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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, but you can get around by tricycle
or jeepney in the city. Try hailing a cab, although
there are only a few taxis that make the rounds
about town.
BYDAY
See the famous Grand Mosque built by
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in Bubong, Cotabato
City. To fully experience Cotabato or “Kutang
Bato”, rent a motorcycle and go on a joy ride up
the unbreakable PC Hill.
BYNIGHT
Go out for a nice pasta dinner at Café
Le Sorelle along Parang Rd., or at Sinsuat Ave. in
front of the Cotabato Regional and Medical Center.
After sunset, enjoy drinks while listening to the
local talents at Avenue Grill.
SLEEP
Stay at Estosan Garden Hotel, where
they have good food, a pool, a casino and other
hotel services. It is located at Gov. Gutierrez Ave.,
Cotabato City.
Tel: +63 (64) 421 6778
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. You can get around town
by
sikad
(bicycle with a sidecar) for PHP4–6 only
within the city.
BY DAY
Try Hoyohoy Highland's zipline, said to
be the longest and tallest in Asia. Next stop is the
MOAP or the Misamis Occidental Aquamarine
Park, where you can swim with the dolphins. Drop
by Dewberry Coffee for drinks and baby back ribs.
BY NIGHT
Be seen at Club M on Friday and
Saturday nights. It features world-class guest DJs
and entertainers from around the globe. Other
places for night owls include the Celtic Lounge and
Gat's Bar.
SLEEP
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly
place to stay, choose 67th Boulevard. You can
rent a room for as little as PHP300 a night.
Tel:
+63 (88) 521 5893
BESTPASALUBONG
Laurence
Galletas De Patatas. Call them at +63
(88) 521 4355.
BESTDINNER
Try the
mouthwatering
lechon
at Nomers
Lechon House.
BESTFESTIVAL
The feast of Our
Lady of Triumph at Cotta Shrine is
celebrated every July 16, which is also
the Charter City anniversary.
Jay Michael
Galamgam
freelance
photographer
Nelbert
W. Lim
businessman
LESTER LEDESMA
SAMUEL DE LEON
BESTBUYS
Inaul malongs.
History
has it that these were worn by famous
leaders in the past.
BESTFESTIVAL
Shariff Kabunsuan
Festival is the most famous, held every
second week of December.
MUST-TRY
Go on a short walk to
some famous places like the People’s
Palace, the Grand Mosque and Our
Lady of Lourdes Grotto.