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trip journal PHILIPPINES COTABATO AREA CODE (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, jeepney or even hail a cab as there are a few taxis that make the rounds of the town. BY DAY Take a tour inside the majestic People’s Palace Compound, have fun at the Lourdes Grotto, a mini zoo and park that’s only a 10-minute drive from the city proper, or shop and dine at MC Square, beside the New People’s Palace. BY NIGHT Sing your heart out, drink, play billiards and chill at the Bull Winkle Bar, just along the National Highway. Or dance to the latest beats during Café Florencio’s “Disco Nights”, which happens every Sunday. SLEEP El Manuel is a budget-friendly hotel with rates that include breakfast for two, Wi-Fi and access to the swimming pool. Its proximity to a mall is also a plus. Quezon Ave, Cotabato City. Haliman Kimanao Satol OIC, public info off ice BEST SOUVENIRS Cotabato City is known for fresh shrimps and crabs at very reasonable prices. BEST BUYS Take home these Muslim delicacies: dudol, tinagtag and bulua. BEST FESTIVAL Watch street dancing and the historic Ginakit fl uvial parade during the culmination day of the Shariff Kabunsuan. DID D YOU KKNOW? { 102 } LESTER LEDESMA 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 and the ride will set you back PHP60. Within the city, it’s only PHP6 to go anywhere. Get around town by trisikad (bicycle with a sidecar). BY DAY Opt to do a relaxing activity, stroll along the beach in Cotta and pay homage to the image of The Virgin of the Immaculate Conception. The image is believed to be miraculously growing, and has been the object of pilgrimages. BY NIGHT Check out the newly opened Moon Café, the best Mexican-inspired restaurant in town. It’s got good food, great ambience, affordable prices and excellent service. It’s a good place to make new acquaintances. SLEEP Royal Garden Hotel has newly renovated rooms with affordable rates. Pay PHP795 a night for a single with breakfast and Wi-Fi access. Tel: (88) 521 2888 Maria Fe Tampipi customer relations off icer BEST BREAKFAST The Kings Breakfast at La Veranda, located inside the Royal Garden Hotel. BEST SOUVENIRS The Suman Center in Clarin sells plain suman and suman laced with chocolate. INSIDER TIP Always wear a smile! Ozamiznons are friendly people and they will be more than glad to show you around town. When in Ozamiz, a visit to Dolphin Island is a must.
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