AIESEC Davao Reception Booklet 2012

AIESEC Davao | Services and Reception Booklet | All Rights Reserved 2012

A I E S E C D a v a o

P h i l i p p i n e s 8 0 0 0

a i e s e c . d a v a o @ g m a i l . c o m

…the blooming city

of Davao!

Welcome to...


A warm welcome from AIESEC Davao of the Philippines!

We deeply appreciate that you have chosen us to provide

you the AIESEC Experience. We hope that this booklet will help

you prepare for a life-changing experience that you are about to

embark soon! We are looking forward to having you here with

us.

The adjustment that one has to make when living in

another country can be daunting, but the ever-present friendly

and secure atmosphere in Davao City has made it an attractive

option for a growing number of expatriates.

The traineeship will help you in discovering and

developing further your potential. Let us savor the moments we

are about to have. Together, let us become positive change

agents of our world!

Hey Exchange Participant!


Table of Contents

Getting Legal

Who to contact

About Davao City

Map

Going to Davao City

Domestic and International Airlines

Basic Transportations

Festivities

Shopping Malls and Plazas

Restaurants

Money Changers

Communication

Accommodation


Getting Legal

VISA APPLICATION

Philippine Visa is not required for citizens from the following countries

(reference: http://tinyurl.com/phvisareq) if you are staying in the country for

short visits up to twenty-one (21) days only, provided that you hold valid tickets

for return journey to port of origin or next port of destination and your

passport is valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the period of

stay. For visits longer than twenty-one (21) days, a visa is required.

NOTE: Holders of Brazil and Israel passports can stay in the Philippines visa-free

for up to 59 days.

TOURIST VISA

The following are the minimum requirements for applying a temporary visitor’s

visa:

1. Passport/Travel Document Valid for at least six (6) months beyond the

intended period of stay in the Philippines;

2. Duly Accomplished Visa application forms;

3. Passport Photos (2 pieces);

4. Proof of bona fide status as tourist or businessman;

5. Confirmed tickets for return or onward journey to the next port of

destination; and

6. Payment of Visa Fees.

NOTE: Holders of Certificates of Identity, Travel Documents, Documents of

Identity, Taiwanese Passports and all stateless persons do require visas.

FOR FURTHER INQUIRIES, GO TO THE NEAREST

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE IN YOUR AREA


Getting Legal

ASSISTANCE FROM AIESEC DAVAO

AIESEC Davao is responsible for sending to you the following documents, if needed, to apply for

Philippine visa:

1. Invitation Letter

2. Letter of Guarantee of Employment (TN)

VISA PROCESSING DURING INTERNSHIP (as of November 5, 2011)

TOURIST (NON-RESTRICTED) ADMITTED INITIALLY FOR 21 DAYS MAY BE EXTENDED FOR ANOTHER 38 DAYS

PARTICULARS AMOUNTS (in PhP)

Visa Waiver 500.00

Visa Waiver Application Fee 1,000.00

Certification Fee 500.00

Express fee (Certification) 500.00

Express fee (For processing) 500.00

Legal Research Fee (LRF) for each item 30.00

Total 3,030.00

REQUIREMENTS

1. Passport

2. Photocopy of passport (bio-page, latest arrival and latest extension)

3. Application form for extension of stay

4. Special Power of Attorney duly notarized if applied by a representative

For updated visa extension fees, go to http://tinyurl.com/phvisafees

For other immigration concerns, visit http://tinyurl.com/immigration-ph


Who to Contact

TOM JAN SALAVIA

Vice President for Services and Reception

Email: [email protected]

Mobile: (+63) 942 622 0985

Skype ID: tomjan.salavia

ENA ROSAROSO

Vice President for Incoming Exchange


[email protected]

Mobile: (+63) 923 244 8456

Skype ID: enarosaroso

Got questions? Want to clarify

something? Don’t really know

what to do? Ready to go on

exchange in Davao?! Send

us an email and we’ll make

sure to get right back at you

as soon as possible!

Keep on reading this booklet

for more information about

Davao. Everything you need

to know about Davao is

written here: transportation,

how to be prepared, and

everything else!

THEA JOVER

Director for Database Management


Mobile: (+63) 922 845 6837

Skype ID: theiyajo


Davao City

Davao City is the capital of the Southern Mindanao region of the Philippines and it is considered as one of the fastest growing regions in the Philippines. Davao is typhoon-free as the city enjoys fair weather, even rainfall, temperature and humidity all year round.

The city government has invested millions of pesos to ensure the security of people living and working in Davao City. That’s why the city was named by the “ASIA NEWSWEEK” as one the 20 Most Livable cities in ASIA due to almost zero crime rate every day.

A curfew is also observed in the city for minor citizens. Motorcycle drivers with no helmets and with defective lights are also not allowed to enter or drive in the city. Regular checkpoints in key parts of Davao City and at the city boundaries are conducted 24 hours to ensure the strict implementation of traffic rules. The use of fireworks and other similar pyrotechnics, as well as smoking in public, is strictly prohibited in the city. Violators are made to pay hefty fines, perform community service, serve jail time, or a combination of the three. Littering is also prohibited.

We hope that this small guide will help you in finding your way into the heart of Davao. Know our places, food, culture and more!

As of 1995, the

Philippine Eagle

is considered as

the national bird

of the Philippines.

One of our TNs

involves catering

to their needs.


Davao City Map


Domestic Flights

The Davao International Airport serves daily flights from the major cities of the

Philippines. From Manila, Davao is only about 1 hour and 35 minutes. From Cebu,

Davao is a 55-minute flight. There are also flights from the nearby cities

of Cagayan (35 minutes) and Zamboanga (1 hour and 20 minutes). Domestic

Airline Companies fly to Davao City from the major cities of the Philippines.

International Flights

Bi-weekly flights direct to and from Singapore and Manado, Indonesia are also

available. From other countries, you can reach Davao via Cebu or Manila.

Getting to Davao

Francisco Bangoy International Airport (Davao International Airport)


Domestic Airlines

International Airlines

Airphil Express is a low-cost airline operating both international and domestic schedule

services from Manila, Cebu, Davao and Zamboanga. Visit: www.airphilexpress.com

Philippine Airlines is a flag carrier of the Philippines. It is the first and oldest

commercial airline in Asia.

Visit: www.philippineairlines.com

Zest Airways is an airline based in the Asian

Aeronautics Hangar in the General Aviation Area. It operates scheduled domestic and

international tourist services, mainly feeder services linking Manila and Cebu with 24

domestic destinations in support of the trunk

route operations of other airlines. Visit: www.zestair.com.ph

Cebu Pacific offers scheduled flights to both

domestic and international destinations. It is currently the country's leading domestic carrier,

serving the most domestic destinations with the largest number flights and routes, and equipped

with the youngest fleet.

Visit: www.cebupacificair.com

Visit: www.silkair.com

Visit: www.tigerairways.com


Cost of Living

Low = 20 php/meal;

Mid = 80 to 120 php/meal;

High = 1,000 php (or higher)/meal

Food prices are low in Davao City compared with

other cities in the country, especially agricultural

products such as fruits and vegetables. Pork and

chicken may cause around 110–120 pesos per

kilogram or less depending on the season.

There are also restaurants and fast food chains that

offer a complete meal that ranges from 80 to as

much as 200 to 1,000 pesos when dining in high-

end restaurants.

Small scale food stalls along the road may charge

35-70 pesos for a complete meal with drinks.

Being the most livable city in the Philippines and one of its pride metropolises, some people would

come to think that living in Davao City would cost a fortune. However, what other people seem to think

could be far from reality. The fact is, you can live like a King (or Queen) in Davao!

The cost of living in Davao City is far less than the two other major industrial and commercial points in

the Philippines—Metro Manila and Cebu City. From housing, food and other conveniences, Davao City

offers more for less, which is why it is an ideal place to stay.

In spite of the troubled economy experienced worldwide and the increase in prices of many

commodities nationwide, Davao City still ranks as one of the top major cities in the country with low

cost of living.

Enjoying Davao City also costs less.

Bar-hopping which is common among

teenagers in the city could cost 300 –

3,000 pesos in a night including wines

and spirits plus foods. Sneaking out of

the noisy city and taking an escapade

on the nearby Island Garden City of

Samal or other places would cost from

500 to 10, 000 pesos depending on

how thrifty or a spender you are!

FOOD

THE PRICE OF FUN


Basic Transportations

The trisikad is mostly stationed in residential areas, so as with the tricycle.

The tricycle and trisikad are like brothers—they differ only in speed. Tricycles are also used in residential areas and smaller roads, and some use it to journey through far flung areas with unfinished road constructions.

Be wary of taxi drivers (those stationed at the airport) who ask for extra pay. These drivers take advantage of the fact that you’re from abroad, and they immediately think you’re a millionaire.

The roads of Davao are always filled with these colorful jeepneys. To pay for the jeepney fare, you say “bayad”; and if you want to get off the jeepney, you say “para lang”. Riding a jeepney might come as a shock for first timers, but in time, you’ll get used to it.

In itself, the Philippines has a very unique system of transportation. There are 2 main modes of transportation

for highways and major roads, whereas there are 2 other vehicles for smaller roads and residential areas.

Jeepney

- the main vehicle used for transportation

- travels to almost all places in Davao - minimum fare: PhP8.00 (0.19 USD) Taxi

- flag down rate: PhP40.00 (0.95 USD); increases at

Php3.50/km (0.09 USD)

Tricycle & Trisikad - found in smaller streets; usually used in short distances

- used in some streets in Davao where Jeepneys can’t enter access; minimum fare: PhpP5.00 (0.12 USD)


Festivities

Araw ng Dabaw (Day of Davao) is the annual

celebration of the founding of Davao City. It is

celebrated every 16th of March. During this celebration,

the entire city is abuzz with parties, events, and

parades. The day kicks off with a colorful parade along

the main streets of the city. The festivities also include

the Mutya ng Dabaw pageant, a beauty pageant of the

best and brightest women of Davao City.

araw ng dabaw

Kadayawan Festival, dubbed as the ―Festival

of Festivals,‖ is the annual thanksgiving celebration of

Davao City. It is held during the second week of

August but the festivities usually happen during the

entire month. It began as a celebration of the

bountiful blessings of Davao City and the peaceful co-

existence of the Christians, Muslims, and Indigenous

Peoples in the city. The highlights of the Kadayawan

Festival include the Floral and Fruits Parade, the

Indak-indak sa Kadalanan Street Dancing Competition,

and the Hiyas ng Kadayawan pageant. The festival

also plays venue to many other events such as trade

fairs, exhibits, and concerts.

kadayawan


Restaurants

PENONG’S BARBECUE SEAFOODS &GRILL

Sta. Ana Branch

Sta. Ana Ave. In front of Davao Christian High School

Contact: 221 9280

Quirino Branch

Quirino Ave., Cor. Mabini St., Davao City T

DENCIO’S KAMAYAN, INC.

Ground Floor, SM City, Ecoland Contact: 297-1868

Ground Floor, NCCC Mall, Ma-a

Contact: 305-0449

Market Basket, Damosa Gateway, Angliongto St.,

Lanang Contact: 234-5573

Cor. Fortune Homes, Lanang Contact: 234-6378

ANTONIO’S BAR AND GRILL

Ground floor SM City Davao, Ecoland

Contact Number: 299-3904

Wanna grab a bite? Listed here are

just some of the restaurants in Davao


RAIRAI KEN

Japanese Restaurant

Unit 213 2nd Level, SM City Davao, Ecoland

BIGBY’S CAFÉ & RESTAURANT

ABREEZA MALL BRANCH 2nd Level, Abreeza Mall, Davao City

Contact: 321 0947

SM CITY MALL BRANCH Ground Floor, SM City, Davao City

Contact: 298 0111

PICOBELLO RESTORANTE ITALIANO

5th Floor, Gaisano South City Mall, Davao City

Tel. No. (82) 221 1696

AHFAT SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Chinese Restaurant

Victoria Plaza Compound, J.P Laurel Avenue

SOMANG KIM CHI

Korean Restaurant

In front of Victoria Plaza, J.P. Laurel Avenue


Malls and Plazas

Abreeza Mall NCCC Mall of Davao

Chimes Specialty Store Robinsons Cybergate


Malls and Plazas

SM City Davao Damosa Gateway

Gaisano Mall of Davao Victoria Plaza


Malls and Plazas

Matina Town Square Winsons Shopping

Center

Lachmi Shopping Mall Gaisano South Mall


Money Changers

Communication

For updated exchange rate go to: http://www.bsp.gov.ph/statistics/sdds/exchrate.htm

ALDEVINCO SHOPPING MART

Roxas Avenue, Davao City

Landmark: In Front of Ateneo De Davao University

GAISANO MALL

Bajada St., Davao City

Ground floor near the Gaisano Supermarket

VICTORIA PLAZA MALL

Ground Floor

Near Victoria Supermarket

WESTERN UNION BRANCHES

Locations: Gaisano Mall and Gaisano Mall (Ilustre

branch) at C.M. Recto Avenue

Connecting with your other EPs and AIESEC Davao Staff

is very easy in Davao and all over the Philippines.

Prepaid sim cards are available for phones which has a

sim card slot. For phones without this, you can buy cheap

cell phones for as low as 899PhP, a sim card for 40Php

and a prepaid card for 1 month with just 150PhP.

Internet Cafes are also available almost in all corners

of the street. Its usual price is 20PhP/hour. Dorms and

hotels have wi-fi connection free for your convenience

during your stay.


Emergency Phone Numbers

Accommodation

Emergency Hotline 911

Fire Department

Fire Station - 110

Filipino-Chinese Fire Fighters - 227-2122

Davao Volunteers Fire Brigade - 227-5433

Police 166

Hospital

Davao Doctor’s Hospital- 221-2101

Davao Medical Center - 227-2731

San Pedro Hospital - 221-4950

Due to changing arrangements, accommodation place and rates are not

indicated in this booklet. Kindly ask for these details from your TN Manager

in AIESEC Davao.