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 …
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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 …
Summer Fun in Amontay
Before the rainy days of June came to this part of the world, my husband and I together with the family explored the sea and the pool at Amontay Beach Resort in Amontay, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte. The hubby and I together with our church mates had first checked out the place in 2010 and …
