What do you eat when you’re in Malabon? Well, pancit Malabon, of course.

The birthplace of pancit Malabon, there are numerous panciterias offering this noodle delicacy in the city. But where can you actually get the best pancit Malabon in Malabon? And what if you don’t live there, are there panciterias offering pancit Malabon that are at par with those in Malabon City? As a kid who actually grew up in Malabon and has tasted innumerable bilaos of pancit Malabon for every occasion—and still wants more—let me share the best pancit Malabon I’ve tried, not only in Malabon itself, but in the whole of Metro Manila as well.

A TYPICAL BILAO OF PANCIT MALABON

To be sure, there are still pancit Malabon restaurants that I’ve yet to try and those I’ve already tried but wasn’t able to note or even take pictures of. So, I will definitely update this article from time to time as I try new pancit places in the city. If you also have suggestions for the best pancit Malabon, just drop a comment and I will try my best to visit it too.

Note that this list is not in any order. My advice is to try each one out, as they almost always have something unique to offer.

The normalization of remote work has been a game-changer for entrepreneurs, creating new opportunities to balance business and pleasure in ways never before possible. In the Philippines, the country’s ongoing digital transformation has given rise to a new generation of freelancers and digital nomads who have left on-site work in favor of doing business wherever they please. Even those that have had to stick with traditional offices are also working more remotely than ever before thanks to the country’s maturing digital infrastructure.

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Thus, securing your remote work setup is essential both for your growing business and for your personal data. This is, of course, a serious challenge in any environment that you do not directly control. Whether you’re at your overseas business HQ or checking in from a hotel, situations like device damage, theft, public WiFi threats, and phishing attacks directed at travelers need to be taken seriously. Protect yourself against these threats with these practical tips to enhance your remote work security:

Soft, slightly sweet buns contrasting with an umami-filled meat filling—be it saucy pork asado or juicy bola-bola, siopao is one of the Philippines’ most delightful comfort foods. It was introduced by Chinese immigrants during the Spanish period and it has since become a staple, not only in Binondo—Manila’s Chinatown—but in every Chinese restaurants in the country as well.

But have you tasted the best siopao in Metro Manila? Here’s a list of the best and unique ones I’ve actually tried. I’m sure that there’s more out there, so drop a comment if you have a siopao recommendation. I’ll update this best siopao list from time to time.

So what do you bring home after spending a day or two in Vigan City? Well, prepare an extra bag or two for pasalubongs, you just might need it.

Calle Crisologo is where the action is when it comes to shopping in the city. Granted, there are a few other places to get your souvenirs, like at the Vigan Pagburnayan, but the wares being sold there pales in comparison to the variety found in the former.

“You’re gonna travel for 37 hours on a RORO ferry from Manila to Bohol? Are you crazy?”

It was with much incredulity and disbelief when our friends heard of our plan to travel from Manila to Tagbilaran via 2GO’s MV St. Francis Xavier. The fact that we can actually get to Bohol in just one hour by plane versus going at it for almost three days at sea made everyone scratch their heads.

BG AND KID A AT THE TOP DECK OF 2GO MV ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

But why not? We’ve been to cruise ships before, and the travel time was much longer. Granted, 2GO’s ships aren’t really cruise ships, but still, we wanted to try a long voyage using a ferry in the Philippines. We heard it was actually fun—a sailcation sort of travel. Plus, with lots of spare time to spend, it’s gonna be a different sort of adventure for us. A fitting start to our annual summer travel, PreKinderTrip2024.