REGION 11: DAVAO REGION

HISTORY

 Many historians believe that the name "Davao" is actually the mixture of the three names that three different tribes, the
earliest settlers in the region, had for the Davao River. The Manobos, an aboriginal tribe, referred to the Davao River as
Davohoho. Another tribe, the Bagobos, referred to the river as Davohaha, which means "fire", while another tribe, the
Guiangan tribe, called the river as Duhwow.
 It is believed that the Manobos, Mandayasand the Bagobos actually occupied the area. These are the same tribes that
created the small settlements and communities that eventually became Mindanao.
 Davao Region or Southern Mindanao (Filipino: Kadabawan) is one of the regions of the Philippines, designated as
Region XI.
 It is located on the southeastern portion of Mindanao, and consists of four provinces, namely: Compostela Valley, Davao
del Norte, Davao Oriental, and Davao del Sur.

PRODUCTS AND INDUSTRY

DURIAN

 Has become almost synonymous with Davao City because of its abundance, and because of its scarcity in other parts of
the Philippines, many have sought after this exotic fruit.
 Durian is widely known as the “King of Fruits”, and is abundant in Davao. 

MANGOSTEEN

 Among the major fruit crops of the Davao Region is the Mangosteen.
 Every street corner of Davao City is abundant of this sweet "citrusy" fruit that is widely known for its health benefits. The
fruit is said to be effective in the treatment of diarrhea.

FAMOUS FOODS/DELICACIES

 KINILAW NA TUNA- is a Filipino dish wherein cubed fresh tuna is mixed with vinegar, lemon, or calamansi and chilled.
 DURIAN PIE- The pie is made from fresh durian pulps mixed with special ingredients. Mix flour and butter. Then put in,
vanilla essence, salt, baking powder and sugar to taste.
 Crocodile Ice Cream store in Davao, formerly known as Sweet Spot, will surely tickle your taste buds with its very
unique ingredient—crocodile egg.

PROVINCES OF DAVAO REGION

1. DAVAO DEL NORTE  (Tagalog: Hilagang Dabaw)  Its capital is Tagum City. Davao also includes Samal Island to the south in
the Davao Gulf.
- Davao del Norte is a primarily agricultural, but also engages in mining, forestry, and commercial fishing.

TOURIST ATTRACTION

PEARL FARM BEACH RESORT- Surrounded by pristine white beaches and unspoiled exotic splendor teeming with life.
Formerly an actual farm where thousands of pink, white, and gold pearls were cultivated, we still discover new and unique ways
to surprise you and make each stay unforgettable.
2. DAVAO DEL SUR (Filipino: Timog Daba) Its capital and largest city is Digos City.
-The early inhabitants of the Davao provinces, particularly the area now called the province of Davao del Sur, were the
Bagobo- Guianggas who occupied the places at the foot of Mt. Apo, the B’laans of Hagonoy Valley, the Manobos in Malita and
Jose Abad Santos, and other primeval tribes

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

MT. APO - is a large potentially-active stratovolcano in the island of Mindanao, Philippines. it is the highest mountain in
the Philippines and is located between Davao City and Davao del Sur province in Region XI and Cotabato province in Region XII.

TUDAYA FALLS- Considered as one of the highest and beautiful waterfalls in the Philippines, this single tiered waterfalls
is definitely a most welcome oasis right in the middle of thick bushes and huge towering ferns and cogons amid a trail of sharp
rock formations.

3. DAVAO ORIENTAL (Tagalog: Silangang Dabaw, Cebuano: Sidlakang Dabaw) Its capital is Mati and borders Compostela
Valley to the west, and Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur to the north. 
-This province is famous for waterfalls, white-sand beaches, historical attractions, and the Mandaya Tribe, whose
unadulterated culture and traditions are still very evident in their day-to-day lives.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

DAVAO CROCODILE PARK- is an establishment that showcases a ‘state of the art’ crocodile farming system in the
Philippines. It has the most recent crocodile farm design equipped with modern facilities and equipments. 
-It Inspire people to respect and appreciate nature and share their knowledge and enthusiasm with others.
ALIWAGWAG FALLS- The Aliwagwag Falls is a series of more than 130 cascading waterfalls located in Barangay
Aliwagwag.
-It a unique waterfalls blessed with different rock formations, shapes and various heights.  It ranges from 6 to 110 feet.

4. COMPOSTELA VALLEY (Cebuano: Kawalogang Kompostela) Its capital is Nabunturan. 

- Some residents have fishponds and culture their own fish like tilapia and milkfish. The province is also rich with gold
ore.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

The Mainit Sulfuric Hot Spring is a natural hot spring located in the mountainous and geothermally active interior of the
town of Maco in the province of Compostela Valley. The heated water flows from the spring and through a stream which then
cascades over a rocky side of a mountain where minerals are deposited on the surface to create these beautiful yellow
stalactites.
Mt. Candalaga  is one of the most beautiful and favourite  mountains in Davao region which is home to the ethnic
Mandayan and Mansaka tribes, steeped in folkore and rich Flora and Fauna. Along the trail there are orchids, ferns, and trees
covered with moss and sometimes if its season for Rafflesia you can have a chance of seeing it.