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  Davao del Norte - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Davao del Norte, and once known simply as Davao, is a province of the Philippines located in the Davao Region in Mindanao.
Davao del Norte is the country's leading producer of bananas, with many plantations run by multinationals Dole and Del Monte, and local producers such as Lapanday, TADECO, and Marsman.
Davao del Norte and Compostela Valley, together with Davao Oriental, and Davao del Sur used to be a whole province simply known as Davao.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Davao_province   (696 words)

  
 Davao City Tourist Spots, Davao city interesting destinations, durian, pomelo, mount apo, davao pearl farm, davao hotels
Davao is also the biggest cutflower producer in the country and a major exporter of tropical fruits.
Cruz, Davao del Sur; on the East by the Gulf of Davao and on the West by Mt. Apo and the province of North Cotabato; and on the North West by the province of Bukidnon.
Davao is certainly the shopping capital of the south as it prides itself in having the most number of malls and department stores this side of the archipelago.
www.lakbaypilipinas.com /travel_davao.html   (702 words)

  
 Davao
In Davao, the contemporary fuses with the traditional as migrant settlers from all over the country co-exist in peace with a fairly large expatriate community and numerous ethnic tribes who continue to live as they did centuries ago.
Davao's claim to culinary fame is grilled "bariles" (tuna) jaw dipped in soy sauce and "kalamansi" (native lemon).
Davao City is located in Davao del Sur Province which is bounded on the north by Davao Province, on the east by Davao Gulf, on the west by Cotabato Province, and on the south by the Mindanao Sea.
www.dotpcvc.gov.ph /Destinations/davao.htm   (1622 words)

  
 Archdiocese of Davao
Davao City used to be the capital of the entire Davao Province until it became a chartered city on October 16, 1936.
Davao City is situated in the province of Davao del Sur.
Although Davao City is no longer the capital of what used to be the entire Davao Province, it has remained a principal commercial center for all the Davao provinces and the eastern and southeastern sections of Mindanao.
www.cbcponline.net /jurisdictions/davao.html   (502 words)

  
 Davao, Region XI, Philippines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Davao is the only city in the Philippine Republic outside the National Capital Region that is not part of a province - but it is also the only city in the republic outside the NCR that has a population of more than a million (1,147,000 by the 2000 census, to 758,000 for Davao del Sur).
The Philippine Province of Davao Oriental in Region XI, Southern Mindanao, occupies the eastern flank of the Davao Gulf.
Davao Oriental comprises eleven towns covering 5165 sq.km.; the population by the 2000 census was 446,191.
fotw.vexillum.com /flags/ph-xi.html   (620 words)

  
 Davao on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
849,947), Davao del Sur prov., SE Mindanao, the Philippines, at the mouth of the Davao River on Davao Gulf.
Des policiers inspectent l'aéroport de Davao où a eu lieu un attentat, le 4 mars Au moins 13 personnes ont été tuées et 35.
Des policiers inspectent l'aéroport de Davao où a eu lieu un attentat, le 4 mars Au moins 15 personnes ont été tuées et 50.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/D/Davao.asp   (900 words)

  
 Adventure Travel Agency,   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Davao, one of the most "Alluring Gateways" to the Philippines and the window to the island of Mindanao.
Davao is a province bursting with life and color.
Davao is home to a fantastic array of flora and fauna from the famous and rare waling waling to the endangered Philippine eagle.
www.geocities.com /atai_ph/davao.htm   (174 words)

  
 Let's Wow Davao!
Davao City is located on the west central part of Southern Mindanao, in the southernmost portion of the island of Mindanao.
Davao enjoys a mild pleasant tropical climate with no pronounced dry or wet season, and is practically free from typhoons.
Davao is the shopping capital of the South as it prides itself in having the most number of malls and department stores this side of the archipelago.
www.dotpcvc.gov.ph /Packages/Wow-Incentives/wowinc-dav.html   (1404 words)

  
 Davao Tourist Information
A predominantly mountainous region marked with rolling hills and fertile valleys, Davao is home to a fantastic array of flora and fauna from the famous and rare waling-waling to the endangered Philippine Eagle.
Davao is also blessed in he diversity of the people which have embraced the province as their home.
Davao's great weather is conducive to the cultivation of orchids as well as a number of fruit varieties like pomelos, mangosteens, bananas, durian andcitrus fruits.
www.asianinfo.org /asianinfo/philippines/davao_tourist_information.htm   (1065 words)

  
 Welcome to the Province of Davao Oriental
The Mandaya tribe is found in the province of Davao Oriental, one of the seven (7) provinces of Region XI, Eastern Mindanao, Philippine Islands.
The people of the east cost of Davao had been identified as Mandayas… their complexion was brown and sometimes white and their noses were tall and even aquiline.
She chants, supplicates, and wails to persuade the concerned spirits to come in, to appeal to the busaw or evil spirit to leave the patient, and to inform the diwata of the nature of the patient's ailment for proper medical advice.
www.davaooriental.gov.ph /website/mandayanculture.html   (2776 words)

  
 PIC / Discover Philippines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
One of the most alluring gateways to the Philippines, Davao is known for its elegant orchids, exotic fruits and muslim heritage.
Davao City, a bustling metropolis teeming with cultural diversity, is the industrial hub of Mindanao with corporate centers, manufacturing, shopping centers, hotels and casinos.
Davao also features various points of interest for the adventurous: Mt. Apo, the highest peak in the country, and home to the Philippine Eagle, is a close by; Samal island offers an array of beach resorts for the serious wanting to unwind.
www.pic-uk.com /dis_davao.html   (179 words)

  
 Davao City Profile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Davao City is the capital of Region XI or the Southern Mindanao region of the Philippines.
Davao City is considered the world's largest city in terms of land area which is 2,443.6 square kilometers.
Davao continues to be the top exporter of Region XI exporting to major world markets such as Japan, the United States of America, the Middle East, and Europe.
www.clickdavao.com /profile.html   (311 words)

  
 Ateneo de Davao University Encyclopedia Article, Information, History and Biography @ CreatedByGod.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) is a Catholic Christian university founded by Jesuit priests in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines in 1948.
Ateneo de Davao University is under the jurisdiction of the Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus.
On the other hand, the Ateneo de Davao College of Law is ranked among the top four law schools in the Philippines.
www.createdbygod.com /encyclopedia/Ateneo_de_Davao_University   (2005 words)

  
 DAVAO/SAMAL (PHILIPPINEN)
Davao City is a thriving capital of the Philippines competing with neighboring General Santos for the title of the nation´s fastest growing city.
It is the largest city in the world in actual area and new settlers have been attracted from all corners of the Philippines by the city´s economic boom.
Located on a hill behind the Davao Memorial Park in the suburb of Matina, the shrine provides an excellent view of the city and the surrounding gulf.
www.samalisland.de /engl.htm   (362 words)

  
 Welcome to Davao City
Davao is a melting pot for all culture; its invigorating surroundings, the piece of history, the diversity of culture and tradition, the gathering and festivities like the Kadayawan Festival makes Davao City inviting and exciting to visit.
Davao is a province capable of arousing interest or curiosity.
The harmonious relationship between its neighboring provinces influenced by ethnic and cultural ties have made Davao the window to the island of Mindanao.
www.davaoweb.com   (215 words)

  
 TravelSmart.NET - Davao - Most Colorful and Cosmopolitan of all Cities
The name Davao was derived from the word Daba-daba hich evoked images of fire-breathing mythical figures and rituals of fire set before tribal wars.
Davao even had a section of the city which was known as "Japantown".
Davao became a haven for the underground movement and became the laboratory for urban guerilla warfare.
www.travelsmart.net /ph/resorts/Davao   (488 words)

  
 SurfWax: News, Reviews and Articles On Davao
Capalla is the Davao archbishop and outgoing president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP).
DAVAO CITY, March 8 Asia Pulse - The Philippines is moving closer to signing at least six bilateral agreements with Saudi Arabia this year, two of which involved strengthening the fight against drugs and terrorism.
In Davao City on the southern island of Mindanao, one person was killed when a bomb exploded in a bus terminal while in Manila's financial district a bomb on a bus killed six people and injured scores of others.
worldcities.surfwax.com /files/Davao_Philippines.html   (5133 words)

  
 LAKBAY.NET - Online Travel Reservation for the Philippines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Davao City is located in the southern part of Mindanao.
It is the primary agricultural and trading center of Mindanao, and is known to produce export-quality handicrafts and the exotic fruit, durian.
Davao is also home to the highly endangered Philippine eagle and to the rare orchid, waling-waling.
www.lakbay.net /destinations/viewdetails.asp?placeid=67   (676 words)

  
 Philippines Travel Guide - Popular destination Manila Cebu Palawan Davao Boracay   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Davao has become a booming tourist destination as evidenced by the rise in resort and hotel accommodation as well as sporting facilities in the region.
Aside from the fauna, Davao is known for the Philippine Eagle, Mt. Apo, its glorious beaches, its islands and good diving opportunities.
Golfers will enjoy the international standard courses and for those who want a more adventurous trip, there is horse riding, fishing or mountain climbing to choose from a seemingly endless list of activities and plenty of sightseeing and photographic opportunities to keep you days and nights filled.
www.philippineshotels.net /travel-guide.shtml   (977 words)

  
 About Davao del Sur Province, Philippines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
It is bounded on the north by Davao Province, on the east by Davao Gulf, on the west by Cotabato Province, Sultan Kudarat and South Cotabato, and on the south by the Mindanao Sea.
Davao City was founded by a Spanish expedition led by Jose Oyanguren in 1848.
Because of its favorable climate and fertile soil, Davao del Sur is primarily an agricultural province.
www.islandsproperties.com /places/davaodelsur.htm   (507 words)

  
 Davao City High School 1988
WITH DAVAO CITY hosting the 25th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) from January 13 to 21, this prestigious international event is already putting the emerging megacity on the world tourism map and drawing global attention to its economic boom.
Davao is the capital of Southern Mindanao region and one of the world's largest cities in terms of land area, spanning 244,000 hectares.
Citing Davao City as the next pillar of Philippine tourism, Davao said it was President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's personal choice as the venue for ATF 2006.
dchsbatch88.blogspot.com   (2865 words)

  
 Davao Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Davao International Airport, Mindanao's busiest, maintains 10 daily B737 and Airbus 300 flights to Manila, daily flights to other major cities, twice-weekly direct flights to Kota Kinabalu and Manado, and chartered flights to Singapore and Hong Kong.
The Davao City Fishport Complex in Toril is equipped with a refrigeration building, fish container storage, fish market, landing/preparation quay, net/fishgear mending yard, and other facilities.
Davao Light and Power maintains a 76.7 MW back-up generating facility for Davao City alone.
www.suayan.com /kyo/work/mindanao/mindanao/davao/dvoinf.htm   (171 words)

  
 SurfWax: News, Reviews and Articles On Davao
DAVAO CITY -- The three-state conferences in the United States on Securing peace in Mindanao: Resolving the roots of conflict on May 25, 26 and 27 have been cancelled following the withdrawal of participation by panelists, particularly key panelist Datu Michael Mastura...
DAVAO CITY, May 14 Asia Pulse - European observers of the May 10 polls in Southern Mindanao said Wednesday they saw a different picture of the region on the ground than the one they received while in Europe...
DAVAO CITY -- Journalists here offered flowers, candles and prayers for World Press Freedom Day on Monday, in memory of colleagues in the city, the rest of the Philippines and the world, who died in the line of...
travel.surfwax.com /files/Davao_Travel.html   (2623 words)

  
 US Consulate Davao   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
According to the 2000 Census, Davao is the city with the 2nd highest population in the Philippines (after Manila).
Davao --and the Mindanao region-- is a natural first choice for us to launch the first Virtual Consulate in the Philippines.
Visitors to Davao will be guided to specific information about the City, and services that are available in the city.
www.usvirtualconsulatedavao.org.ph /faqs.html   (1128 words)

  
 "Davao Covenant Reformed Church: Home Page"
Reformed is a historical term that goes back to the 16th century Reformation, a period when the church underwent radical changes in attempting to return Christianity to the authority of Scripture.
This new church was formed in January 2000 by believers in Davao City who are concerned and grieved that today's churches have departed from scriptural teachings to accommodate modern social trends.
Our name, Davao Reformed Christian Church, was disapproved by the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission due to another church which has a similar name.
pages.sbcglobal.net /dcrow/dcrc   (285 words)

  
 Davao Philippines, Best of the Philippine Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Sprawled along the shores of southeastern Mindanao, Davao del Sur is a place of natural wonders and rarities.
Davao del Sur is home to a host of ethnic groups whose culture and way of life have been preserved.
Davao City is served by the Davao International Airport, 15 minutes by car from the city center.
davao.islandsphilippines.com   (459 words)

  
 Wow Mindanao? Or Wow Davao?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
A lady from Butuan City who is now residing in Davao expected to see an entry from her province among the pavilions.
Garcia, however, admitted, that the expo started as “Wow Davao,” which was supposed to be featured in the Wow Philippines expo in Intramuros, Manila.
“Davao is the gateway to Mindanao,” she said.
www.mindanews.com /2004/10/14nws-wowdavao.html   (879 words)

  
 Davao
The following are excerpts and photos from the Trip Report for Manila and Davao, Phillipines,March 11-21, 2000.
All salt for animal and human consumption in Davao needs to be iodized according to the law.
The acceptance of a City-wide Ordinance, as voted by the City Council, which ensures that all salt brought into the Port of Davao is iodized (scheduled to be brought before the City Council on March 30th rather than March 17th as was previously indicated to coincide with the day of our Summit).
www.sph.emory.edu /PAMM/IH552/sahurst2000/Davao.html   (690 words)

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