Scarbourough Shoal Grill and Seafood Resto

Named after the Scarborough Shoal,  or to what Philippines refers to as Panatag Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc — is one of the crucial and disputed land formations between China and the Philippines which lies about 118 nautical miles west of Zambales.

On the otherhand, Scarbourough Shoal Grill is located in San Carlos, Pangasinan - due to the familiarity of the restos' name, I've decided to pay it a little visit together with my wife to see what they have to offer. We are in the right place and time that they offer an "Eat All You Can" promo during Tusedays from 11am to 2pm.

For only 179 pesos, one can have an unlimited drinks and a hefty serving of dishes which includes: Lengua de Gato, Marinated Pork Strips, Seafood Pakbet (Crab, Squid & Osyter), Marinated Shrimps and Kalderetang Kambing; soup and dessert are also included. The food is really "sulit" for it's price, though the "Embutido" is somehow a little bit salty, but then again it's still better than any fast food or restos found in the city.

There are also Acoustic Live band performance during  7pm to 12mn.

Rating:
5 out 10

How to Get There:
1. Located in Perez Blvd., San Carlos City, just across Solid North Terminal

Hundred Island National Park

Located in the town of Alaminos in Pangasinan, Hundred Islands is the iconic tourist spot and national treasure of the said province. It is composed of about 123 islands and islets when high tide (124 when low tide) which are scattered across the Lingayen Gulf. Among them are the Governor's Island which is the largest island, then Quezon Island and Children's Island.

We have visited the Governor's Island which is more or less 200 feet through a plight of stairs which can be reached in 10 minutes. The summit offers a panoramic view of the whole Lingayen Gulf, Lucap Bay, and the surrounding islands. For adventure junkies, one can also try the zipline that connects to the nearby island.

How to Get There:

1.) Take a bus bound to Alaminos, Pangasinan  (FiveStar), they have terminals in Cubao.

2.) Once in Alaminos,  you can then ride a trike to Lucap Wharf - the gateway to the Hundred Islands.
3.) Since me and my wife were lone travelers, I rented the whole boat good for 10 people (3500php) and its all worth it.

Bumbungan River Eco Park

Bumbungan Eco Park is the spillway of Bumbungan River where the road is literally covered with the overflowing water thus creating a dramatic cascade of a man made falls known as the Bumbungan Falls. Picnic huts were built beside the river ideal for picnics and outing.

The water is quite murky, where it originates from the Sierra Madre Mountains then flows through the town of Pagsanjan and ends in Lumban where it drains to Laguna de Bay which is the largest lake in the country.

It is a nice sidetrip whenever you visit Pagsanjan Falls or Hulugan Falls which is located right after Cavinti Poblacion.

How to Get There:

1.) Take a bus bound to Sta. Cruz (DLTB), they have terminals in Cubao and LRT Buendia 

2.) Tell the conductor to drop you off in Pagsawitan.

3.) Once in Pagsawitan, you can then ride a jeep bound to Cavinti. From Cavinti Junction you can then ride a trike to Bumbungan Eco Park (ideal only for sidetrip, not the main trip)