Koronadal City, South Cotabato: My Home Trio, Basilio's (with Family Date) and Lantaw Marbel

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We booked My Home Trio Dormitel over the cellphone when we left Davao City. We instantly loved the first door opened to us because of the natural light coming from the window and the well-placed bathroom and kitchenette. The place is new as it was only built in 2012 and has wifi connection. It is also near Rizal Park which hosts a morning Zumba as well as the famous Notre Dame of Marbel University in Koronadal City. 

Blk. 5 Zone 4, Bonifacio Street
Koronadal City, South Cotabato + +
Contact Numbers: +63 9228210576 / (083) 520 1619

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Just ahead our dormitel, the Salvatierra Family hosted a dinner for us 
at the Basilio's where we bonded over their tasty dishes.

72 MH Del Pilar St., Koronadal City
083-228-2878

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Here we are at the second floor of Basilio's where we ate in crossed legs over sumptuous dishes and recalled our fanfares in Iloilo City where our families first met (During graduations only!). The host did not expect us to reach Marbel but of course, the vacationers were courageous because of the familiar faces they can expect along the way. It was such a happy family date!

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Only one of the food fare in Basilio's: Tuna Fish Eggs.

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Tuna Salad is my favorite.

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Thank you Tito and Tita for the dinner treat 
and for the Lantaw experience thereafter...

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Carol's niece and nephew were playing Sungka 
while we were busy chitchatting.


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Nong Jojo brought us to Lantaw Marbel where we experience the nighttime view of the city of Koronadal which the locals fondly call Marbel.

Barangay Paraiso, City of Koronadal, 
South Cotabato Philippines
+63 83 228 7117


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The Boys. My father and Nong Jojo bonds 
while the ladies were busy doing selfies...


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Lantaw Marbel is also a retaurant with interior decorations like this.

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Location: Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines

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