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Kadayawan Festival 2017
Kadayawan Festival is an annual festival held in Davao City. The feast marks a celebration of thanksgiving, for life, nature and abundant harvest.
The name of the festival is actually a derivative of friendly greetings in the local dialect, ‘Madayaw’. The word translates to ‘something that is precious, a treasured valuable’. It is easy to see why, at this festival, the choice celebration is to mark a thanksgiving.
HIYAS KADAYAWAN -2017
Ata Tribe - Edmalyn Macabilan Omo
Bagobo - K'lata Tribe - Stefanne Ann Luisen Alcaria
President Rodrigo Duterte welcomes Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle during the latter's courtesy call in Malacañang
Explosion hits Davao night market Sept. 2, 2016 10:30 PM
EXPLOSION. SWAT teams are deployed at the Roxas Night Market in Davao City following an explosion Friday night, September 2, 2016.
WOUNDED. More than a dozen were injured and rushed to the San Pedro Hospital in Davao City following an explosion at a night market on Friday, September 2
An explosion at a night market in Davao City on Friday night, September 2, killed at least 14 people and injured at least 71, Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella said.
An improvised explosive device caused the explosion, presidential spokesman Martin Andanar said, adding drug traffickers opposed to Duterte's war on crime or Islamic militants may have been responsible.
Kadayawan Festival is a festivity in the Philippines, particularly in Davao, to celebrate abundant harvest, as well as for the thanksgiving of the locals. The term “Kadayawan” came from the local dialect “Madayaw” that means something with utmost importance. Kadayawan Festival is an energetic event that showcases music, dances and celebration of Davao. Presently, the festival also gives way for local and international tourists to know Davao more. They incorporate tradition and culture to the Kadayawan Festival for every tourist to behold.
KADAYAWAN - 2016
DUTERTE CAYETANO MEETING DE AVANCE IN LUNETA May 7, 2016 FINAL CAMPAIGN MORE THAN ONE MILLION PEOPLE ATTENDANCE
Similar city hall building Davao city and Tabaco city
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Davao City Torotot Festival
Davao City is holding a record for zero free accident during new year's eve celebration. This festival has been organized by the Davao City government in line with the city's ban on firecraker and pyrotechnic. Through the leadership of Mayor Rodrigo Duterter with the City Council passed an Ordinance 0606-02 which is also known as the firecracker ban on October 15, 2002.
For six years now, Davao has a record for 6 consecutive injury free years on New Year's eve.
Updated December 8, 2015 - Presidential aspirant and Davao City Mayor Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte appeared before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) main office in Intramuros, Manila to personally file his certificate of candidacy (COC) for president.
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo "Rody" Duterte on Tuesday expressed his regret over his controversial remarks against Pope Francis during his speech at the PDP-Laban's endorsement of his presidential candidacy.
"Mayor Rody Duterte expressed sadness and regret that the part of his speech mentioning Pope Francis in relation to the monstrous traffic gridlock in January, came across as being disrespectful to the person of His Holiness Pope Francis," a statement posted on his Facebook account said.
"It was farthest from his mind and was never his intention," it added, after the remark drew flak from various sectors, including the influential Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP).
The statement also said Duterte acknowledges that he should have explained better his point on the gridlock caused by the arrival of Pope Francis in the Philippines last January.
"His strong statement on the incompetence of those in government to address the traffic problem in Metro Manila was his expression of anger borne out of the helplessness of the millions of commuters suffering from this daily gridlock," it stated.
"It was never intended to be directed to the person of His Holiness Pope Francis, who has his utmost respect. It was out of exasperation at the inutility of the functionaries in government not only during that historic visit of Pope Francis but at the daily sufferings of all citizens in Metro Manila up to this moment," it added.
Duterte also fully understands the reactions of many who, "at the very least, are displeased and disappointed at this unfortunate and regrettable incident."
Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, November 27, filed his candidacy for president at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) headquarters in Intramuros, Manila. Duterte submitted his certificate of candidacy (COC) for president through a representative on Friday morning. He did not personally appear at the Comelec. Earlier on Friday, Duterte withdrew his COC for Davao City mayor. His daughter Sara Duterte Carpio, a former Davao City mayor herself, is running again for mayor as her father's substitute candidate. The father and daughter appeared at the Comelec at around 11:20 am on Friday. "Sara is here, she will run for mayor and I am withdrawing my COC because I am running for president," Duterte said at a press conference on Friday.
TODAY NOV 3.To every desperate Filipino who wants the Iron fist leadership of Mayor Rody Duterte :WAIT UNTIL DECEMBER 10... Its Presidency or nothingPosted by Edith Ging Z. Caduaya on Tuesday, November 3, 2015
DAVAO. Hiyas sa Kadayawan 2015 candidates, representing the 11 ethnic tribes of Davao City, are seen in harmony as they pose for a souvenir shot in front of the City Hall after they were presented to the media in Thursday. "Hiyas" is one of the highlights of Kadayawan Festival. On Aug. 21, from 6 to 10 p.m., revelers at home can catch Hiyas sa Kadayawan, a contest to find the Festival Gem of Davao city. Another great event - the Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan, a street dancing competition alonsp Davao’s major streets and ends in a big showdown at Rizal Park – can be tuned-in to from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 22. And then, the Pamulak sa Kadayawan, a massive parade of floral-themed floats staged across the city airs 8 a.m. to 13 noon on Aug. 23, 2015.
Aug. 22, 2015 Indak-Indak sa kadalanan Davao city Kadayawan Festival 2015
Aug. 22, 2015 Indak-Indak sa kadalanan Davao city Kadayawan Festival 2015
Aug. 22, 2015 Indak-Indak sa kadalanan Davao city Kadayawan Festival 2015
Aug. 22, 2015 Indak-Indak sa kadalanan Davao city Kadayawan Festival 2015
Aug. 22, 2015 Indak-Indak sa kadalanan Davao city Kadayawan Festival 2015
Aug. 22, 2015 Indak-Indak sa kadalanan Davao city Kadayawan Festival 2015
Aug. 22, 2015 Indak-Indak sa kadalanan Davao city Kadayawan Festival 2015
Aug. 22, 2015 Indak-Indak sa kadalanan Davao city Kadayawan Festival 2015
Aug. 22, 2015 Indak-Indak sa kadalanan Davao city Kadayawan Festival 2015
Aug. 22, 2015 Indak-Indak sa kadalanan Davao city Kadayawan Festival 2015
Mayor Duterte opened the festivities by saying, “We dedicate Kadayawan to our indigenous peoples who came before us. For as long as I am mayor, I will insist that we all mix and live together in mutual respect. I don’t want anyone starting conflicts here because of identity or religion. We are all Davaoeños and Mindanawons!”
DAVAO CITY—Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said he would part ways with Interior Secretary Mar Roxas, the presumptive presidential candidate of the ruling Liberal Party (LP), if LP fields Justice Secretary Leila de Lima as one of its candidates for senator. Duterte, who claimed Roxas is a close friend and ally, said if that happened, he might also run and join the presidential race. “It might interest me to run and that would leave us against each other,” Duterte said, addressing Roxas. “I might not only be campaigning with the other side, I might also run,” Duterte added. He said he would also campaign for whoever would be De Lima’s opponent. “Whoever will be her opponent, I will campaign for him,” said Duterte, “If Mar will take her in the LP slate for the Senate, I’ll tell Mar, goodbye,” he said. Duterte’s bitter spat with De Lima started when De Lima was still human rights commissioner and investigated extrajudicial killings in the city attributed to the Davao Death Squad (DDS), which is being linked to Duterte. She also recently rebuked Duterte over his publicly issued threats against criminals. “You and De Lima go together with her rotten principle,” he said, addressing Roxas. Duterte went on to question De Lima for arresting former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo without a warrant of arrest in 2011. He also dismissed anew reports that he had links with the DDS and challenged De Lima to file a case against him in court. Duterte said he would be pleased to face the justice secretary as long as she agrees to take the witness stand and answer his questions under oath. He said if a case had been brought up against De Lima for ordering Arroyo’s arrest in 2011 without legal basis, he could also convict the justice secretary with only five questions. He said Arroyo can take the witness stand and he would ask her questions like “were there cases filed?” Duterte said if Arroyo denied that a case had been filed against her at the time of her arrest, he would continue the questioning. “Were you stopped at the airport? Why were you stopped? Who stopped you? Was there any legal document presented to you during the arrest, any arrest warrant?” Duterte said. He said Arroyo’s answers would be enough to convict De Lima of violating the law against warrantless arrests. Duterte also warned that President Aquino might be culpable, too, if De Lima is convicted of wrongful arrest. “She will drag the President (Mr. Aquino) along with her because then, I will also have to ask her, who ordered you to make such arrest?” Duterte said. “Even if the case was filed later, at the time of the arrest, there was no legal document to do it, and that is already a violation of the law,” he said. Germelina Lacorte, Inquirer Mindanao Read more: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/706090/duterte-to-mar-goodbye-if-de-lima-runs#ixzz3gL5p7eMA Follow us: @inquirerdotnet on Twitter | inquirerdotnet on Facebook DAVAO -- The city of Davao ranked fourth as the world's safest place, according to website Numbeo.com. Out of 349 entries, Davao City is the only metropolis in the Philippines that made it to the top 10. It has a crime index of 13.27 and safety index of 86.73. Makati landed at 20th place with a crime index of 18.75 and safety index of 81.25. The only other cities listed from the Philippines are: Manila with a crime index of 64.54 and safety index of 35.46, and Cebu with a crime index of 46.88 and safety index of 53.12. According to the website, safety index is, on the other way, quite opposite of crime index. If the city has a high safety index, it is considered very safe. It said that it is 93.75 percent safe to walk alone during daylight in Davao, while 76.69 percent safe to walk alone during night. "These data are based on perceptions of visitors of this website in the past two years. If value is 0, it means it is perceived as very low, and if value is 100, it means it is perceived as very high," the website said. With regard the crime index of 18.75, the website explained, the issue with the highest rate is the problem on corruption and bribery with 31.67, followed by “worries things from car stolen” with 29.69, then “worries home broken and things stolen” with 26.56. The issue with the least crime rate is “worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin or religion” with 6.67. Treat with caution The source Numbeo claims to be the world’s largest database of user contributed data about cities and countries worldwide. It provides current and timely information on world living conditions including cost of living, housing indicators, health care, traffic, crime and pollution. But it gathers data through user input, thus although it is popularly consulted as source for cost of living, its data have to be addressed with caution. User input can skew data and will not reflect the whole picture, especially from places where there is not much available data. It cannot also be ascertained where and how the numbers can be verified. The crime and safety indexes were published online at http://www.numbeo.com/crime/rankings_current.jsp around 11 p.m. of August 8. The website also said that Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates placed first among the safest place with a safety index rate of 90.47, then Lugano, Switzerland (90.16), and third is Marbella, Spain (88.78). Fifth is Taipei, Taiwan (86.26); next is Munich, Germany (86.06); Quebec City, Canada (85.55) ranked seventh; then Hong Kong, Hong Kong (85.51) as eighth; Seoul, South Korea (84.28) on ninth place; and Bern, Switzerland (84.24) as tenth.PEARL FARM BEACH RESORT
Like the jewel for which it is named, the The Pearl Farm Beach Resort is a precious gateway where guests can revel in tropical pleasures, relish life's flavors and feast on nature's bounties.The Pearl Farm Beach Resort lies in a secluded cove on Samal Island off the coast of Davao City. This 11-hectare spread 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. Today, the resort beckons with the promise of a relaxing, private retreat, under the care of our friendly, charming staff. The resort's Samal Houses are patterned after the stilt houses of seafaring Samal tribes of the Sulu archipelago. By day, schools of tiny fish frolic between the sturdy poles that support the houses. At night, the sound of the waves are a soothing aid to slumber. A jar of water and a coconut shell dipper are placed near the entrance to each house so that guests may wash away the sand after a day of barefooting on the beach. In local custom, this gesture is also symbolic of a cleansing of the spirit.
DAVAO PEOPLE'S PARK People's Park is a cultural-theme park located at the center of Davao City. It is the brainchild of the mayor of Davao City, Rodrigo Duterte, who, in December 15, 2007, led the ceremonial inauguration of the park. The 4-hectare park got its name from a "Name the Park" contest by the city government which was won by Romeo Sardon, a retired electrician and seaman. He bagged the P50,000 grand prize money for winning among the 918 entries that were submitted in contest. This P72-M park is once an old, dilapidated Palaruang Panlunsod or commonly known as the old PTA ground where the city used to host athletic meets, sports events, orchid shows, concerts, and other citywide events. Now, the old PTA ground has transformed into a clean and beautiful park adorned with tropical rainforest trees, large sculptures, interactive fountains, ponds and waterfalls, a durian dome, a shady and open plaza, and a statue of a gigantic Philippine eagle, and is frequented by locals, visitors, and foreign tourists. The once dilapidated PTA ground has now become a city landmark and a major attraction in Davao City. The Durian Dome serves as the visitor's center and main entrance which opens to the park. This spiky dome roof was artistically designed after the spiky shell of the durian, a tropical fruit which Davao City is known for. The oval race track from the old sports complex was retained and permanently paved with bricks and is now called, 'The Promenade,' since the track is a favorite venue among joggers and health buffs for morning physical fitness and therapeutic exercises. Joggers can now jog around the oval amid the beautifully landscaped lush greenery and quiet ambiance of the park. Surrounding it are: a bambusetum, a collection of the different species of bamboo; a shady plaza where African tulips are planted within the 3,750 square meter-area; and an open plaza with a walk-through rainbow drive featuring some collections of potted palms. At the center of the oval track is a wide grassy area with a dancing fountain which is considered the first in Mindanao, and a long, wide bridge which affords a panoramic view of the entire park. Also, there is a sloping hill filled with tall, stately pine trees that were brought-in from Baguio and Benguet in Luzon. Behind this area is the park's man-made "rainforest" that stretches all the way to the opposite side of the park close to the exit gate.
The Promenade
The Durian Dome
Gigantic sculpture of the Philippine Eagle
MOUNT APOMount Apo Natural Park Mount Apo is a large solfataric, potentially active stratovolcano in the island of Mindanao, Philippines. With an elevation of 2,954 metres (9,692 ft) above sea level, it is the highest mountain in the Philippine Archipelago and is located between Davao City and Davao del Sur province in Region XI and Cotabato province in Region XII. The peak overlooks Davao City 45 kilometres (28 mi) to the northeast, Digos City 25 kilometres (16 mi) to the southeast, and Kidapawan City 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the west. The first two attempts to reach Mt. Apo’s summit ended in failure: that of Jose Oyanguren (1852) and Señor Real (1870). The first recorded successful expedition was led by Don Joaquin Rajal in October 10, 1880. Prior to the climb, Rajal had to secure the permission of the Bagobo chieftain, Datu Manig. It is said that the Datu demanded that human sacrifice be made to please the god Mandarangan. Fortunately, the datu agreed to waive this demand, and the climb commenced on October 6, 1880, succeeding five days later. Since then, numerous expeditions followed. These and more are described in colorful narrations by Fr. Miguel Bernad, S.J. On May 9, 1936, Mount Apo was declared a national park by President Manuel L. Quezon. A note on the etymologies: Mt. Apo is said to be named after a nobleman named Apong, who got killed while mediating the battle between two suitors of his daughter Saribu. Another proposed origin of the name is from the word Apo itself, which in Filipino tongues means “master” or “grandfather”.
Mount Apo Natural Park
On May 9, 1936, Mount Apo was declared a national park with Proclamation no. 59 by President Manuel L. Quezon, followed by Proclamation no. 35 of May 8, 1966 then Proclamation no. 882 of September 24, 1996. On February 3, 2004, the approval of Republic Act no. 9237 established Mount Apo as a protected area under the category of natural park with an area of 54,974.87 hectares (135,845.9 acres); with two peripheral areas of 2,571.73 hectares (6,354.9 acres) and 6,506.40 hectares (16,077.7 acres) as buffer zones, provided for its management and for other purposes. Although a declared a Natural Park, the current climbing trails are littered with rubbish by irresponsible climbers, opening paths for soil erosion across the already denuded mountain sides. Some mountain and social climbing groups conduct climbs after the Holy Week/Easter, the peak climbing season, to clean the affected areas.
UNESCO World Heritage list
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) submitted Mount Apo on December 12, 2009 for inclusion in the UNESCO world heritage list. The mountain is considered by DENR as the center of endemism in Mindanao. It has one of the highest land-based biological diversity in terms of flora and fauna per unit area. It has three distinct forest formations, from lowland tropical rainforest, to mid-mountain forests, and finally to high mountain forests. A portion of the eastern slopes are also within the scope of the UNESCO Hydrology Environment Life and Policy (HELP) Network. The Davao HELP Network is focused on building collaboration among watershed stakeholders.
Mount Apo
DAVAO CITY Davao City (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Dabaw, Filipino: Lungsod ng Dabaw, Malay: Kota Davao, Spanish: Ciudad de Dávao or Ciudad de Davao) is a city on Mindanao, Philippines. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 1,449,296 people, making it the fourth-most-populous city in the Philippines and the most populous in Mindanao. It is the center of Metro Davao, the third most populous metropolitan area in the Philippines (as of 2010 Census with a population of 2.26 million, after Metro Manila's 11.86 million and Metro Cebu's 2.55 million). With a total land area of 2,444 square kilometers, the city is the largest in the country in terms of land area. The city serves as the main trade, commerce, and industry hub of Mindanao and the regional center of Davao Region. Davao is home to Mount Apo, the highest mountain in the Philippines. Davao is also known as the "Durian Capital" of the Philippines. For geographical and statistical purposes, Davao City is grouped with the province of Davao del Sur but is governed independently from it. The city is divided into three congressional districts, which are subdivided into 11 administrative districts with a total of 182 barangays.
Etymology
The region's name is derived from its Bagobo origins. The word davao came from the phonetic blending of three Bagobo subgroups' names for the Davao River, a major waterway emptying into the Davao Gulf near the city. The aboriginal Obos, who inhabit the hinterlands of the region, called the river Davah (with a gentle vowel ending, although later pronunciation is with a hard v or b); the Clatta (or Giangan/Diangan) called it Dawaw, and the Tagabawas called it Dabo. To the Obos, davah also means "a place beyond the high grounds" (alluding to settlements at the mouth of the river surrounded by high, rolling hills). When asked where they were going, the usual reply was davah (pointing towards the town). Dawaw also refers to a trading settlement, where forest goods are bartered for salt and other commodities.
Spanish Era
Although Spaniards began to explore the Davao Gulf area as early as 16th century, Spanish influence was negligible in the Davao region until 1844, when the Spanish brigadier general Agustin Bocallan claimed the area in what is now Davao City for the Spanish Crown, despite opposition by the Sultan of Maguindanao.[citation needed] Official colonization of the area, however, began in 1848 when an expedition of 70 men and women led by José Cruz de Uyanguren of Vergara, Spain, established a Christian settlement in an area of mangrove swamps which is now Bolton Riverside. Davao was then ruled by a chieftain, Bago, who had a settlement on the banks of the Davao River (then called the Tagloc River by the Bagobos). Bago was the most powerful datu in the Gulf area at that time.[citation needed] Cruz de Uyanguren met the Mandaya chieftain, Daupan, joining him to help defeat Bago (who collected tribute from the neighboring Mandayas). They failed to defeat Bago when their ships were outmaneuvered crossing the narrow channel of the Davao River bend (where the Bolton Bridge is located).[citation needed] After Cruz de Uyanguren defeated Bago, he renamed the region Nueva Guipúzcoa, founding the town of Nueva Vergara (the future Davao) in 29 June 1848[5] to honor of his home in Spain and becoming its first governor. He was reported to have peacefully conquered the entire Davao Gulf region by year's end, despite a lack of support from the Spanish government in Manila and his allies. Cruz de Uyanguren attempted to make peace with the neighboring tribes (including the Maguindanaos, Iranun and Sangir, Samals, Bagobos, Mansakas, Manobos and Aetas), urging them to help develop the area; his efforts, however, did not succeed.[citation needed] By 1852, due to intrigues by those in Manila dissatisfied with Cruz de Uyanguren's Davao venture, Marquis de Solana (by Governor General Blanco's order) took over Cruz de Uyanguren's command of the Nueva Guipúzcoa (Davao) region. By that time, the capital, Nueva Vergara (Davao) had a population of 526. While relative peace with the natives prevailed, the population grew very slowly.[citation needed] By the 1890s, Muslims began to become Christian converts by the efforts of their datus (Timan and Porkan), although many others remained steadfast in Islam.[citation needed] Saturnino Urios, who labored among the Moros of Hijo in 1892, divided the population; those who wanted to live among the Christians left Hijo, and were resettled in Tigatto, Mawab and Agdao under the supervision of Francisco Bangoy and Teodoro Palma Gil. These groups generally refer to themselves today as Kalagans.Davao City Then and Now
Updated December 8, 2015 - Presidential aspirant and Davao City Mayor Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte appeared before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) main office in Intramuros, Manila to personally file his certificate of candidacy (COC) for president. 
MOUNT APO 
Mount Apo Natural Park Mount Apo is a large solfataric, potentially active stratovolcano in the island of Mindanao, Philippines. With an elevation of 2,954 metres (9,692 ft) above sea level, it is the highest mountain in the Philippine Archipelago and is located between Davao City and Davao del Sur province in Region XI and Cotabato province in Region XII. The peak overlooks Davao City 45 kilometres (28 mi) to the northeast, Digos City 25 kilometres (16 mi) to the southeast, and Kidapawan City 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the west. The first two attempts to reach Mt. Apo’s summit ended in failure: that of Jose Oyanguren (1852) and Señor Real (1870). The first recorded successful expedition was led by Don Joaquin Rajal in October 10, 1880. Prior to the climb, Rajal had to secure the permission of the Bagobo chieftain, Datu Manig. It is said that the Datu demanded that human sacrifice be made to please the god Mandarangan. Fortunately, the datu agreed to waive this demand, and the climb commenced on October 6, 1880, succeeding five days later. Since then, numerous expeditions followed. These and more are described in colorful narrations by Fr. Miguel Bernad, S.J. On May 9, 1936, Mount Apo was declared a national park by President Manuel L. Quezon. A note on the etymologies: Mt. Apo is said to be named after a nobleman named Apong, who got killed while mediating the battle between two suitors of his daughter Saribu. Another proposed origin of the name is from the word Apo itself, which in Filipino tongues means “master” or “grandfather”. 
Updated December 8, 2015 - Presidential aspirant and Davao City Mayor Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte appeared before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) main office in Intramuros, Manila to personally file his certificate of candidacy (COC) for president. 
Rodrigo Duterte formalizes presidential bid 
DAVAO CITY—Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said he would part ways with Interior Secretary Mar Roxas, the presumptive presidential candidate of the ruling Liberal Party (LP), if LP fields Justice Secretary Leila de Lima as one of its candidates for senator. Duterte, who claimed Roxas is a close friend and ally, said if that happened, he might also run and join the presidential race. “It might interest me to run and that would leave us against each other,” Duterte said, addressing Roxas. “I might not only be campaigning with the other side, I might also run,” Duterte added. He said he would also campaign for whoever would be De Lima’s opponent. “Whoever will be her opponent, I will campaign for him,” said Duterte, “If Mar will take her in the LP slate for the Senate, I’ll tell Mar, goodbye,” he said. Duterte’s bitter spat with De Lima started when De Lima was still human rights commissioner and investigated extrajudicial killings in the city attributed to the Davao Death Squad (DDS), which is being linked to Duterte. She also recently rebuked Duterte over his publicly issued threats against criminals. “You and De Lima go together with her rotten principle,” he said, addressing Roxas. Duterte went on to question De Lima for arresting former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo without a warrant of arrest in 2011. He also dismissed anew reports that he had links with the DDS and challenged De Lima to file a case against him in court. Duterte said he would be pleased to face the justice secretary as long as she agrees to take the witness stand and answer his questions under oath. He said if a case had been brought up against De Lima for ordering Arroyo’s arrest in 2011 without legal basis, he could also convict the justice secretary with only five questions. He said Arroyo can take the witness stand and he would ask her questions like “were there cases filed?” Duterte said if Arroyo denied that a case had been filed against her at the time of her arrest, he would continue the questioning. “Were you stopped at the airport? Why were you stopped? Who stopped you? Was there any legal document presented to you during the arrest, any arrest warrant?” Duterte said. He said Arroyo’s answers would be enough to convict De Lima of violating the law against warrantless arrests. Duterte also warned that President Aquino might be culpable, too, if De Lima is convicted of wrongful arrest. “She will drag the President (Mr. Aquino) along with her because then, I will also have to ask her, who ordered you to make such arrest?” Duterte said. “Even if the case was filed later, at the time of the arrest, there was no legal document to do it, and that is already a violation of the law,” he said. Germelina Lacorte, Inquirer Mindanao Read more: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/706090/duterte-to-mar-goodbye-if-de-lima-runs#ixzz3gL5p7eMA Follow us: @inquirerdotnet on Twitter | inquirerdotnet on Facebook 
DAVAO -- The city of Davao ranked fourth as the world's safest place, according to website Numbeo.com. Out of 349 entries, Davao City is the only metropolis in the Philippines that made it to the top 10. It has a crime index of 13.27 and safety index of 86.73. Makati landed at 20th place with a crime index of 18.75 and safety index of 81.25. The only other cities listed from the Philippines are: Manila with a crime index of 64.54 and safety index of 35.46, and Cebu with a crime index of 46.88 and safety index of 53.12. According to the website, safety index is, on the other way, quite opposite of crime index. If the city has a high safety index, it is considered very safe. It said that it is 93.75 percent safe to walk alone during daylight in Davao, while 76.69 percent safe to walk alone during night. "These data are based on perceptions of visitors of this website in the past two years. If value is 0, it means it is perceived as very low, and if value is 100, it means it is perceived as very high," the website said. With regard the crime index of 18.75, the website explained, the issue with the highest rate is the problem on corruption and bribery with 31.67, followed by “worries things from car stolen” with 29.69, then “worries home broken and things stolen” with 26.56. The issue with the least crime rate is “worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin or religion” with 6.67. Treat with caution The source Numbeo claims to be the world’s largest database of user contributed data about cities and countries worldwide. It provides current and timely information on world living conditions including cost of living, housing indicators, health care, traffic, crime and pollution. But it gathers data through user input, thus although it is popularly consulted as source for cost of living, its data have to be addressed with caution. User input can skew data and will not reflect the whole picture, especially from places where there is not much available data. It cannot also be ascertained where and how the numbers can be verified. The crime and safety indexes were published online at http://www.numbeo.com/crime/rankings_current.jsp around 11 p.m. of August 8. The website also said that Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates placed first among the safest place with a safety index rate of 90.47, then Lugano, Switzerland (90.16), and third is Marbella, Spain (88.78). Fifth is Taipei, Taiwan (86.26); next is Munich, Germany (86.06); Quebec City, Canada (85.55) ranked seventh; then Hong Kong, Hong Kong (85.51) as eighth; Seoul, South Korea (84.28) on ninth place; and Bern, Switzerland (84.24) as tenth. PEARL FARM BEACH RESORT
Like the jewel for which it is named, the The Pearl Farm Beach Resort is a precious gateway where guests can revel in tropical pleasures, relish life's flavors and feast on nature's bounties.The Pearl Farm Beach Resort lies in a secluded cove on Samal Island off the coast of Davao City. This 11-hectare spread 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. Today, the resort beckons with the promise of a relaxing, private retreat, under the care of our friendly, charming staff. The resort's Samal Houses are patterned after the stilt houses of seafaring Samal tribes of the Sulu archipelago. By day, schools of tiny fish frolic between the sturdy poles that support the houses. At night, the sound of the waves are a soothing aid to slumber. A jar of water and a coconut shell dipper are placed near the entrance to each house so that guests may wash away the sand after a day of barefooting on the beach. In local custom, this gesture is also symbolic of a cleansing of the spirit. 
DAVAO PEOPLE'S PARK 
People's Park is a cultural-theme park located at the center of Davao City. It is the brainchild of the mayor of Davao City, Rodrigo Duterte, who, in December 15, 2007, led the ceremonial inauguration of the park. The 4-hectare park got its name from a "Name the Park" contest by the city government which was won by Romeo Sardon, a retired electrician and seaman. He bagged the P50,000 grand prize money for winning among the 918 entries that were submitted in contest. This P72-M park is once an old, dilapidated Palaruang Panlunsod or commonly known as the old PTA ground where the city used to host athletic meets, sports events, orchid shows, concerts, and other citywide events. Now, the old PTA ground has transformed into a clean and beautiful park adorned with tropical rainforest trees, large sculptures, interactive fountains, ponds and waterfalls, a durian dome, a shady and open plaza, and a statue of a gigantic Philippine eagle, and is frequented by locals, visitors, and foreign tourists. The once dilapidated PTA ground has now become a city landmark and a major attraction in Davao City. The Durian Dome serves as the visitor's center and main entrance which opens to the park. This spiky dome roof was artistically designed after the spiky shell of the durian, a tropical fruit which Davao City is known for. The oval race track from the old sports complex was retained and permanently paved with bricks and is now called, 'The Promenade,' since the track is a favorite venue among joggers and health buffs for morning physical fitness and therapeutic exercises. Joggers can now jog around the oval amid the beautifully landscaped lush greenery and quiet ambiance of the park. Surrounding it are: a bambusetum, a collection of the different species of bamboo; a shady plaza where African tulips are planted within the 3,750 square meter-area; and an open plaza with a walk-through rainbow drive featuring some collections of potted palms. At the center of the oval track is a wide grassy area with a dancing fountain which is considered the first in Mindanao, and a long, wide bridge which affords a panoramic view of the entire park. Also, there is a sloping hill filled with tall, stately pine trees that were brought-in from Baguio and Benguet in Luzon. Behind this area is the park's man-made "rainforest" that stretches all the way to the opposite side of the park close to the exit gate.
Aug. 22, 2015 Indak-Indak sa kadalanan Davao city Kadayawan Festival 2015 
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DAVAO -- The city of Davao ranked fourth as the world's safest place, according to website Numbeo.com. Out of 349 entries, Davao City is the only metropolis in the Philippines that made it to the top 10. It has a crime index of 13.27 and safety index of 86.73. Makati landed at 20th place with a crime index of 18.75 and safety index of 81.25. The only other cities listed from the Philippines are: Manila with a crime index of 64.54 and safety index of 35.46, and Cebu with a crime index of 46.88 and safety index of 53.12. According to the website, safety index is, on the other way, quite opposite of crime index. If the city has a high safety index, it is considered very safe. It said that it is 93.75 percent safe to walk alone during daylight in Davao, while 76.69 percent safe to walk alone during night. "These data are based on perceptions of visitors of this website in the past two years. If value is 0, it means it is perceived as very low, and if value is 100, it means it is perceived as very high," the website said. With regard the crime index of 18.75, the website explained, the issue with the highest rate is the problem on corruption and bribery with 31.67, followed by “worries things from car stolen” with 29.69, then “worries home broken and things stolen” with 26.56. The issue with the least crime rate is “worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin or religion” with 6.67. Treat with caution The source Numbeo claims to be the world’s largest database of user contributed data about cities and countries worldwide. It provides current and timely information on world living conditions including cost of living, housing indicators, health care, traffic, crime and pollution. But it gathers data through user input, thus although it is popularly consulted as source for cost of living, its data have to be addressed with caution. User input can skew data and will not reflect the whole picture, especially from places where there is not much available data. It cannot also be ascertained where and how the numbers can be verified. The crime and safety indexes were published online at http://www.numbeo.com/crime/rankings_current.jsp around 11 p.m. of August 8. The website also said that Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates placed first among the safest place with a safety index rate of 90.47, then Lugano, Switzerland (90.16), and third is Marbella, Spain (88.78). Fifth is Taipei, Taiwan (86.26); next is Munich, Germany (86.06); Quebec City, Canada (85.55) ranked seventh; then Hong Kong, Hong Kong (85.51) as eighth; Seoul, South Korea (84.28) on ninth place; and Bern, Switzerland (84.24) as tenth. PEARL FARM BEACH RESORT 
Like the jewel for which it is named, the The Pearl Farm Beach Resort is a precious gateway where guests can revel in tropical pleasures, relish life's flavors and feast on nature's bounties.The Pearl Farm Beach Resort lies in a secluded cove on Samal Island off the coast of Davao City. This 11-hectare spread 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. Today, the resort beckons with the promise of a relaxing, private retreat, under the care of our friendly, charming staff. The resort's Samal Houses are patterned after the stilt houses of seafaring Samal tribes of the Sulu archipelago. By day, schools of tiny fish frolic between the sturdy poles that support the houses. At night, the sound of the waves are a soothing aid to slumber. A jar of water and a coconut shell dipper are placed near the entrance to each house so that guests may wash away the sand after a day of barefooting on the beach. In local custom, this gesture is also symbolic of a cleansing of the spirit. 
People's Park is a cultural-theme park located at the center of Davao City. It is the brainchild of the mayor of Davao City, Rodrigo Duterte, who, in December 15, 2007, led the ceremonial inauguration of the park. The 4-hectare park got its name from a "Name the Park" contest by the city government which was won by Romeo Sardon, a retired electrician and seaman. He bagged the P50,000 grand prize money for winning among the 918 entries that were submitted in contest. This P72-M park is once an old, dilapidated Palaruang Panlunsod or commonly known as the old PTA ground where the city used to host athletic meets, sports events, orchid shows, concerts, and other citywide events. Now, the old PTA ground has transformed into a clean and beautiful park adorned with tropical rainforest trees, large sculptures, interactive fountains, ponds and waterfalls, a durian dome, a shady and open plaza, and a statue of a gigantic Philippine eagle, and is frequented by locals, visitors, and foreign tourists. The once dilapidated PTA ground has now become a city landmark and a major attraction in Davao City. The Durian Dome serves as the visitor's center and main entrance which opens to the park. This spiky dome roof was artistically designed after the spiky shell of the durian, a tropical fruit which Davao City is known for. The oval race track from the old sports complex was retained and permanently paved with bricks and is now called, 'The Promenade,' since the track is a favorite venue among joggers and health buffs for morning physical fitness and therapeutic exercises. Joggers can now jog around the oval amid the beautifully landscaped lush greenery and quiet ambiance of the park. Surrounding it are: a bambusetum, a collection of the different species of bamboo; a shady plaza where African tulips are planted within the 3,750 square meter-area; and an open plaza with a walk-through rainbow drive featuring some collections of potted palms. At the center of the oval track is a wide grassy area with a dancing fountain which is considered the first in Mindanao, and a long, wide bridge which affords a panoramic view of the entire park. Also, there is a sloping hill filled with tall, stately pine trees that were brought-in from Baguio and Benguet in Luzon. Behind this area is the park's man-made "rainforest" that stretches all the way to the opposite side of the park close to the exit gate. 
Mount Apo Natural Park Mount Apo is a large solfataric, potentially active stratovolcano in the island of Mindanao, Philippines. With an elevation of 2,954 metres (9,692 ft) above sea level, it is the highest mountain in the Philippine Archipelago and is located between Davao City and Davao del Sur province in Region XI and Cotabato province in Region XII. The peak overlooks Davao City 45 kilometres (28 mi) to the northeast, Digos City 25 kilometres (16 mi) to the southeast, and Kidapawan City 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the west. The first two attempts to reach Mt. Apo’s summit ended in failure: that of Jose Oyanguren (1852) and Señor Real (1870). The first recorded successful expedition was led by Don Joaquin Rajal in October 10, 1880. Prior to the climb, Rajal had to secure the permission of the Bagobo chieftain, Datu Manig. It is said that the Datu demanded that human sacrifice be made to please the god Mandarangan. Fortunately, the datu agreed to waive this demand, and the climb commenced on October 6, 1880, succeeding five days later. Since then, numerous expeditions followed. These and more are described in colorful narrations by Fr. Miguel Bernad, S.J. On May 9, 1936, Mount Apo was declared a national park by President Manuel L. Quezon. A note on the etymologies: Mt. Apo is said to be named after a nobleman named Apong, who got killed while mediating the battle between two suitors of his daughter Saribu. Another proposed origin of the name is from the word Apo itself, which in Filipino tongues means “master” or “grandfather”. 
