What is your favorite city in the Philippines?
@vintage_blowout (277)
Philippines
59 responses
@erminiasanjose (1588)
• Philippines
16 Feb 07
I like Baguio City. I have studied at the St. Louise University in Baguio City when I was still in first year college. It is the summer capital of the Philippines and the climate is good. And I love to see the very beautiful sceneries.
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@Deane_2005 (1644)
• Philippines
19 Jan 07
I would have choose Iloilo ,City, the city of smile, Lapaz batchoy, Pancit Molo and Tatoy's Manokan.I was born in San Carlos City Negros Occidental but I can say that my favorite is no other than Iloilo. It's were I belong.
@maribel1218 (3085)
• Philippines
26 Jan 07
hi deane!!
same here I love iloilo I stayed there for 3 years and I missed the dinagyang tatoy's, la paz batchoy the best friendly people. I'm from Roxas City but I do love Iloilo.
@angelOFdemise (100)
• Philippines
18 Jan 07
Cubao is not a city... It's located in Quezon City. My favorite city is Makati.
@vintage_blowout (277)
• Philippines
23 Jan 07
Yes, for me Cubao is a city in itself :) Q.C. is such a biiig area. I can't say I like the whole of Q.C. the way I like Cubao. Get it?
@vintage_blowout (277)
• Philippines
31 Jan 07
Haha I know Cubao is not a city but I call it a city nevertheless...just like how I call my room "The City of Tornadoes" harhar. I love the hustle and bustle of Cubao--its beggars, its busy streets and dusty avenues--it always feels like an adventure. I'm sorry you had a bad experience there but it still tops my list of places I would gladly go back to over and over again :)
@jeb083079 (839)
• Philippines
17 Feb 07
don't argue with the guy, if it's a city for him, it will always be a city for him. who knows, one day, cubao will be a city. but when? :)
@vintage_blowout (277)
• Philippines
31 Jan 07
I definitely agree with this. I have friends from Dumaguete and they are just such charming people!
@zelle_gatoc (496)
• Philippines
28 Jan 07
I'm not from Dumaguete City but I do agree with you.
There's something in the city which makes me want to come back. It really is the city of gentle people. It's relatively small but I love the places, both man-made and natural.
@blackaquea (313)
• Philippines
19 Jan 07
i haven't been to many cities in the provinces..but i enjoyed going to Calbiga City. clean air, fresh shrimps and fishes. That place gave me the chance to try on barbecued mussels with ketchup. yummy! That's not my favorite city though. My favorite is Makati because of the awesome shopping malls and i feel that it's the center of my universe.
@vintage_blowout (277)
• Philippines
23 Jan 07
where is Calbiga city? I'm a seafood junkie! I should go there! :)
@kkaren (146)
• Philippines
20 Jun 07
I'd say Zamboanga City! It's not just because it's my hometown and that the people I care most about are there, but because of the potential of that city.
There isn't much to see there compared to others, but it definitely has its own identity. We have great food, nice beaches, and well friendly people. I haven't gone around my own town much, since I kinda took it for granted... knowing that I can go around anytime. I'll make sure to check out the spots when I get back.hehe
@ryanbgico (258)
• Philippines
31 Jan 07
For me, the best city here in the Philippines of where I dreamed to live there soon is Davao City.
I did live in Davao City in the year 2000 till 2002 and I do appreciate much what the city had influenced my life.
Davao City is strong city, politically as well as a community. People are law-abiding citizens with a sense of extra-ordinary moral standard. The business community is at par with Cebu or Manila, so its the best city to have business with.
You are safe in Davao. Why? Because its really like the US. They have there own extensive 911 Emergency Rescue and Police Services. The Police Department assigned in Davao City are the most extensive in the country. Just imagine, 200 plus patrol cars visible everywhere to safe guard the city itself.
The Food in Davao is very much affordable. Fruits are abundant. Agricultural products are of greater supply. The Tuna fish is very much affordable and everybody served it anywhere in the city.
So, come on and join me, to have a livable life in Davao City.
@vintage_blowout (277)
• Philippines
31 Jan 07
haha thank you ryanbgico for that reply! it made me think of travel brochures ;)because of this, you definitely made me want to go to Davao soon! are the accommodations affordable? i don't have any relatives in davao so i guess i will have to rent a place to stay in. i'm ranking this as the best post, by the way ;)
@cutekristine (526)
• Philippines
18 Jan 07
i would say Davao City is my favorite city in the Philippines. this is also where i live. i was born and raised here. It really a safe place to live in, like any city davao has a lot to offer to its visitors.
@vintage_blowout (277)
• Philippines
18 Jan 07
Wow I've never been to Davao! All I know is you get fantastic durian there :)
@pinduko (192)
• Philippines
6 Feb 07
i agree..for all places i visited in philippines, davao city the the best for me..fresh air..great food, clear water..the nature..i love it..try Paradise Island Resort in Samal Island..Bohol too is nice place..
@czarina0527 (307)
• Philippines
18 Jan 07
i choose my city -dagupan city,pangasinan! where milkfish to this city is known from the philippines because of its taste and smell...its different from the milkfish from bulacan,batangas.
@grayxenon (1313)
• Philippines
23 Jan 07
Baguio City - temperature alone would spell the difference, the fine smell of pine trees, the cool breeze, the scenery, the flower festival (panagbenga). The zigzag road, the camp john hay, burnham park!, groto, botanical garnden, PMA, and the people.
@cathiza27 (188)
• Philippines
23 Jan 07
I visit Zamboanga City way back 2003 and I keep thinking about the delicious food, the place is great, If given a chance I wanna live thier even for a year.
@vintage_blowout (277)
• Philippines
23 Jan 07
really? that debunks the myths that zamboanga is a scary place to live in. i'd love to go there too!
@nicestuffz (205)
• Philippines
23 Jan 07
For me its Quezon City.. What can you ask for? Good places for gimmicks, and considered the ICT capital of the Philippines. You can find here different good locations to stroll over, drunk till dawn and many more.. Two thumbs up for this city!!!
@vintage_blowout (277)
• Philippines
31 Jan 07
Definitely agree with this. Q.C. is the place to be if you're young, restless and adventurous. That's probably why I frequent it even if I'm from the south!
@vintage_blowout (277)
• Philippines
31 Jan 07
I have to disagree with your opinion (well, it's your opinion still and it's yours to have hehe) but Baguio is not pollution-free. I go to Baguio several times a year. I actually spent Christmas there and while the climate is really enjoyable, I can't roll down the windows of my car while driving because the diesel that the jeepneys/cabs use permeate the air. I know they use diesel because of the steep roads but I hope they find an alternative. Props to Baguio though, the city has amazing sweet corn! :)
@jetlady (338)
• Philippines
16 Feb 07
Hmmm...maybe I'll visit Dumaguete, then, Joy. :)
Well for me it's Cagayan de Oro because for one, it's the safest place to live in the Philippines. For the rest of my reasons, you got to visit the place yourself. :)
@gene_jean9 (318)
• Philippines
16 Jul 07
fo me Cagayan de Oro City is my favorite city in the Philippines
@gene_jean9 (318)
• Philippines
16 Jul 07
fo me Cagayan de Oro City is my favorite city in the Philippines
@gene_jean9 (318)
• Philippines
16 Jul 07
fo me Cagayan de Oro City is my favorite city in the Philippines
@gene_jean9 (318)
• Philippines
16 Jul 07
for me Cagayan de Oro City is the my favorite city and the best among the rest
@erickrubio (624)
• Philippines
23 Aug 07
My favorite city in the Philippines is Davao City. Its climate, peace and order, tourist attractions, cheap food, and a lot more, are great. The hospitality and discipline of the natives are also tremendous.
