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AREACODE
(82)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
The Francisco
Bangoy International Airport, or Davao
International Airport, is about 15 minutes
away from the city center. Davaoeño
cabbies are known for their honesty, so a
taxi to your hotel is a good option.
SEE &DO
The Venue Party Boat offers
lunch and dinner cruise tour along the
gulf between Davao City and Island
Garden City of Samal (IGACOS). They
have several events each month, which
varies from lunch buffet to stand-up
comedy to music band nights.
SLEEP
Stay at Ponce Suites Gallery
Hotel. It showcases the artworks of Kublai
Ponce Millan.
EAT
K Steak Unlimited offers, as the
name suggests, unlimited steak and other
viands for lunch and dinner.
SHOP
Aldevinco is a well-known
local souvenir shopping mecca in the
downtown area.
MUST-TRY
You definitely must try
the street food along San Pedro in the
downtown area.
Stephanie
Montalvo
former volunteer
PHILIPPINES
DAVAO
JOJIE ALCANTARA
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 only PHP4–6 within
the city.
SEE&DO
Get a glimpse of the historic
bell atop Bukagan Hill. Also, check out
the beautiful collection of local and
imported plants and flowers in Naomi’s
Botanical Garden, and the Pipe Organ at
the Ozamiz City Cathedral. At night, walk
along the beach of Cotta Park.
SLEEP
Enjoy the resort setting of
Bethany Gardens Hotel and Restaurant.
Tel: +63 (88) 521 5240
EAT
For a rich lunch or dinner, try the
excellent balbacua at Ruking’s in Recto
Street.
SHOP
You can buy affordable souvenirs
at the Public Mall. Take home some rice
cakes from House of Suman too!
MUST-TRY
Party at Club M, the
undisputed number-one nightlife
destination in Mindanao!
Gino M.
Carpio
onlinemarketing
manager
PHILIPPINES
OZAMIZ
LESTER LEDESMA
In terms of land area, Davao is the
largest city in the Philippines.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
