Essential Information


Language

Filipino is the spoken language but Davaoeños are fluent English speakers. The local language is Cebuano and Davaoeño. "Madayaw" is a known word for good.

Climate

Davao is blessed with a magnificently typhoon free climate because of its latitudinal location near the equator. In the last century only two typhoons were recorded to hit the region. It has a normal atmospheric condition or a climate perfect for a vacation. Throughout the year, rainfall is less distributed. Maxiamum Rain usually falls in December and January. The average annual temperature is 27.3 degree celsius.

Communication

Reach all the corners of the world through the high-speed internet connection, airmail, cargo firms and direct telephone or mobile call lines.

Business Hours

Most shops are open from 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Malls and other shopping centers open from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm daily.

Tipping

Tipping is one of the many ways of extending your thanks to Davao's hospitable service associates. A 10% service charge is usually added to your bill.

Smoking

Davao City is a smoke free city. Smoking is banned in shopping centers, malls, cinemas, restaurants and public transit. There are smoking areas available most establishments.

Potable Water

Davao's tap water is clean and safe. Davao was ranked third among the cities of the world having safest water supply.

Taxicabs

Taxicabs are available 24/7. Be at you comfort and safe in taking a transit because this taxi cabs are monitored to ensure that you are sent with sound driving.

Jeepneys

This is the most available transit. A Filipino improvised jeepney will only cost you a minimum of P 7.00 this includes an honest and smiling drivers.