Monkayo : Awao Falls

Awao Falls is located in Barangay Awao in the town of Monkayo, Compostela Valley Province. It is approximately 30 minutes away from the town proper and is reachable by skylab/habal-habal (motorcycle). The road from the town center to Barangay Awao is rough and rocky.

Events : The Golden Crops (Cacao, Coconut, Coffee, Corn and Cassava) Conference

Davao Trade Expo brings a new opportunity for the agriculture sector and the farmers in broadening their market perspective and improving productivity to produce high quality yield. This time, it will focus its assistance in the Golden Crops of Agriculture, namely Cacao, Coconut, Coffee, Corn and Cassava.

These golden crops are quite in demand nowadays not only in the local scene but also in the international market. While the potentials are great, current supply is inadequate to support the demand. With this, opportunities to generate awareness, productivity enhancement to meet global requirements and for sufficiency is getting a lot of interest.

Batang Pinoy 2013 Mindanao Qualifying Rounds

The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is currently conducting the Mindanao Qualifying Rounds for the Batang Pinoy 2013 also known as the Philippine Youth Games.

In partnership with the Philippine Olympic Committee, the Department of Interior and Local Government, the Department of Education and the respective Local Government Units, this national program encourages children ages 15 and below belonging to different sports associations to participate in the youth event.

Davao del Norte : Banana Beach Resort

The Banana Beach Resort is one of Davao del Norte's tourist attractions. It is located inside a banana plantation in Barangay Madaum, Tagum City. The resort offers a stunning infinity pool, land and water activities and sumptuous food that every guests can enjoy.

Commuters Guide Davao : Davao International Airport to Ecoland Bus Terminal

Directions going to Ecoland Bus Terminal from Davao International Airport and Vice Versa:

The entrance/exit of the Davao International airport from the passenger terminal is very close so it will not take you more than 5 minutes to walk to reach the national highway. Once you are in the national high-way, cross the street and wait for buses with signboard  Maa/Ecoland. These buses will go directly to Ecoland bus terminal with less travel time compared to taking jeepneys. Buses like Bachelor Express and Del Norte Express are plying this route and frequencies are every 30 minutes or less. The fare is P15 for this journey. [For bus schedules around the Philippines, check out Buses and Ferries]

Commuters Guide Davao : Davao International Airport to Downtown Davao City

Directions going to Downtown Davao City from Davao International Airport 

The entrance/exit of the Davao International airport from the passenger terminal is very close so it will not take you more than 5 minutes to walk to reach the national highway. Once you are in the national high-way, cross the street and wait for jeepneys going to either Bankerohan or G-Mall, Bajada, Abreeza via Buhangin. The fare would depend on where you will go. Just ask the driver and he'll surely tell you the exact and the right fare for the journey. If you are going to MyHotel, the jeepneys are actually passing through the area of San Pedro Street. 

Davao City : Park Inn by Radisson

Park Inn by Radisson is a 204-room newly built hotel in Davao City. It is conveniently located next to the biggest and hippest shopping mall in the city - SM Lanang Premier. Park Inn is just about 15 minutes away from Davao International Airport and the city proper. It is also just a short drive from major tourist attractions like beaches, museums and parks.

Celebrating Davao City's Kadayawan Festival 2013

The word "Kadayawan" comes from a Mandaya word "Madayaw" which means a warm and friendly greeting. It is annually celebrated in Davao Cityin the month of August.

This year's winner in the Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan (Street Dancing) Competition are as follow:

Open Category: 

Champion: Panay National High School from Sto. Nino South Cotabato 

First Runner-up: Tribo Sulalan from Polomok, South Cotabato 

Second Runner up: Tribo Talaingod, Davao del Norte 

Davao-based Category 

Champion: Holy Cross College of Calinan 

First Runner up: Magallanes Elementary School 

Second Runner up: Sta. Ana National High School

Tagum City's UGMAD Festival 2013

UGMAD (Uma, Gamiton, Mag-uuma Atong Dayegon) Festival is an annual celebration of Tagum City to acknowledge the importance of the farmers contribution to the society. It is a month-long celebration which will start on August 28, 2013  and will end on September 22, 2013. The festival will not just feature the farmers but also the fishermen and the livestock caretakers which make it more interesting.

Davao City: Bagobo House Hotel

Come and stay in a hotel that has a downtown location without breaking your budget. Discover and explore Davao City's shopping, cinemas, restaurants, and some of the city's night spots right outside our door step.  Because Bagobo House Hotel Davao is at the city center, visiting the beaches of Samal Island or mountain resorts at the foot of Mt. Apo is easy. 

With 36 air-conditioned rooms, the hotel amenities include Cable TV, WiFi Access, Hot & Cold Shower, and Room Service from 6am-10pm.  Dine at the Agong Cafe or book the 10 seat Conference Room for more privacy.  WiFi is FREE at the Lobby.

Davao City : The Marco Polo Hotel

The Marco Polo Hotel Davao is one of the tallest buildings in Davao City. It is conveniently located in the central business district of the City. It offer 245 chic guest rooms and suites. If you are looking for a high-end place to stay in Davao City, then the Marco Polo is a good choice for you.

New Corella : Panas Waterfalls

One of New Corella's tourist attractions is the Panas Waterfalls located in Barangay Carcor. It is a multi-tiered waterfalls with cold water and a turquoise basin. It is considered to be one of the most visited eco-tourism site in the province of Davao del Norte.

How to Get to Panas Waterfalls?

Panas Waterfalls is located in Barangay Carcor which is about 30 minutes away from the town proper. Half of the road going to Panas waterfalls is cemented while the other half is a little rough. The site is accessible to any two or four-wheel vehicles.

Fare for the habal-habal ride is P30 one way if you are alone. Should be cheaper per person if you have a companion.

If you are coming from Davao City or Tagum City please read here for the instructions how to go to New Corella : How to get to New Corella?

Tip:

If you are commuting and do not plan of staying there for a long period of time, advise you driver to wait for you as it is quite difficult to get a ride going back to the town proper.

Lon Wa Buddhist Temple

The Lon Wa Buddhist Temple is one attraction you should not miss while in Davao. The temple is one of the biggest Buddhist temple in the Philippines and is the largest in the entire Mindanao. It is situated just a few minutes away from the city center.

How to Get There Lon Wa Buddhist Temple?

The temple is situated along J.P. Cabaguio Avenue in Agdao District. From the city center you can take a jeep going to Sasa/Lanang. Just tell the jeepney driver to drop you at crossing Cabaguio. The temple sits just a few distance from the main road.

Admission to the temple is free and it is usually open daily between 7:30Am to 4:30PM.

Davao Chinatown

Davao's Chinatown is another interesting place to explore while in Davao City. The city's Chinatown is marked with four archways : The Arch of Prosperity in Uyanguren; The Arch of Unity near Magsaysay Park; The Arch of Peace in Sta. Ana Avenue and the Arch of Friendship near the Jones Circle.

The Arch of Unity

The Arch of Friendship

The Arch of Prosperity

The Arch of Peace

How to get there?

The four archways are in close proximity to each other so you may either walk or take a jeepney to visit them all. Start from the Arch of Friendship going to the Arch of Unity then to the Arch of Prosperity and lastly to the Arch of Peace.

Compostela Valley : Pantukan

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Compostela Valley : New Bataan

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Compostela Valley : Nabunturan

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Compostela Valley : Montevista

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Compostela Valley : Monkayo

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Compostela Valley : Mawab

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Compostela Valley : Maragusan

Maragusan is a first class municipality in the province of Compostela Valley. It is dubbed as the summer capital of the Davao region due to its cold temperature. It is also ho around 30 enchanting waterfalls.

How to Get to Maragusan 

There are a lot of options to go to Maragusan. You can take a van (Gaisano Mall) or bus (Ecoland Bus Terminal) going to Maragusan. Taking a van is the most convenient way as the travel time is lesser than the bus. You can also take a northbound bus and alight in either Tagum City or Nabunturan and take another bus from there going to Maragusan. travel time is around 3-5 hours. The road is quite rough so be careful when taking your own vehicle.

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Marangig Falls 

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The Haven's Peak Highland Resort

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Compostela Valley : Maco

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Compostela Valley : Mabini

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Compostela Valley : Laak

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Compostela Valley : Compostela

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Davao Oriental : Tarragona

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Davao Oriental : San Isidro

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Davao Oriental : Manay

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Davao Oriental : Lupon

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Davao Oriental : Governor Generoso

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Davao Oriental : Cateel

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Davao Oriental : Caraga

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Davao Oriental : Boston

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Davao Oriental : Banaybanay

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Davao Oriental : Baganga

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Davao del Sur : Sulop

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Davao del Sur : Sta. Maria

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Davao del Sur : Sarangani

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Davao del Sur : Santa Cruz

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Davao del Sur : Jose Abad Santos

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Davao del Sur : Padada

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Davao del Sur : Matanao

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Davao del Sur : Malita

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Davao del Sur : Malalag

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Davao del Sur : Magsaysay

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Davao del Sur : Kiblawan

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Davao del Sur : Hagonoy

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Davao del Sur : Don Mar

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Davao del Sur : Digos City

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Davao del Sur : Bansalan

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Davao del Norte : Talaingod

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Davao del Norte : Tagum City

Tagum City is the capital of the province of Davao del Norte. It is situated about 55 kilometers from Davao City.It is one of he most progressive city in the Davao region.

How to go to Tagum City

From Davao City, take a northbound bus going to Butuan, Mati and all others except those buses going to Santo Tomas as they are not passing Tagum City. You can either take the bus from Ecoland Bus Terminal or from the national highway. Fare for air-conditioned bus is P120 for about almost an hour ride.

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Banana Beach Resort

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Davao del Norte : Santo Tomas

Sto. Tomas is second district of Province of Davao del Norte. It is bounded in the North by the Municipalities of Kapalong and Talaingod, in the East by the Municpality of Asuncion, in the West by Davao City and in the South by the Municipality of Braulio E. Dujali and City of Panabo.

How to go to Santo Tomas

From the Tagum City, Sto. Tomas is about 30kms away or about a little over an hour ride by public jeepneys.  You may either take a jeep via Kinamayan route or bus liner via Carmen route. From Carmen, there are already a lot of buses and jeepneys going to Santo Tomas.

From Davao City it is approximately 63kms or about two ahours by bus or private car.  Bus liners are stationed at Davao City Overland Transportation Terminal in Ecoland, Davao City.  Bus companies have non-air and air-conditioned units that gives added comfort to passengers to and from Davao City.

 
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Davao del Norte : San Isidro

The town of San Isidro is dubbed as the "land of brown gold" as it produces the famous tableya a round-shaped product made from dried cacao seeds which is a raw material in making our favorite chocolates. It is also considered as one of the eco-tourism sites of the province.

How to go to San Isidro?

From Davao City, take a bus or van going to Tagum City. Travel time is almost 2 hours by bus and fare is P120 for air-conditioned buses. From Tagum Integrated Bus Terminal, take a jeep or bus going to San Isidro and alight in the Poblacion/public market area. 

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Tugtugunan Falls

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Davao del Norte : Panabo City

Panabo City is considered to be an agri-industrial gateway to the world. It is home to thousands of hectares of cavendish banana plantations. It is also a major source of milk fish in the region.

How to go to Panabo City?

From Davao City, take a bus or van going to Tagum City. Travel time is almost 1 hour by bus and fare is P65 for air-conditioned buses. Alight at the Panabo Bus Terminal. The mode of transportation within town are tricycles and motorcycles (habal-habal).

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Panabo Mariculture Park

Museo Panabo

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Davao del Norte : New Corella

The municipality of New Corella is known as the "water basin capital of Davao del Norte" as it is abundant with less explored springs. The town offers a number of ecotourism attractions like pools, caves, water terraces and nature trails. 

New Corella is an agricultural town so you will see rice fields and banana plantations and other crops. 

How to go to New Corella?

From Davao City, take a bus or van going to Tagum City. Travel time is alsmost 2 hours by bus and fare is P120 for air-conditioned buses. From Tagum Integrated Bus Terminal, take a jeep or bus going to New Corella and alight in the Poblacion/public market area. Travel time is around 45 minutes and fare is P30. The mode of transportation within town are tricycles and motorcycles (habal-habal).

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Panas Waterfalls

Matin-ao Inland Resort
Casilac Falls

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There is no hotel in New Corella, the closest hotels are in Tagum City.

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There is no inn or hostel in New Corella, the nearest are in Tagum City.

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There are only carinderia type of place to eat in New Corella.

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Davao del Norte Milk Processing

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Davao del Norte : Kapalong

Kapalong is one of the oldest towns of Davao del Norte. It is also the largest town in the province in terms of land area. It is dubbed as the "Caving Capital of Mindanao" as it is home to a number of caves which are open to the public.

How to go to Kapalong?

From Davao City, take a bus or van going to Tagum City. Travel time is almost 2 hours by bus and fare is P120 for air-conditioned buses. From Tagum Integrated Bus Terminal, take a jeep or bus going to Kapalong and alight in the Kapalong Terminal. Travel time is around an hour and fare is P35. The mode of transportation within town are tricycles and motorcycles (habal-habal).

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Okbot Cave

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Kapalong Town Square / Theme Park

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Davao del Norte : Island Garden City of Samal

The Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) is dubbed as the place which has everything - an island, a garden, a city and both the sand, the sea and the sun. Whether you are looking for a mountain adventure or a beach getaway, Samal has a place for you to enjoy whatever floats your boat.

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Monfort Bat Cave

Hagimit Falls

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Davao del Norte : Carmen

The municipality of Carmen was once a battlefield. The town's capital was the center of the Battle of Ising in 1945 during the World War II where the Filipino soldiers fought and drove away the Japanese army.

The town has a huge production of fresh bananas and pomelos. 

How to go to Carmen?

From Davao City, take a bus or van going to Tagum City. Travel time is a little over an hour by bus and fare is around P60 for non air-conditioned buses. Alight at Carmen Bus Terminal. The mode of transportation within town are padyak and motorcycles (habal-habal).

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The Battle of Ising Veterans Memorial Shine
Agri-tourism

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Davao del Norte : Braulio E. Dujali

The town of Braulio E. Dujali was once a part of Carmen and Panabo City. The town boasts of its aquatic resources mostly freshwater catch. It is considered an aqua-tourism site of the province of Davao del Norte.

How to go to Braulio E. Dujali?

From Davao City, take a bus or van going to Tagum City. Travel time is almost 2 hours by bus and fare is around P65 non-air. Tell the driver to drop you at crossing Tuganay in the town of Carmen, then take a jeep or habal-habal going to Dujali and alight in the Poblacion/public market area. 

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Organic Rice fields

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Davao del Norte: Asuncion

Asuncion is an agricultural town in Davao del Norte. It is about 30 minutes from Tagum City - the provincial capital of Davao del Norte.

Asuncion Municipal Hall

How to go to Asuncion?

From Davao City, take a bus or van going to Tagum City. Travel time is almost 2 hours by bus and fare is P120 for air-conditioned buses. From Tagum Integrated Bus Terminal, take a jeep going to Asuncion and alight in the Poblacion/public market area. Travel time is around 30 minutes and fare is P20. The mode of transportation within town are tricycles and motorcycles (habal-habal).

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Madgao River

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There is no hotels in Asuncion.

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There is no inn/hostel in Asuncion.

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Typical carinderia type of eaties, no fancy restaurants.

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Videoke bars