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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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