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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 also 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.
BY DAY
Visit Kutang Bato Caves, the only cave
in the country which is located at the very heart
of a city. You should also take time to visit the
Tamontaka Church and the Sultan Haji Hassanal
Bolkiah Masjid.
BY NIGHT
Go on top of PC Hill, in the heart of
downtown, and watch the sunset. At the very foot
of the hill, you can find the statue of the 16th-
century Moro warrior, Sultan Kudarat. Drop by
Avenue Grill for good food and drinks.
SLEEP
After a long day of activities and trips,
check in at Al Nor Hotel, located at Al Nor
Convention and Commercial Center.
Tel: +63 (64)
552 0188
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.
BYDAY
Have breakfast at Acapulco's Eatery. They
have the best native chicken dish. For those who
love swimming, you can try the Regina Swimming
Pool or visit The Dolphin Island, Misamis
Occidental Aquamarine Park.
BYNIGHT
Have dinner at Mrs. B's Kitchen or
Annex BBQ stand (look for Nanay). Sing at the
videokes located at the Olario's seaside bar in
Malaubang. Go clubbing with your friends at CLUB
M and Gats Bar.
SLEEP
Asia Novotel is at the center of the city, just
along Rizal Avenue, on the corner of Valconcha
Street. The hotel has big rooms and low rates. It is
also near Centrum Mall.
Tel: +63 (88) 564 0296
MUST-TRY
Check out the
sugba-
sugba
at the Regina Swimming Pool,
the oldest cold spring in the city.
BEST FESTIVAL
The feast of
Our Lady of Triumph at Cotta Shrine is
celebrated every July 16.
INSIDER TIP
The city is known as
Misamis. Ozamiz is officially spelled
with a "z" in its last letter and not with
an "s".
Glicelda
Ardedon
registered nurse
Jefferson
Vilan
event organizer
LESTER LEDESMA
SAMUEL DE LEON
BEST DINNER
Halal barbecue and
"
pastil"
(
rice wrapped in banana leaf
with chicken or fish) at Barbecue Stand.
BEST SOUVENIRS
Shop at
Barter at Gov. Gutierez Avenue for local
goods and products.
LOCAL SPEAK
"
Assalamu
Alaikum"
("
Peace be with you") and
"
Walaikum Assalam"
("
Peace be with
you, too").
