REGION 11

DAVAO REGION
WELCOME TO DAVAO
HISTORY AND PROFILE OF DAVAO REGION
The history of the region dates back to the times when various tribes occupied the region. It is
believed that the Manobos,Mandayas,Kalagans, and the Bagobos occupied the area. These are the
same tribes that created the small settlements and communities that eventually became
MINDANAO.

 1903 – 1914 – the Davao region was a district of the former Moro Province, which was replaced by an
American Colonial Agency called Department of Sulu and Mindanao. • 1942 – during the Japanese occupation in
the country, Davao region was one of the first subjected by the invaders. The Japanese immigrant in Davao
enacted as the Fifth Column, welcome the Japanese during World War II.
During the Pre-colonial period, the Davao Gulf was already in contact with the Europeans as early as 16th
century and later was preceded by the Spaniards who colonized the region.

January 1546 – Francis Xavier, a Jesuit priest preached the Catholic Gospel to the region for a year and a half. It
is confirmed by some of the writers of the 17th century and in the Bull of canonization issued in 1623. It is also
said that he is the one who have preached the Gospel in Mindanao. St. Francis Xavier

1847 – an adventurous Spanish businessman named Don Jose Oyanguren arrived in the region and attempted
to conquer the region which Datu Bago is the ruler.

Datu Bago - successfully intercepted the Don Oyanguren but chieftain eventually evacuated his people near
the areas of Apo. • This is the time the town of Davao, then called Nueva Vergara by the Spaniards, was
established in the year 1848.
By the time Americans defeat the Spaniards, they subsequently developed the region. During this period, farm
ownership grew and Japanese migrations began in Davao as two entrepreneurs Kyosaburo Ohta(left image) and
Yoshizo Furokawa(right image) were finding better agricultural lands in the area.

1945 – the Battle of Davao took place, the fight for freedom of the Philippine and American forces. • Before the
Philippine independence in 1946, Davao was only a single province and May 1967 it was separated into 3
province; Davao Del Norte, Davao Del Sur and Davao Oriental which Davao City as the regional center. • 1990 –
the Port of Davao was opened and became the first Philippine international port to be established. • September
2001 – Executive Order No. 36 was enacted for the formation of the present region 11 and the provinces of South
Cotabato and Saranggani were to Region 12.
Davao Region, designated as Region XI, is situated in the southeastern portion of Mindanao. It
covers a total area of 20,357.42 sq. km. And consists of five provinces namely: DAVAO DEL
SUR, DAVAO DEL NORTE, DAVAO ORIENTAL, DAVAO DE ORO and DAVAO OCCIDENTAL. Its
regional center is DAVAO CITY, the region’s premier city.
 PROVINCES AND CITIES
Davao Region consists of five provinces namely,
DAVAO OCCIDENTAL
DAVAO DEL NORTE
DAVAO DEL SUR
DAVAO ORIENTAL
DAVAO DE ORO

Davao Region has six (6) Cities’

namely;
PANABO CITY
SAMAL CITY
TAGUM CITY
DAVAO CITY
DIGOS CITY
MATI CITY
LANGUAGES OF DAVAO REGION

CEBUANO
MANDAYA
KALAGAN
GIANGAN
DIBABAWON
TAGABAWA
MANSAKA
SANGIRESE
OBO
SARANGANI
HILIGAYNON
CULTURE OF DAVAO REGION

Davao City/Region is home to at least 10 major

indigenous tribes, both Islamized and Non
Islamized, as well as migrant settlers (mostly
Christianized) from all over the Philippines and a
growing global community of ex-patriates with
different languages, cultural, tradition, religious
beliefs, and political persuasions.
TRADITION OF DAVAO REGION

The Kadayawan Festival was previously held third week

of august highlighting the 11 tribes of Davao City. In
2019, the usual week long celebration was held for a
whole month, from august 1 to 31
The KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL is thinks giving to nature for
the harvest and life in general, held in the city DAVAO in
the Philippines. It is organized every third week of august
annually. In ancient times, the people of Davao came to
Mount Apo to show gratitude to their deity. They offered
fruits, farm products, vegetables, and rice as a gift.
TOURIST SPOTS OF DAVAO REGION
Mount Apo is a large solfataric, potentially-active
stratovolcano in the island of Mindanao, Philippines. With
an altitude of 2,954 meters (9,692 ft) above sea level, it is
the highest mountain in the country and is located between
Davao City and Davao del Sur province in Region XI and
Cotabato province in Region XII.
THE EDEN NATURE PARK & RESORT EXPERIENCE

In our quest to provide you a time of your life when you visit Eden, we make sure that every bit of chance you take would be
through its offered experiences!
Become acquainted with nature and indulge in an authentic mountain experience – marked by cool crisp mountain air while
enjoying the spectacular views of pine trees which  exquisitely blend well with its background.
How many new adventures can you experience over a lifetime? What number would you give it? The answer is indefinite,
given the infinite possibilities within this 75-hectare resort and your imagination, for you to explore.
Eden invites you to take it easy in a private leisure where you can
savor quality and intimate moments with family, catch up on your
reading or simply sit back and entertain your thoughts.
Beyond street dances, arts and festivals, Tinubdan presents a window
to take a peek of the lives lived by our Mindanao ancestors. Tinubdan
gives you entirely new appreciation of cultural treasures.
Food found in abundant flavors in the careful preparation of natural
fresh raw ingredients, in the specialties of this extraordinary marriage
between local and international recipes.
Embrace each other amidst the luxury of romantic balcony rooms,
feel miles away from all your daily worries and cherish time with the
one you love.
Experience it all at Eden!
D’Bone Collector Museum. Small museum
founded by American Bone Collector, Darrell D.
Blatchley, and opened in 2012 with the hope of
educating people to take care of the environment
(some of the marine animals displayed died as a
result of ingesting plastic, for example). The
collection, which has over 200 skeletons.

The 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 equipment.
The Philippine Eagle Center (PEC) is an 8.4-hectare area
located at the foothills of Mt. Apo in Malagos, Baguio
District, Davao City and situated within the Malagos
Watershed. The Philippine Eagle Center primarily operates
as a conservation breeding facility for the critically
endangered Philippine Eagle and other birds of prey.

For traveler’s and locals who are seeking to reconnect

with nature, Malagos Garden Resort is an agri-
ecotourism resort that offers an all-inclusive hospitality
experience - from dining, accommodation, recreation
to wellness activities - in a sustainable farm setting.
With the resort’s commitment to a service that is guest-
oriented, environmentally ethical, and considers a
positive impact in the community, guests may enjoy an
ultimate vacation experience while being one with
nature. 
 ALIWAGWAG DAVAO CATHEDRAL
FALLS

ABREEZA
MOUNT MATUTUM
 Experience Davao's melting pot of
culture. Learn about the top tourist
spots that you should visit, where the
best resorts and hotels are, and
which finest delicacies to try. Make the
most out of your trip by reading this
travel guide.
There are many beautiful destinations
worth visiting when planning your trip to
DAVAO MUSEUM Mindanao in the Philippines. One of the
places that you should highly consider
going to first is Davao. A trip here will
treat you to a fun escapade to beaches,
waterfalls, and food adventures. Davao is
blessed with several natural resources,
that’s why it’s a nature lover's perfect
destination. 
FAMOUS/ABUNDANT
FOOD IN THE REGION
BONELESS CRISPY PATA
DURIAN
 HALO - HALO

Grilled Tuna
Belly
Durian and
Langka Turon

Grilled Squid
 Isaw (Chicken
Intestines)

Filipino-style Fried
Fish with Mango
Sauce
 Homemade
Lemongrass and
Avocado Ice
cream

Native Chicken
Binakol
 SARA Z. DUTERTE

SARA ZIMMERMAN
DUTERTE (also known as INDAY
SARA) is the Incumbent Mayor of
Davao City, a Filipina Lawyer and
Politicians. She is the Daughter of
President Duterte.

She is Davao City’s first woman

mayor and the youngest to have been
elected to the position in the political
history of DAVAO CITY.
GOVERNORS OF THE REGION
PRESENTED BY:

ANA ROSE P. PALOGAN CYRIL CHRYSTYN V.

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