Davao City's Best

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...

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 ...

People’s Park is situated in the heart of the downtown area and is just in front of Casa Leticia, near Apo View Hotel. It is a four-hectare Park which was formerly known as the PTA grounds. This huge park was opened last December 15, 2007. With a P70 million plus worth park, People's Park showcases a mini forest, interactive fountains, ponds and waterfalls with live animals, a durian dome, a shady and open plaza, a statue of a gigantic Philippine eagle and a fantasy-themed park (depending on the festivities or celebration in the city) with large sculptures made by the Mindanaon artist Kublai Millan repre senting indigenous groups in Southern Mindanao. Ppark, is a man-made creation and is remarkably well-maintained with clean comfort rooms. Provided with park security or rangers patrolling round-the-clock in the place. The park is also equipped with monitoring cameras just to keep the premises monitored and secured, and to prevent "illicit activities" inside ...

San Pedro Church is the city's oldest church built way back in 1847 during the Spanish occupation in Davao led by the Spanish Conquistador Don Jose Uyanguren. It can be found at the corner of San Pedro Street and CM Recto Avenue. The original structure was built by the Spanish conquerors centuries ago. In fact some of the statues and the chapel on the right side of the church were few of the things that were present during the time when the church was established. San Pedro Cathedral is actually one of the few churches that are protected by the government for being a National Cultural Treasu re. Indeed, this church has been recognized by the Philippine National Commission for Culture and Arts as part of the country’s natural treasures. In truth, San Pedro Cathedral is not just recognized for its historical significance; it is also recognized for its geographical influence and unique position in a region that is largely dictat ed by the Muslim beliefs and culture. People from Davao...

Davao is not Davao without the fabled durian. Durian, is a native fruit to Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia and been known to the western world for about 600 years. Most people do not like Durian basically due to its smell. The aroma could be a little offensive but do not deprive yourself by it for it is one perfect God’s gift. Its spiky look, its aroma, its heavenly flavour, is so unique which makes it so beautiful and pleasurable eat. The unusual delicious flavour and odour of the fruit may have prompted many people to express diverse and passionate views ranging from deep appreciation to intense disgust. Durian has some varieties. Here in Davao we have the “Chanee”, the “Native” and the “Malagkit” and many more. “Chanee” durian fruit has golden yellow creamy and little bit firm, and it become meshy when over-ripe.When choosing a good quality durian fruit, look for big, fresh and solid stem. And when the fruit is shaken, there is a sound of seeds moving inside the fruit indicat...

Here's the video and the lyrics of Tayo'y Dabawenyo. Let us sing along with this heartwarming song. A credit to the ones who composed and produced the song. Tayo'y Dabawenyo Sa dakong timog ng Mindanao May isang lungsod na hinihirang Ang likas n’yang kayamanan, ay walang kapantay Mga bundok, dagat lupain, naging sagana sa pagkain At ang magagandang tanawin, kadluan ng aliw Mutyang Lungsod ng Dabaw, sa iyong paglalakbay Sa mithing kaunlaran, ikaw ay paglilingkuran Tayo’y Dabawenyo, na tapat at totoo Pangarap ay matamo, kaluwalhatian mo Lungsod na paraiso (Repeat – Mutya ng Lungsod ng Dabaw)

What makes Davao City different from other cities in the Philippines and in the Asia-Pacific Region that would make it ideal for tourism and investment? Davao City’s abundant and diverse nature and culture set in a clean, safe, and cosmopolitan community of happy and proud peoples. Ten (10) things that sets Davao City apart from the rest: 1. Typhoon-Free Zone Because Davao City is absolutely typhoon-free and enjoys good weather all year round, there is an abundance of flora and fauna as well as food, water, and livelihood. It is also ideal for outdoor activities because of the stable weather condition. It is a good season for adventure and sports anytime of the year so one is not limited to just the summer months. 2. Best Water in the World Davao City’s tap water has been tested internationally for quality against all the major bottled waters sold in the market and was adjudged the best in terms of cleanliness, safety, mineral content, and taste. No need for boiling, d...

Davao City Philippines is one of the country's premier southern cities. In fact, this progressive city is the main business and tourism hub for the southern part of the country. Unlike some of the other major cities in the Philippines, Davao doesn't pertain to any specific province. Instead, it serves as the center for the Davao Region. A Davao vacation can be ideal for anyone who is interested in enjoying some fantastic beaches, some excellent hiking, and a stay at an inviting mountain or beach resort. Some of the finest beaches in the Philippines can be found on Mindanao, and getting from Davao to a sumptuous strip of sand isn't hard. When it's time on the beach that visitors to Davao City Philippines have in mind, a trip to Samal Island is sure to please. This island, which can be found in Davao Bay, is home to some splendid white-sand beaches. The best beaches on the island can be found on the eastern side. In addition to relaxing on the beach on the island of ...

Davao is located in the southeastern corner of the island of Mindanao, in a region that also comprises the provinces of Davao, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, South Cotabato, Sarangani and General Santos City . A well-endowed land, the province is bordered by swamps, jungles, sandy beaches, and high mountain ranges, most significant of which is Mount Apo, the country's highest peak at 10,311 feet above sea level. The city sits at the mouth of Davao Gulf, in the northeastern part of Davao Province. A total land area of 244,000 hectares makes it the world's second most extensive city and the country's fastest growing trade center for East ASEAN Growth Area (EAGA) , an economic trade union participated in by Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia. Its mild, pleasant climate with evenly distributed rainfall and low incidence of typhoons is ideal for agriculture. In the south of the city, one can find the biggest tracts of arable lands where huge fruit plantations and ornamental f...