REGION 11 DAVAO REGION

Region 11

Davao Region

• is one of the regions of the Philippines, located on the southeastern portion of Mindanao.
  
• Davao Region consists of four provinces, namely: Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, and Davao del Sur.
  
• The region encloses the Davao Gulf and its regional center is Davao City.
  
• Davao is the Hispanicized pronunciation of daba-daba, the Bagobo word for "fire" (the Cebuano translation is "kalayo").
  
• The biggest city in Asia
  
• Best agricultural producers in Asia
  
• Third largest city in the country
  

One of it's Kind

• Mt. Apo
  
• Philippine Eagle
  
• Durian
  
• Waling-Waling
  
• Mangosteen
  
• Davao Pomelo
  

Climate

• The region has a generally uniform distribution of rainfall through the year. It lies outside the typhoon belt. has a generally uniform distribution of rainfall through the year. It lies outside the typhoon belt.
  

Natural Resources

• Southern Mindanao has mineral resources of chromite, iron, nickel, and manganese, gold, copper and other non-metallic minerals. Five of the major fishing grounds of the Philippines are located in the region..
  

 

 

Economy

• While the region's economy is predominantly agri-based, it is now developing into a center for agro-industrial business, trade and tourism. Its competitive advantage is in agri-industry as its products, bananas, pineapples, fresh asparagus, and fish products are exported abroad.
  

Component Cities

• Digos City, Davao del sur
  
• Island Garden City of Samal
  
• Panabo City, Davao Del Norte
  
• Tagum City, Davao Del Norte
  
• Mati City, Davao Oriental
  

Province Industries

• Sasa International Seaport
  
• Sta. Ana Pier
  
• Panobo Seaport
  
• Mati Seaport
  

Language

• Cebuano
  
• Tagalog
  
• Iloko
  
• Hiligaynon
  
• Bilaan
  
• Manobo
  
• Bagoboo
  
• Waray
  

 

 

Compostella Valley- Nature's Work of Art

• Population- 665,900
  
• Area-4,479.8 km²
  
• 11 municipalities
  
• Borders: North-Agusan del sur, West-Davao del Norte, East- Davao Oriental, Southwest- Davao Gulf
  
• Capital- Nabunturan City
  
• Language- Criole Spanish(kinatsila) Cebuano/Visayan, Tagalog/Pilipino, Mandaya, Mansaka, Hiligaynon, Ilocano, Waray, Maranao, and Suriganonon are the dialects spoken in the province.
  
• Comval
  
• The Lost Spanish
  
• It is the third newest province of the Philippines, behind Dinagat Islands and Zamboanga Sibugay.
  

People and Culture

• The province was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 8470, enacted on January 31, 1998 and ratified on March 7 of the same year by Terisita Zamora
  
• Majority of the inhabitants are migrants from Cebu, Samar, Bohol and other Visayan provinces.
  
• The cultural minorities in the province include the Mansaka, Mandaya, Dibabawons, Mangguangans and Aeta groups such as the Talaingod, Langilan, and Matigsalug.
  
• Arnold Bajo- the most successful defender of the poor minorities, especially the Mandaya
  

Economy

• Agricultural products: rice, sugar, banana
  
• Tilapia
  
• Milkfish
  
• Gold ore
  
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Tourists Attractions

• Maragusan: Aguacan Inland Resort, Tagbibinta Falls,
  
• Maragusan: Mt. Candalaga Peak
  
• Maragusan: Haven's Peak, Kanlawig Hot Spring
  
• Maragusan: Sky Garden Restaurant and Fitness Gym
  
• New Bataan: Manurigao Falls, White Peak, Andap Inland Resort
  
• Maco /mainit sulfuric hotspring. *Nabunturan, San Vicente Caves, Toyuzu Inland Resort
  
• Magnaga, Pantukan Beach Resorts and Hotels
  
• Mabini: Manaklay Beach Park and Resort, Pindasan, Mabini
  
• Mabini: Beach View Resort, Pindasan, Mabini
  
• Mabini: Bern Berioso Beach Resort I, Pindasan, Mabini
  
• Mabini: Bern Berioso Beach Resort II, Pindasan , Mabini
  
• Monkayo: Kumbilan cave,Octagon park, Mt.diwata mining ,Monkayo Arena
  
• MOnkayo: Mt. Diwata's Peak,A gusan River, Baylo Falls,
  
• Kopiat Island
  
• Tagbibinta Falls
  
• Kumaykay falls
  
• Malumagpak Falls
  
• Nabunturan Hot Spring
  
• San Vicente Cave
  

Compostella Valley

To be in Compostela Valley is to experience a blend of sight and sound that defines a place and a people pulsing with life yet reserved in spirit.

Festivities

• Kariyawan Festival
  
• Simballay Festival
  
• AniBina Bulawanon Festival
  
• Buganihan Festival
  
• Diwanag Festival
  
• Kaimunan Festival
  
• Pyagsawitan Festival
  

Davao Del Norte

• Population-830,600
  
• Area-3,427.0 km²
  
• Capital- Tagum City
  
• Borders: N-Agusan Del Norte, W-Bukidnon, E-Compostella Valley S- Davao del Sur
  
• The province of Compostela Valley used to be part of Davao until it was made into an independent province in 1998.
  
• Davao del Norte and Compostela Valley, together with Davao Oriental, and Davao del Sur used to be a whole province simply known as Davao. This original province was split into three—Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, and Davao Oriental— when Republic Act No. 4867 (authored by Representative S. Sarmiento, Sr.) was signed into law on May 8, 1967 by President Ferdinand Marcos.
  

Economy

• Agricultural products: rice, maize, banana,coconut, abacca, ramie, coffee,, fruits, rootcrops
  
• Major producer of gold, and its mining resources include silica, silver, copper and elemental sulfur.
  
• leading producer of bananas, with many plantations run by multinationals Dole and Del Monte, and local producers such as Lapanday, TADECO, and Marsman.
  
• one of Mindanao's leading producer of rice.
  
• Fisheries: tilapia, milkfish, catfish, shrimp, crabs
  
• producer of gold, and its mining resources include silica,silver, copper and elemental sulfur
  
• Wide agricultural plantations
  

Tourists Attractions

Pearl Farm Beach Resort

Samal Island

 

Pearl Farm Beach Resort

• Pearl Farm Beach Resort, where actual oyster cultivation is currently in effect, producing a strong and steady supply of the countrys most elegant and fashionable pearls. Above all, the place is more popular for its tremendously fine white sand and super clear waters.
  
• Located in Samal Island
  

Samal Island

Canibad Cove Beach

Davao del Sur

• Population-2,156,000
  
• Area-6,666.9 km²
  
• Capital-Digos City
  
• Borders: N-Davao del Norte, Cotabato W- Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato, Sarangani E- Davao Gulf S-North of Indonesia)
  

World's largest City

Mt. Apo

• Mt. Apo-tallest peak in the country at 10,311 feet above sea level the mightiest upward surge of along mountain range.
  
• Located in Cabarisan, Davao City/ Kapatagan, Davao del Sur.
  

Philippine Eagle

• The largest eagle, standing to about three and a half feet (3 1/2) may be recognized by its powerful bill, strong legs and claws.
  
• Located in Malagos, Calinan Davao City
  
• The general body color is grayish brown in the back and wings, whitish front neck and belly with shafts of gray brown streaked feathers on the head, which when erect forms a crest.
  

Eden Mountain Resort

• This mountain resort reservation offers a cool climate, lush forest, and natural surroundings, overlooking the city and the gulf. Suitable for camping, nature hiking, bird watching, and horseback riding.
  

 

Malagos Garden Resort

This garden resort is filled with tall trees and a multitude of rare orchids. It has a restaurant, butterfly sanctuary, horseback riding facilities, fishponds, golf driving range, swimming pool, adventure playground, seminar halls, campsite, and cottages

Shrine of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague

• Open air chapel with replicas of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague and that of Our Lady of Fatima, magnificent views of fruit bearing trees and coconut plantation.
  
• Facilities: Retreat house, seminar hall, canteen, children's playground, pilgrim's hall, restaurant, souvenir shop selling religious articles, rosaries, medals, pamphlets, novenas.
  

Davao Oriental

• Population-501,800
  
• Area-5,670.1
  
• Capital- Mati City
  
• Borders: N- Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Sur W- Compostella Valley
  
• Davao Oriental is the easternmost province of the country with Pusan Point as the easternmost location.
  
• In 1942, occupied by the Japanese Imperial forces in the province of Eastern Davao
  

Tourist Attractions

• Tagtalisay Beach,
  
• Masao Beach Resort,
  
• Botona Beach Resort,
  
• Dahican Beach,
  
• People's Park, Capitol Hills,
  
• Buso Hot Spring,
  
• Pujada Bay, Pujada Island,
  
• Sleeping Dinosaur,
  
• Dao Beach Club,
  
• Waniban Island,
  
• Gregorio Masao Beach Resort,
  
• Philippine Eagle Sanctuary.
  
• Deo Beach
  
• TITO BROS-ROSE-VERGI RESORT,
  

Davao Museum

A landmark which offers the opportunity to understand the soul of the people of Davao. Its main gallery is a repository of tribal art and other material culture such as: tribal art costumes, jewelries, handicrafts and others. Also a gallery of paintings, sculptures and ceramics and a souvenir shop of native crafts.

San Pedro Cathedral

• Davao City's oldest church named after San Pedro, the patron saint of Davao. The church was built in the year 1847 during the Spanish period led by Don Jose Uyanguren, the Spanish Conquestador of Davao. The old altar of then San Pedro Church is preserved at the right wing of the cathedral featuring old/antique images of saints and that of Saint Peter.
  

Gap Farming Orchard Resort

• The GAP Farm has deluxe cottages and campsites, Olympic size swimming pool, picnic area, horseback riding facilities, convention hall, and a World War II cave among others. Its garden is filled with exotic flowers and tropical fruits.
  

Crocodile Park

• The only crocodile park in the region provides home to locally bred crocodiles including the country�s biggest crocodile named �Pangil� (or fangs) measuring over 18 feet in length. One can take pleasure from viewing, horseback riding around the park, or feeding the young fierce reptiles.
  

Talomo Beach

• Sunken warships during the Second World War can be found just 200 meters from the shore.
  

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