Madayaw Dabaw, welcome to Davao City. With the tagline "life
is here" Davao is considered the third most important economy in the
Philippines. Davao is the first city to be recognized as 100% smoke free
metropolitan in the ASEAN Region. In terms of safety and security, we are safe
here in Davao, as Davao City is recognized as the 4th most safest city in the
whole world, and Davao City police is a seven time awardee of the best city
police in the Philippines, and Davao City is the only city outside the United
States and Canada that has its own version of the world's renown 911 emergency
response system. And with the Visit Davao Lifebit app to guide us in our tours
and Bonamine to keep us kontra "biyahilo", experiencing adventure,
shopping, dining and fun here in Davao couldn't be more perfect. #SuroyTaTuloyAngBiyahe #VisitDavaoFunSale
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| the Visit Davao LifeBit App available on Play Store and App Store |
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| My Bonamine: the kontra biyahilo starter pack :) |
Feeling the City at our fingertips
People’s Park
If you are worrying on how to use your spare time and
don't have much budget, come to People's Park wherein you will have fun without
spending any amount. The park is known for Mindanao artist Kublai Millan's
sculptures of indigenous people, and its dancing fountain is a popular
destination for locals at night.
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| One of the many sculptures of Kublai Milllan |
Davao Crocodile Park
If you wanna have a wild encounter with animals, the
Davao Crocodile park is the perfect place for you. I can still remember that
it's really my favorite destination every-time we'll have our educational tour when i was still in kindergarten.
And i can't deny it that it's still one of my faves when me and me lola went
there last June. Davao Crocodile Park boasts thousands of its self-nurtured
Crocodiles as well as a wide variety of flora and fauna. It is a home to the
tamed wildlife beasts which are nourished and given world-class care.
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| This is one only of the many crocodiles that could be found in Davao Crocodile Park. |
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| My lola strikes pose into a monkey sculpture. haha |
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| Not only crocodiles but also a lot of any other animals could be found in Davao crocodile park. Such these beautiful ostrich. |
Roxas Night Market
One of my the best experiences of night market was when I
was in Baguio, but I guess the Roxas Night Market has a lot more to offer. It’s
a street of trading with alley of street-foods, fruits, and what my mom enjoys
most.. ukay-ukay :)
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| The Roxas Night market that is enjoyed by locals and tourists. |
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| I told you my mom enjoys ukay-ukay. haha |
The Marco Polo Davao
Marco Polo Standing in the heart of Davao’s shopping and
business district, with 245 elegant guest rooms and suites, Marco Polo Davao is
the perfect hotel to be added to your Davao experience!
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| Such a great facade that will welcome guests :) |
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| Dip in to the Marco Polo Hotel swimming pool. For all water lovers, bring your goggles with you because you can't really their swimming pool :) |
Celebrating unique flavors
Davao City will always be associated with the fruit durian.
But more than durian, Davao has a lot more to offer that will surely give us
foodgasm.
Lola Abon’s
Lola Abon’s is among one of our favorite pasalubong
centers. With lola abon starting it’s business in the early 1950’s that
lola Abon herself started making
pastillas. From a simple pastillas and
now to a wide variety of durian goods and more that’s must have pasalubong when you
visit Davao City.
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| The variety of goods that Lola abon's offers. From mangosteen, durian, mango, delights, ice cream, yema, pastillas and a lot more :) Visit them to discover what they offer :) |
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| I think that's lola Abon smiling on the logo. :) |
Bankerohan Market
They say that it’s in the market where you can really
experience the history and culture of a place, and being here in the Bankerohan public
market left me in awe to the richness in flowers, fruits and seafood that Davao
offers.
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| This is the wet market section of Bankerohan market. |
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| The king of all fruits, Durian :) |
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| ate is making an authentic "tsokolate" drink made in Davao. Pair it up with their puto maya and for sure you'll have an awesome experience here at Bankerohan. |
Magsaysay Fruit Stand
But if you just want to experience richness of fruits
Davao has, come to Magsaysay Vendors Association
Doods Ihaw-Ihaw
Of the many bbq places I’ve been to, located in Ponciano,
Doods barbecue place is the one that satisfied most my tuna cravings. No wonder people always come back for the yumminess of their tuna.
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| the best talaga kumain dito pag nagkakamay . hahaha |
And here are some of my favorite restaurants here in Davao
City.
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| Market Basket, F. Torres, D. C |
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| Cafe Taverra,Avanceña St, Poblacion District, D.C |
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| Cafe Taverra |
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| Yellow Fin, F. Torres, D.C |
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| Tiny Kitchen, F. Torres, D.C |
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| Tiny Kitchen |
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| Huckleberry Southern Kitchen and Bar |
Take aroma of natures
abundance.
From highland to island, your eyes will be pleased by
Davao’s rich nature
Eden Nature Park
In Eden Nature Park whether you have the whole day to
spend or an hour to yourself or with a company, eden nature park have designed
packages for you to relax unwind and enjoy.
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| Eden's famous Skycicle |
Garden of Eden Restored Prayer Mountain
Located at Tamayong, indeed the Garden of Eden Restored
Prayer Mountain is the Davao’s hidden beauty. With the leadership of Apollo
Quiboloy, visitors will really be amused by the amazing landscape, clean and
peaceful surrounding that would embody a real garden of eden.
Samal Island Hopping
It’s not that everyday that we can have the “r&r” or
the rest and relaxation that we wanted because we are bombarded with lots of
rehearsals throughout the school year. That’s why last summer, with the company
of the Ateneo dance theatre we just had the best island hopping experience at
the nearby Samal. Boat rental ranges from 3000 to 7000 depending on the tour
package your family or your group desires.
Secdea Beach Resort, Samal
Secdea offers a charming beach atmosphere, state-of-the-art accommodation and uniquely designed architecture. Secdea is famous for it's infinity restaurant which offers a remarkable view of the Resort's infinity pool to it's diners.
Secdea offers a charming beach atmosphere, state-of-the-art accommodation and uniquely designed architecture. Secdea is famous for it's infinity restaurant which offers a remarkable view of the Resort's infinity pool to it's diners.
Embracing Davao’s Rich Culture
Here in Davao, you don’t have to go to the mountains or to
riverbanks to experience the culture, heritage and traditions of Davao.
Aldevinco Shopping Center
The 10 tribes of Davao City is well represented in the
Aldevinco Shopping Center. Where you can experience a whole different kind of
shopping of pearls, malong, tandongs and everything Davao culture has. The
goods here are representations of how Davao City has evolved from generations
and also it depicts the story of our indigenous people.
Sanguniang Panglunsod ng Davao
Nowhere in the world can ever compare the beauty and
magnificence of Davao City; especially its well-disciplined, and peace-loving
Dabawenyos; and the most impressive progress it achieved over the years. The
City hall embodies the courage in governance Dabawenyos has. And no one above
will embody courage than our Mayor Duterte.
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| Lucky to snap a picture of Mayor Duterte during one his attended forum in Ateneo de Davao University. |
San Pedro
Catherdral
San Pedro Cathedral is not only the oldest church in
Davao City, but also the city's premier historical landmark. It was named after
San Pedro (Saint Peter), the patron saint of Davao. The original structure was
built in 1847 during the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors, led by Don Jose
Uyanguren. The Cathedral is situated at the very heart of the city right across
the Sanguniang Panglunsod ng Dabaw.
Move to pulsating beats
From the Kadayawan’s “indak-indak sa kadalanan” to the most
energetic and to the youthful electronic music festivals, Davao City will
really move you through it’s beats.
Kadayawan Festival
Kadayawan never fails to amuse me on how creative Dabawenyos are ."Madayaw",
from the Dabawenyo word "dayaw", meaning good, valuable, superior or
beautiful. The festival is a celebration of life, a thanksgiving for the gifts
of nature, the wealth of culture, the bounties of harvest and serenity of
living. It is held every third week of August.
Kadayawan Invasion and Arcadia Electro Music Fest
Kadayawan invasion organized by spectrum and Arcadia by Manic NIghtnings both really
feed the inner EDM lover within me. Not only that I love to party, but also I
love to be with friends and dance with them
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| The Kadayawan Invasion by Spectrum |
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| Arcadia by Manic Nighnings |
Always have a blast at the Brewery Damosa. With their pulsating resident DJs and cool place, you and your friends will surely have an awesome night.
More than all the fun, adventures and excitementd that i experienced here in Davao, what matters most to me is that i had encountered people who will be for keeps in my entire life, with their smiles and laughters that has been shared. And nevertheless, Dabawenyos will always have a good heart and strong mind to show to the people. MADAYAW DABAW! WOW DABAW! SUROY TA, TULOY ANG BIYAHE SA DAVAO!
Photos are taken by John Dy and Benedict Dy(owners of this blog) with their Iphone.
Photos are taken by John Dy and Benedict Dy(owners of this blog) with their Iphone.
