What's in a Name?

The word "Barkada" means "close friends" or "mates" in Visaya, the local language. The name captures the concept that customers are treated like a group of friends that have come to stay as our guests – it is our responsibility and pleasure to show them the places that we enjoy ourselves and are proud of. The name is also a combination of Visaya and English. It reflects a belief that the tours should provide the “stuff” that tourists appreciate, while paying homage to the “koan” – the people and places that are here already. It is an integration rather than a dominance.