Getting to UP Mindanao: Part 1

Hello!

To the newest addition to the University of the Philippines Mindanao family, welcome to UP Life! If you're not from Davao City, then welcome to Davao Life as well!

Part 1: Touchdown Davao



Well, you just dropped by from the airport and came from your landing from the Davao International Airport (in Catitipan, Buhangin, Davao City) and you (and your family) would like to take your first glimpse of the University. So, how would you get to UPMin by land via the airport? If you're short on the budget to ride a taxi that would directly take you to the University (which costs a whopping PhP 350.00 approximately), here are some directions you that would hopefully enjoy your travel to University.

Step 1: Walk away from the airport (at the exit near the Jesus Christ The Name Above Every Name (aka Quiboloy) center), and cross the highway (the CP Garcia Highway, aka Diversion Road) infront of you.

Step 2: Ride a jeepney with the following routes that bear the "Roxas Ave." signboard, such as:

Tell the driver to drop you off at the Ateneo de Davao University located at Roxas Ave. (But this is not where you are going to, aren't you?)

The approximate fare: Php 15.00.

Step 3: Ride a jeepney with the routes bearing the "Mintal" or "Calinan" signboard, such as:

Tell the driver to drop you off at the Mintal Public Market.

The fare: PhP 20.00.

Step 4: At Mintal, ride a tricycle (known locally as the Princess), and tell the driver to bring you to UP Mindanao.


The fare: Php 14.00 if you're alone PhP 8.00 each if you're with 2 or more people.

Then, that's it. Check out Part 2 & Part 3 of the Getting to UPMin series. Next: Getting to UPMin via Davao Pier in Sasa.

Cheers to your new life in UP, freshie!


KENNETH

Popular posts from this blog

LOOK AT THIS!: Venta5, A Great TV Shopping Hit

Image
Look, ABC5's got something new! It's the newest - the first and the only locally-produced interactive TV shopping show, Venta5 (pronounced /vehn-tah-sing-koh/ ) It features products that cannot be found anywhere else, at the fraction of the cost. One of the best sellers of Venta5 is the Iron Mate Economizer , a Filipino invention. This cuts electric consumption produced by flat irons by over 50%. Isn't that amazing? Just put your flat iron on it and it automatically shuts off the power supply, but it preserves the heat of the iron. Another one is the Mini Spin Twin Tub Washing Machine. It is a twin tub washing machine, but it is half the size (and the price!) of regular washing machines. Great for condominiums, apartments and dormitories. Next is another Pinoy invention, the QB Stove . A very elegant but economical stove that uses charcoal as its fuel. Isn't that good? Want more of the specs of the products shown? Wanna see more amazing products? Watch Venta5, Monday-Sa
Read more

ASL Q&A: Pagsangkap

Image
Hello readers! Another ASL Q&A question from a reader named Lencius Medina Jr. : I am a one-year old christian but biologically, i am 47 year old. i am an engineer by profession but am currently busy in my walk with Christ. Would you by chance be able to share with me the open-source pdf format of Pastor Noel Akuino Jr Pagsangkap? Is it possible to have it both in English and Cebuano version? Thank you and God bless you. Thank you, Mr. Medina for asking me this question: The Cebuano version of Pagsangkap (officially published as a book) is not yet available for release since I have to get permission from Pastor Alkuino for me to produce the PDF version. I could only give you the English version since it is not yet published officially. Attached to my e-mail reply to you is a copy of "Pagsangkap" ("Equipping the Saints" is its official English title when it will be released as a book) in PDF format. I hope that he would share these wonderful lessons with
Read more

Freedom From Lies With Hatred: Contamination From Deceitful Content Against The Church And How I Dealt It With The Truth

Image
As an advocate of Media and Information Literacy (MIL), I am very much knowledgeable of the effects of having to deal with fake news, disinformation, and other forms of manipulation of media and information in our society. I am thankful that I have been connected with an organization that advocates MIL and helps educators deliver the best practices for dealing with the media and information ecosystem in the country. Maria Ressa (Source: PBS.org) In the many years of being a Christian, I was tricked on social media to believe lies about the church, and there I would like to share what just came into my mind about lies laced with anger and hatred. I remembered the documentary "A Thousand Cuts" in 2020 featuring Rappler CEO and Nobel Prize laureate Maria Ressa about what she had discovered about the problems with the information ecosystem in the Philippines and why it has become a primary target of disinformation syndicates. Ms. Ressa said in the documentary, to wit: " Face
Read more