One Saturday, I was obliged to
attend a culinary training that completely revolutionized my weekend itinerary.
I opted to off set my Saturday RD to Thursday, avoiding the conventional mall tour;
I decided to hop in a baby bus going Cavite City and familiarize myself with
Kawit Cavite.
AGUINALDO SHRINE
Php 9.00 bus ride from Bacoor, I
spotted Aguinaldo Shrine – famous landmark of Kawit Cavite. The Shrine is along
the highway that can be easily recognized. Feeling patriotic, needing a
wholesome fun with relevance, Aguinaldo Shrine is worth a trip. The shrine is
open Tuesday to Sunday from 8 am – 4pm; Entrance is free of charge but be
generous enough to make donations (donation box located at souvenir shop).
Visitors are required to register, and soon a guide will promptly assist you
all the way.
The historic Aguinaldo Shrine, site of the
Proclamation of Philippine Independence. According to historical marker
installed (at the entrance gate of shrine) – On June 12, 1898, Philippine
Independence was proclaimed from the center window (now converted into balcony)
of the original house of the family of General Emilio Aguinaldo, President of
the first Philippine Republic and leader of the revolution against Spain and
America. Through the reading of The Acta De La Proclamacion De La Independencia
Del Pueblo Filipino by Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista, during this occasion, the
Philippine flag made in Hong Kong by Dona Marcela Marino De Agoncillo was
officially unfurled as the band of San Francisco De Malabon proudly played the
March Nacional Filipina (now the Philippine National Anthem) Composed by Julian
Felipe.
According to our guide, Aguinaldo
shrine is the biggest amongst other shrines, and that General Aguinaldo
re-modeled his house from 1919 – 1920. The story of the Revolution is “written”
in its architectural details and interior design. Before his death, he donated
the estate to the Philippine government to perpetuate the spirit of the 1896
Revolution.
HIDDEN TAPSIHAN
Starvation hits me after an hour
tour at Aguinaldo shrine and decided for full meal. When asked for best
Tapsihan – Cavitenos unanimously will direct you at Wakas Street to Hidden
Tapishan. Walking distance from Aguinaldo Shrine, I asked locals for directions
to Hidden Tapsihan and being famous spot, anyone can give directions GPS
efficient alike. The Tapsihan itself was not a fancy restaurant, but clean,
spacious and comfortable enough for travelers to enjoy a hearty meal.
Some said that Hidden Tapsihan is
famous for its simple yet authentic flavor of beef tapa, others said that its
because of it’s homemade vinegar concoction; while, I said that its combination
of beef tapa and vinegar concoction that makes it special and famous for. For
Php 65.00 per order, you’ll enjoy beef tapa that is not soy sauce, sweet,
peppered flavor but of tendered beef flavored and seasoned well for tapa. The
serving was not generous but two servings at Php 130.00 can be justified.
DIGMAN HALO HALO
For dessert, I took a jeepney
ride to Binakayan Bayan for a perfect summer treat – Digman Halo Halo!
I was directed to the Original
Digman Halo Halo at H.Rubio Street, pictures of celebrities attested for its
specialty were posted on walls for advertisement and credibility as well.
I ordered halo halo Php 55.00
(Php 60.00 with ice cream scoop); homemade siopao Php 22.00 (which is also
good) and tahong chips Php 30.00. Halo halo was put on a test – serving was
generous enough; the ingredients was homemade that they had quality controlled
its sweetness and size portioning; it was sweet-creamy and not sugary and a
first for me to finish an order of halo halo. My companion (who grew up eating
Digman) had shared that present generation had not maintained the taste profile
of halo halo as compared before, and that through the years, taste had changed
noticeably.
***Kawit Cavite is 15 minutes away from Coastal Mall via Cavitex. Take
Saulog Buses going Cavite City.
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