The Organist Baker of Ballesteros

The Organist Baker of Ballesteros

You can listen to his music and eat his cake, too.

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A Tree in My Ballesteros

A Tree in My Ballesteros

A towering tree serves as a living monument to a beloved hometown.

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Hapag-Kainan sa Ballesteros

Hapag-Kainan sa Ballesteros

If you’re ever in Cagayan, you simply must visit and dine at Hapag-Kainan sa Ballesteros.

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The Happy Home Cook: Dinakdakan (Boiled and Grilled Pig Parts)

The Happy Home Cook: Dinakdakan (Boiled and Grilled Pig Parts)

Being located in an Ilocano town, it is not a surprise that the most popular dishes at Hapag-Kainan sa Ballesteros have Ilocano origins like dinakdakan (boiled and grilled pig parts).

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Ballesteros on My Mind

Ballesteros on My Mind

A former resident of this small town in Luzon waxes nostalgic about a childhood full of unforgettable experiences and cherished memories.

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Gakka

Gakka

How black-sand mining is destroying the Cagayan seacoast and endangering a tasty local clam called gakka.

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