We’ve visited Bohol numerous times before—with different partners, when LP and BG haven’t crossed paths yet; as a couple, when our paths finally did cross; and now as a family, with Kid A in tow. Each visit was definitely different. This time, we both decided to stay at Panglao’s Alona Beach—a first for us both—to see what this so-called Boracay-esque area of the island has to offer.

KID A AND BG ENJOYING BEST WESTERN PANGLAO’S POOL

After spending four days in the sleepy town of Anda, we thought of staying another five days in Bohol before going back home to Manila. Since we’ve previously toured the province’s tourist spots, we thought of doing nothing but frolic on the beach, eat out, and enjoy our hotel. Well, maybe check out the Chocolate Hills and see the tarsiers too, for Kid A’s sake. But what we really wanted was a staycation by the beach. And our staycation place of choice, Panglao’s Best Western Plus The Ivywall Resort.

Manila is the premier gateway for travelers wanting to explore the Philippines—be it foreign backpackers or local travelers wanting to see the rest of the country—most of the flights that connect to the rest of the archipelago can only be accessed from its airport. Metro Manila itself is a colorful and vibrant city, but not everyone really wants to stay long in Manila.

Nevertheless, some of Manila’s tourist spots—like Intramuros or BGC—can be easily visited if you have a layover in the city or if you still have time to spare before your flight. But what about your baggage? Are you actually going to drag them all throughout the metro? Can you actually leave your baggage somewhere?

With Bounce, yes, you actually can.

The latest airline seat sale has taken a new form with Cebu Pacific Air’s CEB Super Pass. It used to be that you’d need to know exactly when and where you’ll fly before burning the midnight oil to wait for a seat sale. Now, you just book with no extra thoughts on where or when you’d go.

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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