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Isaw - "a common Filipino street food, it is pork or chicken gizzard grilled over hot coals, and usually dipped in vinegar."

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Philippines consist of 7107 islands with its capital being Manila and are located in South East Asia. Philippines share its maritime borders with Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Palau and Taiwan. Philippines was mostly settled by the Malay people and the 2 official languages of this country are Filipino and English. People who visit Philippines are surprised and awe struck by its beauty and the friendliness of its locals. Transport is cheap, food is lip-smacking and accommodation is plentiful. There are fantastic reefs and fishy to look for and most of Philippines...

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