TRIVIA Ozamiz is home to Bukagan Hill, upon which stands the tower with four bells collectively weighing seven tons. They were intended for the Immaculate Conception Cathedral’s belfry, but were too heavy for that location
TOUCHDOWN The Ozamiz City Airport is in Gango. A cab ride may set you back PHP60, though it’s only PHP6 to go anywhere within city limits. Get around town by trisikad or walk
BY DAY You can walk leisurely through the city and visit Cotta and Panguil Bay for the fort and the shrine and watch the ships come in. Take a short Ro-Ro ferry ride to Lanao
BY NIGHT Evenings in Cotta are pleasant, but locals will warn you to be careful. Ozamiz is a sleepy city — shops close at around 8pm. Several pubs near the City Hall area have live music
SLEEP Royal Garden Hotel is on the corner of Burgoes Street, so it’s convenient for city walking. Their restaurant serves Filipino and Chinese dishes. www.royalgardenozamiz.com
LOCAL LIFE
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Best breakfast
Robinson’s and Blue House have been serving locals homecooked meals for years
Best night out
Gatz near City Hall serves pub fare, and they let you sing onstage if no band is playing
Best dinner
Supermix, the local turo-turo style restaurant, provides fast service at affordable prices
Best buys
Carmela’s (Capistrano cor Ledesma Streets) has the best chocolate cake and cupcakes
Best souvenirs
Montaño sardines are more affordable than imported brands in Cebu or Manila
Must-do experience
At Misamis Occidental Aquamarine Park (MOAP), visit the animal reserves Must learn… “Unsa?” means “what?”, “asa?” is “where?”, “kinsa?” is “who?”
Insider’s tip
The House of Suman in Clarin, just past city limits, makes all kinds of suman imaginable
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