud Beach Resort Room rates: P2,300- P3800 Banca for hire ,conference
Saud # of rooms: 18 Room, karaoke bar, outdoor
Telephone #: 764-1050 Sports, restaurant
764-1106
(02) 921-2856 (Manila)

TerreRIKA Room rates: P800-P4,000 Billiard hall, picnic sheds,

Telephone #: 764-100 # of rooms: 25 Restaurants, videoke
Email: terrarika@digitel1.com

Pannzian Beach Room rates: P1,600-P2,500 Eco-adventure tours, picnic

& Mountain Resort # of rooms: 10 sheds, restaurant, videoke
Telephone #: (02) 682-7844(Manila)

Villa del Mar Room rates: P1,400-P4,500 Outdoor sports, picnic tables
Saud Resort # of rooms: 16 swimming pool
Telephone #: (02) 928-8296

PASUQUIN

Villa Helen Beach Resort Room rates: P350-P750 Restaurant, tents, videoke
Telephone #: 770-3880 # of rooms: 14
(02) 931-8272

INWD Training Center Room rates: P200 Conference room

Telephone #: 771-4814 # of rooms: 15
PINILI
Pinili Guest House Room rates: P350 Balikbayan sheds, WID
Mobile #: 0912-388-5173 canteen and parlor
0918-217-8052

SAN NICOLAS

Bodega Inn Room rates: P250-700

San Francisco # of rooms: 7
Telephone #: 773-2572

Villa Lydia Inn Room rates: P600-P750 Function rooms, restaurants

San Lorenzo # of rooms: 19 swimming pool
Telephone #: 772-0540 Credit cards: Diners, FEBTC

FIESTAS

January Solsona Jan 19-21

February Laoag City Feb 3-12

March Marcos March 10-12

Dingras March 14-20
Carasi March 22
Burgos March 24-30

April Banna April 4-6

Nueva Era April 9-10
Badoc April 15-20
Pinili April 22-25
Pagudpud April 23-25
Bangui April 24-30
Currimao April 29-30

May Paoay May 1-5

Sarat May 3-5
Dumalneg May 11-12

November Bacarra November 27-30

December Batac December 8-31

Piddig December 13-14
San Nicolas December 26-30
Pasuquin December 28-30
FEELIN’ LOCAL

GREETINGS:
Naimbag nga bigat yo, Apo Good Morning
Naimbag nga malem yo, Apo Good Afternoon
Naimbag nga rabii yo, Apo Good Evening
Kumusta kayo, Apo? How are you?

POLITE EXPRESSIONS:
Pangaasim man Please
Dios ti agngina Thank you
Awan anyaman na You are welcome
Umay kayto manen Come again
Wen/ Saan Yes/ No
Apo Sir/Ma’am

ASKING DIRECTIONS:
Kasano ti mapan diay…? How to get to…
Adayo? How far

IN THE MARKET:
Kayat ko ti gumatang ti… I want to buy a …
Nagnginan! Expensive!
Awan tawar nan? No discount?