Area code: (36)
Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TRIVIA Roxas is known as the “Seafood Capital of the Philippines” due to its abundance in marine life. Originally founded as Capiz in 1693, Roxas City is the site of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi’s settlement when he arrived from Cebu
TOUCHDOWN Capiz Cab taxis wait in designated areas outside the arrival area of the airport. The tricycle remains the main means of getting around the city
BY DAY Go boating at Lolet’s Ecopark, in Brgy Duyoc, Dao, where you will see awesome views. There’s also a hanging bridge and a children’s playground
BY NIGHT Hang out and feel the cool breeze of the sea at Roxas City People’s Park or dine at Flat Rock Beach Resort in Culasi where the view of the beach and the lighthouse is breathtaking
SLEEP In the city there’s Midtown Hotel, Presidents Inn, Plaza Central and Halaran Plaza. For the beach, stay at San Antonio Resort, which has a swimming pool and kayaks
LOCAL LIFE
Nap Oducado, Jr
cash and inventory officer
Best breakfast
C-log serves the finest tapsilog and sizzling blue marlin in town
Best night out
Sandbar is a beachfront bar with a cool crowd, good music, great food and resident DJs
Best dinner
The baby back ribs and salt and pepper squid at Yuki’s Grill are the best!
Best buys
Tracy’s sansrival at Mckinley St and Solis Barquillos at Malipayon
Best souvenirs
Anything made of capiz shells — jewelry, home decor, etc Must-do experience Go to Olotayan Island. It’s like Boracay because of its natural white sand
Must learn…
Illongo/Hiligaynon. Learn “hai” (local expression) and “yanda” which means “now”
Insider tip
Visit Teodoro Arcenas Bagong Lipunan Trade Center to buy pretty much anything — cheap
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