Well, after years of waiting for another airline to launch Davao to Cagayan de Oro, Cagayan de Oro to Davao direct flights (the last airline that offered this was Mindanao Air – if memory serves me right – I was able to fly twice), the wait is finally over. Cebu Pacific Airlines has launched a direct thrice-weekly service from Davao to Cagayan de Oro starting May 14, 2009. And here’s pretty tempting news for those who want to try this new route — Cebu Pacific is introducing this Davao City to Cagayan de Oro City, Cagayan de Oro City to Davao City route with a one-way ‘Go Lite’ promo fare of P499 all-in.
The seat sale will run from today to April 30, 2009 and is valid for travel from June 1 to August 31, 2009. Promo fare is non-refundable.
The flight departs from Davao every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 6:00pm and arrives in Cagayan de Oro at 6:50pm. The return flight leaves Cagayan de Oro at 7:10pm and lands in Davao at 8:00pm.

I found something funny in Cebu Pacific Airline’s press release about this new route, however. According to the statement of Cebu Pac VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog, the flight will accordingly “cut to an hour” the “usual 10-hour road trip.”
Was Miss Iyog misinformed or has she even tried traveling the CDO-Davao route via land trip? Why, the last time I did, it only took us 6 hours! And that was even via public transportation. If via a private vehicle, it may only have taken us 4-5 hours. Tsk tsk.
Anyways, I guess she had to say what she had to say.
After the seat sale, the lowest year-round ‘Go Lite’ fare from Davao to Cagayan de Oro starts from P688 all-in.
“Living Life To The Full” – this is what Club South Pacific Philippines promises its members and guests. And just by the looks of this multi-million, visually attractive project in Gitagum, Misamis Oriental, Mindanao, Philippines, you know that it’s all set to deliver.
I had the utmost privilege to meet and chat with Mr. Shinnosuke Saito, the Founder and Chairman of Club South Pacific, a few days ago. Mr. Saito, who’s the first Japanese citizen to be inducted in the USPGA as a golf professional (amazing, eh?), was obviously so thrilled to talk about the project that I also couldn’t help but be very passionate and excited about Club South Pacific myself. In fact, I look forward to the day when I could bring my trusty Nikon camera and just take a ton of photos of the place or indulge on a commanding view of the sunset from the dolphin-like clubhouse. That’ll be a treat for sure.
Club South Pacific, located just 15 minutes away from the New Laguindingan International Airport and roughly half an hour away from Cagayan de Oro City, will feature a five star resort-hotel with 120 luxury suites, a 350-room luxury condominium-hotel (condotel) and perhaps the much-awaited icing on the cake – a marina.
Construction of this mega complex will be in two phases.
Phase one, which is estimated to be completed in the year 2011, encompasses 120 luxury suites with generous dimensions of 40 square meters, 60 square meters and 80 square meters as well as facilities to suit just about every leisure seeker’s fancy – spa, scuba diving services (Aqua Sports facility), fishing facilities, gym, swimming pools, restaurant, coffee shop and conference/function halls.
Phase two, on the other hand, covers 350 oversized hotel rooms and condominium residences that include one, two and three bedroom condotels as well as lavish penthouses. Additional amenities such as conference rooms, function halls, business centers and music rooms will be included under phase two. And of course, the spotlight will be on the marina – which will cater to people who love to cruise or just spend a lazy day on a small boat and try to catch fish.
As of now, CSP Philippines is offering various membership packages to interested parties.
Individual membership will only cost Php150,000.00. This is the JOINING FEE and MEMBERSHIP IS GOOD FOR A LIFETIME. That’s roughly US $3,300.00 or 4,479,900 KRW (South Korean Won) Quite a steal, if you ask me, especially since the amount will increase fast as soon as construction begins THIS YEAR. Individual membership is also transferable and one membership card will be issued to a nominated member.
Interested to be a member of Club South Pacific yet?
And to sweeten the pie, Club South Pacific Philippines is even offering a special DEFERRED PAYMENT SCHEME. All you need to shell out is a 30% downpayment of P45,000.00 (US $780.00 or 1,343,970 KRW) and the balance can be paid in a period of 30 months (P3,500.00 per month) The monthly installments are interest free. Spot cash payors will enjoy a whopping 20 percent discount (this is applicable to the first 100 applicants only). Exactly what do you get out of an individual membership? You can use the swimming pool for free, use the state of the art fitness gym for free, you get two free nights on accommodation per year, a generous 50% discount on accommodation for extra nights of stay, 20% discount on food and beverage as well as preferential rates on resort facilities. A very attractive offer, don’t you think so?
If you’re interested to join Club South Pacific, CONTACT ME TODAY and make a worthwhile investment! Remember, all membership packages are GOOD FOR A LIFETIME. Mindanaoan will guide you through everything you need to know about Club South Pacific, the rules and regulations, upcoming projects and updates. Please don’t forget state your CITIZENSHIP AND LOCATION when you contact me.
There are also other membership packages such as family membership, open membership, group membership and business club membership. Each Club South Pacific membership package promises amazing perks and treats.
While Club South Pacific may be located in Gitagum, Misamis Oriental, Philippines (a resort hotel near the new airport in Northern Mindanao), it may interest you to know that you can enjoy certain privileges through CSP’s affiliate companies Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn Hotels, Intercontinental Hotels, Waterfront Group of Hotels, Pryce Plaza Hotel Cagayan de Oro and Cebu Pacific Air.
So whether you’re from abroad and you want to look for a resort hotel in the Philippines that could cater to your discerning taste or if you’re a resident of the Philippines who wants to invest in a condominium residence near Cagayan de Oro City or near the new Laguindingan International Airport, you will be delighted to know more about Club South Pacific. You’ll soon discover that it’s a perfect investment in what Mr. Saito believes to be the last paradise on earth.
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Good news Mindanaoan travelers! If you’ve been meaning to visit bustling Hong Kong or clean and beautiful Singapore then now is the time to travel! Cebu Pacific Air is offering another round of its infamous zero fare promo for Davao-Hongkong (and vice versa) and Davao-Singapore flights! The seat sale promo starts today, January 16, 2009 up to January 22, 2009. There are 70,000 seats available for Cebu Pacific Air’s international seat sale so that’s 70,000 chances for you to travel to your Asian destination of choice!
Actually, the airline is offering zero fares for flights to Bangkok, Guangzhou, Ho Chi Minh, Jakarta, Kaohsiung, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Shanghai and Taipei as well. Pretty exciting deal, eh?
I did a mock reservation just a few minutes ago for a Davao to Singapore flight. For round trip tickets, I was only billed roughly P6,000. Same goes for the mock reservation I did for a Davao to Hong Kong trip. Not bad for an international trip, I must say!
This zero fare promo is valid for travel from February 1 to March 31, 2009. Do note that this is nonrefundable, and is exclusive of applicable surcharges and government taxes.
So what are you waiting for fellow Mindanaoan? Grab this opportunity now and expand your horizons!
I’ve been receiving buzz from various businessmen around Mindanao and in Manila that Davao City is supposedly set to have its “own airline” very soon. By own airline, I reckon they mean an entire fleet with “Davao” in its name somewhere and that it will serve as Davao City’s very own answer to Cebu Pacific Air and Philippine Airlines. I asked a few well-placed personalities in Davao if they’ve heard of this and most of them did confirm that there are “movements” on this plan.
If ever this will push through, this will definitely give Mindanao travel and tourism a big boost. I wonder, though, if the planes of this alleged fleet are as small as those of Mindanao Express’ (Beechcraft 1900C)? Or if the planes are basically those of Mindanao Express’ and then they’d just change the name? Is that possible? It would be great, though, if the so-called “Davao airline” airplanes would at least be as large as those owned by PAL or Air Philippines or Cebu Pacific.
Also, I wonder what the name of the fleet would be? Davao Air? Davao Spirit? Spirit of Davao?
Ikaw, what do you think will be a great name for this alleged Davao airplane fleet?
Cebu Pacific Air just announced that they’ve added new services and more flights from Cebu City to Mindanao areas and to other parts of Visayas.
Starting January 10, 2009, Cebu Pacific Air will fly three times weekly between Cebu and Cotabato, with a year-round “Go Lite” fare of only Php 888 (roughly US $18) one way.
On January 12, 2009, on the other hand, the airline will also begin their thrice-weekly service between Cebu and Siargao (dubbed the surfing capital of Mindanao). “Go Fares” for this route begins at P888.00 as well.
I must admit, these are pretty good travel deals especially for us Filipinos. It’s definitely high time for us to go see the rest of beautiful Philippines!













