International direct flights from Davao

 International direct flights from Davao

 Davao is now interesting for airlines, who previously served only Manila and Cebu. The Department of Tourism Davao (DOT) had invited to a city / airport tour and around 20 airlines have come. Among them are "Air China", "Turkish Airlines", "Qatar Airways", "Cathay Pacific" and "Korean Air".

From the international airlines only "SilkAir" had used the runway  in Davao and has brought the passengers to Singapore. One of the problems still seems to be the runway, because that is a bit short for the big Jumbos. But since some time there are plans for a large new airport in Davao. Although the new airport is not the topic at the moment, then  for Davao speak the numbers of passengers, the still low landing fees and the less traffic chaos compared with the situation in Manila.

You see, it is something going on in Davao for the coming years."Rodrigo will do it !"

With best regards

Ludwig from Davao

Avida Towers - located in Davao Center

Avida Towers - located in Davao Center

In a prime location of Davao - in C. M. Recto Ave. - the two towers of AVIDA TOWERS are to be seen . And it has  a fabulous view to Samal Island, Mt. Apo  and the Golf of Davao.

As it was scheduled , the  Condos in the first AVIDA TOWER  should be available in October 2016 – from now it’s only 6 months time.  The works are still on schedule. Currently the TOWER has  reached the 23rd floor and  this is also the maximum height.

It is still a hard job. The works started  in July 2014 for 24 hours/ a day. Always at nighttime the precast parts  were delivered  for the next day with special low-loaders - otherwise the whole traffic would be collapsed the other  day.

All in all there will be 431 Condos and the prices start  from 1.9 million PHP  with a minimum  size of 22 sqm.  If you calculate, then 1 square meters costs about 86,000 PHP or about 1.661.-euro (calculated at 1 Euro = 52 PHP)

It is believable as reported by the administration that  all Condos and car parking spaces are sold out . It is really is a very good location.

With best regards,

Ludwig from Davao

A Filipina who can can swim quickly

A Filipina who can swim quickly

It is something special when in the Philippines you  meet someone who knows how to  swim - and moreover if this someone can do it quickly. Most of  the Filipinos go  in the water until the waist - and that's it. Although it is never very far from the beach, swimming is still relatively unknown. Many of the fishermen who go out every day with their boats, do not know how to swim.

So it is  surprising if a 13 year old girl from Davao, Janice Denice Beciera, could win 3 gold medals in the breaststroke and 2 silver medals  in the medley relay at the National Private Schools Athletic Association (Prisaa) Championships in April 2016 Koronadal, South Cotabato. She has trained every day in the pool from Ladislawa Garden Village clubhouse in Buhangin / Davao.

If she continues with her training, it could be enough for participation in the next Olympic Games. This would be a sensation. We keep our fingers crossed.

With best regards,

Ludwig from Davao