Davao Festivals "Kadayawan and Araw ng Davao"

Araw ng Davao is usually held during the 16th of March. Where the city celebrates its City anniversary.

Kayawan Festival is usually held during the month of August. Where different kinds of fruits are abundant. This is a feast of thanking God for the abundant harvest of fruit.

Philippine Eagle Center

HOW TO GET TO THE PHILIPPINE EAGLE CAMP IN MALAGOS CALINAN
The Philippine Eagle Center (PEC) is about an hour drive from the city and can be reached either by private or public transport. Buses going to Calinan depart every 15 minutes from the Annil Terminal located at corner Quirino and San Pedro Extension. Bus fare is at P30. From Calinan, take a pedicab going to the PEC. The ride is about 10 minutes and will cost you P6. Before entering the PEC premises, the Davao City Water District will collect an entrance fee of P5 for adults and P3 for kids. PEC entrance costs P50 for adults and P30 for youth, 18 years old and below. Tour guiding and the use of kiosks are free of charge.


The Center is home to 32 Philippine Eagles, 16 of which are captive-bred. It also houses 10 other species of birds, 4 species of mammals and 2 species of reptiles. Simulating a tropical rain forest environment, the Center offers the visitor a glimpse into the country’s forest ecosystem. Although the exhibits are used primarily to help educate the Filipino people on conservation, the facility is also considered a major tourist attraction in Davao City.
Once known as the monkey-eating eagle; it is endemic(found only) to the eastern portion of the Philippine comprising the Sierra Madre mountains in Eastern Luzon and the heavily forested area of Mindanao.



The largest eagle, standing to about three and a half feet (3 1/2) may be recognized by its powerful bill, strong legs and claws. The general body color is grayish brown in the back and wings, whitish front neck and belly with shafts of gray brown streaked feathers on the head, which when erect forms a crest.

The prey mostly on monkeys, but lately they have been observed feeding on flying lemurs (caguang), wild cats (musang), and flying squirrels (tapilac) in Mindanao. Usually the male does the hunting, sharing his catch with the female and the young, especially during the breeding time.

The life of the eagle has been closely watched resulting in the following findings: pairs occupy a wide territory in lowland and medium elevation forest. Hunting flights extend to the cleared areas as well. At breeding time, they usually indulge in high searing flights and are said to mate in mid-air. The nest is a crude platform of branches and twigs, set in the tallest tree. Only one white egg is laid which hatches in about two months.

The very size of the monkey eating eagle with its majestic stance makes it a very desirable target as a trophy. Also because of its uniqueness, there is a demand for its in major zoos of the world.

Gap Farm

One of Davao's prime and old tourist destination for the olds and young ones.....


The GAP Farm has deluxe cottages and campsites, Olympic size swimming pool, picnic area, horseback riding facilities, convention hall, and a World War II cave among others. Its garden is filled with exotic flowers and tropical fruits.

Pearl Farm Resort

Pearl Farm Resort is located at Island Garden City of Samal.

Like the jewel for which it is named, the Pearl Farm Beach Resort is a precious get-away 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 Island Garden of Samal 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.

Reasons why you must come to Davao

1. Davao is the Largest city in the world in a
land area which is 2,443.61 square kilometers.


2. Best tasting natural drinking water, one of world best drinking water.

3. The city boasts of beautiful people with charming smiles or laughing together in groups.

4. Traffic jams are nonexistent in the city. Congested traffic seldom happens. You could get to your destination on time.

5. The city no-smoking city ordinace is strictly implemented. Smoking areas are designated at certain places.

6. Davao City is proud of the law-abiding citizens.

7. Davao City is relatively peaceful with a crime solution efficiency rate of 90.2% in 2000.

8. Worried of your safety? Davao has competent police force that ensures the safety of the whole city.

9. Davao is awarded as the 17th best asian city and the best in the Philippines (1996-2000).

10. Davao City is awarded as the cleanest and greenest city in the country.

11. Davao City is proud of the title: Most Child-Friendly City in the Country.

12. Davao is a typhoon-free city.

13. Come to the Davao and taste the famous exotic Durian, the king of Fruits. Really does taste like heaven.

14. Interested in hiking or trekking? Climb the highest peak in the country, Mt. Apo at Kidapawan, North Cotabato.

15. See Davao's pride the monkey-eating eagle at Philippine Eagle in Malagos, Calinan.


16. See flora and fauna and the spectacular natural scenery or dip in the pool at Gap Farm.

17. Get in touch with mother nature at eden. Love the cool climate and the perfect peace.

18. Davao province is one of the few areas of the country that still boasts of the lush forests and greenery.

19. Davao is blessed with abundant marine resources.

20. The tropical climate of Davao is perfect for outdoor activities.