The palagsing is a local delicacy made in Banza, Butuan City. The popularity of making palagsing in Banza is attributed to the abundance of Lumbiya (Metroxylon sagu Rottb.) where unaw or lumbiya starch is harvested from the palm tree. Another popular ingredient is young coconut meat taken from coconut trees. The mixture of unaw, young …
Category: Philippines
Exploring the 7000 plus islands
Vigan: Finalist for New 7 Wonder Cities
Vigan in Ilocos Sur is one of the places in the Philippines that I am really curious to see and explore. I have planned several times in the past to visit it with friends but unfortunately, some thing always came up. I look forward to travelling there sometime with my husband. The historic city of …
Zamboanga Memories
With all the sad series of events that engulfed Zamboanga City last month, I am reminded of the first time time that I had the chance to explore the city as well as parts of the Zamboanga Peninsula. The Zamboanga Peninsula, by the way, consists of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay …
