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Laguindingan International Airport (CGY) opened in 2013 and is the first international airport in the region, replacing the old Lumbia Airport. It is located 46 kilometres from the city centre of Cagayan de Oro. The easiest way to get from the airport to the city centre is by taxi, but be sure that the driver …

The Philippines can be visited visa-free for up to 30 days by citizens of all European Union member states, all ASEAN member states, the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, South Africa, Malaysia, Israel, the UAE and most countries in Latin America. A valid return or onward ticket and a …

Getting around Cagayan de Oro is straightforward, with most people taking a taxi, jeepney or a motorela. White and yellow coloured taxis are seen almost everywhere around the city. Always insist on using the meter. The more adventurous forms of transport are the Jeepneys — brightly coloured ex-army vehicles — motorelas, which are a type …

The simplest but not always the fastest way to get around is by taxi. Always check the meter has been set or a price has been fixed. Some taxi’s are unlicensed and in a bad state of repair and these should be avoided. The best app for summoning a taxi in the Philippines is …

In the Philippines, the postal system operates through PHLPost, which manages mail delivery and services across the archipelago. For travellers in Cagayan de Oro, postal services are easily accessible at post offices and postal kiosks, ideal for sending postcards and parcels. Rates are reasonable, and services are reliable, though delivery times can vary, especially …

Drug stores abound in Cagayan de Oro, many operated by market leader Mercury Drug. Another of the larger chains is Rose …

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The Philippines uses American-style power sockets with two flat prongs as well as European-style sockets with two round prongs. Expect 220 volts at …