ILOCOS

When in Ilocos, one of the dishes on your buck-eat list is the bagnet. Did you know that Ilocos bagnet is often referred to as chicharon by the Ilocanos? You can definitely eat this as chicharon and dip it in spiced sukang Iloko, ...

There are a lot of reasons to go to Ilocos, which evidently, are also the reasons why one would like to stay. This province is the home to Paoay Church with Baroque architecture, Cape Bojeador Lighthouse that overlooks the South China Sea, ...

Noche Buena, which is Spanish for “night of goodness,” is the bountiful feast served during the eve of Christmas. The typical Noche Buena spread for most Filipino gatherings include the hamonado, embutido, baked macaroni, bringhe (local paella), and sometimes, lechon. But this isn't the same ...

Just a few steps away from Vigan’s Calle Crisologo, Casa Lourdes serves gastronomic dishes that will surprise and delight curious travelers. Built in 1875 by Don Florendo and Doña Maria Verzosa, the former ancestral home now houses two restaurants. On the first ...

A trip to Vigan is not complete without having your fill of the town’s signature empanada paired with sukang Iloco (vinegar from Ilocos). If you visit the public market or walk along Calle Crisologo and the surrounding streets, you’ll find numerous stores ...