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- Davao
- Samal Island
Samal Island
Just a short ferry ride south of Davao City, in the Davao Gulf,
is the island of Samal, part of an archipelago of islets that offer
a getaway from city life and some adventure activities. The island
offers fabulous sunrises and sunsets and a fascinating topography
of rolling hills, white sandy beaches and dozens of caves, which
are popular with spelunkers and hikers. The coastline has the usual
coconut palms, mangrove swamps and coral reefs, together with some
little fishing villages washed by clear, clean water: all the
delights of a tropical island within a stone's throw of the
city.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language of the Philippines is Filipino, but
English is widely spoken. Tagalog is the most predominant of the
many dialects or local languages spoken throughout the
islands.
Money
The currency of the Philippines is the Peso (PHP), which is
divided into 100 centavos. Major credit cards are widely accepted
in the cities and tourist destinations. Banks do not always accept
travellers cheques, but a receipt of purchase is useful. ATMs are
available in the major cities. US dollars are widely accepted in
Manila and other tourist areas and are the easiest currency to
exchange; otherwise Euros and Pounds Sterling can also be exchanged
in banks and hotels. Banks open from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday,
but their ATMs are open 24 hours. It is best to carry pesos when
travelling outside of major centres.
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