100% Pinoy (GMA Network/Kapuso Channel)

Another TV program that I enjoy watching is 100% Pinoy (GMA Network / Kapuso Channel). This TV magazine show showcases everything about Filipinos can be proud of: people, places, culture, products, food, heritage, arts, natural resources, tourists' spots, language, islands, etc. The show is hosted by Joaquin Valdes and Miriam Quiambao (Bb. Pilipinas 1st runner-up, Miss Universe 1st Runner-up). (Trivia: The Bb. Pilipinas-Universe winner then was stripped of her title. As a result, Bb. Pilipinas Charities sent instead Miriam Quiambao to the Miss Universe Pageant.)

Today's episode featured Ilocus Norte and Ilocos Sur. Ilocos is a 9-hour drive from Manila. Places or things of interests are:

Paoay Church, made of limestones and coral stones, a heritage site of UNESCO
Marcos Museum and Mausoleum in Batac
Ride a calesa in Laoag and visit the sinking bell tower
Tagudin sundials built by the Spaniards in 1841
Nuestra Senora de Asuncion Church, a UNESCO heritage site
Calle Crisologo, the oldest street in Vigan lined with century-old houses
Eat bagbet, pinakbet with bagnet
Eat "maritangtang" or sea urchin in Sta. Maria
In Saramsam Cafe, try pasta with mango
Also try, dinuguang empanada
In Burgos, take a picture of the highest lighthouse in the Philippines and try empanada with gamet (a seaweed)
In Bungro, San Ildefonso, try malunggay ice cream
Also try Pelazzon Special, banana and pineapple juice with Basi and Duhat wine
In Pasuguin, buy the famous biscocho as pasalubong
In Burnay, visit the pottery of national artist Fidel Go
Buy terra cotta pots and jars in San Nicolas
Adorn your house with Abel Iloco or Binakol
In San Vicente, buy antique-designed furniture made of narra or molave
Frolic in Pagudpud beach or Cabugao beach
Visit the giant windmills of Bangui

100% Pinoy is aired before12 midnight every Thursday.

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