The House
Pagtarusan is the first truly Ilocandia-style home away from home that continues to live up to its known hospitality. Our Department of Tourism-accredited tourist inn is a rustic Filipiniana-style house that has 11 Iloko-inspired rooms and can accommodate a maximum of 43 guests.
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Like the patriotic Ilocano writer and poet, ​Jose Garvida Flores, the family takes pride in everything Ilocano and recreated the house by infusing its culture in its traditionally designed interiors.
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Do feel free to lounge and unwind while watching satellite tv and sipping bignay wine. Catch the cool morning breeze and order our Ilocano breakfast at the indoor dining area or the garden huts. Have a stroll around our garden and admire the view of the Cordilleras. Gaze upon the star-studded Bangui skies, and when it gets really quiet at night, you may even hear the gentle sounds of Bangui Bay's giant waves rolling from a distance.
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Pagtarusan is the perfect retreat whether lounging to watch satellite TV or just chilling with an ice cold beer or a glass of Federico's organic Bignay wine at our cozy huts.
Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner are served upon request. We also offer a Special Buffet Rate for 29-43 guests. Meal preferences must be coordinated with the us & ordered at least 3 days in advance. Bringing your own packed meals/provisions ('baon') to the dining areas is allowed provided you pay a corkage fee. Strictly NO smoking, eating, & drinking liquor inside the rooms (fine: Php 3,000). The outdoor dining areas the only designated areas for smoking & lively activities.
Clean and simple, each room highlights the Ilocano character. Materials from the Ilocos region are widely used in the interiors such as the 'bellang' (local palm tree), bamboo, pebble stones, 'narra', 'capiz' and 'burnay' (clay pot). The beds are custom-designed using hardwood 'narra' (Philippine mahogany). Authentic 'inabel' (woven) blankets are used for the deluxe rooms. Silence is observed as fellow guests may be resting.
Pamper yourself to a relaxing 'hilot' (traditional massage) or an electronic reflex treatment that promotes health and well-being. Rates apply.
At our secured, gated and landscaped Jose Garvida Flores Garden, be invited to view the serene Cordilleras, smell the flowers in bloom, gaze at the star-studded Ilocos skies and feel the chilly Siberian winds from November to February. Relax at our tropical huts while kids can have a dip at the children's wading pool for a one-time fee of Php 300 (to be prepared on a day's notice).
Our tropical huts are available for prearranged catered events, seminars, family reunions, school/office retreats exclusively to suit your purpose.
We are equipped with wireless internet. To access this facility, guests must pay a one-time fee per device and have their own WiFi-enabled devices activated at the Reception for as long as you are checked in.
Original Bangui/Pagtarusan Shirts exclusively sold here and available in S/M/L/XL/XXL (black, white) - SOLD OUT Federico's Bignay Wine: "Philippine's Best Bignay Wine at the 2009 Tropical Fruit Wine Competition". Available in 350ml/750ml bottles