MARCH 1 - MARCH 7, 2020 8


METROPOST


Do what the locals do


 Take a brisk walk along the Dumaguete Boulevard early morning or at dusk


Legislators gather in Manila: PCL Negros Oriental President Chaco Sagarbarria, Cong. Josy Limkaichong, Councilor Tincho Perdices, ABC President Dionie Amores, Councilor Rosel Erames, Councilor Bernice Elmaco, and Cong. Chiquiting Sagarbarria. With them is Chaco’s wife Farrah. (contributed photos)


 Join hundreds of joggers & runners at the rubberized oval of Perdices Stadium. Open daily at 4-8am; 4-8pm.


 Practice those swim strokes at the Olympic-size pool at the Teves Aqua Center. Open Tues to Friday, 6am-6pm. Saturdays & holidays, 8am-5pm


 For breakfast: Budbod Kabog with Tsokolate at the City Market Painitan early morning


 Visit Sidlakang Negros Village along EJ Blanco Rd.  Visit the Silliman Anthropology Museum on weekdays  Get acupuncture sessions from Dr. Fe Wale at Silliman Church (Mondays 1-3pm; Thursdays 9-11am); at Foundation University clinic (Tuesdays and Fridays 1-3pm).


 Rent a motorbike for ~P250 to drive around the City; wear a helmet!


 Dumaguete pasalubong: Silvanas at Sans Rival Cakes & Pastries in town and at Robinsons Mall


 Try the Fried Ice Cream at Panda Ice Cream Parlor  Other homegrown bakeshops/coffeeshops: Bean Connection (cupcakes, cookies) at Portal West & Robinsons Al Fresco, Abby’s Cakeshop by Pinky, Alima Cafe, Ana Maria, Chantilly, Rollin’ Pin Cafe (French)


 Feast on gourmet pizza and grilled seafoods while listening to local music at Hayahay.


 Hang out at Gabby’s Bistro at Florentina Homes; Gabby’s Bed & Breakfast in Daro; Gabby’s at Paseo Perdices


 Other homegrown eating places: Chin Loong (Chinese), Bistro Sans Rival (Spanish), Scooby’s (lutong bahay/ crispy chicken), Adamo (gourmet cooking), Alegre 2 (Spanish), Bethany Place, Cafe Filomena at Bethel, Captain Ribbers (boodle fight), Casablanca (European), Cocina Teria at Casa Rubin (Spanish), Don Atilano (steakhouse), Esturya (Italian pasta & pizza), Flaming Grill (burgers), Flying Fish (gourmet cooking), Habhaban (barbecue), KRI (gourmet cooking), Mamia’s Cafe (Spanish), Mooon Cafe (Mexican), Pasta King Cafe di Roma, Qyosko (lutong bahay), Royal Suite Inn (sizzling bulalo, desserts), Señor Juan Bar & Bistro (Spanish), Sta. Theresa’s Resto (lutong bahay), Tarbush (shawarma), Tinto Restaurant (Spanish), Tres Bistro (Spanish), Why Not? Restaurant/Chicco’s Bar (European)


 Join a Night Run with DARS (around Dumaguete) every Thursday 8pm starting at SU Portal West


 Local hang-outs: Alegre (tapas bar), Atong Kamalig (grilled foods), Don Roberto’s, Coffee Grove in Valencia


northbound:  Hike up to foggy Puncak Tan-awan in Sibulan  Sample the original Jo’s Chicken Inato at Jo’s Chicken by the Sea in Sibulan.


 Sleep over at Azalea Restaurant & Casitas in the town of San Jose then hike to the Balinsasayao Twin Lakes for kayaking.


 Explore wildlife at DreAMLANd Nature & Adventure Park in Amlan. Call Emily 0906-6782-120


 Go dolphin-watching at Bais Bay/Tañon Strait. Have lunch at the Sandbar of Manjuyod. Jump-off point: Bais City. Call Ricky 0927-459-7714


 Scale Canlaon Volcano from Canlaon City. Call Laddie 0928-638-4322; Jigz 0923-450-1268


west of Dumaguete:  Join a trek to Mt.Talinis from the town of Valencia, or from the town of Dauin. Call Edmar 0905-632-4011


Have boneless lechon at Chada Valencia Park nightly.  Mountainbike or hike up to the Japanese Amity Shrine in Sagbang, Valencia. Call Matot 0905-697-7048


 Day trip to Casaroro Falls in Valencia; stop by at Limutakna before the descent/after the ascent.


 Relax at Forest Camp or at Tejero Highland Resort & Adventure Park for zipline, ATV rides, etc.


 Swim at Pulangbato Waterfalls  Zipline at Tierra Alta overlooking Dumaguete; relax at Tierra Cafe


southbound:  Marvel at the Negros endemic flora at Liptong Woodland in Bacong


 Kamayan-style with sutokil (sugba-tinola-kinilaw/ grilled- soup-ceviche) and lechon at Malatapay in Zamboanguita. Breakfast daily. Lunch only on Wednesday Market Day.


 Snorkel/Scuba dive at Apo Island. Jump-off point: Malatapay, Zamboanguita. Call Brgy. Capt. Mario 0919-622-3671


 Day trip at Kookoo’s Nest in Siaton  Kayak at Lake Balanan in Siaton


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