Roxas Eats Feb 2016

Since Roxas City is dubbed as the Seafood capital of the Philippines, it's definitely a-must to dine at Seafood Court at People's Park in Brgy. Baybay.

It's a bit far from our hotel...i think 15 minutes away by tricycle. 

Once you get inside, there are several stalls where you get to choose some seafood you'd like to be cooked.

Very similar to Dampa in Manila though way more affordable!

You pick which one you like and ask them to cook it in your preferred style.

There's also some grilled meat available if you're not that much of a seafood lover.

Scallops priced at P150 for 10pcs!!!

Oysters for only P35 per bilao/plate

What we got! and yes, that's good for 2 people! LOL

Lato salad -P60

Scallops were baked with cheese and some steamed oysters

Halaan soup, so ginger-y! Perfect if you have a cold or sore throat :)

Forgot it's price though, sorry!

They call this Angel Wings or Diwal -P150 for 10 pcs

Everything we ate was fresh and really delicious!

Total amount we paid was only P575!! (including drinks)

I read that Spanggo is good for some souvenir snacks.

It's a store that sells some Spanish+Ilonggo delicacies.

But I wasn't really impressed with what they offered, so I don't really recommend going here.

Mamaita's bakery is also popular for their Pastelitos de Mangga.

They offer other kinds of pastries that are equally delectable too!

My favorite was this Custard tart!

and this Toasted Cheese Ensaymada! YUM

Just across our hotel was RML Manokan Haus.

They are known for their Chicken Inasal which I agree, the best in town!

Roxas, Capiz Feb 2016

Situated in Panay, in the province of Capiz, is the seafood capital of the Philippines, Roxas City!

Roxas city also has some islands/beaches but we weren't able to see that anymore due to time constraints.

Anyway, here's a pic of our hotel, Roxas President's Inn.

I highly recommend this! Very good location; almost everything is 5 minutes away! lol

Plus the interiors are so lovely and not to mention the WiFi is fast too! 

Here's what the downtown looks like...and yes, this is just 5 minutes away from the hotel!

One of the famous spots here is the Immaculate Concepcion Metropolitan Cathedral.

One of the oldest church in Panay.

This was reconstructed in 1954 but originally built in 1877! WOW.

lovely altar ❤ 

Beside the church is a street where you could find some souvenir shops.

I don't know what it's called but here's what the entrance looks like!

Next, is the Rizal monument with the city hall and provincial capitol behind it.

Overlooking the Panay river is the Roxas city bridge which was built in 1910!!

Ang Panubli-On or Roxas City Museum is a cute museum which houses some memorabilia and artifacts. This was also originally built in 1910.

and of course, we also checked out the ancestral house of Manuel Roxas (also 5 min away from the hotel!haha)

It's a two-storey hardwood stone house that's now considered a historical shrine.

Doesn't get any antique than this!

Everything is pretty much well preserved and maintained!

The caretaker told us that the house is made of a very strong wood (Narra perhaps?) that even the nails are made of wood. 

During the Japanese period, the house was supposedly set on fire but it didn't burn down!

Wow, didn't know such wood existed lol