I have wonderful memories of Isabela specially santiago. Kaya lang medyo matagal na yung last visit ko college pa ako nun (mga 2004).

Yung mga tao very hospitable.

Minsan balik ako. Mukhang marami ng developments at marami ng pagbabago.

Try ko pag medyo lumamig na ang panahon...I'll set my calendar for my second visit. :)

Hi Dustin. Thanks for posting in this thread. Hope you can revisit our province soon. Thank you ulit and more powers!:)

I have visited thread of Legaspi city and Albay , and I was fascinated by all the stunninly superv sights that were posted. The tourist attractions that the city offers to its visitors, I thought are all captivating. The aerialview of famous Mayon Volcano is equally brilliant. How wonderful it is..

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Hi Sta. Maria... Your town is really exceptional. Those figures are really high for a town and its even higher than the income of other cities. For Santiagos part, its income had reach the 800+ million mark last year making it the third, if Im not mistaken, highest income earner in Luzon outside Metro Manila:)

I have visited thread of Legaspi city and Albay , and I was fascinated by all the stunninly superv sights that were posted. The tourist attractions that the city offers to its visitors, I thought are all captivating. The aerialview of famous Mayon Volcano is equally brilliant. How wonderful it is..

Yep. Legaspi City really has a stunning aerial view. It became even more captivating by the presence of Mt. Mayon. :)

If only we can establish an airport here in Santiago, then I may have the possibility of getting a picture of it from above;) but I dont think it will be more captivating than that of Legaspi.

Thier province is endowed with lots of Natural Wonders. Ours is yet to be explored. There is no road directly linking us to a beach and Palanan is still secluded. We however have a Sierra Madre Natural Park. :)

^ it would be nice if you could post pictures of sierra madre mountains, and other interesting places in your city....that's what we do in the legazpi thread to promote the city

Hi Sta. Maria... Your town is really exceptional. Those figures are really high for a town and its even higher than the income of other cities. For Santiagos part, its income had reach the 800+ million mark last year making it the third, if Im not mistaken, highest income earner in Luzon outside Metro Manila:)

wow! that's huge! legazpi city's income last year was just half of that amount...magaling din ang city mayor nyo...

wow! that's huge! legazpi city's income last year was just half of that amount...magaling din ang city mayor nyo...

Yep. Magaling din sila magimpose ng local taxes at magaling sila magcollect. Siguradong tataas pa ang collection dahil based on what i have noticed mukhang ina-allow nila ang understated income and revenue ng mga taxpayers pero paakyat ng paakyat every year yung amount. Kung baga, a sort of leeway sa mga businessmen lalo na sa mga naguumpisa.
This year, ang target ng city govt is to reach 900Million mark and sa tingin ko sobrang achievable siya kasi kung halimbawang 30% ang dapat bayaran na tax ng payer, nasa mga 18 percent level pa lang iniimposed. Aside dun, parami ng parami ang mga maliliit na negosyo dito.:)

Pero yung paglalaanan ng income na yan is another thing. Diyan sa tingin ko nagkakaproblema as alleged by many Santiaguenos.

Posts: 56 ^ it would be nice if you could post pictures of sierra madre mountains, and other interesting places in your city....that's what we do in the legazpi thread to promote the city

Yep. I will do that soon. Bale ang napost ko palang are:

1. West section of Isabela - roads and scenery page 24 ata.
2. Santiago City pictures - pages 8, 24 and 25.
3. Isabela Churches as posted by different forumers.

I'll be posting soon the following:

1. East section of Isabela - roads and scenery ( this will include the Sierra Madre Natural Park.

2. more Cauayan City pictures

3. updated pictures of Ilagan, Isabela.^^

Yep. Legaspi City really has a stunning aerial view. It became even more captivating by the presence of Mt. Mayon. :)

If only we can establish an airport here in Santiago, then I may have the possibility of getting a picture of it from above;) but I dont think it would be more captivating than that of Legaspi.

Thier province is endowed with lots of Natural Wonders. Ours is yet to be explored. There is no road directly linking us to a beach and Palanan is still secluded. We however have a Sierra Madre Natural Park. :)

I am positively sure that Isabela and the rest of R2 (Stgo, 2gue, Cyn. Ilagan)
have a lot of interesting sights for the locals, and foreign visitors as well if only we can spend extra effort to actually explore and expose our hidden treasures along the Provincial waterfront (Coastal towns on the eastern seaboard of the Province) . The best of Isabela I thought is yet to come. For a starter, the plan to build a road that will link the interior to the coast is a positive step. That would bring a lot of economic and tourism development in the coast. Hopefully , it won't encourage more illegal logging in the area. That would be totally devastating. Regarding aerial view..Chopper I thought would do. No worries, you're actually doing a great job. Cheers.....

I am positively sure that Isabela and the rest of R2 (Stgo, 2gue, Cyn. Ilagan)
have a lot of interesting sights for the locals, and foreign visitors as well if only we can spend extra effort to actually explore and expose our hidden treasures along the Provincial waterfront (Coastal towns on the eastern seaboard of the Province) . The best of Isabela I thought is yet to come. For a starter, the plan to build a road that will link the interior to the coast is a positive step. That would bring a lot of economic and tourism development in the coast. Hopefully , it won't encourage more illegal logging in the area. That would be totally devastating. Regarding aerial view..Chopper I thought would do. No worries, you're actually doing a great job. Cheers.....

There's actually a plan to build a road connecting Ilagan to the coastal town of Palanan. But this is being opposed fearing that such would eventually cause the destruction of Sierra Madre.

The question now is how would we reconcile development with the preservation of Sierra madre? I believe the road is vital for the development of the coastline of Isabela specially Palanan. habang buhay nalamang bang magkukubli ang mga tao dun sa lugar nila?

Nasa Tao parin, specially Isabelinos, ang preservation ng Sierra Madre. Yung idea na hindi pag-gawa ng daan ay isa siyang easy way, and may i say "tamad" na pamamaraan ng pag preserve ng Sierra Madre.

We have to work more, and be very vigilant if we really want Isabela to move forward and at thesame time, preserving what we have.

This is just my opinion and everybody is entitled to his.

There's actually a plan to build a road connecting Ilagan to the coastal to town of Palanan. But this is being opposed fearing that such would eventually cause the eventual destruction of Sierra Madre.

The question now is how would we reconcile development with the preservation of Sierra madre? I believe the road is vital for the development of the coastline of Isabela specially Palanan. habang buhay nalamang bang magkukubli ang mga tao dun sa lugar nila?

Nasa Tao parin, specially Isabelinos, ang preservation ng Sierra Madre. Yung idea na hindi pag-gawa ng daan ay isa siyang easy way, and may i say "tamad" na pamamaraan ng pag preserve ng Sierra Madre.

We have to work more, and be very vigilant if we really want Isabela to move forward and at thesame time, preserving what we have.

This is just my opinion and everybody is entitled to his.

Sobrang kapal pa ba ng gubat ng sierra madre sa parteng isabela? kung lalagyan dyan ng daan...siguradong yayariin yang forest covers dyan ng mga loggers...100% yan.kung ako tatanungin.huwag na lang muna gumawa ng kalsada...kakawawain lang talaga yang bundok nyo dyan ng mga loggers...

Sobrang kapal pa ba ng gubat ng sierra madre sa parteng isabela? kung lalagyan dyan ng daan...siguradong yayariin yang forest covers dyan ng mga loggers...100% yan.kung ako tatanungin.huwag na lang muna gumawa ng kalsada...kakawawain lang talaga yang bundok nyo dyan ng mga loggers...

Alam ko makapal talaga siya at sobrang luwang at masukal. Hindi ko sobrang kabisado facts about sierra madre... Siguro nga hindi muna ngayon, but I'm not of the idea na forever nang walang gagawing daan for Palanan kasi kawawa naman mga tao dun. But the provincial govt. should find a way para sa transportation ng mga taga Palanan at para naman mautilize ang potential ng town na ito at iba pang coastal towns ng Isabela. Isabelinos should be empowered and be educated about the importance of the Sierra madre park.

So mukhang kailangan pa ng time para mapagaralan ng mabuti kung saan gagawin ang daan in case at para ma-orient din mga tao.

There's actually a plan to build a road connecting Ilagan to the coastal to town of Palanan. But this is being opposed fearing that such would eventually cause the eventual destruction of Sierra Madre.

The question now is how would we reconcile development with the preservation of Sierra madre? I believe the road is vital for the development of the coastline of Isabela specially Palanan. habang buhay nalamang bang magkukubli ang mga tao dun sa lugar nila?

Nasa Tao parin, specially Isabelinos, ang preservation ng Sierra Madre. Yung idea na hindi pag-gawa ng daan ay isa siyang easy way, and may i say "tamad" na pamamaraan ng pag preserve ng Sierra Madre.

We have to work more, and be very vigilant if we really want Isabela to move forward and at thesame time, preserving what we have.

This is just my opinion and everybody is entitled to his.

I couldn't agree more. Both parties (leaders/Isabelinos) should compromise a workable solution. Remember that Sierra Madre is a "UNESCO" heritage. There is a lot of weight to it. Although I strongly object to any activities that would compromise the integrity of the "Sierra" I am also infavor of development. The only way to develop the eastern seaboard and be able to explore its potential tourist destination is by building a road. Its a shame if the coastal people doesn't have an easy access to the interior and vise versa. I just hope the welfare of all stakeholders comes first before politics and profit.

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ISABELA
BIODIVERSITY APPRECIATION at Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park
5 days – 4 nights
The Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park (NSMNP) is the largest protected area in the country with more than 300,000 hectares of rainforest. Declared number one in biodiversity in the country and also one of the top ten "biodiversity hotspots" in the world. Unknown and unnamed species of flora and fauna are present in the Park. A confirmed habitat of the Philippine Eagle and the Cloud Rat. Its coastal areas host whales and dolphins and other cetaceans. Ideal for scuba diving and other water sports; a mountaineering and trekking challenge!
Day 1
Take Cyclone Plane from Cauayan Airport in the morning. Meet the guides at the Palanan Airstrip. Visit the “town in the forest” : trek to Palanan Church and Aguinaldo Shrine; visit souvenir shops; take Villa Robles Interpretation Trail; lunch; river cruise along the Palanan River to Dicotcotan; check-in at Dicotcotan Beach Resort; swimming and exploration for the rest of the day.
Day 2
Take the motorized banca along the scenic Pinacanauan River of Palanan visiting enroute: Dibungco – the first Agta community; Culasi, pass mangroves to the Palanan Bay, the Pacific Ocean and Northern Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges; Brgy San Isidro; stroll the deserted white beach of Dicotcotan where the rainforest stops the breaking swells from the Pacific Ocean and the nomadic Agta families with their mobile leantos.
Day 3
Terrestrial Habitat Appreciation and jungle trek for nature-related activities to Dipuduanaw. Trek to Disadsad Waterfalls; passing by fishing villages, mangrove forests and swim at the waterfalls’ basin. Dinner of fresh seafoods
Day 4
Spend the day exploring the 16 hectare biological plot in Villa Robles by hiking to the research plot identified by foresters of Palanan. Venture in an in-depth tour with the in-charge forester and discover the rich biodiversity of Palanan and the dynamics of a rainforest eco-system. Farewell dinner
Day 5
After breakfast, visit the souvenir shop at PWDECO; take the Cyclone Plane back to Cauayan Airport. End of tour.


PALANAN WILDERNESS TOUR
4 days – 3 nights
The Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park (NSMNP) is the largest protected area in the country with more than 360,000 hectares of rainforest. Declared number one in biodiversity in the country and also one of the top ten biodiversity hotspots in the world. Unknown and unnamed species of flora and fauna are present in the Park. Its coastal areas host whales and dolphins and other cetaceans. Ideal for scuba diving and other water sports; a mountaineering and trekking challenge!
Day 1
Take a Cyclone Plane from Cauayan City Airport at 7:00 AM. Meet the guides at the Palanan airstrip; walking tour of Palanan Poblacion and have a lunch at homestay Facility. Take tricyle to Culasi and transfer to boat for trip to Dicotcotan Beach Resort. Swimming snorkelling or explore barangay San Isidro and floating lobster farm.
Day 2
After early breakfast, take a motorized boat for Barangay Dipaguiden and meet resident Dumagats, interaction, swimming and snorkeling. The rest of the day will be spent exploring the forest and natural environs. Back to resort.
Day 3
After breakfast, take a boat ride to Sabang Beach and trek to Disadsad Water Falls. Swimming at the waterfalls basin, explore the forest, take packed lunch; trek back to Sabang and take a boat to Blue Lagoon, enjoy the river scence. Take tricycle back to Homestay. Supper.
Day 4
Explore the town proper of Palanan, the Church and Aguinaldo Shrine; visit souvenir shops; lunch at Homestay. Take the afternoon plane trip back to Cauayan City.

Cauayan City
Day Tour
Cauayan City boast of abundant farms ranging from mushroom culture production centers, high value crops, vegetables, fruits, ornamental plants and the freshwater prawn hatchery farm in the Cagayan Valley Region. Start the day with a visit to our Lady of Pillars Church in Cauayan City and be awed by its modern interiors and preserved brick exteriors. Be prepared for a day of sightseeing, food trip and shopping starting at the mushroom center in Barangay Tagaran where mushrooms can be bought from mushroom farms and learn about its scientific production and the various by-products produced from mushrooms. Drive to the “Gulayan ng Bayan”at the Barangay Gagabutan where homeowners have hectares upon hectares of vegetables farms; learn to harvest and pay your own ampalaya, eggplant, patola, okra and other vegetables. Pick and pay your way at the Cortez Fruit Farm for pineapples, mangoes, papaya and bananas and enjoy an al fresco lunch of freshly caught tilapia from Cortez fishpond and eat all you can fresh fruits. Enjoy another outdoor trip in the afternoon at the Dacuycuy Farms where imported ornamental plants and fruit trees abound and bring home aromatic and green dwarf Philippine coconut tree seedlings. Learn the basics of giant freshwater prawn production at the region’s first prawn hatchery farm.

Note: Cauayan City is a commercial center for the Cagayan Valley Region. Accredited hotels and restaurants abound in the area. The farm visits require advance notice from guest.
Santiago City
Half Day Tour
The tour starts at the Balay na Santiago, a local museum which houses a collection of the ethno-linguistic lifestyle of those who made Santiago City a melting pot of culture that it is today. The Museum is located right at the heart of the city along Miranda Street. Next stop would be the Calvary Hills, and the Church of Transfiguration at Dariok Hills, Barangay Balintokatok where life-size Stations of the Cross are presented starting with the Last Supper from the foot of the hill all the way to the top where the Chapel of Transfiguration stands inviting visitors for a contemplative moment. In Barangay Rizal is the Patupat country where sugarcane and glutinous rice are grown and cooked into the famous Santiago Patupat – a growing cottage industry. Visitors will be able to watch the process by which the sugarcane is used to produced such delicacy. Generous patrons donate their time and treasure at the Gawad ng Kalinga project in Barangay Bannawag Norte. The Gawad Kalinga project in the city has become a melting pot of the culture and a favorite destinations of Balikbayans and foreign visitors to the city.

Note:Santiago City is the industrial center of the Cagayan Vally Region. It also serves as the service center for the entire region including the Kalinga, it is being located right at heart of the region. Santiago City is an independent-component city of Cagayan Valley Region.
HOW TO GET THERE

Take a Cagayan Valley Region aircon bus from Manila at 7 PM and get down at Cauayan City early morning the following day. Cyclone Planes in Cauayan City take the passengers to Palanan for a 30 minute flight daily. For independent motorist, take the North Luzon Expressway and exit at the Sta. Rita Exit. You may park vehicle at Cyclone parking area. PAL Express flies Manila-Cauyan-Manila

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QUEEN CITY OF THE NORTH???
SANTIAGO CITY???

HAHAHA...NATAWA TALAGA AKO NUNG NARINIG AT NABASA KO TONG ALIAS NA TO...SINO PALA NAGBANSAG SA SYUDAD NYO NG NAPAKAGANDANG ALIAS NA TO?

NADAIG NYO NA PALA ANG DALAWA SA MGA PINAKAMAUUNLAD NA CITY SA BOUNG PILIPINAS,, ANG DAGUPAN AT BAGUIO....

ANO BANG PINAGMAMALAKI NG SYUDAD NYO?

DAGUPAN CITY : CHIEF PORT, COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL CENTER OF THE NORTHERN LUZON....
METRO DAGUPAN(Dagupan, Calasiao, Mangaldan, San Fabian. Binmaley, Lingayen, San Jacinto, Sta. Barbara, Mapandan and Manaoag)POPULATION: 750,000+

BAGUIO CITY : CORDILLERA'S REGIONAL CENTER, TOURISM HUB OF THE NORTH, SUMMER CAPITAL OF THE PHIL.
METRO BAGUIO OR B.L.I.S.T(Baguio, LaTrinidad, Itogon, Sablan, Tuba)POPULATION: 400,000+

NATALO NYO NA PALA ANG MATATANDANG CITY NG DAGUPAN(1946), AT BAGUIO(1909)...SA PAGBABASA KO, ANG SANTIAGO AY NAITATAG BILANG CHARTERED CITY NOONG 1994...ANG BILIS, S LOOB LANG NG 15 YEARS, NAHIGITAN NYO NA ANG DALAWANG MAUUNLAD NA CITIES SA LUZON...

MALAKI AT MALAWAK BA ANG BUSINESS DISTRICT NYO GAYA NG DAGUPAN CENTRAL BUSINESS DIST.(A.B. FERNANDEZ, PEREZ BLVD, ARELLANO ST, RIZAL ST GALVAN ST AND M.H DEL PILAR ST.).....AT BAGUO CENTRAL BUSINESS DIST(SESSION RD, HARISSON RD, MAGSAYSAY AVE, AND GEN. LUNA ST)

TRY TO COMPARE YOUR CITY,,,SAAN LAMANG ANG CITY NYO??MADAMING MAHAHANAP NA INFO SA INTERNET...

MAS MAUNLAD NA PALA ANG SANTIAGO CITY,,"QUEEN CITY OF THE NORTH KUNO"

BAGO NYO SABIHING QUEEN CITY ANG SYUDAD NYO...HIGITAN NYO MUNA ANG DALAWANG NASABI KONG CITIES... :)

I am not from Santiago, but I understand where Santiaguenos are coming from and so with you being from Baguio city. There is no doubt that Bagiuo city is way better than Stgo. or Dagupan being the Port city and Financial center for Northern Luzon. "Queen city of the North" I thought is a nickname given for Stgo. being a 16 year old teen city, if you get what I mean. Comparing apple to orange I thought is just bit off. Santiaguenos, has every right to call their city "Queen city of the North" since they see it fits. Nothing you nor I can do. Considering that Stgo. city is just an emerging city, I thought they have gone quite a long way for such a short period of time, think about it. In terms of revenue collections, they are 3rd or 4th in Northern Luzon, and Assets...3.8 b. I'd say STUNNING..and wow. By the way, would you be inclined to compare a granma (born 1900's) a mother (born 1940's) to a teenager of 16. Take your cheap shot somewhereelse, buddy!!!

Thank you 296619 for your posted Isabela Tour Pagkage Information. It is awesome to know that there is a place to call "Tourist destination" in Isabela. I am positively sure that there are still abundant potential tourist attractions that yet to be explored. This is just a the beginning. Thanks again...

I am not from Santiago, but I understand where Santiaguenos are coming from and so with you being from Baguio city. There is no doubt that Bagiuo city is way better than Stgo. or Dagupan being the Port city and Financial center for Northern Luzon. "Queen city of the North" I thought is a nickname given for Stgo. being a 16 year old teen city, if you get what I mean. Comparing apple to orange I thought is just bit off. Santiaguenos, has every right to call their city "Queen city of the North" since they see it fits. Nothing you nor I can do. Considering that Stgo. city is just an emerging city, I thought they have gone quite a long way for such a short period of time, think about it. In terms of revenue collections, they are 3rd or 4th in Northern Luzon, and Assets...3.8 b. I'd say STUNNING..and wow. By the way, would you be inclined to compare a granma (born 1900's) a mother (born 1940's) to a teenager of 16. Take your cheap shot somewhereelse, buddy!!!

i'm not from santiago too,pero sa nkita ko hindi nga dapat ikumpara ang baguio at dagupan sa santiago... at okay na yun kasi me title na ang baguio at dagupan... :D at ang laki laki ng income ng santiago, namangha ako wa..kahit ang pinakamayaman na lunsgod sa bulacan ay nahigitan pa. :D

Thank you 296619 for your posted Isabela Tour Pagkage Information. It is awesome to know that there is a place to call "Tourist destination" in Isabela. I am positively sure that there are still abundant potential tourist attractions that yet to be explored. This is just a the beginning. Thanks again...

Thanks Ephesus29. Yes. I believe that the Best for Isabela is yet to come....:)^^

i'm not from santiago too,pero sa nkita ko hindi nga dapat ikumpara ang baguio at dagupan sa santiago... at okay na yun kasi me title na ang baguio at dagupan... :D at ang laki laki ng income ng santiago, namangha ako wa..kahit ang pinakamayaman na lunsgod sa bulacan ay nahigitan pa. :D

Hi William. Yep, malaki nga tax collection dito... Noong una inisip ko rin kung papaano lumaki ang collection ng ganun samantalang home to 130,000 plus people lang naman lugar namin. Pero yung volume kasi ng tao dumadagsa sa amin umaabot ng 400,000+ a day based on my estimate ha. Naging centro kasi ito ng kalakal para sa mga taga Ifugao, Nueva Viscaya, Quirino, Kalinga at western and southern Isabela. At maraming local taxes ang naimbento tulad ng percentage tax sa pagiimbak ng palay, bigas, mais at iba pang grains. Lahat ng uri ng sasakyan may binabayaran. Madami din talagang negosyo kahit sa mga loob ng villages. At, yung zonal value ng lupa sobrang taas kaya malamang malaki ang binabayaran ng mga may-ari ng lupa taon taon para sa real property tax... Sa mga negosyante, may burden pero worth it din lalo na sa mga hindi gaanong mapalad sa lugar namin. ^^

Hi William. Yep, malaki nga tax collection dito... Noong una inisip ko rin kung papaano lumaki ang collection ng ganun samantalang home to 130,000 plus people lang naman lugar namin. Pero yung volume kasi ng tao dumadagsa sa amin umaabot ng 400,000+ a day based on my estimate ha. Naging centro kasi ito ng kalakal para sa mga taga Ifugao, Nueva Viscaya, Quirino, Kalinga at western and southern Isabela. At maraming local taxes ang naimbento tulad ng percentage tax sa pagiimbak ng palay, bigas, mais at iba pang grains. Lahat ng uri ng sasakyan may binabayaran. Madami din talagang negosyo kahit sa mga loob ng villages. At, yung zonal value ng lupa sobrang taas kaya malamang malaki ang binabayaran ng mga may-ari ng lupa taon taon para sa real property tax... Sa mga negosyante, may burden pero worth it din lalo na sa mga hindi gaanong mapalad sa lugar namin. ^^

ahh..parang yan ang nagiging commercial center ng mga kalapit na probinsya kaya siguro ang laki laki ng income, hanggang ngayon napapa-wow ako, yung sa san jose del monte (richest in bulacan) nga lang taas na taas na ko yan pang sa santiago city..hehe, ang galing naman..

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ISABELA
BIODIVERSITY APPRECIATION at Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park
5 days – 4 nights
The Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park (NSMNP) is the largest protected area in the country with more than 300,000 hectares of rainforest. Declared number one in biodiversity in the country and also one of the top ten "biodiversity hotspots" in the world. Unknown and unnamed species of flora and fauna are present in the Park. A confirmed habitat of the Philippine Eagle and the Cloud Rat. Its coastal areas host whales and dolphins and other cetaceans. Ideal for scuba diving and other water sports; a mountaineering and trekking challenge!
Day 1
Take Cyclone Plane from Cauayan Airport in the morning. Meet the guides at the Palanan Airstrip. Visit the “town in the forest” : trek to Palanan Church and Aguinaldo Shrine; visit souvenir shops; take Villa Robles Interpretation Trail; lunch; river cruise along the Palanan River to Dicotcotan; check-in at Dicotcotan Beach Resort; swimming and exploration for the rest of the day.
Day 2
Take the motorized banca along the scenic Pinacanauan River of Palanan visiting enroute: Dibungco – the first Agta community; Culasi, pass mangroves to the Palanan Bay, the Pacific Ocean and Northern Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges; Brgy San Isidro; stroll the deserted white beach of Dicotcotan where the rainforest stops the breaking swells from the Pacific Ocean and the nomadic Agta families with their mobile leantos.
Day 3
Terrestrial Habitat Appreciation and jungle trek for nature-related activities to Dipuduanaw. Trek to Disadsad Waterfalls; passing by fishing villages, mangrove forests and swim at the waterfalls’ basin. Dinner of fresh seafoods
Day 4
Spend the day exploring the 16 hectare biological plot in Villa Robles by hiking to the research plot identified by foresters of Palanan. Venture in an in-depth tour with the in-charge forester and discover the rich biodiversity of Palanan and the dynamics of a rainforest eco-system. Farewell dinner
Day 5
After breakfast, visit the souvenir shop at PWDECO; take the Cyclone Plane back to Cauayan Airport. End of tour.


PALANAN WILDERNESS TOUR
4 days – 3 nights
The Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park (NSMNP) is the largest protected area in the country with more than 360,000 hectares of rainforest. Declared number one in biodiversity in the country and also one of the top ten biodiversity hotspots in the world. Unknown and unnamed species of flora and fauna are present in the Park. Its coastal areas host whales and dolphins and other cetaceans. Ideal for scuba diving and other water sports; a mountaineering and trekking challenge!
Day 1
Take a Cyclone Plane from Cauayan City Airport at 7:00 AM. Meet the guides at the Palanan airstrip; walking tour of Palanan Poblacion and have a lunch at homestay Facility. Take tricyle to Culasi and transfer to boat for trip to Dicotcotan Beach Resort. Swimming snorkelling or explore barangay San Isidro and floating lobster farm.
Day 2
After early breakfast, take a motorized boat for Barangay Dipaguiden and meet resident Dumagats, interaction, swimming and snorkeling. The rest of the day will be spent exploring the forest and natural environs. Back to resort.
Day 3
After breakfast, take a boat ride to Sabang Beach and trek to Disadsad Water Falls. Swimming at the waterfalls basin, explore the forest, take packed lunch; trek back to Sabang and take a boat to Blue Lagoon, enjoy the river scence. Take tricycle back to Homestay. Supper.
Day 4
Explore the town proper of Palanan, the Church and Aguinaldo Shrine; visit souvenir shops; lunch at Homestay. Take the afternoon plane trip back to Cauayan City.

Cauayan City
Day Tour
Cauayan City boast of abundant farms ranging from mushroom culture production centers, high value crops, vegetables, fruits, ornamental plants and the freshwater prawn hatchery farm in the Cagayan Valley Region. Start the day with a visit to our Lady of Pillars Church in Cauayan City and be awed by its modern interiors and preserved brick exteriors. Be prepared for a day of sightseeing, food trip and shopping starting at the mushroom center in Barangay Tagaran where mushrooms can be bought from mushroom farms and learn about its scientific production and the various by-products produced from mushrooms. Drive to the “Gulayan ng Bayan”at the Barangay Gagabutan where homeowners have hectares upon hectares of vegetables farms; learn to harvest and pay your own ampalaya, eggplant, patola, okra and other vegetables. Pick and pay your way at the Cortez Fruit Farm for pineapples, mangoes, papaya and bananas and enjoy an al fresco lunch of freshly caught tilapia from Cortez fishpond and eat all you can fresh fruits. Enjoy another outdoor trip in the afternoon at the Dacuycuy Farms where imported ornamental plants and fruit trees abound and bring home aromatic and green dwarf Philippine coconut tree seedlings. Learn the basics of giant freshwater prawn production at the region’s first prawn hatchery farm.

Note: Cauayan City is a commercial center for the Cagayan Valley Region. Accredited hotels and restaurants abound in the area. The farm visits require advance notice from guest.
Santiago City
Half Day Tour
The tour starts at the Balay na Santiago, a local museum which houses a collection of the ethno-linguistic lifestyle of those who made Santiago City a melting pot of culture that it is today. The Museum is located right at the heart of the city along Miranda Street. Next stop would be the Calvary Hills, and the Church of Transfiguration at Dariok Hills, Barangay Balintokatok where life-size Stations of the Cross are presented starting with the Last Supper from the foot of the hill all the way to the top where the Chapel of Transfiguration stands inviting visitors for a contemplative moment. In Barangay Rizal is the Patupat country where sugarcane and glutinous rice are grown and cooked into the famous Santiago Patupat – a growing cottage industry. Visitors will be able to watch the process by which the sugarcane is used to produced such delicacy. Generous patrons donate their time and treasure at the Gawad ng Kalinga project in Barangay Bannawag Norte. The Gawad Kalinga project in the city has become a melting pot of the culture and a favorite destinations of Balikbayans and foreign visitors to the city.

Note:Santiago City is the industrial center of the Cagayan Vally Region. It also serves as the service center for the entire region including the Kalinga, it is being located right at heart of the region. Santiago City is an independent-component city of Cagayan Valley Region.
HOW TO GET THERE

Take a Cagayan Valley Region aircon bus from Manila at 7 PM and get down at Cauayan City early morning the following day. Cyclone Planes in Cauayan City take the passengers to Palanan for a 30 minute flight daily. For independent motorist, take the North Luzon Expressway and exit at the Sta. Rita Exit. You may park vehicle at Cyclone parking area. PAL Express flies Manila-Cauyan-Manila

WoW! Pwede cguro ang helicopter ride over the thick forested areas ng sierra madre na maging tourist attraction...ang dami na kasing pinoy na hindi pa nakakakita ng primary growth forest...lalo na yung mga nakatira sa NCR

WoW! Pwede cguro ang helicopter ride over the thick forested areas ng sierra madre na maging tourist attraction...ang dami na kasing pinoy na hindi pa nakakakita ng primary growth forest...lalo na yung mga nakatira sa NCR

Yep... May link dito showing the very thick forest of Sierra Madre, hanapin ko lang.

Pero sana safe yung hilicopter kasi once bumagsak dun sa area ng Maconacon at San Mariano, mahirap ng hanapin sa sobrang sukal nung lugar.^^

http://blogs.gmanews.tv/sidetrip/blog/uploads/Abuanaerial.jpg
http://blogs.gmanews.tv/sidetrip/blog/index.php?/archives/377-Si-Gob-at-ang-mga-Bugador.html

Guys, specially Isabelinos try niyo rin basahin ito...

These are all about Palanan Isabela.

http://www.pinoytravelblog.com/travel-destinations/isabela/374/palanan-the-town-that-time-forgot

http://thecorrespondents.multiply.com/journal/item/9/PALANAN_Nakakulong_Na_Paraiso_-_April_21_2009

http://blogs.gmanews.tv/sidetrip/blog/uploads/Abuanaerial.jpg
http://blogs.gmanews.tv/sidetrip/blog/index.php?/archives/377-Si-Gob-at-ang-mga-Bugador.html

very nice photo.. we want more...

I am not from Santiago, but I understand where Santiaguenos are coming from and so with you being from Baguio city. There is no doubt that Bagiuo city is way better than Stgo. or Dagupan being the Port city and Financial center for Northern Luzon. "Queen city of the North" I thought is a nickname given for Stgo. being a 16 year old teen city, if you get what I mean. Comparing apple to orange I thought is just bit off. Santiaguenos, has every right to call their city "Queen city of the North" since they see it fits. Nothing you nor I can do. Considering that Stgo. city is just an emerging city, I thought they have gone quite a long way for such a short period of time, think about it. In terms of revenue collections, they are 3rd or 4th in Northern Luzon, and Assets...3.8 b. I'd say STUNNING..and wow. By the way, would you be inclined to compare a granma (born 1900's) a mother (born 1940's) to a teenager of 16. Take your cheap shot somewhereelse, buddy!!!

mas malaki pa nga populasyon ng Ilagan sa Santiago city eh.. pero may possible na mataas din income ng Santiago... dahil ba sa independent sila?

Ilagan is a 1st-class municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. It is the capital municipality and the largest town of Isabela (for land area and total population). According to the latest census, it has a population of 131,243 people in 24,085 households.

The conversion of Ilagan, Isabela on February 2, 1998 (RA 8474) for cityhood would have made it the largest city in the province. But the plebiscite held on March 14, 1999 turned down its bid for cityhood under the Administration of former Mayor Mercedes P. Uy. The majority of the people voted no in that historic event. It has 72,365 voters according to the 2007 elections.

Ilagan, Isabela is politically subdivided into 91 barangays. Ilagan has the most number of barangays in the province of Isabela.

Human

The rapid increase of population in Ilagan is attributed to the current growth in economic activities especially in the sectors of Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural and Housing.

Statistics from the National Statistics Office showed that Ilagan has a total population of 79, 336 in 1990 and 99, 120 in 1995 with an annual growth rate of 2.5%. At present, the total population of Ilagan is 121,390. Using the projected annual growth rate of 2.5%, the population is expected to be 121.097 in 1999, 126,606 in 2001 and 323,121 in 2008.

People who wish to make Ilagan their home could choose from a number of premium subdivisions that best suit their lifestyle.

Industries
[edit] Furniture Making

Ilagan’s major industry is furniture making. Several furniture shops, located along the National Highway in Barangays Alinguigan 2nd & 3rd, manufacture and sell furniture made of quality narra wood. These barangays comprise the so-called Butaka City of Ilagan, where the Guinness Book of Records' entry for the biggest armchair in the world, the Butaka, was manufactured.
[edit] Food & Beverage

There are several food and beverage companies in the municipality. The largest of which are the Coca-Cola Company which operates a softdrink bottling plant in Barangay Osmeńa and Jack Confectionery which operates a wine fermentation plant.

There are 15 bakeries/bakeshops and 1 ice cream/ice drop company.

Aside from a number of Cafes and Restaurants in the town, two popular fastfood chains opened their respective branch in Ilagan; Jollibee and Chowking. These branches are conveniently located along Maharlika Highway, near the New Public Market.
[edit] Agri-support Activities

Most of the industries in the town are agri-based. For the past ten years, there has been a great number of local investment in poultry and hog raising. At present, there are seven poultry contract growers and 33 small and medium scale hog raisers in Ilagan.

Other support facilities, warehouses and small rice mills, strategically located in different barangays of Ilagan address the storage needs of farmers during the harvest season.
[edit] Jeep and Tricycle Body Building

There are 9 motor vehicle assembly shops in Ilagan; 5 jeepney assembly shops and 4 tricycle sidecar makers. These motor vehicle assembly shops respond to the increasing need for transportation service in the municipality.
[edit] Hotels

There are several hotels located in Ilagan. These hotels are mostly located in the town center. These are the D'Infinity Hotel, Hotel Romans Ville, San Antonio Hotel, and Marjs Hotel.
[edit] Real Estate

The Brent-Nathan Realty and Development Corporation (BNRDC) nestled one of their projects in the foothills of Ilagan, Isabela. The most prestigious gated community now recognized and fondly called Francisca Village Phase I and Francisca Village Phase II, the Landmark of BNRDC’s contemporary standard of majestic homes that embody the ideal of comfort and convenience. It showcases beautiful homes with impressive split level configurations that offer an unparalleled view of the breathtaking natural environment and a perpetually cool and calm surrounding found in a 46-hectare site. These masterplanned communities have been duplicated in two other BNRDC Villages; the Brethan Subdivision in Marabulig 1, Cauayan City, and Pascual Village in Roxas, Isabela.
[edit] Commerce and Trade

Ilagan has two major public markets; the old Pamilihang Bayan ng Ilagan located in the Poblacion and the newly constructed multi-million peso New Ilagan Public Market Complex in Baligatan. The increasing number of market goers, coming from within the town and adjacent municipalities, prompted municipal officials to facilitate the construction of the modern market.

The AM City Complex in Alibagu will be opening soon; this will open new doors to commerce and trade. Located within the complex is the Northstar Mall, the flagship mall project of the North Star Group through its local property subsidiary AM City Realty. The 400-million peso mall features cinemas, specialty shops, an SM Savemore Store, a National Bookstore,an ACE Hardware, TIME ZONE, CDR-KING several restaurants,Convention Center, 5 Star Hotel and amusement centers. This development aims to provide a one-stop center where people of Ilagan and near-by towns could shop, eat, and have fun.

Another development taking shape in Ilagan is the Talavera Square Mall. The mall will showcase a Robinsons Supermarket branch, Shopwise and Mc Donalds.

mas malaki pa nga populasyon ng Ilagan sa Santiago city eh.. pero may possible na mataas din income ng Santiago... dahil ba sa independent sila?

Hi gatestar... Yep. Ilagan is more populous than Santiago (2007 figures). Hindi ko lang alam ngayong 2010. Ilagan and Tuguegarao are more populous by 5,000 and 3,000 respectively. When it comes to population density, Tuguegarao is the highest at 1,200+ per sqkm, then SantiaGo is 500 per sqkm. Ilagan is only around 100 per sqkm. But here is the catch, Santiago's city proper has a population density of 5000+ per sqkm, and during business hour, umaakyat ang bilang ng tao to 400,000 per day ( based on my estimate yan ha.)... Sabi ko nga, nagtaka rin ako, bakit lumaki ang income ng Santiago ng ganun until I figured out na dumadami ang tao every business hour at maraming local taxes.

At ang main key ng Santiago is the location. All major roads of Cagayan Valley nagmemerge sa Santiago. lahat ng mga goods dumadaan sa Santiago... Yun. Ang pagkakaalam ko, yung mga dating negosyante sa Ilagan, lumipat ng Santiago. Kaya right move din for Ilagan, na magestablish ng bagong market along Maharlika Highway, kasi yung dating market nasa itaas, hindi siya ganun pinapasok at hindi nakikita ng mga dumadaan sa highway.

ahh..parang yan ang nagiging commercial center ng mga kalapit na probinsya kaya siguro ang laki laki ng income, hanggang ngayon napapa-wow ako, yung sa san jose del monte (richest in bulacan) nga lang taas na taas na ko yan pang sa santiago city..hehe, ang galing naman..

2006 INCOME

QUEZON CITY - P7,861,810,000.00
OLONGAPO CITY - P838,954,000.00
BAGUIO CITY - P833,109,000.00
MALABON CITY - P657,725,000.00
SANTIAGO CITY - P642,537,000.00
SAN JOSE DEL MONTE CITY - P501,455,000.00
MALOLOS CITY - P364,241,000.00

ahh..parang yan ang nagiging commercial center ng mga kalapit na probinsya kaya siguro ang laki laki ng income, hanggang ngayon napapa-wow ako, yung sa san jose del monte (richest in bulacan) nga lang taas na taas na ko yan pang sa santiago city..hehe, ang galing naman..

hi William, yep, ganun nga po ang nangyari. Pero dahil may mga bagong commercial centers na ang R2 like Tuguegarao and Cauayan, syempre nabawasan ang market ng Santiago, kung baga wala nang monopoly, and this ushered for a faster progress of the whole region. But Santiago continues to be the leading Commercial center. Though there is no competion among these three cities of R2 ha - they work hand in hand. If I'm not mistaken, each has its designated function or specialization. ^^:)

hi William, yep, ganun nga po ang nangyari. Pero dahil may mga bagong commercial centers na ang R2 like Tuguegarao and Cauayan, syempre nabawasan ang market ng Santiago, kung baga wala nang monopoly, and this ushered for a faster progress of the whole region. But Santiago continues to be the leading Commercial center. Though there is no competion among these three cities of R2 ha - they work hand in hand. If I'm not mistaken, each has its designated function or specialization. ^^:)

napahanga ako talaga.. highly urbanized city ba ang santiago city?hehe, :D

napahanga ako talaga.. highly urbanized city ba ang santiago city?hehe, :D

Hi William:D; I am definitely sure that Santiago city is not highly urbanized. I think its the city's geographical location that attributes to its success as commercial center. For a starter, Santiago is not only the gateway to Region 2, but also a crossroads to other provinces in Norther Luzon. There are 2 alternate route going to 2gue, from Santiago, via Roxas and Ilagan. I think Banaue is accesssible from the city as well. Quirino, N. Vizcaya, and the rest of R2 are the greatest sources of the city's trade and commerce. Would I be surprised that Santiago managed to get to where it is now YEAH!!!, but they worked hard. Congrats.....

Hi 296619; Awesome/stunning aerial photo of the Sierra Madre, Thanks man. I heard about the "Honeymoon Paradise"? in Palanan, any thought about this. Would you please fill me in. Any info would be muchly appreciated. Let's promote our cities in R2, and the eastern seaboard of Isabela. Cheers

Hi William:D; I am definitely sure that Santiago city is not highly urbanized. I think its the city's geographical location that attributes to its success as commercial center. For a starter, Santiago is not only the gateway to Region 2, but also a crossroads to other provinces in Norther Luzon. There are 2 alternate route going to 2gue, from Santiago, via Roxas and Ilagan. I think Banaue is accesssible from the city as well. Quirino, N. Vizcaya, and the rest of R2 are the greatest sources of the city's trade and commerce. Would I be surprised that Santiago managed to get to where it is now YEAH!!!, but they worked hard. Congrats.....

o my..nosebleed...haha, joke! :D :D :D
--ahh pero hanga ako kasi ang laki ng income niya, what about urban planning of the city?:D :D :D siguro maganda magtayo ng business diyan kasi commercial center siya ng halos buong region.. :D

Hi 296619; Awesome/stunning aerial photo of the Sierra Madre, Thanks man. I heard about the "Honeymoon Paradise"? in Palanan, any thought about this. Would you please fill me in. Any info would be muchly appreciated. Let's promote our cities in R2, and the eastern seaboard of Isabela. Cheers

honeymoon paradise ahh...haha, mukhang maganda diyan wa. :D

I think Santiago's collected revenue for 2008 was 740 million pesos. Making the city fourth in Revenue collection in Northern Luzon..Baguio, Olongapo, Angeles, Stgo., Guys, correct me if I'm wrong. Cheers....

I think Santiago's collected revenue for 2008 was 740 million pesos. Making the city fourth in Revenue collection in Northern Luzon..Baguio, Olongapo, Angeles, Stgo. correct me if Im wrong. Cheers

ang laki ng collection ng tax...as in, wow...eh i'm sorry pero hindi ko mkikilala ang santiago city kung walang nanggulo dun sa bulacan thread, hehe, kahilera pala ito ng baguio, angeles, olongapo sa income halos... :D

honeymoon paradise ahh...haha, mukhang maganda diyan wa. :D

Well, I've been surfing the web for quite sometimes, and I came across this "Honeymoon Paradise"? in Palanan. I won't be surprise at all if the waterfron of the Isabela's eastern seaboard has several hidden petential tourist destinations. I am absolutely positive that the best of Isabela's tourists attraction are yet to come. Although I am now living abroad for number of years, I am definitely sure that sometimes in the future, I would be basking in the sun in the beach of the Provinces' coastal town. It is just waiting to be developn, if however that will ever come. Hopefully it would.

o my..nosebleed...haha, joke! :D :D :D
--ahh pero hanga ako kasi ang laki ng income niya, what about urban planning of the city?:D :D :D siguro maganda magtayo ng business diyan kasi commercial center siya ng halos buong region.. :D

Unfortunately, I can't comment on urban planning for the city of Santiago. I would suggest that
if you are interested to know what their long range planning, try to contact the city's engineering and planning department. I would assume they'll be happy to fill you in. Cheers

ang laki ng collection ng tax...as in, wow...eh i'm sorry pero hindi ko mkikilala ang santiago city kung walang nanggulo dun sa bulacan thread, hehe, kahilera pala ito ng baguio, angeles, olongapo sa income halos... :D

Yeah pareho tayo ng karanasan.

Alam ko may Santiago City sa Isabela pero di ko alam ang mga iba pang details about the city. Mas kilala kasi yata ang Cauayan City.

^babalik ulit ako ng Santiago this June :D

Unfortunately, I can't comment on urban planning for the city of Santiago. I would suggest that
if you are interested to know what their long range planning, try to contact the city's engineering and planning department. I would assume they'll be happy to fill you in. Cheers

haha..masesearch nalang ako.kakahiya yon.. :D :D :D

Yeah pareho tayo ng karanasan.

Alam ko may Santiago City sa Isabela pero di ko alam ang mga iba pang details about the city. Mas kilala kasi yata ang Cauayan City.

pero ang income niya wow..pumapalo! haha :D

^babalik ulit ako ng Santiago this June :D

sarap siguro kung pabakasyon bakasyon nalang ako..heehee, hahalughugin ko muna ang pinas bago ko umalis ng bansa..hehe, baka patay na ko di ko pa natatapos mapuntahan lahat ng magaganda dito sa pinas... :D :D :D

pero ang income niya wow..pumapalo! haha :D

Ang ating SJDM City ay may 439,090 population as of 2007 pero mas mababa pa ang income nito kaysa sa Santiago City na mayron lamang 100,000+ na population!

Yeah pareho tayo ng karanasan.

Alam ko may Santiago City sa Isabela pero di ko alam ang mga iba pang details about the city. Mas kilala kasi yata ang Cauayan City.

It doesn't surprise me if somehow Cauayan city is more familiar for Bulakenos than Santiago. Let me guess, there is a bit of connection I thought. The Dy family, for one Mrs. Natividad de Guzman Dy, is from Valenzuela, the former Provincial Engineer of Isabela, Casiano Darcen Alejo is from Baliuag, and several business people made Cauayan City their home. Mind you the Dy family has bussiness in Valenzuela as well. Cheers

Guys, on this thread, I do believe that every one is doing his/her best to make this forum friendly as posssible. Forum for everyone to inform and to be informed. Screwing one up is unacceptable. Remeber, we are all Pinoys. Cheers

Populations doesn't always translate into more dough in the city's coffer. Trade and commerce do. Numbers of business relocating into a city has a huge impact in the city's treasury. Stgo. has always been in the frontline in terms of income even in the late 60's. in R2. Exceeding even San Jose of Nueva Ecija when it became a city in 69/70?. In fact Stgo. filed for cityhood in 71, but was shelved during martial law in 72.

Populations doesn't always translate into more douhg in the city's coffer. Trade and commerce do. Numbers of business relocating into a city has a huge impact in the city's treasury. Stgo. has always been in the frontline in terms of income even in the late 60's. in R2. Exceeding even San Jose of Nueva Ecija when it became a city in 69/70?. In fact Stgo. filed for cityhood in 71, but was shelved during martial law in 72.

Actually hindi business center ng Bulacan ang SJDM, kalat-kalat mga commercial centers dito pero ang nangingibabaw sa lahat ang Meycauayan City, maliit ang population (196,569), maliit ang land area (22.1 km2) pero malaki ang income (P569,970,000.00 as of 2008). Ang SJDM naman ay malaki ang population, (439,090), malaki-laki ang land area (165.1 km2) pero medyo hindi bagay sa city yung income niya (P607,782,085.98 as of 2008).

It doesn't surprise me if somehow Cauayan city is more familiar for Bulakenos than Santiago. Let me guess, there is a bit of connection I thought. The Dy family, for one Mrs. Natividad de Guzman Dy, is from Valenzuela, the former Provincial Engineer of Isabela, Casiano Darcen Alejo is from Baliuag, and several business people made Cauayan City their home. Mind you the Dy family has bussiness in Valenzuela as well. Cheers

Kaya po naging mas kilala ko ang Cauayan city dyan sa Isabela ay dahil may kahawig siyang name ng city dito sa Bulacan, ang MeyCAUAYAN City. :lol:

Actually hindi business center ng Bulacan ang SJDM, kalat-kalat mga commercial centers dito pero ang nangingibabaw sa lahat ang Meycauayan City, maliit ang population (196,569), maliit ang land area (22.1 km2) pero malaki ang income (P569,970,000.00 as of 2008). Ang SJDM naman ay malaki ang population, (439,090), malaki-laki ang land area (165.1 km2) pero medyo hindi bagay sa city yung income niya (P607,782,085.98 as of 2008).

Well then, if in doubt Where Stgo.'s status in terms of Revenue is for now, the city's treasury i believe would be more than happy to answer if you inquire. Does taxation policy has something to do with it too? or may be type of businesses. Commercial centers as in mall? or business as in Grain warehousing. Food, that is, has alot of weight I thought. Anyways, just an opinion..

Kaya po naging mas kilala ko ang Cauayan city dyan sa Isabela ay dahil may kahawig siyang name ng city dito sa Bulacan, ang MeyCAUAYAN City. :lol:
Got you buddy....Well done

Wala po kasi masyadong commercial establishments sa SJDM na sa Stgo City ay baka marami. Residential kasi ang SJDM.

At mataas po ba ang IRA ng Stgo City?

Wala po kasi masyadong commercial establishments sa SJDM na sa Stgo City ay baka marami. Residential kasi ang SJDM.

At mataas po ba ang IRA ng Stgo City?

Hi everyone... Sorry kakagaling ko lang Alabang.^^

Yep. Santiago city is 10th sa pinakamataas na IRA. Kung baga yung contribution niya sa National coffer, halos binabalik lang din sa kanya (about 80% nung contribution nya). Its location kasi in region 2 is very essential for the development of CVL.

Yung IRA ng buong Isabela is bigger by around 150 million compared sa IRA lang ng Santiago. Kung add natin local taxes, mas malaki na ang pera ng Santiago.

Pero syempre habang dumadami naman ang cities, nababawasan ang IRA nito. Despite this reality, pataas ng pataas naman ang collection ng Santiago specially local taxes.

^babalik ulit ako ng Santiago this June :D

Hi hakz2007... Halos nagkasabay tayo ng Luzon tour. On tour ka parin?

Nagstart kami ng Bulacan ( Chicharon/ Balot/Suka) Nueva Ecija, then Nueva Viscaya (Sun rise), then Ifugao (Banaue). Tapos bumaba kami ulit ng Nueva Viscaya. Dumeretso kami Isabela (Rest day and food). Dumaan kami ng Quirino (Aglipay cave)at dumeretso kami ng Cagayan (crabs at seafoods). Nag beach kami sa Ilocos Norte (Pagudpud). Ilocos Sur ( Chavit at mga pasalubong). La Union ( food trip)....

Ilan kayo sa tour?

Hi everyone... Sorry kakagaling ko lang Alabang.^^

Yep. Santiago city is 10th sa pinakamataas na IRA. Kung baga yung contribution niya sa National coffer, halos binabalik lang din sa kanya (about 80% nung contribution nya). Its location kasi in region 2 is very essential for the development of CVL.

Yung IRA ng buong Isabela is bigger by around 150 million compared sa IRA lang ng Santiago. Kung add natin local taxes, mas malaki na ang pera ng Santiago.

Pero syempre habang dumadami naman ang cities, nababawasan ang IRA nito. Despite this reality, pataas ng pataas naman ang collection ng Santiago specially local taxes.

Ah kaya mataas ang income ng Stgo City dahil sa IRA. Tumataas ang IRA ng isang city dahil sa land area at population tama po ba? Malaki ba land area ng Stgo?

Matanong ko lang po san po kayo nagpunta dito sa Bulacan? At ano yung chicharon? Kilala po ang Sta. Maria sa mga chicharon ibig sabihin pumunta kayo dito?

Hi hakz2007... Halos nagkasabay tayo ng Luzon tour. On tour ka parin?

Nagstart kami ng Bulacan ( Chicharon/ Balot/Suka) Nueva Ecija, then Nueva Viscaya (Sun rise), then Ifugao (Banaue). Tapos bumaba kami ulit ng Nueva Viscaya. Dumeretso kami Isabela (Rest day and food). Dumaan kami ng Quirino (Aglipay cave)at dumeretso kami ng Cagayan (crabs at seafoods). Nag beach kami sa Ilocos Norte (Pagudpud). Ilocos Sur ( Chavit at mga pasalubong). La Union ( food trip)....

Ilan kayo sa tour?

kainggit.. g r r r r r :D :D :D

Originally Posted by william :D View Post
ang laki ng collection ng tax...as in, wow...eh i'm sorry pero hindi ko mkikilala ang santiago city kung walang nanggulo dun sa bulacan thread, hehe, kahilera pala ito ng baguio, angeles, olongapo sa income halos...

Natawa ako dito, dapat palang magpasalamat tayo kay santiagocity_isabela sa panggugulo niya sa mga thread kasi nakilala na Santiago.

Natawa ako dito, dapat palang magpasalamat tayo kay santiagocity_isabela sa panggugulo niya sa mga thread kasi nakilala na Santiago.

hehe..hindi nman, eh pero totoo, kasi yung kahilera nia sa income kilala ko pero eto ang laki laki ng income di ko kilala, ahaha.. asan na ba yung naggulo na yun?pasalamat ako..HAHA, :D :D :D

hehe..hindi nman, eh pero totoo, kasi yung kahilera nia sa income kilala ko pero eto ang laki laki ng income di ko kilala, ahaha.. asan na ba yung naggulo na yun?pasalamat ako..HAHA, :D :D :D

Malamang banned na.

Malamang banned na.

haha, kasi dapat di na sya nagmura tyak naman mapuuntahan to kapag sinabe nia we..haha,un nga lang agaw eksena kaya sikat. :D :D :D :D :D

haha, kasi dapat di na sya nagmura tyak naman mapuuntahan to kapag sinabe nia we..haha,un nga lang agaw eksena kaya sikat. :D :D :D :D :D

Naging active bigla itong Isabela thread dahil sa mura. :lol:

Naging active bigla itong Isabela thread dahil sa mura. :lol:

hehe..nadiscover we.. :D :D :D
-atleast effective, binisita nga ang thread na to.at totoong maganda nga, haha

Naging active bigla itong Isabela thread dahil sa mura. :lol:

waaah.. sorry guys. I was about to post an invitation on some threads to view my postings here in Santiago, tapos bigla nalang may mga ganong posting. Ang matindi, pinost ata sa lahat ng thread. Akala ko pa naman may kasama na akong taga Santiago sa forum na ito, a yun, banned na. Hinabol ko pa sa lahat ng thread apologizing dun sa nangyari. Buti nalang delete kagad ni sir Mod.

Ah kaya mataas ang income ng Stgo City dahil sa IRA. Tumataas ang IRA ng isang city dahil sa land area at population tama po ba? Malaki ba land area ng Stgo?..

yeah. mataas ang collection both for National tax , which is being remitted to the National coffer ( More than 600M), at local tax which automatically becomes a part of the local coffer. Malaki din ang collection sa license fees.

[/QUOTE]Matanong ko lang po san po kayo nagpunta dito sa Bulacan? At ano yung chicharon? Kilala po ang Sta. Maria sa mga chicharon ibig sabihin pumunta kayo dito?[/QUOTE]...

Along national road lang kami ngstop. Pero marami na ako napuntahan diyan sa Bulacan. By the way, Bulacan ang pangunahing bagsakan ng mga traders ng Mais at palay dito sa Santiago at sa buong Isabela. marami naring traders from Bulacan ang pinasok ang Santiago para directly bilhin ang ani ng mga farmers at buying stations.^^

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yeah. mataas ang collection both for National tax , which is being remitted to the National coffer ( More than 600M), at local tax which automatically becomes a part of the local coffer. Malaki din ang collection sa license fees.


Matanong ko lang po san po kayo nagpunta dito sa Bulacan? At ano yung chicharon? Kilala po ang Sta. Maria sa mga chicharon ibig sabihin pumunta kayo dito?...

Along national road lang kami ngstop. Pero marami na ako napuntahan diyan sa Bulacan. By the way, Bulacan ang pangunahing bagsakan ng mga traders ng Mais at palay dito sa Santiago at sa buong Isabela. marami naring traders from Bulacan ang pinasok ang Santiago para directly bilhin ang ani ng mga farmers at buying stations.^^
oo marami kasing ricemills dito sa bulacan lalo na sa part ng balagtas at bocaue na may industrial area pa ang mga ricemills.. :D :D :D

oo marami kasing ricemills dito sa bulacan lalo na sa part ng balagtas at bocaue na may industrial area pa ang mga ricemills.. :D :D :D

waah! dyan kami ngbabagsak at sa may intercity ba yun?:)^^

Ah hanggang sa may Barangay Bagbaguin lang siguro kayo nagpunta. :) Sige po thanks sa pag-answer!

waah! dyan kami ngbabagsak at sa may intercity ba yun?:)^^

Intercity? Sa Wakas Bocaue, Bulacan yan.

waah! dyan kami ngbabagsak at sa may intercity ba yun?:)^^

oo intercity nga.haha, nag-gigiling tita ko dun we..baka matulungan mo kami makahanap magandang bigas na mura..hahaha, sa may balagtas area na yung sa mga tita ko..anong ricemill kayo?:D

Ah hanggang sa may Barangay Bagbaguin lang siguro kayo nagpunta. :) Sige po thanks sa pag-answer!

para san yan?:D

para san yan?:D

Quote yan para sa post number 566 aling wilma.

Quote yan para sa post number 566 aling wilma.

aling maria,,, ahhhh...haha..okay okay, gets ... :D :D :D

oo intercity nga.haha, nag-gigiling tita ko dun we..baka matulungan mo kami makahanap magandang bigas na mura..hahaha, sa may balagtas area na yung sa mga tita ko..anong ricemill kayo?:D

waah... nagbabagsak lang kami diyan ng palay na gigilingin palang... Yung bigas hangang isabela lang kami... small time palang po e...

Yung mga palay, marAmi kani diyan binabagsakan...:)

waah... nagbabagsak lang kami diyan ng palay na gigilingin palang... Yung bigas hangang isabela lang kami... small time palang po e...

Yung mga palay, marAmi kani diyan binabagsakan...:)

ahhhh..haha,oo nga palay nga pala ung tinatanong ko..ahaha, :D :D :D nababasa ko kasi region nio ata ang capital ba ng ano un..bigas?hahaha

ahhhh..haha,oo nga palay nga pala ung tinatanong ko..ahaha, :D :D :D nababasa ko kasi region nio ata ang capital ba ng ano un..bigas?hahaha

Rice granary of Luzon ata ang Isabela... Basta daming grains dito... hehe... katuwa naman. Anong name ng ricemill ng tita mo? baka nga isa yun sa binabagsakan namin...

Rice granary of Luzon ata ang Isabela... Basta daming grains dito... hehe... katuwa naman. Anong name ng ricemill ng tita mo? baka nga isa yun sa binabagsakan namin...

naku..walang ricemill tita ko, gumigiling sa ricemill,haha, pero marami rin cia kung gumiling.forward forward. :D :D :D baka nga ung galing jan ang bigas namin ngayon wa..hahaha

naku..walang ricemill tita ko, gumigiling sa ricemill,haha, pero marami rin cia kung gumiling.forward forward. :D :D :D baka nga ung galing jan ang bigas namin ngayon wa..hahaha

a ok... nagbyabyahe kami diyan using trailers... cige po... punta naman ako sa thread niyo...:)

By the way, yung mga new dito, paki view po pages 8, 24 and 25... Thanks po

a ok... nagbyabyahe kami diyan using trailers... cige po... punta naman ako sa thread niyo...:)

ahh..haha, cge2. minsan magtatanong ako kung magkano palay sa inyo, saka kung magkano kuha ng sa mga tita ko, compare ntin at baka mas mura pa sa inyo..ahaha :D :D :D

By the way, yung mga new dito, paki view po pages 8, 24 and 25... Thanks po

By the way, yung mga new dito, paki view po pages 8, 24 and 25... Thanks po

bukas ko nalang iche-check, matagal magload yung pcture malelate ako sa usapan..hehe

bukas ko nalang iche-check, matagal magload yung pcture malelate ako sa usapan..hehe

heheh... cge po... take time... lagi ko naman inoopen tong skyscraper...^^

heheh... cge po... take time... lagi ko naman inoopen tong skyscraper...^^

haha,cge2..yung sa page24 ata nkita ko na, naabutan ko pa ata..haaha :D :D :D

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Home of Agta people, on the coast of Isabla. Note the lean-to houses on the beach and small farmsteads upriver. Looking west, 1985 The foothills of the Sierra Madre run down to the coast My first visit here was in 1972- almost like stepping out of a time machine into the earliest Neolithic!

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Palanan village



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Isabela rice field (c/o flicr)
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Palanan – the town that time forgot.
Posted by admin on October 4th, 2006 at Isabela
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Mention the name Palanan, and even province mates of this remote town finds this municipality a mystery, mainly because of its inaccessibility and many natural wonders, said Governor Ma. Gracia Cielo Padaca, who described the 397 – year old town as “one of Isabela’s best kept secrets.” Though some outsiders tag Palanan (population less than 20,000) as “the town that time fogot,” many of its residents don’t seem to mind.





Nestled in the farthest eastern corner of the province of Isabela, bounded by the Pacific Ocean, the relatively small and unknown coastal town of Palanan provides a number of empty and peaceful “island alternatives” when its neighboring provinces are jam-packed with beach frolickers.

The mainly Catholic community, said to be founded by Frnciscan missionaries in 1609 on the banks of the Pinacanawan River, is bounded by the towns of Divilacan in the north and San Mariano in the south and west, and the vast Pacific Ocean in the east.

Paranan, a mixture of Ibanag, Spanish, Tagalog and the indigenous Agta (or Dumagat) language is the town’s dialect. One can freely interact with the Agtas which makes the trip to this island more interesting. The Agtas are semi-nomadic tribes roaming the Sierra Madre Mountains and leaves along the lean-tos along the river and seacoast.

Palanan was established as a township by the Augustinian friars in 1609 and the parish was named in honor of Saint Mary Magdalene whose feast day falls every 22nd of July. This far flung municipality has been known as the place where General Emilio Aguinaldo, President of the First Philippine Republic, made his “last stand” against US forces in 1901. The geographical location of this town has played its role in our history being the last seat of government of our first president. He sought refuge in what is now called Barangay Marikit, where he met and fell in love with local lass named Isabel Lopez. American forces led by General Frederick Funston finally capture General Aguinaldo on March 23, 1901.

Palanan may have failed to prevent the capture of General Aguinaldo by the US troops in 1901, but this does not mean that the town is devoid of heroes. Former Environment Secretary and Representative Heherson Alvarez, pushed for the establishment in the northern Sierra Madre mountains of a nature park. The park, which later became a component of the World-Bank funded integrated Protected Areas System, was declared the Palanan Wilderness.

Nature conservationist have managed to push Palanan into the limelight, calling it “the home of the guardians of the Sierra Madre” and citing local folks for sacrificing their poor town’s progress and development” in order to save the virgin forests in the northern part of the mountain range. The mountains are “wild and remote, with not a single road crossing the range in its entire length (although most maps do erroneously show several routes).” The terrain is extremely rugged, the mountains steep and densely forested. The highest point within the area is Mount Cresta (eleavation:5486 feet), with at least two more peaks namely Mount Divilacan (4,301 feet) and Mount Palanan (3,977 feet).”

More than 90,000 hectares of Palanan’s total land area of 1,220 square kilometers are timberland, while another 10,339 hectares are used as cropland. It has a built-up area of only 52.05 hectares. In the absence of direct road access from adjacent towns, Palanan can only be reached by a 30-35 minute flight in a six-seater, single engine Cyclone Cessna commuter plane from Cauayan City or a six to seven-hour boat ride from the towns of Dingalan or Baler in Aurora province, in the south, or a three to five day hike from San Mariano town. Except for some tricycles, a few horses and improvised three-wheeled motorized “kuligligs”, the streets of Palanan are empty most of the time.

“Taking the plane in itself is a treat in itself,” Governor Padaca emphasized. “You can see the beauty of the Sierra Madre from the sky, the green treetops look like giant broccolis. Eco tourists will be glad to know that six kinds of forests have been identified in the area, ranging from the lowland evergreen to montane, mangrove beach forest, limestone and forest growing on ultra basic rocks.




Bird studies conducted in the early 90s by an international team of scientists revealed 241 species, along with 78 of the nation’s 169 endemic species, including the mighty Philippine Eagle. It was a similar story with mammals, 14 species of bats were also found to be endemic.

According to Department of Tourism’s Regional director Blessida Diwa, for a long time, tourism has not been given much attention in the province despite its diverse offering to both environmentalist and regular tourists. But the DOT, with the help of the local government of Isabela, is trying to change that now. Palanan’s rich and colorful historical background, natural harbors, abundant corrals, prolific marine life and rich terrestrial areas including virgin forests are just among the resources that it can offer for eco-tourism destinations.

And then there are the virgin white sand beaches of Dicotcotan and Didadungan, probably Isabela’s best kept secrets. The coastline of both beaches are very much exposed to strong waves from the Pacific Ocean, perfect not only for swimming but also for surfing. Dicotcotan beach has a three-kilometer coastline with coral reefs, sea grass beads and sandy shoreline that is fringed with a coastal forest and a a village. According to Reynante de Veyra, a staff from the city hall, there has been frequent sightings of pointed nosed dolphins and hump back whales aside from the various species of fishes and shellfish, and marine turtles that can be seen from the surface.

Other interesting eco-tourism spots in Palanan are the Culasi Beach, Diminalo Lake, Kanataw Lake, Digoyo Lake, Kanasamuyan Cave, Disangkilan and Sad-sad falls. A lot of natural attractions to see which makes the trip to this remote town time well spent.

Hi 296619...stunning photos on the coast you posted. Superv....Cheers

Isabela rice field (c/o flicr)
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nakakakilabot naman tong picture na to..ang ganda...pupunta ako diyan pag pwede na ko gumala..haha :D :D :D

nakakakilabot naman tong picture na to..ang ganda...pupunta ako diyan pag pwede na ko gumala..haha :D :D :D

Sana nga makapunta kayong dalawa ni Sta. Maria sa region two. At sana pag available din ako, tipong mga sem break o x'mas break. Balak ko kasi libutin ulit ang Luzon part 3;)^^

Sana nga makapunta kayong dalawa ni Sta. Maria sa region two. At sana pag available din ako, tipong mga sem break o x'mas break. Balak ko kasi libutin ulit ang Luzon part 3;)^^

hahaha, kapag bumisita ako eh matagal tagal pa yon,pag me trabaho na ko, kapag bumisita ka dont forget to visit our province. :D :D :D

hahaha, kapag bumisita ako eh matagal tagal pa yon,pag me trabaho na ko, kapag bumisita ka dont forget to visit our province. :D :D :D

Halos every month ata ako nakakpunta ng Bulacan, lalo na sa intercity...;)

Ano po ba dulo ng Bulacan sa west? Pag umuuwi kasi ako, exit ako Sta. Rita. Ang pinakahuling town na dadaanan ko ang San Miguel.^^

eto po wo..haha
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Sana nga makapunta kayong dalawa ni Sta. Maria sa region two. At sana pag available din ako, tipong mga sem break o x'mas break. Balak ko kasi libutin ulit ang Luzon part 3;)^^

Ako po malabo makapunta dyan, hehe sorry po. PERO ang dad ko nakapunta na diyan pero matagal na. hehe

Ako po malabo makapunta dyan, hehe sorry po. PERO ang dad ko nakapunta na diyan pero matagal na. hehe

waah... sayang naman... :)^^

waah... sayang naman... :)^^

Hehe sorry po. Subic pa lang po ang pinakamalayo kong narating sa North at Sta. Rosa City naman sa south. :)

Hehe sorry po. Subic pa lang po ang pinakamalayo kong narating sa North at Sta. Rosa City naman sa south. :)

hehe...bata ka pa. :D :D :D

Hehe sorry po. Subic pa lang po ang pinakamalayo kong narating sa North at Sta. Rosa City naman sa south. :)

waah! talaga? hehehe... Ako Zamboanga city sa south at, Sta. Ana sa North;)

waah! talaga? hehehe... Ako Zamboanga city sa south at, Sta. Ana sa North;)

Wow layo! Zamboanga. :clap: San po yung Sta. Ana? What province?

Wow layo! Zamboanga. :clap: San po yung Sta. Ana? What province?

as in Sta. Ana, Cagayan po. Sa may Cagayan Economic Zone (CEZA)...

Taong bahay po pala ikaw?:)^^

Hehe sorry po. Subic pa lang po ang pinakamalayo kong narating sa North at Sta. Rosa City naman sa south. :)

hehe...bata ka pa. :D :D :D

as in Sta. Ana, Cagayan po. Sa may Cagayan Economic Zone (CEZA)...

Taong bahay po pala ikaw?:)^^

ako pluto.. hahaaha, :D :D :D

as in Sta. Ana, Cagayan po. Sa may Cagayan Economic Zone (CEZA)...

Taong bahay po pala ikaw?:)^^

Paki-paliwanag pong mabuti yung taong bahay? Di ko kasi maintindihan e. :lol:

Paki-paliwanag pong mabuti yung taong bahay? Di ko kasi maintindihan e. :lol:

siguro ibig sabihin nia sa pagkakaintindi ko eh hindi ka lumalayo ng husto sa bahay,hindi ka nkakaalis ng malayo.. :D :D :D

siguro ibig sabihin nia sa pagkakaintindi ko eh hindi ka lumalayo ng husto sa bahay,hindi ka nkakaalis ng malayo.. :D :D :D

hehehe... tama, in english, sheltered... Ayaw masyado payagan ng parents lumao...;)

hehehe... tama, in english, sheltered... Ayaw masyado payagan ng parents lumao...;)

galing ko manghula.. clap clap clap. :D :D :D

ako pinakamalayo na ay sa bagiuo/la trinidad sa north, sa south oriental mindoro.. and someday buong pilipinas!! :D :D :D

ako pinakamalayo na ay sa bagiuo/la trinidad sa north, sa south oriental mindoro.. and someday buong pilipinas!! :D :D :D

waah! nakalabas na rin kayo outside the country?;) for sure si Sta. maria hindi pa..^^

waah! nakalabas na rin kayo outside the country?;) for sure si Sta. maria hindi pa..^^

di ka magkandaugaga no?hahaha
---ako hindi pa,muntik palang...hahaha, :D :D :D
---pero hinding hindi ako lilibot sa labas hanggang di ko pa ntatapos libutin ang pilipinas.. :D :D :D

waah! nakalabas na rin kayo outside the country?;) for sure si Sta. maria hindi pa..^^

Yup hindi pa nga. Hanggang Luzon pa lang ako. Ayoko ding sumakay ng eroplano at barko. :lol:

Yup hindi pa nga. Hanggang Luzon pa lang ako. Ayoko ding sumakay ng eroplano at barko. :lol:

nyak..ako gustong gusto ko nga we..yung adventure gustong gusto ko, yung tipong agaw-buhay...hahaha,para hapi. :D :D :D

nyak..ako gustong gusto ko nga we..yung adventure gustong gusto ko, yung tipong agaw-buhay...hahaha,para hapi. :D :D :D

Haha pati pala KILLER BUS ayoko din dun. Siguro naman na na-enjoy mo ang adventure mo nung sumakay ka sa KILLER BUS? :lol:

Haha pati pala KILLER BUS ayoko din dun. Siguro naman na na-enjoy mo ang adventure mo nung sumakay ka sa KILLER BUS? :lol:

hala..oo enjoy sa enjoy pero di na mauulit..gusto ko agaw buhay as long as it's safe pero yung sa killer bus nko...yoko na talaga. :D :D :D

hala..oo enjoy sa enjoy pero di na mauulit..gusto ko agaw buhay as long as it's safe pero yung sa killer bus nko...yoko na talaga. :D :D :D

Ah ngayon malinaw na sakin ang lahat. Ang gusto mo ay AGAW-BUHAY PERO SAFE, yung killer bus e AGAW-BUHAY PERO HINDI SAFE?

Ah ngayon malinaw na sakin ang lahat. Ang gusto mo ay AGAW-BUHAY PERO SAFE, yung killer bus e AGAW-BUHAY PERO HINDI SAFE?

oo tama.hahahaha, i mean sa safe yung mga tatalon ka sa bldg o magzizip ka pero atleast alam mong safe..e yung sa killer bus nkikita ko palang pakiramdam ko nanganganib na buhay ko... hahahahha :D :D :D :D :D

oo tama.hahahaha, i mean sa safe yung mga tatalon ka sa bldg o magzizip ka pero atleast alam mong safe..e yung sa killer bus nkikita ko palang pakiramdam ko nanganganib na buhay ko... hahahahha :D :D :D :D :D

adventure? Gusto ko rin nyan.. balak namin akyatin ang Mount Pulag next time... wahaaa...


Siguro nga alagang alaga tong si Sta. Maria. hehe... mariang maria...:)
Masaya kaya, try mo rin;)

adventure? Gusto ko rin nyan.. balak namin akyatin ang Mount Pulag next time... wahaaa...


Siguro nga alagang alaga tong si Sta. Maria. hehe... mariang maria...:)
Masaya kaya, try mo rin;)

MARIANG MARIA! ke hinhing bataa... HAHAHA :D :D :D
--wow..ako man isama nio!!! huhu, gusto ko nian... g r r r r r r

gigil gigil gigil. :D :D :D

Nagmumuka talaga akong babae dito sa name na to. Balik ko na kaya si Secaundis? :ohno:

MARIANG MARIA! ke hinhing bataa... HAHAHA :D :D :D
--wow..ako man isama nio!!! huhu, gusto ko nian... g r r r r r r

gigil gigil gigil. :D :D :D

sure mga sembreak;) ^^

sure mga sembreak;) ^^

hehe.naku gustuhin ko man di ako mapapayagan, hehe. :D :D :D :D :D buti pa kayo. :)

Nagmumuka talaga akong babae dito sa name na to. Balik ko na kaya si Secaundis? :ohno:

baka naman pwede i-edit..hhahaha, pero okay lang yn kahit san ka magpunta dala dala mo ang pangalan ng bayan mo. :D :D

hala..oo enjoy sa enjoy pero di na mauulit..gusto ko agaw buhay as long as it's safe pero yung sa killer bus nko...yoko na talaga. :D :D :D


Ano po yung Killer Bus?:)

Nagmumuka talaga akong babae dito sa name na to. Balik ko na kaya si Secaundis? :ohno:

Waah, sorry... I assumed babae si Sta. Maria Bulacan...

Sta. Mario nalang heheh... Ilang taon na po kayo?:)^^

Waah, sorry... I assumed babae si Sta. Maria Bulacan...

Sta. Mario nalang heheh... Ilang taon na po kayo?:)^^

15 po. Mag-16 na ako sa September. hehe

No problem

Ano po yung Killer Bus?:)

Killer bus po ang tawag namin sa mga mini-bus na dumadaan dito sa Sta. Maria galing ng SJDM. Sobrang bibilis kasi sila magpatakbo, parang wala silang pakealam. :D :D

Killer bus po ang tawag namin sa mga mini-bus na dumadaan dito sa Sta. Maria galing ng SJDM. Sobrang bibilis kasi sila magpatakbo, parang wala silang pakealam. :D :D

a ok... Sobrang bata mo pa toy... hehe...^^

a ok... Sobrang bata mo pa toy... hehe...^^

Hehe ayos lang po yun. Ang importante po ay makilala po ng ibang tao ang aking bayang sinilangan, ang Sta. Maria. :D

Hehe ayos lang po yun. Ang importante po ay makilala po ng ibang tao ang aking bayang sinilangan, ang Sta. Maria. :D

we?me ganon????hahaha. agent 29611 ba yong codname mo..haha, ako kaka-7 ko lang pu nung april. :D :D :D

Hi everyone! Just want to share this one. Though luma na, pero worth noting.;)


Isabela - Rice Granary Of The North
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Isabela, the biggest province in the Cagayan Valley Region, is now one of the premier provinces of the north. It has been dubbed as the "Rice Granary of the North" having been adjudged as the Most Outstanding Province in Food Security in the Gawad Sapat Ani Awards 2000 conducted by the Department of Agriculture. It is also home to the famous Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park, a protected seascape and landscape of exceptional biodiversity.

Santiago City, the commercial center of Region 2, has been declared an independent-component city through a plebiscite on July 3, 1994 under Republic Act 7720.

Cauayan City, the trading center in Isabela, is also a component city ratified in a majority vote on March 30, 2001.
Agriculture is the major industry of the people of Isabela. Farming is highly mechanized as most of the agricultural lands are irrigated. With the presence of the Isabela State University, joint ventures and other foreign assisted projects are viable while the Magat Dam Tourism Complex contributes to the high productivity in agriculture. Isabela is acknowledged as the hub of trade and commercial activities in the region due to its central location in the region. Furniture making using narra and other indigenous forest materials/products like Gmelina continue to exist. Potential investments are in fisheries and tourism. The reservoir of the Magat Dam is utilized for fishcage operations, particularly tilapia production. Tourism is relatively a new industry being developed in the province especially in the coastal areas. Support services and accommodation facilities are likewise being developed.

Hi everyone! Just want to share this one. Though luma na, pero worth noting.;)


Isabela - Rice Granary Of The North
2007-04-30 http://big5.fmprc.gov.cn/gate/big5/laoag.china-consulate.org/eng/lqjs/gsgk/W020070430364889384909.jpg
Isabela, the biggest province in the Cagayan Valley Region, is now one of the premier provinces of the north. It has been dubbed as the "Rice Granary of the North" having been adjudged as the Most Outstanding Province in Food Security in the Gawad Sapat Ani Awards 2000 conducted by the Department of Agriculture. It is also home to the famous Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park, a protected seascape and landscape of exceptional biodiversity.

Santiago City, the commercial center of Region 2, has been declared an independent-component city through a plebiscite on July 3, 1994 under Republic Act 7720.

Cauayan City, the trading center in Isabela, is also a component city ratified in a majority vote on March 30, 2001.
Agriculture is the major industry of the people of Isabela. Farming is highly mechanized as most of the agricultural lands are irrigated. With the presence of the Isabela State University, joint ventures and other foreign assisted projects are viable while the Magat Dam Tourism Complex contributes to the high productivity in agriculture. Isabela is acknowledged as the hub of trade and commercial activities in the region due to its central location in the region. Furniture making using narra and other indigenous forest materials/products like Gmelina continue to exist. Potential investments are in fisheries and tourism. The reservoir of the Magat Dam is utilized for fishcage operations, particularly tilapia production. Tourism is relatively a new industry being developed in the province especially in the coastal areas. Support services and accommodation facilities are likewise being developed.

Thanks for the posting. Great info. I am a little puzzled what's going on in this forum. I thought it is where everybody would be able to discuss meaningful and sensible topics or ideas. Am I missing something? Fill me in please! I am from Isabela as well and would like to promote our Province and our cities in a positive manner. Cheers

Thanks for the posting. Great info. I am a little puzzled what's going on in this forum. I thought it is where everybody would be able to discuss meaningful and sensible topics or ideas. Am I missing something? Fill me in please! I am from Isabela as well and would like to promote our Province and our cities in a positive manner. Cheers

what do you mean?

what do you mean?

Hi... Baka nagugulat si ephesus na pwede rin pala itong parang chat room ;)? hehe... Yep. pwede nga, as in pwede ka magadd ng friends parang friendster or facebook...

Pero syempre, more on updates about the progress ng ating lugar, pictures showcasing our cities, towns and provinces...;) plus comments and appreciations thereon.;)

Hi... Baka nagugulat si ephesus na pwede rin pala itong parang chat room ;)? hehe... Yep. pwede nga, as in pwede ka magadd ng friends parang friendster or facebook...

Pero syempre, more on updates about the progress ng ating lugar, pictures showcasing our cities, towns and provinces...;) plus comments and appreciations thereon.;)

hehe,joke lang yun.tapang tapangan lang. :D :D :D
---syempre dpat hindi laging serious, di naman namin nlilimutan ang topic dito na santiago city.hehe, :D :D :D

hehe,joke lang yun.tapang tapangan lang. :D :D :D
---syempre dpat hindi laging serious, di naman namin nlilimutan ang topic dito na santiago city.hehe, :D :D :D

hehhe.. Yup... Tama yan.. Ako kasi super serious. Tama, dapat may patawa at mga cool din, para cool;) hehe...

Buti nlng njan si William at Sta. Maria;)...

Dont worry ephesus, regarding update sa Cauayan, gagawin ko talaga yan. Andito pa lng kasi ako Manila ngayon, hopefully makauwi ako Isabela ngayon...;):)

House 48 Steak House

48 House

# 48 Daisy St. Baptista Village, Santiago City, Isabela, Philippines.
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^^Sefton Village, Philippines ^^
( 5 KM away from Santiago City Proper)

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^^Sefton Village, Philippines ^^
( 5 KM away from Santiago City Proper)



ang ganda nung court wa..subdivision ba yan?:D

ang ganda nung court wa..subdivision ba yan?:D

Yep. Court or gym ata, pero may mga bahay sa gilid niayn, meron din jan simbahan. Isang village talaga na tinayo ng mga british?... Next time picturan ko yan...:)^^

Yep. Court or gym ata, pero may mga bahay sa gilid niayn, meron din jan simbahan. Isang village talaga na tinayo ng mga british?... Next time picturan ko yan...:)^^

cge2 picturan mo. :D :D :D :D :D

People of Cauayan. ;) Hi everyone! I'll be going to your place next week, and I'll be posting here updates of your city. What kind of pictures do you want? Meron ba kayong tawag sa City niyo? like Priemier Gaddang city? The city of the rising sun? The heart of Isabela something like that?^^

People of Cauayan. ;) Hi everyone! I'll be going to your place next week, and I'll be posting here updates of your city. What kind of pictures do you want? Meron ba kayong tawag sa City niyo? like Priemier Gaddang city? The city of the rising sun? The heart of Isabela something like that?^^

What is gaddang?

What is gaddang?

Hi po... Gaddang is one of the ethnic groups here in Isabela, usually sa Cauayan...

Yogad naman sa Echague Isabela...

Sa Palanan Isabela naman meron din...

Parang tribr like Manobo..;):)

Hi po... Gaddang is one of the ethnic groups here in Isabela, usually sa Cauayan...

Yogad naman sa Echague Isabela...

Sa Palanan Isabela naman meron din...

Parang tribr like Manobo..;):)

Ah ok ok, thanks. :D

People of Cauayan. ;) Hi everyone! I'll be going to your place next week, and I'll be posting here updates of your city. What kind of pictures do you want? Meron ba kayong tawag sa City niyo? like Priemier Gaddang city? The city of the rising sun? The heart of Isabela something like that?^^

How about..."Dynasty city" of the North.. or "The city of Grains" / "Grain city of the North"

How about..."Dynasty city" of the North.. or "The city of Grains" / "Grain city of the North"

Wahahaha... hehe.. Nakaktuwa naman ang Cauayan as Dynasty city;)...

City of grains mukhang ganon ang tawag ng Cabatuan sa lugar nila, " The Town of Golden grain or gintong ani...;):)

wow another batch of picutures..haha, can't wait to see that. :D :D :D

wow another batch of picutures..haha, can't wait to see that. :D :D :D

not later than wednesday magpost na ko. baka Tuesday meron na... Pabalik na ulit ako Isabela...:)

not later than wednesday magpost na ko. baka Tuesday meron na... Pabalik na ulit ako Isabela...:)

bakit asan ka ba ngayon?hehe

bakit asan ka ba ngayon?hehe

wahaha, bilis mong magreply... ndito na ko NLEX with my laptop and broadband...:)Sta.Rita exit kami...

wahaha, bilis mong magreply... ndito na ko NLEX with my laptop and broadband...:)Sta.Rita exit kami...

ahh..pauwe ng isabela??haha, happy trip! :D :D :D
-malayo layong tulugan yan.hehe

^ nice signature! and i see pictures of Santiago and they are beautiful...keep those pictures coming!

^ nice signature! and i see pictures of Santiago and they are beautiful...keep those pictures coming!

Salamat po... Just a little way of promoting my place, Santiago City and Isabela...
^^

Wahahaha... hehe.. Nakaktuwa naman ang Cauayan as Dynasty city;)...

City of grains mukhang ganon ang tawag ng Cabatuan sa lugar nila, " The Town of Golden grain or gintong ani...;):)

I just can't think of any name appropriate for the city of Cauayan. Hopefully people of Cauayan would come up with something unique for the city. May be you could help. Thanks again..and keep all those pix coming.

House 48 Steak House

48 House

# 48 Daisy St. Baptista Village, Santiago City, Isabela, Philippines.
http://www.48house.blogspot.com/

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:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Hi there.... I miss this site. Quite too long before i visited again..

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Visit the site for job opportunities...

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Hi. WillyJerk... Welcome sa thread na to... Hope you can share more happenings and updates about Santiago city through this thread...:)^^

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Visit the site for job opportunities...


Siguro yang mga yan ang kailangan para sa North Star Mall?Savemore no? Galing...:)

^^^^

yan yata yung kailangan para sa robinsons supermarket na magbubukas sa talavera square mall sa ilagan. :cheers:

i found this article while googling. from inquirer (http://services.inquirer.net/mobile/10/04/09/html_output/xmlhtml/20100408-263104-xml.html)

Your `sari-sari' store and grocery rolled into one
Corrie Salientes-Narisma
Philippine Daily Inquirer
April 08, 2010




WITH ITS MALLS, supermarkets and ‘hypermarkets’ already in place and their future expansion taken care of, the SM food retail group of the Sy family is now focusing its attention and resources on its newest ‘baby’—the Savemore Market, designed to be everyone’s neighborhood grocery and wet market rolled into one.


Savemore completes the SM group’s food retail lineup—the others that came ahead were the hypermarkets, supermarkets and Makro, the membership outlet.

Expansion
The goal is to put up at least one Savemore store in every city or town in the country. For this year, there will be 20 new stores and by 2015, the target is to have a total of 250 stores.
The focus of the current expansion program is northern Luzon, although Savemore is also opening in other parts of Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao.
Last year, it opened in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya. This year, it will open in Ilagan, Isabela and it hopes to put up stores soon in Tuguegarao, Cauayan and Santiago.
“This strategy is mainly aimed at achieving efficiency in the delivery of products that Savemore carries” he says.

In choosing the host areas for Savemore, according to Tagbo, the SM food retail group takes into consideration the demographic setup, the population and average household income. Quezon City, for instance, is a priority area given its population of two million and the average household income of P25,000 a month.

“We also consider the traffic generators such as churches, terminals and wet markets,” he says.

Despite the presence of SM supermarkets in many areas in the country, Tagbo says, there will always be a need for Savemore stores. There is no competition between these two segments, they even complement each other.

“There will always be a need for us to serve our customers better, and that is through going closer to them,” Tagbo says.

:cheers::cheers::banana::banana:

i found this article while googling. from inquirer (http://services.inquirer.net/mobile/10/04/09/html_output/xmlhtml/20100408-263104-xml.html)

Your `sari-sari' store and grocery rolled into one
Corrie Salientes-Narisma
Philippine Daily Inquirer
April 08, 2010




WITH ITS MALLS, supermarkets and ‘hypermarkets’ already in place and their future expansion taken care of, the SM food retail group of the Sy family is now focusing its attention and resources on its newest ‘baby’—the Savemore Market, designed to be everyone’s neighborhood grocery and wet market rolled into one.


Savemore completes the SM group’s food retail lineup—the others that came ahead were the hypermarkets, supermarkets and Makro, the membership outlet.

Expansion
The goal is to put up at least one Savemore store in every city or town in the country. For this year, there will be 20 new stores and by 2015, the target is to have a total of 250 stores.
The focus of the current expansion program is northern Luzon, although Savemore is also opening in other parts of Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao.
Last year, it opened in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya. This year, it will open in Ilagan, Isabela and it hopes to put up stores soon in Tuguegarao, Cauayan and Santiago.
“This strategy is mainly aimed at achieving efficiency in the delivery of products that Savemore carries” he says.

In choosing the host areas for Savemore, according to Tagbo, the SM food retail group takes into consideration the demographic setup, the population and average household income. Quezon City, for instance, is a priority area given its population of two million and the average household income of P25,000 a month.

“We also consider the traffic generators such as churches, terminals and wet markets,” he says.

Despite the presence of SM supermarkets in many areas in the country, Tagbo says, there will always be a need for Savemore stores. There is no competition between these two segments, they even complement each other.

“There will always be a need for us to serve our customers better, and that is through going closer to them,” Tagbo says.

:cheers::cheers::banana::banana:

Yung Savemore Ilagan nakaincorporate po sya sa NorthStar Mall no?... Kelan po kaya opening nun?....:)

^ Galing dalawang savemore kaagad...SM Mall na ang susunod nyan...

i found this article while googling. from inquirer (http://services.inquirer.net/mobile/10/04/09/html_output/xmlhtml/20100408-263104-xml.html)

Your `sari-sari' store and grocery rolled into one
Corrie Salientes-Narisma
Philippine Daily Inquirer
April 08, 2010




WITH ITS MALLS, supermarkets and ‘hypermarkets’ already in place and their future expansion taken care of, the SM food retail group of the Sy family is now focusing its attention and resources on its newest ‘baby’—the Savemore Market, designed to be everyone’s neighborhood grocery and wet market rolled into one.


Savemore completes the SM group’s food retail lineup—the others that came ahead were the hypermarkets, supermarkets and Makro, the membership outlet.

Expansion
The goal is to put up at least one Savemore store in every city or town in the country. For this year, there will be 20 new stores and by 2015, the target is to have a total of 250 stores.
The focus of the current expansion program is northern Luzon, although Savemore is also opening in other parts of Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao.
Last year, it opened in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya. This year, it will open in Ilagan, Isabela and it hopes to put up stores soon in Tuguegarao, Cauayan and Santiago.
“This strategy is mainly aimed at achieving efficiency in the delivery of products that Savemore carries” he says.

In choosing the host areas for Savemore, according to Tagbo, the SM food retail group takes into consideration the demographic setup, the population and average household income. Quezon City, for instance, is a priority area given its population of two million and the average household income of P25,000 a month.

“We also consider the traffic generators such as churches, terminals and wet markets,” he says.

Despite the presence of SM supermarkets in many areas in the country, Tagbo says, there will always be a need for Savemore stores. There is no competition between these two segments, they even complement each other.

“There will always be a need for us to serve our customers better, and that is through going closer to them,” Tagbo says.

:cheers::cheers::banana::banana:

Sure is going to be a positive addition in the business community of Ilagan, Santiago, Cauayan and Tuguegarao. Sign of progress, I'd say.

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

I feel like I want to chug a bottle of ice cold San Miguel beer/or a nice glass of Red wine with my steak...yum..yummy. :cheers::cheers:

Hi 296619, waiting for the photos to be posted. Is it coming soon? cheers and Thanks

Hi 296619, waiting for the photos to be posted. Is it coming soon? cheers and Thanks

Hi. just arrived from Isabela... ito na new pics...;):)

Hi. just arrived from Isabela... ito na new pics...;):)

where???? where???? excitement ka! hehehe, :D :D :D :D :D

wahahaha... antagal mgupload sa friendster hehehehe.... lapit na... ginagawan ko pa ng kwento... in 15 minutes may lalabas na jan...

Grabe ka, bilis mong magreply...;)

Santiago is a perfect example of a developing and emerging city. From just an ordinary bario of Echague Isabela, Santiago has evolved as the Commercial and Industrial Center of Region Two. Villages outside the city proper are fast developing, being coquered by different merchants.^^

Below are pictures of Patul road. It connects Santiago City with Diffun Quirino. It passes through the villages of Patul, Malini and Villa Gonzaga...:)

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Santiago City directly connects the provinces of Ifugao, Nueva Viscaya, Quirino and Isabela. It is where all major roads of Cagayan Valley meet. Its location makes Santiago City a melting pot of culture.^^

Below are pictures taken while driving Santiago - Saguday road and the stretch of Balintocatoc Hills.

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W O W .... hayop sa ganda yung mga bundok bundok ahh..saka yung mga kalsada wala man lang kalat.. :D :D :D kunsabagay wala naman tao dun kaya siguro walang kalat pero kahit na..hehehe, :D :D :D nice shots!! :D :D :D

:applause::applause::applause: very nice photos...we want more...

Hi. just arrived from Isabela... ito na new pics...;):)

Great shots, I'd say. way to go.:applause::applause::applause: A scenic drive along this beautiful and very clean road to other barangay. The foliage along the way are colorful.Thanks again for the postings. Very impressive. I just love the "barangay feeling" to it. Is there a campsite too?

:applause::applause::applause: very nice photos...we want more...

yeah.. m o r e .... :D :D :D

Thanks, sa mga papuri... Tagal magupload sa laptop ko... ;)

thanks sa mga papuri... tagal magupload ng pics dito sa laptop ko...^^

thanks sa mga papuri... tagal magupload ng pics dito sa laptop ko...^^

hanggang kelan ka jan?dagdag pa.hahaha :righton: :righton: :righton:

hanggang kelan ka jan?dagdag pa.hahaha :righton: :righton: :righton:

Ito na next batch... Ndito na ko QC.... Kahapon ko pa inaupload lahat ng pix, pero mukhang may prob tong PC ko...^^

Ito na next batch... Ndito na ko QC.... Kahapon ko pa inaupload lahat ng pix, pero mukhang may prob tong PC ko...^^

HUWER ???????????? :D :D :D
-ang bilis mo naman umuwe??anu ginawa mo dun nagpapicture??? :D :D :D :D

^^On the Road to Cauayan City...

Santiago is the first city in region 2. It was declared as independent city in 1994. After six years, Cauayan was declared as a component city. These two progressive cities plus numerous first class municipalities (Ilagan, Echague, Roxas among others), and Isabela's natural wonders ( Sierra Madre Natural Park and Magat Dam Tourism Complex) make Isabela the Premier Province of the North! :)...

Below are (Santiago City) pictures taken while driving along National Highway (Pan-American Highway) going to Cauayan.^^

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wow..ayos wa..lalo yung tulay,puno ng watawat.. :D :D :D :D :D

hindi ko talaga lubos maisip na sobra ang progresibo ng isabela.haha, :D :D :D

hindi ko talaga lubos maisip na sobra ang progresibo ng isabela.haha, :D :D :D

Hindi naman talaga ganun as in super... Progressive lang at mas angat sa ibang probinsya specially sa food security...

Agricultural based kasi ang Isabela... rice and corn granary... 2nd largest province in terms of land... Magat dam ( plus cagayan river) ang source of water and electricity... It has four commercial centers - Santiago, Cauayan, Ilagan and Roxas...

Well distributed ang development...

Ilagan ang capital. dito mga provincial and national offices... Maraming magagandang bahay...

Cauayan hosts one of Isabela's airport. Trading Center of Isabela...Andito din ang Honda cars Isabela, San Miguel at Coca Cola...

Santiago ang Commercial and Industrial Center ng R2... Pilot area ng mga business entities specially banks anc financial entities... Andito rin ang mga car companies....

Roxas ang commercial center ng Mallig region... bagsakan din ng goods ang lugar na ito. First na magkaroon ng Mall at escalator...:)

^^

Ito na next batch... Ndito na ko QC.... Kahapon ko pa inaupload lahat ng pix, pero mukhang may prob tong PC ko...^^

naka photobucket ka? try mo mabilis ata mag upload sa photobucket

Hindi naman talaga ganun as in super... Progressive lang at mas angat sa ibang probinsya specially sa food security...

Agricultural based kasi ang Isabela... rice and corn granary... 2nd largest province in terms of land... Magat dam ( plus cagayan river) ang source of water and electricity... It has four commercial centers - Santiago, Cauayan, Ilagan and Roxas...

Well distributed ang development...

Ilagan ang capital. dito mga provincial and national offices... Maraming magagandang bahay...

Cauayan hosts one of Isabela's airport. Trading Center of Isabela...Andito din ang Honda cars Isabela, San Miguel at Coca Cola...

Santiago ang Commercial and Industrial Center ng R2... Pilot area ng mga business entities specially banks anc financial entities... Andito rin ang mga car companies....

Roxas ang commercial center ng Mallig region... bagsakan din ng goods ang lugar na ito. First na magkaroon ng Mall at escalator...:)

^^

galing...ok yan kasi well distributed ang development...yung cauayan, ilagan and roxas ba ay cities na rin?

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huhu... thanks.. cge itry ko photobucket... Kasi naman wala talaga ako alam sa PC... Dito lang ako sa skyscrapercity na to naaddict, kung hindi pa ako turuan ni Mao Rong ng Tacloban magpost ng pix dito, hindi ako makakapagpost...

Hanapin ko yang photobucket na yan...

Salamat sir brandon;)

galing...ok yan kasi well distributed ang development...yung cauayan, ilagan and roxas ba ay cities na rin?

Cauayan city na rin... Ang Ilagan, nanalo ang "NO" votes noong 1998... Roxas, it is aiming to be a city soon...^^

^ so in 3 years time malamang 4 na cities sa inyo...

huhu... thanks.. cge itry ko photobucket... Kasi naman wala talaga ako alam sa PC... Dito lang ako sa skyscrapercity na to naaddict, kung hindi pa ako turuan ni Mao Rong ng Tacloban magpost ng pix dito, hindi ako makakapagpost...

Hanapin ko yang photobucket na yan...

Salamat sir brandon;)

brandon na lang..hehe..ganyan talaga pag mahal mo ang probinsya at city mo...atleast sa mga pix mo nakikita namin ang ganda at progresibo ang probinsya ng Isabela...

^ so in 3 years time malamang 4 na cities sa inyo...



brandon na lang..hehe..ganyan talaga pag mahal mo ang probinsya at city mo...atleast sa mga pix mo nakikita namin ang ganda at progresibo ang probinsya ng Isabela...

Salamat...:)

I'm focusing more kasi sa mga positive and good things happening in my province... Pero marami parin dapat maimprove. Marami ding criticisms lalo na sa mga govt. officials...

Thanks ulit sa mga appreciation. Bukas na ako mgupload ng pics ( re: On the road to Cauayan).

Salamat ulit...^^

Salamat...:)

I'm focusing more kasi sa mga positive and good things happening in my province... Pero marami parin dapat maimprove. Marami ding criticisms lalo na sa mga govt. officials...

Thanks ulit sa mga appreciation. Bukas na ako mgupload ng pics ( re: On the road to Cauayan).

Salamat ulit...^^

Impressive photos indeed, 296619. Looking at those pix, I thought Santiago is definitely an emerging commercial and industrial city in R2. Sure there are still a lot of things and other issues that needs improvement, but overall, I thought for just 16 years...WOW..stunning progress. How about Cauayan, Roxas, & Ilagan. I am quite sure there are lots of positive things to be said and posted about those places as well. Would there be some coming soon? I just want to let you know how greatful I am to have your postings for all to see. Fantastic...Good job.:):):):):)

kumusta na pala ang magat dam... nag increase na ba ang level... assuming na umuulan na sa Isabela ah? Kawawa kasi yung mga farmers at yung mga ibang hayop na umaasa lang sa ulan.. :ohno:

any update po sa Magat dam?

kumusta na pala ang magat dam... nag increase na ba ang level... assuming na umuulan na sa Isabela ah? Kawawa kasi yung mga farmers at yung mga ibang hayop na umaasa lang sa ulan.. :ohno:

any update po sa Magat dam?
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bawat hapon naman umuulan na... Sure na umaakyat na ang water level nun...;)...

Impressive photos indeed, 296619. Looking at those pix, I thought Santiago is definitely an emerging commercial and industrial city in R2. Sure there are still a lot of things and other issues that needs improvement, but overall, I thought for just 16 years...WOW..stunning progress. How about Cauayan, Roxas, & Ilagan. I am quite sure there are lots of positive things to be said and posted about those places as well. Would there be some coming soon? I just want to let you know how greatful I am to have your postings for all to see. Fantastic...Good job.:):):):):)


May four batch pa po.. hehe... hangang Cauayan...:)

http://www.coa.gov.ph/Reports/AFR/2008AFR-Local_Vol3.pdf
( see page 173)


Based on 2008 figures, Santiago City is the third richest pala in North Luzon after Olongapo and Baguio...^^

Third in terms of Asset and revenue...
second in terms of net asset after Olongapo...:nuts:^^

http://www.coa.gov.ph/Reports/AFR/2008AFR-Local_Vol3.pdf
( see page 173)


Based on 2008 figures, Santiago City is the third richest pala in North Luzon after Olongapo and Baguio...^^

Third in terms of Asset and revenue...
second in terms of net asset after Olongapo...:nuts:^^

Wow..it is getting even better for Santiago city. This is from 2008 figures. For 2009, I bet it is even better.don't you agree.I would think so. Way to go, Santiaguenos. Great job your're doing.:applause:

Looking at those pix you have taken 296619 along the Hi-way on your way to Cauayan, makes me come home. Huge progress indeed since I left for Canada, thirty-five fyears ago. Wow. it really amazes me how far Santiago had develop, not only economically but also in tourism. I bet in 10 years, Santiago will become Urbanized city.

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bawat hapon naman umuulan na... Sure na umaakyat na ang water level nun...;)...

GRABE YUNG EL NINO noh :ohno: :ohno: :ohno:

SAbi sa tv tapos na daw (ay sa wakas).... ilang araw ko ring pinagdasal na sana pumatak na ang ulan. Kasi sobrang init to the extent na wala talagang tubig yung mga ibang lugar.

At tsaka natutuyo yung mga pananim at yung mga kambing at baka at kalabaw tuyo na ang mga dahon na kinakain nila... kawawa talaga :ohno:

Looking at those pix you have taken 296619 along the Hi-way on your way to Cauayan, makes me come home. Huge progress indeed since I left for Canada, thirty-five fyears ago. Wow. it really amazes me how far Santiago had develop, not only economically but also in tourism. I bet in 10 years, Santiago will become Urbanized city.


yep... yung city proper niya, urban na urban ang dating... 15 Barangays ang population density arouand 4000 per sqkm... Pero sana kung maging uraban man yung ibang a, sana mapanatili yung kalinisan at kaayusan...

Ngayon, sa sobrang dami ng tao passing and going to Santiago, sobrang traffic na.:)

GRABE YUNG EL NINO noh :ohno: :ohno: :ohno:

SAbi sa tv tapos na daw (ay sa wakas).... ilang araw ko ring pinagdasal na sana pumatak na ang ulan. Kasi sobrang init to the extent na wala talagang tubig yung mga ibang lugar.

At tsaka natutuyo yung mga pananim at yung mga kambing at baka at kalabaw tuyo na ang mga dahon na kinakain nila... kawawa talaga :ohno:

Yep... sobra... napakainit. umabot ng 38 deg. c. ang init. halos matuyo mga rivers sa R2. Kaya underground at ponds ang naging source ng tubig para sa mga pananim.:)

^^Taking Maharlika road, Santiago and Cauayan are separated by the municipalities of San Isidro, Echague and Alicia; a thirty minute drive from the city proper.

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^^Lovely pictures.... Ganda ng mga daan diyan ah :okay:

^^Lovely pictures.... Ganda ng mga daan diyan ah :okay:

Yep... Ok pa naman mga daan dito... Walang traffic except sa mga syudad, pero light lang...:angel1:....

yung iba, kaygaganda pa pero binubutas na...:nono::dunno:

Good day to all threaders! I just visited the c.o.a. link and found out a whopping 3billionpesos asset of Santiago City. Nakakagulat talaga on how far they go. Sana maging instrument ito for the rest of Isabela.:nuts::nuts::nuts:

Good day to all threaders! I just visited the c.o.a. link and found out a whopping 3billionpesos asset of Santiago City. Nakakagulat talaga on how far they go. Sana maging instrument ito for the rest of Isabela.:nuts::nuts::nuts:

Hi 1114666... Welcome sa SSC... new threader ka sa SSC?

re Santiago's assets, sana nga, magamit ng tama at hindi mapabayaan o mapunta sa mga bilang na tao:ohno:... I'm keeping my fingers' cross...:gossip:

wow panay number ang username nio wa.parang nkakalito kayo. kambal ba kayo???hehhe, joke lang.birthday nio ba yan??:D :D :D
-anyway ang gaganda ng daan nio.parang kumpleto sa mga signs. hehe, saka malinis at maganda.,parang nakikita ko yung daan sa mindoro, pero parang mas maayos yan.. :D :D :D

thank you 296619, yup sana nga magamit nila sa mga mabuting project yung mapakinabangan ng mga tao. When my time to go visit our beloved province, I will take photos to share with this thread. Any update for those proposed/uc projects in the whole province? Dumaan kasi ako last May 20 sa site ng Northstar Mall pero gabi kaya di ko masyadong na-view yung u/c project. Thanks.

wow panay number ang username nio wa.parang nkakalito kayo. kambal ba kayo???hehhe, joke lang.birthday nio ba yan??:D :D :D
-anyway ang gaganda ng daan nio.parang kumpleto sa mga signs. hehe, saka malinis at maganda.,parang nakikita ko yung daan sa mindoro, pero parang mas maayos yan.. :D :D :D

You are definitely correct, B-day ko yan. Maganda talaga ang mga road networks dito sa amin lalo na sa pan-american highway. Yung Santiago-Tuguegarao road under renovation pa ang mga ibang segment for what I heard.:banana::banana::banana:

Hi 1114666... Welcome sa SSC... new threader ka sa SSC?

re Santiago's assets, sana nga, magamit ng tama at hindi mapabayaan o mapunta sa mga bilang na tao:ohno:... I'm keeping my fingers' cross...:gossip:

296619, I'm just new on this thread, heto medyo nangangapa pa. I just hope I could share more in common with you guys and thank you for your warmth welcome.:cheers::cheers::cheers:

You are definitely correct, B-day ko yan. Maganda talaga ang mga road networks dito sa amin lalo na sa pan pacific highway. Yung Santiago-Tuguegarao road under renovation pa ang mga ibang segment for what I heard.:banana::banana::banana:

wow pwede na kong mnghuhula neto. haha, :D :D :D
---oo nkikita ko nga kahit konti ang sasakyan ang kalsada maayos. hindi napapabayaan.. hehe, :D :D :D :D

sana pag uwi ko sa august sa ilagan in full swing na ang construction ng northstar at talavera square malls. :cheers:

296619, I'm just new on this thread, heto medyo nangangapa pa. I just hope I could share more in common with you guys and thank you for your warmth welcome.:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Visit ka rin sa thread namin... Tarlac City and Province. Welcome na welcome ka doon. :)

so si 296619 at si 111466 ay parehong ipinanganak noong 1966???

Good day to all threaders! I just visited the c.o.a. link and found out a whopping 3billionpesos asset of Santiago City. Nakakagulat talaga on how far they go. Sana maging instrument ito for the rest of Isabela.:nuts::nuts::nuts:

Incredible, impressive, big numbers eh!..congrats to all Santiaguenos...:cheers: Hopefully the rest will mimic the good fortune of the city of Santiago. But if you look at what is in the drawing board, and the ongoing projects in Tuguegarao and the rest of the Province of Cagayan, I would worry. Santiago may not be able to live up to its name as the "Queen city of the North". City leaders should start flexing. Put the city resources where it should be (develoment, and more development). The city can afford to do it.

so si 296619 at si 111466 ay parehong ipinanganak noong 1966???

o kaya naman baka c 296619 ay pinanganak nung 1919?? HAHAHA, ang tanda na wa?hirap i-minus! :D :D :D juk. :D :D :D

Good afternoon Isabela!!

Nice pics. Nakakaganda yung mga puno sa tabi ng highway. Sana lahat ng cities at municipilaties sa bansa mamaintain ang clean and green environment bukod sa magagandang daan at di masyadong ma-traffic.:):)

Good afternoon Isabela!!

Nice pics. Nakakaganda yung mga puno sa tabi ng highway. Sana lahat ng cities at municipilaties sa bansa mamaintain ang clean and green environment bukod sa magagandang daan at di masyadong ma-traffic.:):)
oo nga..sana nga.ahaha, saka maganda nga tingnan sa daan yung me puno sa gilid.mas gusto ko yun kesa infrastracture agad ang asa gilid ng kalsada.. haha, sana ma-maintain ng bawat probinsya ang pagiging mayaman nito sa kalikasan. :D :D :D :D

Hi b-two,
Full swing na talaga ang construction ng northstar at talavera square here in ilagan................. Definitely late months of this year operate na mga yan.

Hi b-two,
Full swing na talaga ang construction ng northstar at talavera square here in ilagan................. Definitely late months of this year operate na mga yan.

Post picts please!!! I can't wait to see.:banana::banana::banana:

Hi b-two,
Full swing na talaga ang construction ng northstar at talavera square here in ilagan................. Definitely late months of this year operate na mga yan.


wow! thanks sa info.

ot. blue knights... yan ang team namin dati nung hs intrams sa st. ferdinand college hs for 2 years. :cheers:

so si 296619 at si 111466 ay parehong ipinanganak noong 1966???


Good evening po mga kathreaders... wahahaha... estudynte palang po ako...:nuts:

Sir :nuts:111466, you're very very welcome sa thread na ito... Sana ay lagi kang magshare ng thoughts mo dito...:):):)

Incredible, impressive, big numbers eh!..congrats to all Santiaguenos...:cheers: Hopefully the rest will mimic the good fortune of the city of Santiago. But if you look at what is in the drawing board, and the ongoing projects in Tuguegarao and the rest of the Province of Cagayan, I would worry. Santiago may not be able to live up to its name as the "Queen city of the North". City leaders should start flexing. Put the city resources where it should be (develoment, and more development). The city can afford to do it.


wahaaa... OO nga Tuguegarao andaming plans and they're very vocal about it... Good for Tuguegarao...

Well I guest wala naman competion between the two kasi magkaiba naman ng province:nuts:...

Santiago naman kasi is not that vocal sa mga projects, after nalang kapag tapos na, mahirap kasi magpromise... For now marami din namang developments sa Santiago, buildings, roads, schools etc - at nangyayari na.:)

Yung iba nga surprised kapag nalaman na may ganun pala sa Santiago, kasi we dont tend to make press releases... kapag andun nalang hehehe...:)

Home of the Gaddang tribe, Cauayan city is the Agro-Indutrial Center of Isabela. It is located at the heart of Isabela, and houses one of Isabela's airport, Honda Cars, San Miguel Beer among others. To date, it has an estimated 120,000 people.:)

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Sorry Malabo - Malayo Kasi ( New Building ito)

Incredible, impressive, big numbers eh!..congrats to all Santiaguenos...:cheers: Hopefully the rest will mimic the good fortune of the city of Santiago. But if you look at what is in the drawing board, and the ongoing projects in Tuguegarao and the rest of the Province of Cagayan, I would worry. Santiago may not be able to live up to its name as the "Queen city of the North". City leaders should start flexing. Put the city resources where it should be (develoment, and more development). The city can afford to do it.

Wahaha.. regarding the tag "Queen City of the North", heheh.. I think it has nothing to do which city is the best. We use this as a tag to market our place. If in case Tuguegarao or even Cauayan will overtake Santiago, well and good kasi it means na gumaganda at umuusbong lalo ang R2... No competition between these cities... I think we should watch on how public officials spend our money and not on how each city or town overtakes each other.

Lets continue promoting our cities and the whole of the Philippines...

Sana suportahan natin ang first SSC Philippine Meet!

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Wahaha.. regarding the tag "Queen City of the North", heheh.. I think it has nothing to do which city is the best. We use this as a tag to market our place. If in case Tuguegarao or even Cauayan will overtake Santiago, well and good kasi it means na gumaganda at umuusbong lalo ang R2... No competition between this cities... I think we should watch on how public officials spend our money and not on how each city or town overtake each other.

Lets continue promoting our cities and the whole of the Philippines...

Sana suportahan natin ang first SSC Philippine Meet!

You're absolutely right for taking it in stride, you're a cool guy. I like your approach. Wouldn't be nice if all people thinks the way you do. I thought you're admirable.:) However I just thought that some times a positive competition is a great motivation. But let's not even go there anyways. :) By the way, in your posting, we're you going north when you took the pictures along the Pan-American hi-way? I am just curious. The "Welcome to Sillawit" sign caught my eyes. :) It has somehow struck my inner "psyche" and emotion.:lovethem: By the way, Thanks again for your postings. Awesome you're doing a great job. :) And on the issue of "how officals/leaders spend the money" it should be the main concern of people, and not which city/municipality is moving(literally)ahead. I've noticed that Cauayan has also changed dramatically. NIA Administration bldg. is visible, St. Xavier, oh, I still remember it vividly. How about the "centro" of the city. Agyamanac ti adu kaillian....

Good afternoon Isabela!!

Nice pics. Nakakaganda yung mga puno sa tabi ng highway. Sana lahat ng cities at municipilaties sa bansa mamaintain ang clean and green environment bukod sa magagandang daan at di masyadong ma-traffic.:):)

I couldn't agree more. Green foliage along the hi-way reduces our carbon foot-prints dramatically. I was amazed when I saw the tree- lined hi-way through 296619 lens. Incredible. Breath of "Fresh air" I'd say. Hopefully other places would mimic the same attitude towards a greener invironment. Good day (Tarlaqueno) kapwa pinoy.:)

You're absolutely right for taking it in stride, you're a cool guy. I like your approach. Wouldn't be nice if all people thinks the way you do. I thought you're admirable.:) However I just thought that some times a positive competition is a great motivation. But let's not even go there anyways. :) By the way, in your posting, we're you going north when you took the pictures along the Pan-American hi-way? I am just curious. The "Welcome to Sillawit" sign caught my eyes. :) It has somehow struck my inner "psyche" and emotion.:lovethem: By the way, Thanks again for your postings. Awesome you're doing a great job. :) And on the issue of "how officals/leaders spend the money" it should be the main concern of people, and not which city/municipality is moving(literally)ahead. I've noticed that Cauayan has also changed dramatically. NIA Administration bldg. is visible, St. Xavier, oh, I still remember it vividly. How about the "centro" of the city. Agyamanac ti adu kaillian....


Hi po... Yung next batch of pictures ko are all about Cauayan City proper. Just like the other cities in R2, it's expanding at the same rate. Sobrang laki na nga pinagbago... :)^^

napansin ko lang... parang nagkakalapit ang loob natin mga taga ISabela, Bulacan at Tarlac... hehehehehe. :banana: :banana: :banana:

Good evening po mga kathreaders... wahahaha... estudynte palang po ako...:nuts:

Sir :nuts:111466, you're very very welcome sa thread na ito... Sana ay lagi kang magshare ng thoughts mo dito...:):):)

sabi kasi ni 111466, birthday nya ang kanyang username. So I thought ikaw din, iba lang ang date format. hehehehehehe :lol:

ask ko lang ah... sino ba mas maunlad Santiago or Tuguegarao?

sabi kasi ni 111466, birthday nya ang kanyang username. So I thought ikaw din, iba lang ang date format. hehehehehehe :lol:

Hehehe.. Hindi ko sya birthday... Hindi ko na nga alam kung saan ko napulot yan... Yan pala last two numbers ng carplate namin...^^

ask ko lang ah... sino ba mas maunlad Santiago or Tuguegarao?


I would say pareho lang... May kanya kanya kasing prinoproject, depende sa city planning... Ang concern is dapat each city has to tap its potential... And in beating that potential, may mga limitations or constraints.:):nuts:

I would say pareho lang... May kanya kanya kasing prinoproject, depende sa city planning... Ang concern is dapat each city has to tap its potential... And in beating that potential, may mga limitations or constraints.:):nuts:

at tsaka mahirap talagang sagutin magagalit yung sa kabila pag nagkataon...hahahahahaha :lol:. joke lang :lol:

at tsaka mahirap talagang sagutin magagalit yung sa kabila pag nagkataon...hahahahahaha :lol:. joke lang :lol:

OO nga, at baka mabahiran pa mga pictures ko about Santiago city and the whole of Isabela... Remember, tulad nga ng nasabi mo sa Tarlac thread, we should not think like a tribe and we should not be regionalistic...:)^^

OO nga, at baka mabahiran pa mga pictures ko about Santiago city and the whole of Isabela... Remember, tulad nga ng nasabi mo sa Tarlac thread, we should not think like a tribe and we should not be regionalistic...:)^^

Sinabi mo! Cheers to That! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

actually maganda ang santiago maganda din ang tuguegarao

ang lamang lang ng tuguegarao mas matao,malawak at madaming regional gov't bldgs tska airport and some malls

ang santiago magkaka SM na tama ba? tska mas node kasi ang santiago dahil lahat ng galing ifugao,nueva viz,quirino at southern isabela dyan ang commercial center niya

sayang nasa amin sa cauayan ang airport.hahaa
well, sana umasenso na din kami dahil si bogie na nanalo. e tga cauayan un.
Si grace kasi tga cauayan nga pero di naman kasi nanirahan dun nung naging gov na. hayy mas pinili pa sa roxas w/ Cong Edwin

masipag ka ring magkukuha ng mga pics anoh... parang ako rin. Napansin ko kasi halos sa iyo ang mga photos dito sa Isabela Thread. Siguro kahit saan ka pumunta dala dala mo cam mo. AKo rin... hehehehehehe. :banana:

may balak nga akong mag-aral ng photography , kahit crash course lang...pag nakapanahon ako... :banana:

sa fellow mga taga cauayan, ano ba balita sa cemetery sa higway, may plano ba sila ilipat?
for me ok na andyan nlng.

Malawak pa naman ang ibang areas ng cauayan ang daming vacant lots pa sa hiway and madaming old houses na pwdeng gawing commercial sa canciller going to centro kung tutuusin. Bilib ako kay talavera dahil ginwa nyang commercial area ung hi-way. pati nga sa tapat ni s&j kanya na din.

OO nga, at baka mabahiran pa mga pictures ko about Santiago city and the whole of Isabela... Remember, tulad nga ng nasabi mo sa Tarlac thread, we should not think like a tribe and we should not be regionalistic...:)^^

Alam mo Bilib ako sa iyo, Very broad minded person ka. And you are very right that we should not grandstand our very own place indeed let us just be humble for the rest of the development to come: be here in our beloved Isabela or other part of the region. Okey lang din na may competition para ma- motivate yung mga leaders ng bawat towns and cities natin.:cheers::cheers::cheers::banana::banana::banana:

masipag ka ring magkukuha ng mga pics anoh... parang ako rin. Napansin ko kasi halos sa iyo ang mga photos dito sa Isabela Thread. Siguro kahit saan ka pumunta dala dala mo cam mo. AKo rin... hehehehehehe. :banana:

may balak nga akong mag-aral ng photography , kahit crash course lang...pag nakapanahon ako... :banana:


Yep... Mahilig din akong kumuha ng pictures pero hindi SLR gamit ko... yung cellphone ko lang... Yung kaibigan kong taga Mallig Isabela ang may dala dala lagi ng SLR ;)... Marami akong magagandang pictures lalo na sa Ilocos region... Yung iba ipopost ko dun pag tapos na ako sa thread na to maglagay ng pix... :D:D:D

Alam mo Bilib ako sa iyo, Very broad minded person ka. And you are very right that we should not grandstand our very own place indeed let us just be humble for the rest of the development to come: be here in our beloved Isabela or other part of the region. Okey lang din na may competition para ma- motivate yung mga leaders ng bawat towns and cities natin.:cheers::cheers::cheers::banana::banana::banana:

Sana nga may ganyang thinking ang bawat city officials. They should aim na maging world class ang mga lugar na nasasakupan nila... :cheers:

yung kuha mo sa cauayan city above parang nakikita ko yung guiguinto, bulacan. haha, marami rin kasing halaman don gaya niyan.. :D :D :D ^^^^

napansin ko lang... parang nagkakalapit ang loob natin mga taga ISabela, Bulacan at Tarlac... hehehehehe. :banana: :banana: :banana:

oo nga.tama tama.hindi tayo nagpapagandahan ng lalawigan di gaya ng iba jan na wala ng ginawa kundi magkumpara.hehehe :D :D :D :D

ahmm panu nga ba pumunta sa isabella??particularly sa satiago.haha, kapag mamamasaheros lang kasi di ko makukuha kapag private vehicle.hehe, sasakay ka lang ng tuguegarao tapos dadaan sa santiago??:D :D :D

sa fellow mga taga cauayan, ano ba balita sa cemetery sa higway, may plano ba sila ilipat?
for me ok na andyan nlng.

Malawak pa naman ang ibang areas ng cauayan ang daming vacant lots pa sa hiway and madaming old houses na pwdeng gawing commercial sa canciller going to centro kung tutuusin. Bilib ako kay talavera dahil ginwa nyang commercial area ung hi-way. pati nga sa tapat ni s&j kanya na din.

I thought the cemetery should be moved somewhere, (say; North & South cemetery) and not right at the core of the city. I am not supposed to be concern that much considering I am on the other side of pond, just a thought and opinion anyways. Also, just may be, if they could build a new city hall and the old one will be converted into a museum and arts gallery:) Wow..would be nice (wishful thinking) eh. :cheers:

Hi po... Yung next batch of pictures ko are all about Cauayan City proper. Just like the other cities in R2, it's expanding at the same rate. Sobrang laki na nga pinagbago... :)^^

Impressive, and sure has changed dramatically. Hopefully the city government has a workable planned infra to accomodate the rapid development. :D

ahmm panu nga ba pumunta sa isabella??particularly sa satiago.haha, kapag mamamasaheros lang kasi di ko makukuha kapag private vehicle.hehe, sasakay ka lang ng tuguegarao tapos dadaan sa santiago??:D :D :D

pag private car, mas mabilis at mas convenient kasi pwede kang magstop anywhere. Makakarating ka ng Santiago basta Maharlika highway ang daan mo. Sta. Maria exit ako e tapos derederetso na yun sa Santiago, walang ibang daan kundi Maharlika,

Thru Maharlika highway, dadaanan mo ang San Miguel Bulacan, Cabanatuan, Science city of Munos, San Jose city... aakyat ng bundok (walang kanan o kaliwa - isa lang ang daan), Sta. Fe, Bamabang Nueva Viscaya, Solano Nueva Viscaya, Diadi Nueva Viscaya ... Tapos makikita mo ang welcome marker ng Isabela... tapos Santiago city na... Sa mabini circle ng Santiago may dalawang daan kahit ano daanan mo, tutumbukin mo ang Tuguegarao....:)

dapat may driver ka kung gusto mo private para maenjoy mo ang road trip... May nabibiling north luzon travel guide sa national, yun sng ginamit namin nung inikot namin ang buong Luzon...:)

kapag bus naman - Victory Liner/ Florida bus/ nelbusco/ Auto Bus/ North Star bus/ Dalin liner/ Five star/ Dagupan Bus/ ... yang mga yan may byaheng going to Santiago City... Lahat ng mga yan may terminal din sila sa Santiago...:)^^

pag private car, mas mabilis at mas convenient kasi pwede kang magstop anywhere. Makakarating ka ng Santiago basta Maharlika highway ang daan mo. Sta. Maria exit ako e tapos derederetso na yun sa Santiago, walang ibang daan kundi Maharlika,

Thru Maharlika highway, dadaanan mo ang San Miguel Bulacan, Cabanatuan, Science city of Munos, San Jose city... aakyat ng bundok (walang kanan o kaliwa - isa lang ang daan), Sta. Fe, Bamabang Nueva Viscaya, Solano Nueva Viscaya, Diadi Nueva Viscaya ... Tapos makikita mo ang welcome marker ng Isabela... tapos Santiago city na... Sa mabini circle ng Santiago may dalawang daan kahit ano daanan mo, tutumbukin mo ang Tuguegarao....:)

dapat may driver ka kung gusto mo private para maenjoy mo ang road trip... May nabibiling north luzon travel guide sa national, yun sng ginamit namin nung inikot namin ang buong Luzon...:)

kapag bus naman - Victory Liner/ Florida bus/ nelbusco/ Auto Bus/ North Star bus/ Dalin liner/ Five star/ Dagupan Bus/ ... yang mga yan may byaheng going to Santiago City... Lahat ng mga yan may terminal din sila sa Santiago...:)^^

mukhang malayo layong lugar talaga ahh.kahit sa nueva viscaya di pa ko nakakarating.hahaha, ilang oras??:D :D :D :D