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BUILD YOUR
DREAM
HOUSE
ON A 15-YEAR TERM
ACKTONKONSTRUKT
416-2222
PCAB license no.: 35898
146
WEST AVENUE, QC.,
RM 206 BENCOM BLDG.
411-2982 – 920-8387 – 775-9084
(
AFTER OFFICE HOURS SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS)
Mobile: 0920-9525366 – 0922-8432868
email:
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Finance bank/
pag-ibig loan projects
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Use both
conventional and/Or our
patented construction systems
WE
Offer lightweight wall
panels for optimum earthquake
resistance
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
Visit the Philippine Eagle
Center, home of the king of all eagles.
It's located in Brgy Malagos, which is
just 30 to 45 minutes away from the city
proper. For adrenaline junkies, River One
Adventure offers an exciting river rafting
experience. For rest and relaxation, head
to the Pearl Farm Beach Resort.
SLEEP
Marco Polo Hotel offers the best
accommodation in the city.
Tel: +63 82
221-0888;
EAT
Dencia’s Restaurant has yummy
arroz caldo and tokwa’t baboy. At night,
head to Bistro Rosario.
INSIDERTIP
During sunsets, head to
Jack’s Ridge in Shrine Hills. It offers the
best view of Davao at night.
SHOP
Buy local products from Aldevinco
Shopping Center. Don’t forget to haggle!
Marianne
Angeli
Samson,
MBA
compliance officer
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 PHP4–6 only within
the city.
SEE &DO
Visit the Birhen sa Cotta
Shrine nested on the wall of Fort
Santiago, a Spanish Colonial Garrison
from the 1700s. Locals believe it to
be miraculous. Head to the Hoyohoy
Highland Adventure Park. Enjoy a
breathtaking view of the city and try the
zipline!
SLEEP
Stay at Bethany Gardens, away
from the noise of the city.
Tel: +63 88
521 5240
EAT
Have dinner at Gat’s Bar and Resto
and have a taste of their famous sisig and
baby back ribs.
SHOP
Buy some suman in neighboring
town Clarin’s “House of Suman” just a
few kilometers from the airport.
MUST-TRY
The kwek-kwek sold near the
Cotta Shrine.
Michael M.
Asombrado
travel agent
PHILIPPINES
OZAMIZ
LESTER LEDESMA
The Philippine Eagle Foundation was
set up in 1987.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
