Getting To & Around Davao City
November 13, 2009
The Davao International Airport (DIA) has daily flights to and from major cities in the Philippines and twice-weekly flights to Singapore, Manado, Indonesia and Palau.
The airport is a 15-minute ride from the city center. Metered taxicabs are available and flagdown rate is P30 for units with aircon (P26 for units without aircon). Minimum fare for a public utility vehicle is P 7.00.
Time zone is GMT +8hours.
Dress codes are normally very casual. Light clothing is most comfortable. Lightweight clothing of natural fiber is recommended. Informal clothing is acceptable almost everywhere except when visiting a church or mosque. For formal occasions, the traditional barong Tagalog is recommended. Most establishments such as bars, offices, restaurants impose dress codes strictly and consider it improper to wear shorts, slippers, and sleeveless shirts.
There is an existing No-Smoking Ordinance in the City. Smoking is prohibited inside public utility vehicles, taxis, government offices, hospitals, and theaters. In hotels, bars, and restaurants, smoking is allowed only in designated areas where the only activity being done is smoking. Curfew for unaccompanied minors starts at 10 pm to 5 am. There is a strong enforcement of laws on traffic, anti-littering, jaywalking, and anti-vandalism, among others. Drug Trafficking is a criminal offense punishable by death.
Major international credit cards are accepted in most establishments. Tipping may not be necessary when a 10% service fee is charged to the bill but nonetheless appreciated.
Most government offices operate Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 12 and 1 to 5 pm except for frontline service agencies that need to operate 24 hours a day. Most banks open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and some major banks have branches that operate 7 days a week.
The City has a 220-volt electrical system. Payphones requiring the use of coins or a phone card are strategically located all over the metropolis.
If in doubt or facing an emergency situation, dial 911 (for landline phones and globe users) or 063 911 (for Smart subscribers).
Source: www.davaocity.gov.ph
The airport is a 15-minute ride from the city center. Metered taxicabs are available and flagdown rate is P30 for units with aircon (P26 for units without aircon). Minimum fare for a public utility vehicle is P 7.00.
Time zone is GMT +8hours.
Dress codes are normally very casual. Light clothing is most comfortable. Lightweight clothing of natural fiber is recommended. Informal clothing is acceptable almost everywhere except when visiting a church or mosque. For formal occasions, the traditional barong Tagalog is recommended. Most establishments such as bars, offices, restaurants impose dress codes strictly and consider it improper to wear shorts, slippers, and sleeveless shirts.
There is an existing No-Smoking Ordinance in the City. Smoking is prohibited inside public utility vehicles, taxis, government offices, hospitals, and theaters. In hotels, bars, and restaurants, smoking is allowed only in designated areas where the only activity being done is smoking. Curfew for unaccompanied minors starts at 10 pm to 5 am. There is a strong enforcement of laws on traffic, anti-littering, jaywalking, and anti-vandalism, among others. Drug Trafficking is a criminal offense punishable by death.
Major international credit cards are accepted in most establishments. Tipping may not be necessary when a 10% service fee is charged to the bill but nonetheless appreciated.
Most government offices operate Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 12 and 1 to 5 pm except for frontline service agencies that need to operate 24 hours a day. Most banks open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and some major banks have branches that operate 7 days a week.
The City has a 220-volt electrical system. Payphones requiring the use of coins or a phone card are strategically located all over the metropolis.
If in doubt or facing an emergency situation, dial 911 (for landline phones and globe users) or 063 911 (for Smart subscribers).
Source: www.davaocity.gov.ph
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