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	Island Garden City of Samal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Island Garden City of Samal is a 5th class city in the province of Davao del Norte, Philippines.
		According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 82,609 people in 17,388 households.
		Island Garden City of Samal is politically subdivided into 46 barangays.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Island_Garden_City_of_Samal (168 words)

	Davao Elite Properties Marketing Corporation
		The Island Garden City of Samal is characterized by extensive mountain ranges, a number of isolated hills and uneven distribution of lowlands.
		The total land area of Island Garden City of Samalis 30,130 hectares inclusive of all component islets and tidal flats and roads which is approximately 3.7 % of the total land area of the entire Davao del Norte province.
		The South Western portion of Island Garden City of Samal is subjected to the effects of the south west monsoon from January to April, rainfall at this time averages to 8.7 mm.
	davaoelite.netfirms.com /abtsamal.html (549 words)

	Samal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Samal Island in the Davao Gulf near Mindanao in the Philippines
		Samal, a municipality in the province of Bataan in the Philippines
		Island Garden City of Samal in Davao, Philippines
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Samal (135 words)

	Davao del Norte - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It borders the province of Agusan del Sur to the north, Bukidnon to the west, Compostela Valley to the east, and the city of Davao to the south.
		There are a lot of beaches on Samal Island, the most famous of which is Pearl Farm Beach Resort.
		The Island Garden City of Samal is the only municipality or city of Davao del Norte that is not on Mindanao island.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Davao_province (717 words)

	Executive Summary of the 1999 Annual Audit Report on the Island Garden of City of Samal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Island Garden City of Samal (IGCS) was created by Republic Act No. 8471 dated January 30, 1998 and ratified in a plebiscite on March 7, 1998.
		A component city of the Davao Province, it is composed of three political districts, namely, the former Municipalities of Samal, Kaputian and Babak, all comprising the 46 barangays.
		The City complied with the budgetary requirements of 20% development fund and 5% calamity fund as mandated in Section 287 and Section 324 (d), respectively, of the Local Government Code.
	www.coa.gov.ph /coa_htm/1999_AAR/Local_Govt/R11/IGCS99_es.htm (1107 words)

	Samal isle: Making of a dream city - INQ7.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Samal Island was one of the country's nine best performing cities last year in a pilot program in ISA's public governance system (PGS), a performance measurement tool that allows the local government to determine how far it's moving toward its goal.
		Its coral gardens are habitat for the endangered dugong, pawikan (sea turtle) and hammerheads.
		Instead, the city is focusing on the rehabilitation of its remaining mangrove forests and its disappearing sandbars.
	news.inq7.net /nation/index.php?index=1&story_id=50649 (1287 words)

	Pearl Farm Island Resort - Davao del Norte, Philippines
		Samal is a beautiful, tranquil and exotic island with a coastline adorned with white sand beaches, abundant marine life, rock formations, mangroves, and landscape elements of coconut palms, flowering plants and fruit-bearing trees.
		Nestled on the quiet side of Samal Island, The Pearl Farm Beach Resort is a mere 45-minute boat ride from the wharf.
		Malipano Island, a secluded island located a few hundred meters off Samal Island, is where seven (7) exclusive villas of the resort are nestled.
	www.fuegohotels.com /pearlfarm/body.html (528 words)

	Sun.Star Davao - Antalan: The making of a city (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		During the tour of the island, she noticed that there were no tall buildings, no sign of the usual amenities.
		At the end of the visit, with a quizzical look on her face, she said: "Where is the city?" On other occasion, a foreign tourism reporter came for a brief look at the city, which is also called a garden.
		During the presidency of Fidel V. Ramos, however, the Island Garden City of Samal was identified as one of the country's flagship areas for tourism in Mindanao under the Philippine Tourism Master Plan by the Department of Tourism (DOT).
	www.sunstar.com.ph /static/dav/2003/02/05/oped/mayor.rogelio.p..antalan.html (789 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Among the city’s major crops, coconut contributes the highest hectarage with an area of 17,902.012 (see Table 14) The coconut is processed into copra in which sold to the buyers and eventually sold to neighboring city particularly Davao City.
		The island’s nature (surrounded by water) and with an extensive coastline of 118.5 kilometer long, thirty one (31) or sixty seven percent of the forty six (46) barangays are coastal barangays.
		Among the scenic natural beauties in the country, the Island Garden City of Samal was chosen as one of the tourist destinations because of its inimitable beauty and unspoiling natural attraction such as white sand beaches, crystal waters, caves and others.
	igacosccii.fdcci.org /front.php (3260 words)

	ipedia.com: Cities of the Philippines Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Cities are in the same heirarchical level as municipalities, but under the Local Government Code of 1991, cities are given special treatment in terms of bigger share from the internal revenue allotment (IRA) which forms part of the city's budget.
		Cities, like municipalities, are composed of barangays and are governed by elective officials such as Mayor as Local Chief Executive, Vice-Mayor, and councilors as well as appointive officials heading the different local offices under them.
		Davao City, is one of the largest cities in the world in terms of land area, occupying more than 2,500 square kilometers.
	www.ipedia.com /cities_of_the_philippines.html (396 words)

	Nestea - Love the Beach
		Siargao is a tear-drop shaped island in Surigao, in the CARAGA region.
		Surfers say the island's Cloud Nine break is among the best in the world and its surfing waves equal those of Hawaii and the Mediterranean.
		One of the few inhabited islands that has a fishing village and a beach with a magnificent coral reef.
	www.lakbay.net /lovethebeach/viewdetails.asp?placeid=48 (221 words)

	Samal
		Samal Island is a small island off the coast of Davao.
		There are a few beach resorts on the island, with lovely water for swimming, but not much coral (in the area we visited).
		On the far side of Samal Island is the small town of Kaputian (White), presumably named after the white sandy beaches.
	www.davidandivy.co.uk /philippines3.htm (261 words)

	The Barcelo Pearl Farm Island Resort, Davao City, Philippines
		Samal is a beautiful, tranquil and exotic island with a coastline bedecked with white sand beaches, abundant marine life, rock formations, and mangroves.
		The resort's deluxe accommodations include (19) Samal Houses, which are designed after the stilt houses of the seafaring Samal Tribe of the Sulu Archipelago,from which one can see through the crystal clear water and watch schools of tropical fish swim through coral formations.
		Island Garden City of Samal Davao del Norte, Philippines
	www.asiatravel.com /balikbayancenter/accomodations/package/honeymoon/pearlfarm/v8.html (912 words)

	PIA News Releases
		Davao City (21 December) -- IGACOS The City Government of the Island Garden City of Samal is gearing for the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in next year as host to a side trip in Davao del Norte.
		In an interview, city administrator Cleto Gales said the city government is sprucing up city streets and access roads to major resorts in the island in anticipation for the event.
		On the other hand, Island Garden City of Samal Mayor Rogelio Antalan wanted the city to be known not only for its physical splendor but also for the goodness in character and ability of its people.
	www.pia.gov.ph /news.asp?fi=p051221.htm&no=1 (324 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Samal islands, now named Island Garden City of Samal, has a total land area of approximately 28,000 hectares and is located in the Gulf of Davao about 700 meters south of Davao City.
		The eastern side of the islands is marked by an extensive mountain range (up to 557 meters high).
		The city prides itself with shopping, dining and entertainment facilities that cater to the needs of both domestic and travelers from around the world.
	www.islandpropertydevelopments.com /about.html (342 words)

	Pearl Farm Beach Resort - Discounting Pearl Farm Beach Resort, in Philippines
		Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte, Davao Samai Island, Davao, Philippines
		The Pearl Farm Beach Resort lies in a secluded cove on Samal Island off the coast of Davao City and was once a pearl farm, where thousands of white-lipped oysters, transported from the Sulu Sea, were cultivated for their pink, white and gold pearls.
		All the rooms and cottages are designed to preserve the ethnicity of its surroundings, while at the same time are fully air-conditioned and stocked with modern amenities to ensure a pleasurable stay for guests.
	www.resorthotel.net /philippines/hotels/davao/pearl_farm.htm (357 words)

	Welcome to Pesocard.Com - Always There For You! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte
		A harvest thanksgiving festival is held to also mark the Foundation Day of the Island Garden City of Samal.
		It is an annual thanksgiving rite in honor of the city patron, St. Joseph.
	www.pesocard.com /printable/info_marfestival020313.html (928 words)

	Postcards - Lakbay Pilipinas Postcards, Philippines Postcards
		Short Description: The Samal Island is an archipelago of nine islands located in the Davao Gulf about 700 meters south of Davao City.
		The total land area of the islands is about 28,000 hectares, of which Samal and Talikud Islands account for 95 percent.
		Samal is a coastal paradise located at the heart of Davao Gulf.
	www.lakbaypilipinas.com /postcards/1104samalpostcard.html (114 words)

	Things to do in Davao City
		As Davao is the gateway to Southern Mindanao, it is also the portal to the Island Garden City of Samal across the gulf.
		Island resorts such as Paradise Island Beach Resort, Costa Marina and Samal Beach Park in Peñaplata area, Pearl Farm Beach Resort and Tambang Beach in Kaputian area, Isla Reta and Pacific Little Secret in Talikud Island and Buenavista Island in Ligid Island provide guests all the creature comforts for that perfect vacation.
		The City Tourism Operations Office, in coordination with the Calinan District Tourism Council, oversees all climbs using the said trail.
	www.geocities.com /eclorenzo1/davaocity_things2do.html (816 words)

	Samal’s Pangapog Festival opens (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		DAVAO CITY-- Tribesfolk in the Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos) will showcase what they say is the authentic arts and music of the Sama tribe in the three-day Pangapog Festival that will open Aug. 1 at Samal’s freedom park near the wharf.
		Anthropologists and cultural researchers have found unpublished dances and musical instruments that are still being kept by the Sama tribe, who call Samal Island as their ancestral home.
		The local government in Samal has tried to revive the festival in the last five years through three days of merry-making, dancing and banquet, Antalan said.
	www.mindanews.com /travel/31trvl-samal.html (476 words)

	Sun.Star Davao - Antalan: DMC -- More than a big brother (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Although Igacos is a component city of Davao del Norte, we are being serviced by DMC because of the closeness to Davao City.
		The island does not have a full-service hospital, only an emergency hospital and the rural health units in the three districts of the city.
		The city is looking for all kinds of support to build a full-service hospital.
	www.sunstar.com.ph /static/dav/2004/01/14/oped/roger.p..antalan.dateline.igacos.html (607 words)

	WELCOME TO WWW.TAG.ORG.PH (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Meanwhile, the Cotabato City government, which chose to undertake reforms in the operation of their public market, is now in the process of validating the findings of the diagnostic study and soon will be crafting the strategies and plans to revitalize their mega-market.
		The city government of Dapitan is already in the strategy formulation phase of the project, while Iligan, Marawi and General Santos have yet to finish the diagnostic phase.
		Employees of the city government of Dipolog involved in RPTA are already preparing for their diagnostic workshops slated this second week of September and the local government of Zamboanga City has just finished the diagnosis of their BPLS.
	www.tag.org.ph /localGovWatch/anti-corruption.htm (649 words)

	WOW Philippines :: About the Philippines :: Calendar of Events (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Lipa City in Batangas is dubbed as the “Rome of the Philippines” because of the number of seminaries, convents, monasteries, retreat houses, and a famous cathedral located in it.
		On this event, artists, and music lovers gather at the Pasig City Museum to listen and appreciate the music of classical artists as performed by their fellow Pasigueños.
		This event, which cover the Zamboanga City, and the provinces of Zamboanga Sibugay, del Norte and del Sur, promotes domestic tourism in the Peninsula.
	www.tourism.gov.ph /events/events_calendar.asp?date=March (411 words)

	Babak (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Ein Ausschnitt von Davao und Island Garden City of Samal das unser Zuhause sein wird.
		The sangguniang districts of Babak, Samal and Kaputian now comprising the Island Garden of Samal cover a total land area of 30`130 hectares.
		Distance-wise, it is barely 900 meters east of Davao City and 10 kilometres west of Pantukan, Comval Province.
	home.datacomm.ch /wroderer/Babak.htm (471 words)

	OVER SEAS October 2003: Davao’s Diverse Menu of Best Practices
		Cruz, Davao del Sur; Mati, Davao Oriental; and the Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte.
		By their active involvement in the protection of the mangrovetum, they are laying claim on their right to participate in the use and development of their island’s resources, and thus have a hand in the determination of their future.
		In 1994, the barangay council adopted a resolution declaring the area a fish sanctuary, and in 1998, the resolution was affirmed through an ordinance passed by the municipal council.
	www.oneocean.org /overseas/200310/davaos_diverse_menu_of_best_practices.html (3236 words)

	DC Real Estate (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Peñaplata, IGACOS (Island Garden City of Samal), 1.5 has.
		Kaputian, IGACOS (Island Garden City of Samal), 10 hectares, white sand beach w/ 150 meters frontage, located within the toursim area, ideal for diving site.
		Industrial Lot, Bunawan Davao City, 29 hectares @ P 1,200/ sqm., located at the heavy industrial zone, along national highway, ideal for warehouse, factory or industrial park.
	www.clickdavao.com /realestate (172 words)

	PHNO: Headline News Philippines (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Davao City, March 15, 2000 - To help transform Mindanao as a primary engine of growth, the Estrada administration is developing some 6,000 hectares in Davao Del Norte's Island Garden City of Samal into high-end commercial complexes that will target businessmen and pleasure-seekers from Southeast Asia and Europe.
		The 28,000 hectare city of Samal comprises nine islands located along the Davao Gulf, and is about 700 meters south of Davao City.
		Samal recently celebrated its weeklong thanksgiving festival called "Pangapog," a ritual done to thank the "Magbabaya" (Almighty) for a bountiful harvest.
	www.newsflash.org /2000/03/tl/tl001010.htm (356 words)

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