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AREACODE
(64)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
You can hire a taxi at the airport
for PHP100–200. When in the city, you can get
around by tricycle or jeepney. Try hailing a cab,
although there are only a few taxis that make the
rounds about town.
BYDAY
Take a trip to the nearby town of
Midsayap, which is 45 minutes away from
Cotabato City. Also go to Kiwa, an adventure park
where you can swim at the pool, do the zipline or
just take it easy.
BYNIGHT
Feast on the local cuisine or dine at
the various grill places that are open at night.
After dinner, grab a beer and just chill. Or soak
up Cotabato culture by striking up a conversation
with the locals.
SLEEP
If you want something affordable and
comfortable, choose El Manuel Hotel. It’s a clean,
no-frills hotel that’s close to a major shopping
center.
Tel: +63 (64) 421 8808
PHILIPPINES
COTABATO
PHILIPPINES
OZAMIZ
AREA CODE
(88)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
The Ozamiz City Airport is in
Gango. You will need to take a taxi; the ride will
set you back PHP60. Within the city, you can get
around town by
sikad
(bicycle with a sidecar) for
PHP4–6 only.
BY DAY
Conquer your fear of heights with the
Hoyohoy Sky-Line Zip; the place is a 20-minute
ride away from the city proper. Offer a prayer and
get your dose of history at the Cotta Fort (and
Cotta Shrine), an old Spanish fort.
BY NIGHT
Dine and chill out at Dewberry Coffee,
or have a good talk with friends over affordable
beer and great food at Gat’s Bar. Then meet and
drink with the who’s who of the local late-night
scene. Party at the city’s dance capital, Club M.
SLEEP
Bethany Gardens Hotel & Restaurant
offers nice accommodations. It has a swimming
pool, restaurant and function halls. It is near the
airport.
www.bethanygardensresort.com
LESTER LEDESMA
LESTER LEDESMA
BEST BREAKFAST
Pastel
or
pastil
can be eaten anytime during the
day, if you want something different to
taste or try.
BEST BUYS
Malong,
shawls and
other lovely fabrics at the Cotabato
Barter Trade Center.
BEST FESTIVAL
The Sto. Niño
Halad Festival in Midsayap in January,
hands down.
INSIDERTIP
The best way to
explore Ozamiz is to ride that
sikad
(tricycle) and go around the city!
MUST-TRY
Swim with the dolphins
at the Misamis Occidental Aquamarine
Park or MOAP.
BESTBREAKFAST
Try the
law-uy
(all-vegetable soup) and barbecue at
a popular
carinderia
called Blue Haus
along Juan Luna St.
Joseph
Mansilla
writer
Carlo Lasiste
event coordinator
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