introductions

[kimmi]

hi Calvin, welcome to the forum..

[alicat]

welcome

[calvin72]

thanks everybody , sorry for not responding sooner - andypaul , i have been staying in Davao City recently with Fretche and her family and will post about my experiences generally in the City as there are some worrying reports on this forum about the area , and the UK Government is still not recommending travel to Mindanao as a whole , which i think is adding to an unfair reputation for the island - will post more details elsewhere soon - cheers all , Calvin

[andypaul]

thanks everybody , sorry for not responding sooner - andypaul , i have been staying in Davao City recently with Fretche and her family and will post about my experiences generally in the City as there are some worrying reports on this forum about the area , and the UK Government is still not recommending travel to Mindanao as a whole , which i think is adding to an unfair reputation for the island - will post more details elsewhere soon - cheers all , Calvin

Cool no probs Sir.

Would be great to hear from people who have been to Various parts of Phill. Never been to Davao city and like you say i have heard alsorts about the place. But its always good to hear a fresh and up to date prespective.

[Sim11UK]

[QUOTE]the UK Government is still not recommending travel to Mindanao as a whole , which i think is adding to an unfair reputation for the island

I will gladly read any information, about travel in Mindanao, as I will be going to Cagayan de Oro City in June & possibly travelling down, to about an hour away from Davao?...Look forward to your posts.

[IainBusby]

Cagayan de Oro is reasonably safe even at night. You can walk around the city square and surrounding streets and apart from the street sellers and beggars, no one will bother you. They have what they call "night cafe" every Friday and Saturday night in the city square with street barbeques, live bands and market stalls and it's a really enjoyable night out.

Louella & Iain.

[Sim11UK]

Cagayan de Oro is reasonably safe even at night. You can walk around the city square and surrounding streets and apart from the street sellers and beggars, no one will bother you. They have what they call "night cafe" every Friday and Saturday night in the city square with street barbeques, live bands and market stalls and it's a really enjoyable night out.

Louella & Iain.

Yes I'd heard of "night cafe"...Infact it's one of the many things I'm really looking forward too. Love that type of stuff...Goes on to the early hours I believe.
It's always good to hear real peoples experiences. Thanks very much

Simon

[lizaphil]

thanks everybody , sorry for not responding sooner - andypaul , i have been staying in Davao City recently with Fretche and her family and will post about my experiences generally in the City as there are some worrying reports on this forum about the area , and the UK Government is still not recommending travel to Mindanao as a whole , which i think is adding to an unfair reputation for the island - will post more details elsewhere soon - cheers all , Calvin

welcome to the forum

[telford]

Here In Caraga Region Its Nice And Safe!!! My Husband Been Here Since March 2007.he Said Cabadbaran City Is His Second Home.locals Here Are So Friendly.aside For Those Who Call Him Opaw (shave Head) In The Market...