Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago

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In November of 2022, Rico Blanco performed Umaaraw Umuulan and other classic hits on the iconic steps of PORT SAN JUAN. This signalled the grand launch of his commercial establishment in San Juan, La Union, Philippines, a dream project that took him nearly 6 years to bring to fruition.

PORT SAN JUAN now operates a food market and will have private accomodations and dorms in 2024.

It is currently home to various f&b concepts including:

Bebo's Bombay Burritos (Indian)
Buang Thai (Thai)
Buhay Gulay (Vegetarian)
Getsum Dimsum (Chinese)
Goatcha (Ilocano)
Krisp (Crispy Pata)
La Kantina (Italian)
Scallywag (Silog)
Stream Of Consciousness (Coffee)
Theo's (Wings)
Tuna Republic (Tuna)
Turf's Up (Oysters)
Waves (Squid)

Bass: Eco Del Rio
Drums: Badjao De Castro
Live audio tracking: Yordi Cui of Moondawgs Entertainment Productions

Video Credits:

Director: Mark Mabanag
Video Editing: Mark Mabanag
Drone Operator: Daryl Eusebio
Cameramen:
Chino Neri
Mike Eijansantos
Jeff Labakara
Shaira Luna
Reymar Asperas
Chris Adan

Surfers:
Luke Landrigan
Buji Libarnes
Jay-R Esquivel
Rico Dumaguin
Roger Casugay

Special thanks to our flotsam & jetsam family

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