Area code: (45)

Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)

TRIVIA Angeles City was the seat of Aguinaldo’s government after the declaration of Philippine independence in 1898. Locals classify Angeles (and Clark) as a first-class, highly urban city, due in part to the Clark Special Economic Zone

TOUCHDOWN From Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA), take a taxi or public transport to the city. These will take you to the terminal or SM Clark

BY DAY Museo ning Angeles features the history, culture and homegrown art of the Philippine city of angels. Sto Rosario and Sto Entierro Sts

BY NIGHT Visit the Historic Camalig Restaurant, home of Armando’s Pizza, the best pizza in town. On weekend nights, live bands play the oldies. 292 Sto Rosario St

SLEEP Stay at Holiday Inn, Clark which is very convenient and offers its guests all the comforts of home. Mimosa Dr, Mimosa Leisure Estate, tel: (02) 845 1888

LOCAL LIFE

Bun Bituin
self-employed

Best breakfast
Northern Brew Coffee Shop at Villa Angela has tasty and reliable breakfasts Best night out SAX at Balibago is good for chilling the night away with good friends

Best dinner
Luring’s Barbeque House is famous for its yummy barbecue in special sauce

Best buys
Take home Pampanga cured meat products like tocino and longganisa

Best souvenirs
Flute and Aeta’s bow and arrow — just find these outside the duty free shops in Clark

Must-do experience
Angeles is a food haven. You can’t leave without trying all its different delicacies

Must learn…
Say “Dakal pung salamat!” when you want to say “Thank you very much!”

Insider’s tip
Try to negotiate with vendors by asking for half the original price