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  Davao City - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Davao City is one of the most important cities in the Philippines and the de facto capital of the island of Mindanao.
Davao City is also one of several cities in the Philippines that are independent of any province though it is usually grouped with Davao del Sur for statistical purposes.
Davao was formally inaugurated as a chartered city on March 1, 1937 by President Manuel L. Quezon.
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 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Davao City   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Davao City is the most important city in Mindanao in the third largest city in the Philippines.
Davao City is also one of several cities in the Philippines that are independent of any province.
The city is also the regional center for Davao Region or Region XI and is one of the world's largest cities in terms of land area, occupying more than 2,400 square kilometers.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Davao-City   (862 words)

  
 Davao Region News - PIA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Davao City (15 October) -- The Department of Trade and Industry XI bared that the Property Fair 2004 slated on October 28-30, 2004 at the Activity Center, NCCC Mall Davao, Matina, Davao City is postponed to January 7-9, 2005.
Davao City (15 October) -- Some twenty-one (21) indigenous people or Lumad college scholars studying in various universities and colleges in Davao City are assured of acquiring their books and research requirements for the next semester of the present school year.
Davao City (15 October) -- The Socialize Housing Developers Association (SHDA) is contemplating on filing legal actions against the president of the Davao City Housing Association Federation in connection with his accusation made during the "Ugnayan Kabayan" presided by Vice President and housing czar Noli de Castro in Davao City yesterday.
www.pia.gov.ph /regions.asp?regnum=11   (465 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 City serves as the primary agricultural and trading center of Mindanao.
www.lakbaypilipinas.com /travel_davao.html   (702 words)

  
 Travel in Davao City - Philippines - Asia - History - WorldTravelGate.net®-
Later, the Maguindanaos from Cotabato, Zamboanga and Jolo migrated to Davao and succeeded in driving the natives inhabitants to the mountains.
In 1903, the Moro province was organized and Davao became a district of the province.
Davao was formally inaugurated as a charter city in March 16, 1937 by President Elpidio Quirino.
www.asiatravelling.net /philippines/davao_city/davao_city_history.htm   (468 words)

  
 Davao City, Philippines - General Information - TravelPH.Com
Davao City is the capital of the Davao Region (or Region XI).
On the north, Davao del Norte bound it, while on the east, partly by Davao del Norte and the Davao Gulf.
The City has largely contributed to the country’s ever increasing pool of masters and doctorate degree holders helping the Philippines gained the distinction of having one of the highest numbers of Masters in Business Administration (MBA) graduates in the world.
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 Davao City
Davao City is one of the most important cities in the Philippines and the de facto capital of the island of Mindanao, it is also the largest city in the Philippines in area.
Davao City is a melting pot of diverse migrant and indigenous communities, resulting in a unique charm and culture that is woven into a rich tapestry of ethnic and contemporary styles.
The Bangkal-Davao Council of Bangkal, Davao City, in the Philippines.
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 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)

  
 Davao City Chamber of Commerce And Industry, Inc. - Milestone   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The first induction of officers of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce was held on May 11 of the said year at the Davao Insular Hotel with Atty.
The Davao City Chamber of Commerce in March of the said year hosted an Industrial Survey Mission wherein the Japanese “Big Three”: Mitsubishi, Sumitomo and Mitsu were represented and were later to find partners in the local business community.
This initiative makes the Davao City SME Center the first and only private sector run center of its kind all over the country, will all the others being hosted and operated by the local Department of Trade and Industry local offices.
www.davaochamber.org /htm-pages/milestone.htm   (1451 words)

  
 Davao - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Davao refers to several places in Mindanao in the Philippines.
The term is used most often to refer to the city.
This article consisting of geographical locations is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Davao   (97 words)

  
 Davao, city in Philippines
In 1528, Davao was visited by Albaro de Saavedra; in 1543, Baganga, Manay and the island of Sarangani were explored by Villalobos.
In 1847, armed with an authority from Gov. Claveria, Don Uyanguren, a political refugee and a soldier of fortune set sail for Davao, landing at the mouth of the Davao river on July 20, the Spaniards were met by the Muslims led by Datu Bago.
The city was inaugurated formally by the Secretary Elpidio Quirino on March 16, 1937.
www.asiarooms.com /philippines-travel-guide/Philippines_Davao.html   (687 words)

  
 Sun.Star Davao - Davao City jins clinch team title in Davraa
Davao City jin Cecil Padao landed four kicks on the face against Tagum City rival Sheila Oracion just a few minutes into their finals match to clinch the bantamweight gold medal.
Her superb performance made Davao's winning of the girls secondary championship title even sweeter at the close of the 2004 Davraa taekwondo meet at the jampacked Mati municipal covered court here Thursday.
Davao City players Richard Querencia and Gino Tanducayan copped the finweight and bantamweight golds as Tagum relied mainly on flyweight Reynante Binas and welterweight Bobby Rulida Jr.
www.sunstar.com.ph /static/dav/2004/03/05/sports/davao.city.jins.clinch.team.title.in.davraa.html   (393 words)

  
 Davao, city in Philippines
Davao then became on of the provinces of this Department with Davao municipality (now Davao) as its capital.
Davao City assumed a stature all its own apart from the three provinces, proud of its past and confident of its future.
Davao City can just as well be called the "melting pot of the Philippines".
www.asiarooms.com /philippines-travel-guide/philippines_davao.html   (686 words)

  
 WOW Philippines :: Explore Philippines :: Things to Do   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
respectively from the city of Davao southwest of the city center and could be reached by private or hired vehicles.
Davao City’s oldest church named after San Pedro, the patron saint of Davao.
Davao Sugar Central Co Located in Hagonoy, the integrated mill can crush 400 tons of sugar cane and refine 250 tons of sugar cane a day.
www.tourism.gov.ph /explore_phil/place_details.asp?content=thingstodo&province=58   (784 words)

  
 DAVAO TRAVEL | Philippine Tourism and Vacation
Davao City is richly endowed with ecological attractions; that is why Davao is dotted with numerous beautiful beaches, exquisite diving sites, lovely gardens and scenic resorts.
This month-long festivity is known by the grand parade of cultural presentations, dances and colorful floats that showcase both the political-cultural diversity of the City and the plentiful harvest that the Tribal Gods has bestowed upon the city of Davao.
Davao is a melting pot of a wide array of people and culture and takes pride in its diversity.
www.davaotravel.com   (525 words)

  
 DAVAO CITY CROWNED KING DOWN SOUTH
From the tracks to the field and on the court, Davao City athletes completed their triumphs yesterday, providing a fitting climax in a weeklong of interplay of sporting skills in this meet they lost in controversial manner in Cagayan de Oro last year.
Davao City athletes stood proud as the premier Southern Mindanao city was announced the overall champion of the games during the closing ceremonies at the Mati Centennial Sports Center under gathering dusk.
The Davao City men’s basketball team, under former PBA player Cadel Mosqueda, clobbered North Cotabato, 82-66, while the Davao City women’s team routed Cagayan de Oro, 76-66, to cap the winning city’s masterful showing in the games.
www.newsflash.org /2003/05/sp/sp002884.htm   (459 words)

  
 Hotel & Resorts in Davao, Philippines
The Marco Polo, Davao, is a true world-class hotel that stands for elegance and warm Filipino hospitality.
Davao del Sur is home to a host of ethnic groups whose culture and way of life have been preserved.
Davao's first class hotel located at the Heart of Downtown Davao with primary access to the business, commercial and recreational centers.
www.asiatravel.com /davao.html   (509 words)

  
 Davao Hotels. Davao Accommodation Hotel in Philippines Discounts for Reservation.
Ponce Suites Gallery Hotel Davao is a unique hotel which displays an array of visually-stimulating art pieces and guests cannot miss the place because from the outset guest can see gigantic, tribal-inspired cemented sculptures guarding the perimeter of the hotel.
The Marco Polo, Davao is an oasis of charm within the exciting and blossoming city of Davao.
A picturesque seaside city on the beautiful island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines, Davao is surrounded by lush green hills and is overlooked by the impressive Mount Apo.
www.holidaycity.com /davaohotels/index.html   (202 words)

  
 Davao City Hotels - Secure Reservations and Discount Rates on Davao City Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Pearl Farm Resort Davao City lies on a secluded island off the coast of Davao city.
Nestled in the heart of vibrant Davao, this exceptional hotel is your gateway to a land poised delicately between the Philippines...
The Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao has all of the amenities, facilities and levels of comfort you would expect from a hotel of this class, and maintains the meticulous standards required by travel and...
www.precisionreservations.com /ph-aspx-city_id.9360-db-hoteldatabase/PHCOther.htm?cid=8279   (319 words)

  
 White Mansion service apartments in Davao City, Philippines
Davao City, the cleanest and greenest City, located in a typhoon free area, has everything to offer to even the most jaded traveller:
It is only a few minutes from the super highway, that connects Davao City with destinations to other parts of Mindanao.
Scenic and adventurous tours (on mountain bike) can be organized in Davao City and beyond.
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 Official Web Site of Davao City
There are a lot of worlds to enjoy and celebrate in Davao City.
Aside from being the country's melting pot of diverse cultures, the world's largest city offers a wide array of modern urban amenities such as shopping malls and an active night life that readily complement its accessible beaches and abundant supply of fresh seafood and fruits including the Exotic Durian.
As varied as the reasons and factors may be, still they all summed up to one thing- quality of life.
www.davaocity.gov.ph   (162 words)

  
 DAVAO CITY ALL SET TO CLAIM OVERALL CROWN
With Iligan City’s machinery conking out yesterday, Davao City, sustaining a steady onslaught on the other hand, zoomed farther away from the field as it practically settled the outcome of the fight for the overall crown in this meet among Mindanaoans.
Davao City’s worry is a repetition of its sad experience last year when re-counting of the medals minutes before the closing ceremonies had Iligan City suddenly emerging the No. 1 team.
Davao City produced more golds yesterday through its baseball team, eight-ball billiards player Romeo Timcang, 1,500m runner Roy Ocon, judokas Thirdy Yasser Escovilla (-92kg), Natasha Briosos (-52kg), Jennifer Ong (-70kg) and Ruth Duga Duga (-78kg), arnis artist Mario Palazuelo (middleweight) and cyclists Ruel Casaljay and Nitzel Montebon.
www.newsflash.org /2003/05/sp/sp002882.htm   (490 words)

  
 Hostels in Davao City - Youth Hostel
Davao town is a heaven for tourists, foreign business men and retirees.
Drinks and eals are served at the club house nearby the generously designed swimming pool, or at the rooftop cafe with splendid view over...
Drinks and meals are served at the club house nearby the generously designed swimming pool, or at the rooftop cafe with splendid view over Davao.
www.cheap-hostels-in.com /davao-city.htm   (289 words)

  
 Sun.Star Davao - City tourism, business sectors get boost in US
PROSPECTS look good for Davao City's tourism and investment sectors as a result of the recently-concluded two-day Pacific-Asia Trade Show in Las Vegas, USA, attended by Davao City officials and businessmen.
Zozobrado said there were contingents from Bicol, Cebu, Zamboanga, Laguna and Davao City, who has four exhibit booths.
Davao City was represented by Vice Mayor Luis Bonguyan, Davao City Promotions and Investment Center (DCIPC) chief Roberto Teo, and city legal officer Melchor Quitain.
www.sunstar.com.ph /static/dav/2004/09/23/bus/city.tourism.business.sectors.get.boost.in.us.html   (345 words)

  
 FORWARDED APPEAL (Philippines): Disappearance of an 18-year old man in Davao City
This is yet another case of disappearance of persons who are suspected to have committed criminal offenses in Davao City.
Four of the victims were seized at the time the authorities were pursuing suspects to bombings in the city.
The abduction of Lowel Labajo is yet another case of abduction and disappearance involving persons believed to have committed a criminal offense in Davao City.
www.ahrchk.net /ua/mainfile.php/2005/1166   (1032 words)

  
 Welcome to Davao City
Tourist and settlers have risen in the past years as they found Davao as one of the most-exciting destinations in the Philippines; many discover the charms of Davao’s rare orchids (waling-waling), beautiful beaches, mountain trails and festivals, the abundance of natural resources.
Davao is a province capable of arousing interest or curiosity.
Davao is a melting pot for all culture; its geography and 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.
www.davaoweb.com   (548 words)

  
 Blasts rock General Santos, Davao City - INQ7.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Colonel Eduardo del Rosario, chief of the anti-terror group Task Force Davao said the explosive was planted at the terminal's gate, near the Hall of Justice.
In General Santos City, Ustadz Pendi Colano of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) Selatan Kutawato Revolutionary Command (SKRC), said the attack was an act of sabotage aimed at instilling fear residents.
The explosions occurred amid fears of terror attacks in major cities in Mindanao, as clashes between soldiers and gunmen identified with the Abu Sayyaf and the MNLF rage in Sulu for the seventh straight day now.
news.inq7.net /top/index.php?index=1&story_id=27502   (658 words)

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