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[Audio] A TRIP TO THE PHILIPPINE WONDERS.. iua—usu.

[Audio] Lechon, derived from a Spanish word for roasted suckling pig. It is one of the most popular dishes in the Philippines. The slowly-roasted suckling pig is usually stuffed with lemongrass, tamarind, garlic, onions, and chives, and is then roasted on a large bamboo spit over an open fire..

[Audio] Sinigang is a Filipino soup or stew characterized by its sour and savory taste. It is most often associated with tamarind, although it can use other sour fruits and leaves as the souring agent. It is one of the more popular dishes in Filipino cuisine..

[Audio] Traditionally, sisig takes all the good parts from a pig's head – specifically the cheeks, snout, and ears – along with the liver and belly, simmers them in water, and then they're chopped into small pieces and fried. The mixture is spiced with chili peppers and calamansi, a small green citrus fruit that resembles a lime, and finally mixed with egg, onion, and sometimes mayo..

[Audio] Bicol Express, known natively in Bikol as sinilihan is a popular Filipino dish which was popularized in the district of Malate, Manila but made in traditional Bicolano style. It is a stew made from long chili peppers (siling haba in Tagalog) or small chili peppers (siling labuyo in Tagalog), coconut milk/coconut cream (kakang gata in Tagalog), shrimp paste (bagoong alamang in Tagalog) or stockfish, onion, pork, ginger and garlic. The dish was termed by Laguna resident, Cely Kalaw, during a cooking competition in the 1970s in Malate, Manila..

[Audio] Ube halaya or halayang ube is a Philippine dessert made from boiled and mashed purple yam. Ube halaya is the main base in ube/purple yam flavored pastries and ice cream. It can also be incorporated in other desserts such as halo-halo..

[Audio] Leche Flan is a classic Filipino custard dessert with a caramel topping. Original recipes in the Philippines dating back to my grandmother's time describe the use of fresh carabao's milk (water buffalo) to make this..

Buko Pandan is a favorite Filipino dessert that originated from the island province of Bohol. It is a staple dessert for most Filipino gatherings like fiestas, celebrations and holiday parties. It is considered one of the most popular desserts in the Philippines..

[Audio] Vigan City is a city located in the province of Ilocos Sur in the Philippines. It is known for its well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture, which earned it the title of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Vigan City is famous for its cobblestone streets, ancestral houses, and horse-drawn carriages called kalesas. It is a popular tourist destination, attracting both local and international visitors who want to experience the city's rich history and cultural heritage. Vigan City also offers various local delicacies and products, such as the famous Vigan longganisa (sausage) and the traditional woven products known as abel Iloco..

[Audio] The huge orange eyes and tiny fingers of the miniscule tarsier serve as the spokesmodel for the island of Bohol. Just a short trip from Cebu, this area is one of the few remaining homes for this tiny primate. The unique geologic oddity of the chocolate hills serves as the second draw for the non-divers to the region. The mogul-like hills come with a legend of being formed by the rocks thrown by an angry giant. Most of the visitors to this region are, however, here to partake in the breathtaking dive opportunities that the region has to offer. It is the jumping off point for the marine reserves off of Pangalo.

[Audio] This Asian megacity isthe capital of the Philippines, the fly-in point for most tourists, and a bustling opportunity to appreciate bounds of culture new and old. From tall gleaming buildings on the skyscraper gazing tour to the turn-of-the century landmarks on the self-guided downtown tour, there is much to see in Manila..

[Audio] The protected species migrates through Donsol between November and June, with the numbers peaking between February and May. This huge fish is not shy about approaching boats; indeed, some carry scars from encounters with propellers..

[Audio] Cebu is an island province in the Philippines, consisting of the main island itself and 167 surrounding islands. Its capital, Cebu city, is the oldest in the Philippines, and home to the nation's second international airport. It is smaller but similarly busy version of Manila, with many of the same urban benefits of new, old, cutting edge and cultural. One advantage that Cebu has is Mactan Island, featuring a premiere dive site that is a short drive from an international airport..

[Audio] The Taal volcano that sits majestically above the town of Tagaytay is a combination of active and extinct craters that create a beautiful tapestry of must-sees. Lake Taal is nestled inside the old Taal volcano crater, and the central island for the lake is the currently active volcano craters, which can be seen steaming on certain days..

[Audio] Mindoro is an island that consists of two different regions, Mindoro Oriental and Mindoro Occidental, which are separated from one another by a high mountain range. The north of the region is mostly remote, and home to the primitive Mangayan tribe. This trip is well worth it for divers, however, as the town of Sablayan is the doorway to the island of Pangan and the pristine Apo Reef Marine Natural Park..

[Audio] The mud-walled rice terraces in Banuae are reason enough to take the bus trip from Manila to this unique indigenous town. The agricultural engineering system represented here was built 2000 years ago and passed on from generation to generation..

JOROS PANGANIBAN BSED – ENGLISH 2A.