Davao

As in most of Mindanao, Cebuano (known locally as Davao Bisaya) is the main local language. English and Tagalog are also widely used and understood.
The elected officials have been accused of encouraging vigilantism and death squads. Whatever the truth of these accusations, it's certainly true that, as a visitor, you're certainly less likely to be the victim of robbery or petty larceny than most similar size cities in the Americas with the exception of Canada.

• Department of Tourism

  address: 5F, Landco Corporate Center, JP Laurel Ave
  tourist info for all of southern Mindanao.

• Davao City Tourist Officeit has a list of places to stay and info for places to see in and around Davao city.

• Davao City Library and Information center

  phone: +63 82 225-3137
  address: 3rd floor new city hall, San Pedro St

By plane

Davao is the third most important Philippines city after Manila and Cebu. Three domestic airlines fly several times a day between Davao and Manila: Air Asia, Cebu Pacific, Philippines Airlines. There are also direct flights from other Philippine cities: Cebu City, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, Zamboanga, Bacolod, Angeles, Puerto Princesa, Boracay, Dumaguete,Tacloban, Tagbilaran.
Cebu Pacific has two non-stop return flights per week from Davao to Singapore . They depart Davao on Thursdays, and Sundays at 17:25 and your get to Singapore at 21:10. They depart Singapore also on Thursdays and Sundays at 21:55 and you get to Davao at 01:40 the next day. Their fares are as a rule a lot better than Silk Air.

• If you have Davao as your main destination in the Philippines, you might want to consider coming in through Singapore or Hong Kong or Doha as this might be the most hassle-free way to enter.
• Cathay Dragon part of Cathay Pacific flies four times a week nonstop from Davao to Hong Kong.
• Silk Air part of Singapore Airlines flies daily from Davao to Singapore .
• Qatar Airways flies a few times a week from Davao to Doha.
• XiamenAir Flies a few times a week to Quanzhou China.

Getting there: A taxi from the Davao Airport to down town Davao costs about , as of 2018. It's also possible to catch a jeepney to town center by walking to the highway (5-10 min walk).

By ferry

There are passenger ferries coming to/from Samal Island and Talikud Island. Another good way to get from Davao city to Samal Island is by the Island City Express buses that use the 24/7 car ferry from Sasa over to Babak on Samal island. The ticket price for the bus and ferry combined is . If you just use the Car Ferry the ticket costs per person. Island city Express buses go all the way to Kaputian on Samal island. From (Santa Ana wharf) near Magsaysay park boats also leave for Samal island for .
The nearest port with long distance passenger ferries to Manila, Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod and Bohol Island are now at Cagayan de Oro port or Nasipit port 27 km from Butuan city.

By bus

Most buses depart and arrival at the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT) located at Maya, Ecoland.
Getting there: It costs by taxi or by jeepney to go the 2 km from the bus terminal to downtown Davao.

• Bachelor Express goes to Surigao, Butuan, Bislig, Mati 173 km, Tandag, Tacloban.
• Rural Transit (part of Bachelor Express) goes to Cagayan de Oro 277 km, Valencia 134 km, Malaybalay 160 km.
• Mindanao Star (part of Bachelor Express) goes to Digos, Kidapawan, Cotabato City. General Santos, Koronadal.
• Yellow Bus. goes to Digos 63 km. General Santos 149 km, Koronadal 201 km.
• Philtranco goes to Manila via Surigao, Tacloban, Calbayog, Legazpi City.
• PP Bus Line also goes to Manila via Butuan, Surigao, Tacloban, Calbayog, Legazpi City.
• Davao Metro Shuttle goes to Panabo and Tagum city 66 km.
• There are minivans going to Cagayan de Oro for , Mati , Kidapawan , Cotabato City and Tagum ; most waiting at Gaisano Mall and Victoria Plaza.

By taxi

The simplest way to get around is by hopping into a taxi. A typical trip can cost about or approximately US$2. Drivers in Davao do not normally bargain if they notice that you are a tourist, hence the cost of the trip is the same in price as a regular. Davao taxi drivers are regarded as the most honest taxi drivers in the Philippines. Taxi drivers in Davao City do not charge tourists extra fare unlike their counterparts in Cebu and Manila. You can also call or send an SMS to the cab company directly to have a cab driver pick you up.
Taxis start their fare at and will add per few hundred meters. Please do say "thank you" or "salamat" once you have arrived at your destination. Davao Taxis issue fare receipts that list the name of the taxi company, the plate number, and the taxi number which could come in handy if one leaves valuable items or documents inside a cab. Just tell your taxi driver if you want to get a receipt.

By jeepney

If you are up for more adventure, then do as the locals and catch a colorful jeepney. Ask around for which route to take to avoid getting lost. They are usually available 24 hours and cover most of the nooks and crannies of the city. This is the cheapest option for getting around. The usual cost for a jeepney ride is for every 4 km ride, and about a increase per km when going beyond the 4 km (for regular passengers).
A jeepney from downtown Davao to the Davao airport cost and takes 45 min.
To pay, pass your fare to the person next to you, all the way to the driver or the conductor, by saying "bayad po". Paying the exact amount is highly recommended. To stop at a certain destination, say "lugar lang", "para", or knock your coins hard on the steel handle.

By car

Another alternative is to rent a car. There are many cars for rent. If you don't know the routes you can hire drivers by asking the attendant of the rental company. Local companies tend to be cheaper than the national ones.
Avis Car Rental. Airport view hotel. J Camus street. Tel 63-82-2216430.

By bus

Buses are also available, but these tend to ply exclusively along the north-south route and going out and in the city area. Air conditioned buses to Calinan go from Bankeroham Public Market. Island City Buses go to Kaputian Samal Island via the car ferry at Sasa; these buses go past Magsaysay park .

By water taxi

Another mode of transportation around Davao Gulf is through a water taxi. Water taxis serve the daily commuters and visitors of Davao City, Samal Island, and neighbouring coastal municipalities around Davao Gulf. It will get you to the island, waterfront restaurant, or beach resort you wanted with comfort and ease. The pioneer water taxi service in the Philippines is found in Davao City and has the swift, safe and secure water transport, the best and most professional skippers and has a customer friendly and positive attitude, all incorporated to make your transfer easy and pleasurable.

• Mt. ApoThe highest mountain in the Philippines.

• Crocodile Park

  phone: +63 82 2868883
  address: Riverfront Corporate City, Carlos P. Garcia Highway, Davao City
  The park serves as a breeding center of crocodiles and houses also a small zoo, with daily animal shows on the central stage. Possibilities to feed crocodiles, tigers and some other animals for a fee. Ticket includes an entrance to Butterfly Park (8AM-5PM) and K'Mindanawan Village (not a real village, but one for tourists, fire show on F-Su 5:45PM-6:30PM).

• Eden Nature ParkAbout 50 km from Davao, Eden Nature Park is close to the town of Toril. It's in the mountains so it's cooler than Davao City. It has nice walks, restaurants, horse riding and a Sky-Rider thing and lots more. It's a pretty good day out and well worth the trip from Davao.

• Jack's Ridge

  phone: +63 82 2978830
  address: Shrine Hills Road, Matina
  This was a hangout for Japanese Forces during World War II. It is now a tourist spot in Davao City, where you can have a scenic view of Davao City (especially during the night). There is a restaurant, a pool, bars, cottages, and a trail up and down the ridge, where you can enjoy your stay.

• Philippine Eagle CenterSee the Philippine eagle, one of the largest eagles in the world, and one of the most endangered. The center is home to about 30 Philippine eagles. Aside from eagles, it is also home to other birds and animals as well as raptors in a simulated forest environment.

• People's Park

  address: Legazpi Street, Davao City
  A public park located along Legazpi Street. A park where people people gather around, enjoy the stroll crossing bridges,exercising around the walkway which circles the park, seeing man-made waterfalls, beautiful plants, etc. It is more enjoyable as the sun goes down and at the night.

• San Pedro Cathedral

  phone: +63 82 2210191
  address: San Pedro Street, Davao City
  This cathedral, built in the 19th century, is the city's main cathedral. It is across from City Hall.

• Shrine of the Holy Infant of Jesus

  phone: +63 82 2972911
  address: Shrine Hills Road, Matina
  A shrine that is up a hill with views across Davao in which you can unwind, relax, and reflect. There are mass celebrations once in a while per day. A lot of people visit this place during Sundays.

• Lonwa Buddhist temple

• Dabawenyo Museum

  address: University Avenue (temporary address)
  No photos except on few recent paintings and a separated room.

• Forest Hill Resort

  address: Talomo District
  One of the most visited inland resorts in Davao city. Has a very nice big swimming pool and is very clean.

• Camp Holiday Resort and Recreatiom Area

  phone: +63 82 3033294
  address: beside Samal Ferry Wharf Samal Island
  For the day fee you get the use of swimming pools, nipa huts, open cottages and a seaside veranda. Very clean.

• Davao Museum

  address: 113 Agusan Circle, within Insular Village
  Local history and culture of indigenous peoples.

• Wake Board Park

  address: near Tacunan
  One of Asia's largest wakeboard parks. Great place for day trips, or rent locally to extend your stay

Davao City has many malls where almost all of them have cinemas.

Banks & ATMs

Most ATMs in Davao city have a fee for overseas bank cards and a limit of per withdrawal.
an exception is the ATM at

• HSBC Bank (UK). Ground floor Luisa Avenue Square Jacinto extension.
• The two ATMs at HSBC charge no fee for overseas bank cards and allows up to per withdrawal.
• Aldevinco center. has many money exchanges. C M Recto street (over the street from the Marco Polo hotel). The exchange rates for cash is extremely good.
• Nellie Stephanie Money changer. Aldevinco shopping center. +63 82 224-1448.
• X Changer money changer. 2nd floor Abreeza mall.

Book store & shoe shop

• Book sale

  address: Nccc mall and both SM malls in Davao.
  Second-hand books from the USA and UK.

• Shoe Walker Enterpries

  phone: +63 82-2271216
  address: 254 San Pedro Street
  Low cost shoe shop.

Shopping

• Gaisano Mall of Davao

  phone: +63 82 221-6168
  address: J.P. Laurel Ave
  This is the largest Gaisano mall in the Philippines. Cinema tickets from per person.

• Gaisano Grand City Mall

  phone: +63 82 224-0811
  address: Illustre St
  Has a Gaisano department store & large supermarket.

• SM City & SM Lanang & Savemore Supermarkets & Watsons

  phone: +63 82 297-6403
  address: Quimpo Blvd, Ecoland & J P Laurel Ave

• Victoria Plaza

  phone: +63 82 221-4990
  address: J.P. Laurel Ave
  Has a large supermarket and department store.

• Abreeza Ayala mall

  phone: +63 82 321-9332
  address: J.P. Laurel Ave
  Generika Duugstore is part of the Ayala Group.

• Felcris Centrale Mall & Felcris Supermarkets

  phone: +63 82 225-0207

• Unitop Department Stores

  address: San Pedro Street

Davao is renowned for its durian and pomelo. Durian is definitely an acquired taste, but those who do end up liking it will swear that the bad smell is worth it. Pomelo is a citrus fruit that most closely resembles a grapefruit and s quite common in South East Asia. Beware of bringing durian inside airplanes, hotels and other establishments. They may have strict regulations on allowing durian inside and some do not allow durian to be brought in at all.

Mid-range & splurge

• Na Trang (Jekoy's Grill), Jacinto Extension, beside Central Bank. Authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Try their tofu and mushrooms, Vietnamese pancake, wet lumpia and fried spring rolls. Coffee is great here also.
• Jack's Ridge, Just across the Santo Nino Shrine. Delicious Filipino cuisine, a variety of burgers and American food,with a breathtaking view of the city. Arrive half an hour before sunset, the viewing telescope gives great views,and after sunset, the lights show the extent of the city. Great place to watch a thunder storm from.
• Dencia's, Ilustre Street. Classic Davao-Chinese cuisine. Best orders are tokwa't baboy, congee, and pancit canton.
• De Bonte Koe, Rizal Street. Dutch Cuisine. Try their herring with onions. Never miss the apple pie.

• Tadakuma

  phone: +63 82 2348813
  address: Damosa Business Center, Mamay Road
  Serves delicious Japanese dishes at reasonable prices.

• De Boerderij

  phone: +63 82 303-1255
  address: #6 DBC Bldg-H, McArthur Hway, Matina
  Cozy international bar with Dutch roots. Burger, steak, pizza & pasta, kroket, bread.

Budget

• Davao Green Buffet Haus

  phone: +63 82 2251860
  address: Corner Legaspi and Gen Luna streets
  All you can eat buffet.

• Taco Boy

  phone: +63 9212029499
  address: JS Gaisano,Gaisano mall of Davao, SM city. Abreeza Mall
  Mexican food. There are also Taco Boys in Gaisano Mall in Tagum, Matina Centerpoint, Ateneo de Davao University and Nccc Mall.

• Albertos Pizza Davao

  phone: +63 82 321-5065
  address: Bolton Street
  Garden express pizza. Also does breakfasts. Free delivery with no minimum order required.

• Jenny Fried Chicken JFC

  phone: +63 9228882283
  address: San Pedro street
  You find Jenny fried Chicken fast foods all over Davao city. They also sell grilled chicken for , pork chop , cassava cake .

• Barbecue Boss

  phone: +63 9223796748
  address: E Quirino Aneune.
  Five pork barbecue with all the rice you can eat. Cold beers from . Has a garden where you can drink beer at night.

• Bankerohan Public Market

  address: Magallanes Street
  Low cost fruits and vegetables.

• Kuya Ed Buffet

  phone: +63 82-2242162
  address: Magallanes Street
  An all you can eat buffet. Sells drinks.

• Tita Dz Kainan

  phone: +63 82 222-2647
  address: F. Inigo street
  All you can eat buffet with ice tea.

• Twins Restaurant

  phone: +63 82 227-6686
  address: F.Inigo street
  All you can eat buffet with ice tea.

• Grub Resto cafe

  phone: +63 82 301-8069
  address: Duterte street
  All you can eat pasta.

• Fortune Bread Bakeshoppe

  address: R Magsaysay avenue.
  There are 3 Fortune Bread bake shops in downtown Davao.

• City Triangle Food Court

  address: Claveria Street

• Carlos Food House

  phone: +63 9177056898
  address: F Inigo Street

• City foods

  phone: +63 82 221-7777
  address: Ramon Magsaysay Avenue

• B Delight Bakeshoppe

  address: San Pedro street.
  There are B Delight bake shops all over Davao

There is the local Tanduay Rum, billed around town as "the Number One Rhum".
Mindanao has a large Seventh Day Adventist population. Adventists do not drink and any stores they own will typically not sell alcohol.

• Kangaroo Coffee Co

  phone: +63 82 222-2766, +63 932-724-2309
  address: Tionko cor. V. Mapa St.
  Kangaroo is a place dedicated to fresh Mindanao coffee, home-style food, and inspirational literature, in a classical-modern atmosphere. Specialties include Kangabrew (brewed coffee),Durian Mocha Heaven Ice-blended, Mangosteen-Passion Ice-blended,Tsokolatte (native hot chocolate with espresso, KangaYo (fruit & yogurt drinks), Smoked Fish Pasta, Chicken Curry Rice Meal, Creme Brulee, New York Cheesecake, Kanga Nuggets, Kanga Mint Cookies.

• Some Place Else

  phone: +63 82 2286304
  address: Rizal Street
  A great place to hang out. Ask for their Shisha Fries.

• Knight's Cafe

  phone: +63 82 234-3408
  address: Guadalupe Village, Lanang, Davao
  Knights Cafe offers a choice of local and Western dishes at its pool side bar and restaurant. WiFi and swimming is free if you buy food/drinks. Feast of Fish&Chips to Kinilaw and from traditional English breakfast to pizza. Good place to meet and get lots of local knowledge.

• Ellen's Tuna Queen

  phone: +63 9228147063, +63 9102261849
  address: South Street Dbp Village, Matina, Davao City
  Serves the original pritong paksiw buntot ng tuna formerly at Petron Bajada, sinigang silik ng malasugui, beef calderetta, laing, kinilaw (tuna), lechon kawali and tuna sisig. Grilled steaks (lamb chops, beef prime ribs, burger steak) are also served. Try the latest Tuna Sisig na Pizza and the creamy halo-halo at its best.

• Basti's Coffee

  address: Victoria Plaza
  Basti's is a cafe in Victoria Plaza, with an entrance outside as well as through the food court. They brew great coffee, and they ask you to pick between 'mild' and 'strong'. They also have pastries including an interesting durian cheesecake. Davao is a no-smoking-in-public-places city so smokers might find it useful to know that there is an enclosed and air-conditioned smoking section in Basti's.

• British Bar & Deli

  phone: +63 82-3056471
  address: 39 Pili Street Nova Tierra Village Lanang
  The only British pub in Davao.

There is no shortage of accommodations in Davao, ranging from the four-star accommodations of the Marco Polo Davao on Claveria, the Royal Mandaya Hotel and the Apo View Hotel, where Casino Filipino 2 is located, to lodges and inns, pension houses, backpacker hostels all around the city. You can find townhouses or apartments for rent, all for negotiable rates.
There are many places to stay in Davao for under a night.

Budget

• Sampaguita Tourist Inn (the old one)

  phone: +63-823004110
  address: Mt Mayon Street.
  Single with fan private bathroom and cable TV . Single with A/C private bathroom and cable TV . Add for hot water. Add for a double. Free wifi only on ground floor.

• My Hotel

  phone: +63 82 300 4040, +63 82 222 2021
  address: San Pedro St
  It offers free Wi-Fi access in every room, free Sun-to-Sun cell phone call, free calls to the US and Canada, hot and cold shower, Air-conditioned rooms with cable TV, telephone are . The My Hotel has security cameras. There are also Single fan rooms with outside bathrooms. Free breakfast.

• Sampaguita Tourist Inn (the new one)

  phone: +63 82-305-8680
  address: Quirino Avenue
  Very basic single for , double , triple , family . Add about for A/C. Add another to 200 for hot water. Add another to 300 for coffee table and sofa. Other phone +63 82 302-7645. Free wifi only at ground floor.

• St. Camillus Dormitel

  phone: +63 82 3019997, +63 9179049032,+63 917 8230514
  address: 3rd Floor, SPMC Cooperative Building, Southern Philippines Medical Center (aka Davao Medical Center) Compound, Bajada
  Airconditioned rooms, quiet location, short walk to all modes of public transport, owners and staff are helpful and very friendly. The dormitel occupies the whole third flood of the building (you can ask permission to go up the rooftop for a breath of fresh air). Each no-frills room have four double-decker beds, with common tables and a (very) small cabinet for your more important stuff. Toilets/shower-stalls are clean and well lighted. Separate facilities for men and women. The ground floor of the building is occupied by various establishments: laundry shop (/kg), food center, vendors and a popular Chinese fast food chain. The second floor is occupied by an internet cafe and spa/parlor. Tip: call for reservations well ahead of time as they opten fill-up pretty quickly with various traveller groups.

• Samal Bahay Kubo

  phone: +63 912 806-6372
  address: Barangay Katagman, Purok 5, Peñaplata District, Island Garden City of Samal
  If you want real peace and quiet, go here. No videokes, guaranteed. You could set up a tent, if you like or get a room in a Bahay Kubo (hut). The owner's wife is a mean cook, specializing in Thai and Indian dishes. There is no in-suite toilet, but the "outhouse" is very clean and has running water. The site is several minutes away on foot from two tourist spots: Moncado's Camp 23 and Balay ni Moncado (Moncado's Whitehouse). You can arrange for a pickup at the Peñaplata Warehouse Club bus stop then take City Island Express Bus from Davao City to Samal Island. Or, you can arrange a pickup from Davao City.

• Green Windows Dormital Backpackers hostel

  phone: +63 82-3003893
  address: 5th floor fct Tower 1034 mt Apo Street
  A/C dorm beds.

• Hotel Uno

  phone: +63 82-2821111
  address: Cm Retro Street
  Fan single/double rooms with outside bathrooms. A/C rooms own bathroom and cable TV. New and clean hotel. Has elevator and restaurant.

• D Morvie Suites

  phone: +63 82 221-0075
  address: CM Recto Street and San Pedro Street
  Two new D Morvie Suites in Davao city to add to the three in Cagayan de Oro and one in Iligan city. A/C rooms with own bathrooms and cable TV 12/24 hours. New and clean, but small rooms. Free Wi-Fi.

• Day Light Inn

  phone: +63 9433807611
  address: San Pedro Street
  Clean A/C and fan rooms with outside bathroom.

• Evergreen hotel

  phone: +63 82-2213860
  address: R Magsaysay Aveune
  Clean fan rooms with own bathrooms. Free Wi-Fi.

• GV hotel

  phone: +63 82-3210628
  address: Magallanes Street, corner of Legaspi Street.
  7 a/c single rooms with own bathrooms and cable TV. 17 a/c twin rooms with own bathroom and cable TV. 6 a/c Matrimonial rooms with own bathroom and cable TV. The GV Hotel Davao has 95 rooms.

• El gusto family lodge.

  phone: +63 82 2273662
  address: Magallanes street
  Fan rooms with own bathroom.

• Residencia vhila Dormitel

  phone: +63 82 295-3033
  address: 83 cm recto street.
  A/C dorm.

• Ayrelios Pensione

  phone: +63 82 227-8146
  address: Bolton street.
  Fan single/double, a/c single/double.

• Megiko Dormitel.

  phone: +63 9328697988
  address: J Rizal street.
  A/C double rooms with own bathrooms, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi. 12/24 hours.

• Alta Pension House

  phone: +63 82 221-1843
  address: J P Lurel avenue.
  Single fan with common bathroom, twin fan with common bathroom, a/c twin with common bathroom.

• Larous Pension House

  phone: +63 82 305-7438
  address: V liustre street
  Fan double, a/c double.

• House or Tubo Travellers Inn

  phone: +63 9214673312
  address: 100 Fatima street Kawayan drive
  A/C double rooms with own hot water bathroom and cable TV. Free Wi-Fi in rooms. Can use the Kitchen to cook.

• Littie Pink House Bed and Breakfast

  address: 17 Jacinto Extension
  A/C single/double rooms with own bathroom and cable TV, free breakfast. Also has 12-hour rate.

• Homitori Dormitory Backpackers Hostel

  phone: +63 29552969
  address: Sta Ana Avenue.
  Over 100 four-bed A/C dorms with common bathrooms. Has lockers. Has free Wi-Fi.

• VBH Inn

  phone: +63 822277369
  address: W Aquino street Agdao
  Single/double rooms with own bathroom and cable tv. phone in room.

• RGH Tourist Inn Hotel

  phone: +63 84-3710561
  address: Magsaysay Street Kapalong
  Economy single/double, deluxe single/double.

• Berlay Backpackers and Tourist Inn

  phone: +63 9278656970
  address: Awhag Village Bacaca Road Poblacion district.
  Six-bed dorms, and small a.c. rooms with cable TV. Free breakfast. Locker .

• N F Suites

  phone: +63 82-2858274
  address: Pisces Street Dona Luisa Village Ecoland
  A/C room with own bathroom and cable TV.

Mid-range

• Apo View Hotel

Splurge

• Marco Polo Hotel

Visiting Mindanao has its risks. Foreigners have been kidnapped, murdered and held for ransom. For this reason, many governments advise against all but necessary travel to Mindanao, Davao included. Terrorists have attacked the city many times in the past few years, including the September 2013 bombings in malls. In most cases this means your travel insurance will not pay out if you make a claim. Contact your embassy and insurer before travelling to Davao.
Because of the work of the local government on strengthening security during the past decade Davao is generally a safe city even for travellers and violent crime is rare except few parts of downtown Davao are unsafe at night. Armed guards and security forces can be seen everywhere, guarding malls, hotels and public events. Your biggest concern should be pickpockets, who are active in downtown Davao and on jeepneys. If you leave Davao proper, please ensure you do your research as to the safety of the area, as the chances of something happening to you, e.g. being kidnapped, rapidly increases if you are a foreigner.

Consulates

• Indonesia Consulate General. Melati Street Ecoland. phone 2992931.
• Malaysia Consulate General. Bonifacio Street. Phone 2214050.
• Japan Consular office. R Magsaysay avenue. phone 2213100.

Immigration

• Bureau of Immigration Davao office. JP Laurel Avenue Bajada, over the street from the Victoria Plaza Mall.
• Visa extensions done in one hour or less.

Laundry

• Laundry shop

  address: General Luna Street
  Wash-dry-fold done within 24 hours.

Internet cafe

• Netxpress Duterte Street open 24 hours a day per hour.

• Southern Philippines Medical Center. JP Laurel Avenue. phone 82-2272731. This is a DOH hospital. For you can see a doctor or a dentist.
• Davao Social Hygiene Clinic. RHWC. Emilio Jacinto Street. (Jacinto Health Center) Phone +63 82 222-4187. Free STD and HIV testing and treatment. M-F 8AM-5PM.
• Amesco Drug is a low-cost pharmacy store. There is one on San Pedro Street and one on Quirino Avenue.
• Zenit Dental Centre, 4th floor Gaisano Mall Jp Laurel Avenue, is a clean and has good prices for dental work.

Negative criticism of Rodrigo Duterte's policies as mayor of the city or the city itself is not tolerated by many locals. Tread carefully when bringing anything about Rodrigo Duterte, especially if negative, such as his involvement in the Davao Death Squad. Davaoeños generally take pride of their former mayor and his family, and will take offense on any undue remarks. There are chances some famous people being declared persona non grata by the city for criticizing Duterte and his local policies.

• Digos 66 km south of Davao, 1½ hours by bus
• Bukidnon 4-5 hours by bus
• Cagayan de Oro, bus/van 7-10 hours, depending on weather/traffic/road construction, stops including lunch+diner break.
• General Santos 149 km, 3-4 hours by bus
• Butuan city: 6-7 hours by bus/van
• Cotabato City: 5-6 hours by bus/van
• Mati: 3-4 hours by bus/van
• Bislig: 6 hours by bus
• Tagum: 2 hours by bus ride
• Kidapawan: 3 hours by bus