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Kadayawan, Sadya!

The term "Kadayawan" is a Mandaya word “madayaw”, a friendly greeting used to explain a thing that is beautiful, good, or profitable. Long time ago, Davao’s ethnic tribes residing at the foot of Mount Apo would converge during a bountiful harvest. This ritual serves as their thanksgiving to the gods particularly to the “Manama” (the Supreme Being).   Various farming implements, fruits, flowers, vegetables, rice and corn grains were displayed on mats as villagers give their respect and thanks for the year's abundance. Singing, dancing and offerings to their divine protectors are the highlights of this ritual. Kadayawan commences different activities and  highlights for the event: 1. Panagtagbo - a showcase of the color and culture of the 10 Tribes of Davao through music and dance. 2. Hiyas ng Kadayawan - is the search for the indigenous young lass who, up until the present is knowledgeable of her indigenous c...
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The Newly Opened Ayala Abreeza: Quick Tour

Ayala Abreeza Mall have just opened today, let me share to you some of the many pictures I have taken during the event. It is said to be that Dabawenyos are fully energized to visit the mall. Let me try to tour you on what's inside the place. Pictures are in random arrangement. The Main Entrance of the Mall Starbucks, it's first shop in Davao! This is the Food Court Some Establishments The Activity Area of the Mall Some Establishments Some Establishments The Four Cinemas Main Counter Food court (Food Choices) Some Establishments Part of the Parking Space PH shop! Department Store Supermarket Stage (Activity Area) Some Establishments

City's Exisiting and Upcoming Malls: Glimpses

SM City Davao - Quimpo Blvd., Ecoland, Davao City (082) 297 6998 ‎ SM City North Davao (under construction) - Lanang, Davao City Gaisano Mall of Davao - JP Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City (082) 221 6168 Gaisano Grand South CitiMall of Davao - Illustre St., Davao City Cinema: (082) 224-0811 Robinsons Cybergate Davao - J.P Laurel Ave.,Bajada, Davao City (082) 282-1088 Abreeza-Ayala Mall Davao (under construction) - JP Laurel, Davao City Anflocor: (082) 235-2146 NCCC Mall of Davao - MacArthur highway, Davao City Tel: (082) 224-0186 local 104, 113 or 114 Tel: (082) 225-8550 NCCC Mall - China Town, Uyanguren, Davao City Headquarter: (082) 224-0186 local 104, 113 or 114, (082) 225-8550 NCCC Lanang- 30 days to start NCCC Mall Lanang (Proposed) - Lanang, Davao City Victoria Plaza - JP Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City (082) 221-4991 Aldevinco Shopping Center - Corner CM Recto & Roxas Avenues, Davao City (082) 221-7697, (082) 222-33...

City's Shrine of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague

The Shrine of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague is situated on top of Matina Hill, the place is considered to be quaint and serene place of worship.It is surrounded by rolling grass and spots of century mango’s (more than 30 years old), which makes this an ideal place to meditate and commune with God. One other unique feature of the Spot is that it has no four walls bounding it, but rather, it is a collection of different open air Chapels. There is no entrance fee when entering the Shrine. Location: Matina, Davao City - about 6 kms, South of the City. Attractions: 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. Catholic Mass Schedules: Monday-Friday: 5:00-6:00 PM...

Davao's Night Drop Party Places

Matina Town Square, is not only a square! Matina Town Square certainly located in Matina, Davao, in fronting Ateneo Grade School is an open complex area where different commercial shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shop (Blugré) and cozy man-made forest park and garden. The place gets crowded during weekends plainly because of sponsored events with local bands playing or performing artists entertaining in the center of the compound (Ta boan). Also there is a weekend bazaar and or month long bazaar during special occasions like Christmas, Kadayawan and Araw ng Dabaw celebration.There’s also a playground for children and groups of individuals for recreation, benches are provided with a clean and green themed park. MTS is considered to be a safe place to visit since Police Outpost is available 24/7 to ensure public safety. MTS is open from 8:00 am to 2:00 am, you may contact them through these telephone numbers; (082) 297-1780 / 300-1780 or Fax. (082) 297-1780. Their email address is ...

Davao's 5 Star Hotel: The Marco Polo Hotel

The Marco Polo Hotel Davao is located in the center of Davao City. It is about 10 to 15 minute drive to Bankerohan Market, People's Park and San Pedro Church, the oldest church in Davao. And a 15 to 20 minute drive from Davao International Airport. Rooms are modern with enjoyable city views. The Marco Polo Hotel Davao is a well run, quality hotel with a good range of services and facilities to meet the needs of guests both on business or leisure. Standard facilities includes air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, internet and wifi access, minibar , tea & cof fee making facilities, hair-dryer-room , safe room services, sitting, and has area for non-smoking rooms. It has 245 rooms which are modernly styled and each standard rooms is approximately 32 sqm, and are located on the 4th-10th floors of which a nice view of the city can be experienced. They are fitted with a queen size bed or single beds. Also, bathrooms have a bathtub with an overhead show...

Davao City's Central 911

Central 911 or the Central Communication & Emergency Response -911 is a project that uses a special computer software to help authorities respond to distress calls. This project was conceived during the first quarter of 2002 and was developed and made possible to help in fighting crimes and lawlessness in Davao City. The launching of the project had made the Philippines the only country to adopt the system aside from US and Canada and is the only one of its kind in Asia. Central 911 is composed of fire auxiliary, k9 units, urban search and rescue, police and emergency medical services. In addition, the center is equipped with Emergency Computer Aided Dispatch or ECAD, a computerized mapping system given by the Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) in support of the peace and order drive. This mapp ing system helps authorities locate the origin of a particular call and locate the emergency site if residents just give the locator number found in the DLPC's billing ...