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Davao RegionFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThis articleneeds additional citations forverification.Please helpimprove this articlebyadding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.(August 2013)

Region XIDavao Region

Region

Map of the Philippines showing the location of Region XI

Coordinates:0705N12535ECoordinates:0705N12535E

CountryPhilippines

Island groupMindanao

Regional centerDavao City

Area

Total20,244km2(7,816sqmi)

Population(2010)[1]

Total4,468,563

Density220/km2(570/sqmi)

Time zonePST(UTC+8)

ISO 3166 codePH-11

Provinces5

Cities6

Municipalities43

Barangays1162

Cong. districts11

LanguagesCebuano language,Mandayan,Dibabawon,Mansakan,Manobo,Tagalog,Ilokano,Sangirese, others

Davao RegionorSouthern Mindanao(Filipino:Kadabawan) is one of theregionsof thePhilippines, designated asRegion XI.[2]It is located on the southeastern portion ofMindanao, and consists of fiveprovinces, namely:Compostela Valley,Davao del Norte,Davao del Sur,Davao Oriental, and the newly created,Davao Occidental. The region encloses theDavao Gulfand its regional center isDavao City. Davao is theHispanicized pronunciationofdaba-daba, the Bagobo word for "fire" (the Cebuano translation is "kalayo").History[edit]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 Obos, an aboriginal tribe, referred to the Davao River asDavohoho. Another tribe, the Bagobos, referred to the river asDavohaha, which means "fire", while another tribe, the Guiangan tribe, called the river as Duhwow.The history of the region dates back to the times when various tribes occupied the region. It is believed that theManobos,Mandayasand the Bagobos actually occupied the area. These are the same tribes that created the small settlements and communities that eventually became Mindanao.Spanish Administration[edit]History shows that for centuries the tribes lived in relative peace until the Spanish, under the adventurousSpanishbusinessman Don Jose Uyanguren, arrived in the region in 1847. At that time, the Moro tribal chieftain Datu Bago was in control of the area in what is now Davao City. Don Uyanguren attempted to conquer the area which Datu Bago had ruled; although he failed at first, the Moro chieftain eventually evacuated his people to live in the areas nearMount Apo. This is the time the town ofDavao, then called Nueva Vergara by the Spaniards, was established in the year 1848; the official recording of the history about the region begins in this year.Don Uyanguren attempted to develop the region. Although the Spanish gained the upper hand when they finally controlled the ports of the region, the population of Davao grew very slowly until the arrival ofChristian missionariesin the area.American Administration-Philippine Administration[edit]After theSpanish-American Warin 1898, theSpanish rule in the regionended. Americans then landed in the region and they subsequently developed the regions communications and transportation systems. During this period, private farm ownership grew in the region.Japanesemigration in the region began as two Japanese entrepreneurs, Kyosaburo Otta and Yoshizo Furokawa, were finding better agricultural lands for buildingabacaandcoconutplantations in the region.In 1903 until 1914, the region was one of the districts of the formerMoro Provincein Mindanao. After 1914, the province was replaced by an American colonial agency calledDepartment of Mindanao and Sulu, which spanned the entire Mindanao island except Lanao. The agency lasted from 1914 to 1920.Wartime Japanese Occupation[edit]In 1942, duringWorld War II, as theJapanese occupation of the Philippinesbegan, the region was one of the first among the Philippine regions to be subjected by Japanese occupation. After the war, the region eventually passed to the American hands again for at least almost one year before the formal Philippine independence in July 4, 1946; most of the Japanese living in the region were now integrated in theFilipino population.Philippine Administration[edit]Davao Province[edit]Main article:Davao (former province)Even before the Philippine independence in 1946, the entire region was already a single province calledDavao Province, withDavao Cityserving as its capital. The province was one of the largest provinces in the Philippines during that time, spanning more than 20,000 square kilometers; it lasted from 1920 until 1967, when the province split into three provinces, namely:Davao del Norte,Davao Oriental, andDavao del Sur. After the division, Davao City was officially named its regional center.Climate[edit]The region has a generally uniform distribution of rainfall through the year. It lies outside the typhoon belt.Demographics[edit]Population census of Davao Region

YearPop.%

19902,933,743

20003,676,163+25.3%

20104,468,563+21.6%

Source: National Statistics Office[1]

Davao Region is the most populous region in Mindanao and the 11th most populous in the country, with a total of 4,468,563 inhabitants in 2010. Davao City, its regional capital, is also the largest city in the island, with an area of 2444km2., the largest in the country and one of the largest in the world, and has 1,449,296 inhabitants in 2010, the second largest in the country and the largest in the entireVisayas-Mindanao region;its metropolitan areais also the most populous in the island and the third most populous in the country, with about 2,274,913 inhabitants in that year.[1]Most of the region's inhabitants speakCebuano language.TagalogandEnglishare also spoken in schools, business, commerce, and industry. Prominent indigenous tribes like Bagobo, Manobo, and Mansaka also speak their own languages as well. Chinese immigrants are widespread in the region with a considerable population inDavao City.Davao Chinatownis one of the two defined chinatowns in thePhilippines,Binondobeing the other one. A considerable population of Japanese can also be seen in the country. Before World War II, Davao was heavily populated by Japanese immigrants. Davao City was theLittle Tokyoof the Philippines.Religion[edit]The majority of the region's population areChristians, mostlyCatholics; however, there are alsoMuslims,Buddhists, andShintoistsliving in the region.Although the region is predominantly Christian, one of its provinces,Davao del Sur, was under the influence of theBangsamoro. This was proven when in the 1st day of August 1989 theAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanaoattempted to put the province under its jurisdiction; however, on November 6, 1990, only 5 provinces joined the region. Until now, the Bangsamoro attempts to increase their influence on their so-called Bangsamoro Nation, which is the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, to include all of Mindanao under its jurisdiction.Economy[edit]While the regions economy is predominantly agri-based, it is now developing into a center for agro-industrial business, trade and tourism. Its competitive advantage is in agri-industry as its products, papayas, mangoes, bananas, pineapples, fresh asparagus, flowers, and fish products are exported internationally. The region can be a vital link to markets in other parts of Mindanao,Brunei Darussalamand parts ofMalaysiaandIndonesia. There is also a growing call center sector in the region, mostly centered inDavao City.There is a gradual shift to industrialization as shown with industrys growth rate of 8.1% in 1996. Other economic activities are mining, fishery, forestry and agriculture. Due to the region's rise as the main commercial and industrial hub of Mindanao, many of its workers are oriented to urban services such as putting small-scale businesses and working in commercial industries in thriving urban areas likeDavao City,Tagum City, andDigos City. Both private and foreign investors and businessmen are putting up huge business centers in the region, fueling up its commercial growth rate.The Region is also venturing to online business likeoutsourcing. They also open their official business directory, classified ads, events, and articles only for Davao Region, the Dabaw.net[3]derived from the local name of Davao which isDabaw.Facilities[edit]The regions principal ports are the Sasa International Seaport in Sasa and Sta. Ana Pier in the Chinatown District, both in Davao City; Panabo Seaport in Davao del Norte; and Mati Seaport in Davao Oriental. The former two, both of which are located inPort of Davaoin Davao City, can service both interisland and international shipments. Sasa International Container Port, also located in the Port of Davao, is the busiest in the entire Visayas-Mindanao region. Infrastructure developments in the cities within the region are considered excellent.The international airport in Davao City,Davao International Airport, is the largest and most developed in Mindanao, has the second longest runway in the island, and the third most busiest in the country, afterNinoy Aquino International AirportandMactan-Cebu International Airport. It can handle both domestic and international flights, serving several flights toManila,Cebu,Iloilo, and as far asSingapore,Hong Kong,Seoul,South Korea,Manado,Indonesia, andBangkok,Thailand; it is the only international airport in the island to handle flights like these. ItsATC Toweris the most advanced in the country.The region is accessible by land, air and sea. The region has adequate communications facilities, reliable power, and an abundant water supply.Natural Resources[edit]The Davao Region has mineral resources ofchromite,iron,nickel,manganese,gold,copperand other non-metallic minerals.Davao RegionFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThis articleneeds additional citations forverification.Please helpimprove this articlebyadding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.(August 2013)

Region XIDavao Region

Region

Map of the Philippines showing the location of Region XI

Coordinates:0705N12535ECoordinates:0705N12535E

CountryPhilippines

Island groupMindanao

Regional centerDavao City

Area

Total20,244km2(7,816sqmi)

Population(2010)[1]

Total4,468,563

Density220/km2(570/sqmi)

Time zonePST(UTC+8)

ISO 3166 codePH-11

Provinces5

Cities6

Municipalities43

Barangays1162

Cong. districts11

LanguagesCebuano language,Mandayan,Dibabawon,Mansakan,Manobo,Tagalog,Ilokano,Sangirese, others

Davao RegionorSouthern Mindanao(Filipino:Kadabawan) is one of theregionsof thePhilippines, designated asRegion XI.[2]It is located on the southeastern portion ofMindanao, and consists of fiveprovinces, namely:Compostela Valley,Davao del Norte,Davao del Sur,Davao Oriental, and the newly created,Davao Occidental. The region encloses theDavao Gulfand its regional center isDavao City. Davao is theHispanicized pronunciationofdaba-daba, the Bagobo word for "fire" (the Cebuano translation is "kalayo").Contents[hide] 10External linksHistory[edit]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 Obos, an aboriginal tribe, referred to the Davao River asDavohoho. Another tribe, the Bagobos, referred to the river asDavohaha, which means "fire", while another tribe, the Guiangan tribe, called the river as Duhwow.The history of the region dates back to the times when various tribes occupied the region. It is believed that theManobos,Mandayasand the Bagobos actually occupied the area. These are the same tribes that created the small settlements and communities that eventually became Mindanao.Spanish Administration[edit]History shows that for centuries the tribes lived in relative peace until the Spanish, under the adventurousSpanishbusinessman Don Jose Uyanguren, arrived in the region in 1847. At that time, the Moro tribal chieftain Datu Bago was in control of the area in what is now Davao City. Don Uyanguren attempted to conquer the area which Datu Bago had ruled; although he failed at first, the Moro chieftain eventually evacuated his people to live in the areas nearMount Apo. This is the time the town ofDavao, then called Nueva Vergara by the Spaniards, was established in the year 1848; the official recording of the history about the region begins in this year.Don Uyanguren attempted to develop the region. Although the Spanish gained the upper hand when they finally controlled the ports of the region, the population of Davao grew very slowly until the arrival ofChristian missionariesin the area.American Administration-Philippine Administration[edit]After theSpanish-American Warin 1898, theSpanish rule in the regionended. Americans then landed in the region and they subsequently developed the regions communications and transportation systems. During this period, private farm ownership grew in the region.Japanesemigration in the region began as two Japanese entrepreneurs, Kyosaburo Otta and Yoshizo Furokawa, were finding better agricultural lands for buildingabacaandcoconutplantations in the region.In 1903 until 1914, the region was one of the districts of the formerMoro Provincein Mindanao. After 1914, the province was replaced by an American colonial agency calledDepartment of Mindanao and Sulu, which spanned the entire Mindanao island except Lanao. The agency lasted from 1914 to 1920.Wartime Japanese Occupation[edit]In 1942, duringWorld War II, as theJapanese occupation of the Philippinesbegan, the region was one of the first among the Philippine regions to be subjected by Japanese occupation. After the war, the region eventually passed to the American hands again for at least almost one year before the formal Philippine independence in July 4, 1946; most of the Japanese living in the region were now integrated in theFilipino population.Philippine Administration[edit]Davao Province[edit]Main article:Davao (former province)Even before the Philippine independence in 1946, the entire region was already a single province calledDavao Province, withDavao Cityserving as its capital. The province was one of the largest provinces in the Philippines during that time, spanning more than 20,000 square kilometers; it lasted from 1920 until 1967, when the province split into three provinces, namely:Davao del Norte,Davao Oriental, andDavao del Sur. After the division, Davao City was officially named its regional center.Climate[edit]The region has a generally uniform distribution of rainfall through the year. It lies outside the typhoon belt.Davao Region is the most populous region in Mindanao and the 11th most populous in the country, with a total of 4,468,563 inhabitants in 2010. Davao City, its regional capital, is also the largest city in the island, with an area of 2444km2., the largest in the country and one of the largest in the world, and has 1,449,296 inhabitants in 2010, the second largest in the country and the largest in the entireVisayas-Mindanao region;its metropolitan areais also the most populous in the island and the third most populous in the country, with about 2,274,913 inhabitants in that year.[1]Most of the region's inhabitants speakCebuano language.TagalogandEnglishare also spoken in schools, business, commerce, and industry. Prominent indigenous tribes like Bagobo, Manobo, and Mansaka also speak their own languages as well. Chinese immigrants are widespread in the region with a considerable population inDavao City.Davao Chinatownis one of the two defined chinatowns in thePhilippines,Binondobeing the other one. A considerable population of Japanese can also be seen in the country. Before World War II, Davao was heavily populated by Japanese immigrants. Davao City was theLittle Tokyoof the Philippines.Religion[edit]The majority of the region's population areChristians, mostlyCatholics; however, there are alsoMuslims,Buddhists, andShintoistsliving in the region.Although the region is predominantly Christian, one of its provinces,Davao del Sur, was under the influence of theBangsamoro. This was proven when in the 1st day of August 1989 theAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanaoattempted to put the province under its jurisdiction; however, on November 6, 1990, only 5 provinces joined the region. Until now, the Bangsamoro attempts to increase their influence on their so-called Bangsamoro Nation, which is the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, to include all of Mindanao under its jurisdiction.Economy[edit]While the regions economy is predominantly agri-based, it is now developing into a center for agro-industrial business, trade and tourism. Its competitive advantage is in agri-industry as its products, papayas, mangoes, bananas, pineapples, fresh asparagus, flowers, and fish products are exported internationally. The region can be a vital link to markets in other parts of Mindanao,Brunei Darussalamand parts ofMalaysiaandIndonesia. There is also a growing call center sector in the region, mostly centered inDavao City.There is a gradual shift to industrialization as shown with industrys growth rate of 8.1% in 1996. Other economic activities are mining, fishery, forestry and agriculture. Due to the region's rise as the main commercial and industrial hub of Mindanao, many of its workers are oriented to urban services such as putting small-scale businesses and working in commercial industries in thriving urban areas likeDavao City,Tagum City, andDigos City. Both private and foreign investors and businessmen are putting up huge business centers in the region, fueling up its commercial growth rate.The Region is also venturing to online business likeoutsourcing. They also open their official business directory, classified ads, events, and articles only for Davao Region, the Dabaw.net[3]derived from the local name of Davao which isDabaw.Facilities[edit]The regions principal ports are the Sasa International Seaport in Sasa and Sta. Ana Pier in the Chinatown District, both in Davao City; Panabo Seaport in Davao del Norte; and Mati Seaport in Davao Oriental. The former two, both of which are located inPort of Davaoin Davao City, can service both interisland and international shipments. Sasa International Container Port, also located in the Port of Davao, is the busiest in the entire Visayas-Mindanao region. Infrastructure developments in the cities within the region are considered excellent.The international airport in Davao City,Davao International Airport, is the largest and most developed in Mindanao, has the second longest runway in the island, and the third most busiest in the country, afterNinoy Aquino International AirportandMactan-Cebu International Airport. It can handle both domestic and international flights, serving several flights toManila,Cebu,Iloilo, and as far asSingapore,Hong Kong,Seoul,South Korea,Manado,Indonesia, andBangkok,Thailand; it is the only international airport in the island to handle flights like these. ItsATC Toweris the most advanced in the country.The region is accessible by land, air and sea. The region has adequate communications facilities, reliable power, and an abundant water supply.Natural Resources[edit]The Davao Region has mineral resources ofchromite,iron,nickel,manganese,gold,copperand other non-metallic minerals.From Islandsto Highlands. That is the promise of theDavaoregion. Region 11DavaoLocated in southeastern Mindanao,Davaooffers diverse travel experiences set in lush natural landscapes from fine white sand beaches to highlands with refreshing cool climates.The region consists of the provinces ofCompostela Valley,Davao del Norte,Davao del SurandDavao Oriental.Davao Cityis the regional center, and itsFrancisco Bangoy International Airportis the third busiest airport in the country. The region is strategically situated outside the typhoon belt, making for a uniform distribution of rainfall throughout the year.Davao is a melting pot of various cultures, which include minority indigenous groups such as the Bagobo, Mandaya, Mansaka, and Maguindanaos. The locals, who refer to themselves asDabawenyosandDabawenyas, are a friendly bunch who shares a fierce pride in their home and heritage.The area, particularly Davao City, also has a Japanese influence as it was the residence of many Japanese immigrants prior to World War II. Among the local languages spoken are Dinabaw, Visayan, as well as Filipino and English.This unique mix of diversity, both in landscape and in culture, makes the Davao region a must-visit.Fill your itinerary with trips to its progressive cities or explorations of its small towns that hide attractions of their own. Get a taste of things you wont find anywhere else, whether its scaling the highest peak in the Philippines, admiring rare flora and fauna up-close, or even sampling creative dishes that incorporate the smelly but well-loved durian.Whether you prefer islets that vanish or mountains that dominate skylines, Davao makes good on its promise and always delivers adventure.Province/CityCapitalPopulation(2010)[1]Area(km)[4]Pop. density(per km)

Compostela ValleyNabunturan687,1954,479.77153.4

Davao del NorteTagum City945,7643,426.97276.0

Davao del SurDigos City574,9102,163.98265.7

Davao OccidentalMalita293,7802,163.45135.8

Davao OrientalMati City517,6185,679.6491.1

Davao City1,449,2962,443.61593.1

Cities[edit] Digos City,Davao del Sur Mati City,Davao Oriental Panabo City,Davao del Norte Tagum City,Davao del Norte Island Garden City of Samal,Davao del Norte

ProvincesCompostela Valley(Cebuano: Kawalogang Kompostela) is aprovinceof thePhilippineslocated in theDavao RegioninMindanao. The province, calledComvalfor short, used to be part ofDavao del Norteuntil it was made independent in 1998. It is the fourth newest province of the Philippines, behindDinagat Islands,Zamboanga SibugayandDavao Occidental. Its capital isNabunturan. The province borders Davao del Norte to the west,Agusan del Surto the north, andDavao Orientalto the east. To the southwest lies theDavao Gulf. Its first elected governor was Jose Caballero, formerly a lawyer for a mining group in the province. History[edit]Compostela Valley, the 78th province in the country, was carved out of Davao del Norte Province by virtue of Republic Act No. 8470, signed by PresidentFidel V. Ramoson January 30, 1998. On March 7 of the same year, the law was ratified through a plebiscite conducted in the twenty-two (22) municipalities of the mother province.The movement to create a separate province from Davao del Norte started in the 1980s during the time of Congressman Lorenzo S. Sarmiento, Sr., himself the author of the division of the original province of Davao into three (3) provinces of Davao Oriental, Davao Del Sur, and Davao Del Norte. Believing that the sheer size of Davao Del Norte, then the 8th largest province in the country, had greatly hindered the realization of the provinces full potentials, he filed a bill in Congress seeking to create a new province to be composed of Mawab, Maragusan, New Bataan, Nabunturan, Montevista, Monkayo, and Compostela, with the latter as the capital town. However, this was not realized until his death in the late 1980s. His son, Rogelio M. Sarmiento, who became his successor in Congress, made way for the passage of the bill creating the province.Upon consultation with the governor of Davao Del Norte,Prospero S. Amatong, the provinces other two legislators, 3rd District Congressman Rodolfo P. Del Rosario and 2nd District Congressman Baltazar A. Sator, and other provincial and municipal officials, it was decided that the addition of four municipalities, namely Maco, Mabini, Pantukan, and Laak to the proposed province would be the most ideal and equitable configuration as this would make both provinces on an almost equal footing in terms of area, population, and development opportunities. It was also decided that Nabunturan would be the capital town because of its more central location.History of daHistoryThe original mother Province of Davao was divided into three (3) provinces, namely: Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur and Davao Oriental by virtue of the bill authored by then Congressman. Hon. Lorenzo S. Sarmiento, Sr., which bill was passed into law and became known as R.A. 4867 dated 8 May 1967. The three provinces simultaneously celebrate their anniversary every 1st of July.When it was created, Davao del Norte was composed of thirteen (13) municipalities, namely: Asuncion, Babak, Compostela, Kapalong, Mabini, Mawab, Monkayo, Nabunturan, Panabo, Pantukan, Samal, Sto. Tomas and Tagum. Six (6) additional municipalities were created as of May 6, 1970. These were Carmen, Kaputian, Maco, Montevista, New Bataan and New Corella. As of 1996, the province had a total of twenty-two (22) municipalities with the creation of San Vicente (now Laak) in 1979, Maragusan in 1988 and Talaingod in 1990.The first Governor, Hon. Verulo C. Boiser was appointed by the President. He served the Province for ten years, which was from July 1, 1967 to July 7, 1977. This corresponds to two years as appointed Governor and two terms as elected Governor.vao

Davao del NorteDavao del NorteDavao

Province

Map of the Philippines with Davao del Norte highlighted

Coordinates:0721N12542ECoordinates:0721N12542E

CountryPhilippines

RegionDavao(Region XI)

FoundedMay 8, 1967

CapitalTagum City

Government

TypeProvince of the Philippines

GovernorRodolfo Del Rosario (Liberal)

Vice GovernorVictorio Suaybaguio, Jr. (Liberal)

Area[1]

Total3,426.97km2(1,323.16sqmi)

Area rank39th out of 81

Population(2010)[2]

Total945,764

Rank25th out of 81

Density280/km2(710/sqmi)

Densityrank25th out of 81

Divisions

Independentcities0

Component cities3

Municipalities8

Barangays223

Districts1st and 2nd districts of Davao del Norte

Time zonePHT(UTC+8)

ZIP code8100 to 8120

Dialing code84

ISO 3166 codePH-DAV

Spoken languagesCebuano language,Tagalog,Mansaka,Chabacano de Davao

Websitewww.davaodelnorte.gov.ph

Davao del Norte(Tagalog:Hilagang Dabaw), and once known simply asDavao, is aprovinceof thePhilippineslocated in theDavao RegioninMindanao. Its capital isTagum City. Davao also includesSamal Islandto the south in theDavao Gulf. The province of Compostela Valley used to be part of Davao until it was made into an independent province in 1998. Before 1967, the four provincesDavao,Davao Oriental,Davao del Sur, andCompostela Valleywere once a single province namedDavao. TheDavao Regioncovers this historic province.The Province of Davao del Norte is also known as "the banana capital of the Philippines."Contents[hide]Geography[edit]Physical[edit]It borders the province ofAgusan del Surto the north,Bukidnonto the west,Compostela Valleyto the east, andDavao Cityto the south. TheLeonard Kniaseffvolcano is located in the province.Political[edit]Davao del Norte is subdivided into 8municipalitiesand 3cities.Samal Cityis the only municipality or city of Davao del Norte that is not on Mindanao island. This city covers the whole of Samal Island and Talikud Island in theDavao Gulf.City/MunicipalityNo. ofBarangaysArea(km)[3]Population(2010)[4]Pop. density(per km)

Asuncion20297.3955,844187.8

Braulio E. Dujali591.0028,339311.4

Carmen20166.0069,199416.9

Kapalong14830.0168,26182.2

New Corella21263.1250,699192.7

Panabo City40251.23174,364694

Samal City46301.3095,874318.2

San Isidro13152.4925,548167.5

Santo Tomas19221.80109,269492.6

Tagum City23195.80242,8011240

Talaingod3656.8325,56638.9

History[edit]Davao del Norte andCompostela Valley, together withDavao Oriental, andDavao del Surused to be a whole province simply known asDavao. This original province was split into three: Davao del Norte,Davao Oriental, andDavao del Surwhen Republic Act No. 4867 (authored by Representative Lorenzo S. Sarmiento, Sr.) was signed into law on May 8, 1967 by PresidentFerdinand Marcos.[5]Davao del Norte was originally composed of thirteenmunicipalities, namely:Asuncion, Babak (now inSamal City),Compostela,Kapalong,Mabini,Mawab,Monkayo,Nabunturan,Panabo,Pantukan,Samal,Santo TomasandTagum. On May 6, 1970, six more municipalities were created:Carmen, Kaputian (now in Samal City),Maco,Montevista,New Bataan, andNew Corella.The passage of Republic Act No. 6430 on June 17, 1972 changed the name of the province fromDavao del NortetoDavao.[6]By 1996, Davao has a total of twenty-two municipalities with the creation of San Vicente (nowLaak) in 1979,Maragusanin 1988, andTalaingodin 1990.On January 31, 1998, PresidentFidel V. Ramossigned Republic Act No. 8470, which split the province into two, creating the province ofCompostela Valley.[7]In the meantime, Davao was renamed back to Davao del Norte. Together with the creation of the new province, twocitiesand onemunicipalitywere created: the municipality of Tagum, capital of Davao del Norte, was converted into a city (R.A. 8472); Samal, Babak, and Kaputian were joined into the city ofSamal(R.A. 8471); and the municipality ofBraulio E. Dujaliwas created out of severalbarangaysin Panabo and Carmen (R.A. 8473). The province then had 8 municipalities and 2 cities.Republic Act No. 9015, signed into law on March 5, 2001 by PresidentGloria Macapagal-ArroyDavao del Sur(Filipino:Timog Dabaw) is aprovinceof thePhilippineslocated in theDavao RegioninMindanao. Its capital and largest city isDigos City. The province is bordered byDavao Cityto the north, the new province ofDavao Occidentalto the south andCotabato,Sultan Kudarat,South CotabatoandSaranganito the west. To the east lies theDavao Gulf.Contents[hide] 7External linksHistory[edit]The beginnings of both Davao Region and Davao del Sur was associated with that of the foundation ofDavao, which is the first town to be founded South of the island of Mindanao in 1848, following the conquest of the area by Don Jose Uyanguren of Guipuzcoa,Spain. In 1849, Nueva Guipuzcoa province was founded in the region conquered by Don Uyanguren in what is nowDavao Region, with Davao, then called Nueva Vergara, as the provincial capital. Don Uyanguren, then the provincialgovernadorcillo, made some efforts to develop the areas he conquered, but failed.Just thirty-six years after the foundation of Davao, the town ofSta. Cruzwas founded on the 5th day of October, 1884. It is the first town to be founded south of Davao and is now the oldest in the province.In 1898, theSpanish administration in the Philippinesended in 1898 following its defeat during theSpanish-American War. In early 1900s, waves of immigrants from theVisayas,Luzon, and as well as fromJapanbegan to live in the region, centered mainly in Davao. The region began to boom in economic growth as agricultural business proliferated in the region.As part of the "food bowl" of what is now the province of Davao del Sur, otherwise known as the Padada Valley, the agricultural area south of the town ofSta. Cruz, which is known asDigosthat time, lured many migrants, majority of whom came from the Visayas and Ilocos regions to settle permanently in the area. Before World War II, an enterprising American by the name of N.E. Crumb leased 10.24km and transformed the place into an Abaca Plantation. This became the hub of economic activity in the locality during those days.In 1942, during the start of theSecond World Warin the Pacific, the first waves of invading Japanese units landed and entered the province of southern Davao.In 1945, the liberation in southern Davao by theUnited Statesand thePhilippine Commonwealthtroops was supported by the Davaoeo guerrilla fighters against theJapaneseforces beginning to fighting in the Second World War.In 1967,Davao Provincewas divided into three provinces, one of them being Davao del Sur; the town ofDigoswas made its capital and will become a suburban city for the next 33 years.In October 28, 2013, along with the Barangay Elections, a plebiscite was held to create a new provinceDavao Occidental, formed out of the southern part of Davao del Sur, covering the municipalities of the 2nd district of the province, namely Don Marcelino, Jose Abad Santos, Sta. Maria, Sarangani and Malita (which was designated as the provincial capital) by virtue of Republic Act 10360 enacted on July 23, 2013, and the majority of votes cast were "Yes", ratifying the province.[3]Geography[edit]Located in the southeastern corner of the country's southernmost island of Mindanao, the province of Davao del Sur is bounded by the province ofDavao del Norteto the north;Davao Occidentalto the south-east;North CotabatoandSultan Kudaratto the west;South CotabatoandSarangganito the south-west; andDavao Gulfto the east. The province is composed of sandy beaches and outlying islands, agricultural plains and valleys, rainforests, swamps, rolling hills and mountains, including the Philippines' highest peak,Mount Apo, which is at 3,144 metres (10,315ft) above sea level.Its land area is 2,163.98 square kilometres (835.52sqmi). When Davao City is included for geographical purposes, the province's land area is 4,607.59 square kilometres (1,779.00sqmi).[1]Subdivisions[edit]The province of Davao del Sur is subdivided into 9municipalitiesand 1component city. Even thoughDavao Cityis part of the province for some geographical and statistical purposes, it is governed independently from the province.City/MunicipalityType and income class[1]Population(2010)[4]Area(km2)[1]Density(per km2)No. ofbarangays

Davao City1st class highly urbanized city(only geographically within province)1,449,2962,443.61593.1182

Digos City2nd class component city149,891287.10522.126

Bansalan1st class municipality56,496157.75358.125

Hagonoy3rd class municipality49,107114.28429.722

Kiblawan2nd class municipality44,618390.07114.430

Magsaysay3rd class municipality49,141268.09183.322

Malalag2nd class municipality35,295186.12189.615

Matanao2nd class municipality51,382202.40253.933

Padada3rd class municipality25,72483.00309.917

Santa Cruz1st class municipality81,093319.91253.518

Sulop3rd class municipality32,163155.26207.225

Climate[edit]The province enjoys a mild, pleasant climate all year round. Because of its topographical characteristics and geographical location, it is rarely visited by typhoons. There is no pronounced wet or dry season. The coolest months are from November to February with an average temperature of 25C (77F). during the peak summer months from March to May, temperatures average 28C (82F) but may rise as high as 32C (90F).Davao OccidentalDavao Occidental

Province

Map of the Philippines with Davao Occidental highlighted

Coordinates:0605N12540ECoordinates:0605N12540E

CountryPhilippines

RegionDavao(Region XI)

FoundedOctober 28, 2013

CapitalMalita

Area[1]

Total2,163.45km2(835.31sqmi)

Population[2]

Total293,780

Density140/km2(350/sqmi)

Time zonePHT(UTC+8)

Spoken languagesCebuano,Tagalog, andEnglish

Davao Occidental(Tagalog:Kanlurang Dabaw,Cebuano:Kasadpang Dabaw) is 81st[3]and newestprovincein thePhilippineslocated in theDavao RegioninMindanao.[4][5]Its capital is the municipality ofMalita. To the east lies theDavao Gulf. It also shares a water border with the Indonesian province ofNorth Sulawesito the south.According to Article IX Section 48 of the provincial charter, the first set of elective officials shall be elected on May 9, 2016, the next local elections following the foundation of the province.Contents[hide]Creation[edit]By virtue of Republic Act 10360 enacted on July 23, 2013, the province is the newest in the country, carved out from the southern part ofDavao del Sur. The Act was passed by theHouse of Representativesand theSenateon November 28, 2012, and December 5, 2012, respectively, and signed by President Benigno Aquino III on January 14, 2013.[4][6]A plebiscite was held on October 28, 2013 along with the Barangay elections and the majority of votes cast were "Yes", ratifying the province.[5]The motive to create the province was to boost the economic condition and social progress of the municipalities. SenatorFerdinand Marcos Jr., who sponsored the creation of Davao Occidental, said that the distances ofDigosCity, Davao del Sur's provincial capital, to other municipalities in the second Congressional District are far-off that impairs the effective delivery of basic services, as well as the access to government offices.[7]However, Davao del Sur Representative Marc Douglas Cagas considered the creation of the province as nothing more thangerrymanderingand political convenience.[8]Subdivisions[edit]The province consists of 5municipalitiesor towns, namely:MunicipalityNo. ofbarangaysArea (km)[1]Population(2010)[2]Pop. density(per km)

Don Marcelino15407.3041,942103

Jose Abad Santos26600.0669,631116

Malita(capital)30883.37109,568124

Santa Maria22175.0049,349282

Sarangani1297.7223,290238

DAVAO ORIENTAL

Map of the Philippines with Davao Oriental highlighted

Coordinates:0710N12620ECoordinates:0710N12620E

CountryPhilippines

RegionDavao Region(Region XI)

FoundedMay 8, 1967

CapitalMati

Government

TypeProvince of the Philippines

GovernorCorazon Nunez-Malanyaon(Nacionalista)

Vice GovernorJose Mayo Almario (Lakas-CMD)

Area[1]

Total5,679.64km2(2,192.92sqmi)

Area rank15th out of 81

Population(2010)[2]

Total517,618

Rank54th out of 81

Density91/km2(240/sqmi)

Densityrank70th out of 81

Divisions

Independentcities0

Component cities1

Municipalities10

Barangays183

Districts1st and 2nd districts of Davao Oriental

Time zonePHT(UTC+8)

ZIP code8200 to 8210

Dialing code87

ISO 3166 codePH-DAO

Spoken languagesCebuano,Davawenyo,Mandaya,Kamayo,Chavacano de Davao

Davao Oriental(Tagalog:Silangang Dabaw,Cebuano: Sidlakang Dabaw) is aprovinceof thePhilippineslocated in theDavao RegioninMindanao. Its capital isMatiand bordersCompostela Valleyto the west, andAgusan del SurandSurigao del Surto the north. Davao Oriental is the easternmost province of the country with Pusan Point as the easternmost location. ThePhilippine Sea, part of thePacific Ocean, faces Davao Oriental to the east. Part of the province lies on an unnamed peninsula that encloses theDavao Gulfto the west.]Subdivisions[edit]Davao Oriental is subdivided into 10municipalitiesand 1city.City/MunicipalityTypeNo. ofbarangaysArea (km)[3]Population(2010)[4]Pop. density(per km)

Mati CityComponent city26588.63126,143214.3

BagangaMunicipality18945.5053,42656.5

BanaybanayMunicipality14408.5239,12195.8

BostonMunicipality8357.0312,67035.5

CaragaMunicipality17642.7036,91257.4

CateelMunicipality16545.5638,57970.7

Governor GenerosoMunicipality20365.7550,372137.7

LuponMunicipality21886.3961,72369.6

ManayMunicipality17418.3640,57797

San IsidroMunicipality16220.4432,424147.1

TarragonaMunicipality10300.7625,67185.4

History[edit]In 1942, occupied by the Japanese Imperial forces in the province of Eastern DavaoIn 1945, beginning the Battle of Davao from the combined forces of the British, Australian, Dutch and the Filipino troops of the 6th, 101st, 102nd, 103rd, 104th, 106th, 107th and 110th Infantry Division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army and 10th Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary was supported by the recognized Davaoeo guerrilla fighter units by the attack to the Japanese Imperial forces during the liberation in Eastern Davao or Eastern Davao Campaign until the end of theSecond World War.The native (and official) language spoken in this province are Kamayo(also known as Mandaya), Cebuano is also spoken here, andChavacano de Davaobeing spoken by the people fromCompostela ValleyandDavao City.Even some of the natives adhere toChristianfaith (mostly Catholics), they are syncretic in some of their beliefs. Folklore beliefs include fairies (diwatas).Homes are usually made out of wood, with bamboo figuring prominently in many rural abodes.Economy[edit]Davao Oriental is the copra (dried coconut meat) producer capital of the Philippines.Davao City(Cebuano:Dakbayan sa Dabaw,Filipino:Lungsod ng Dabaw) is a city inMindanao,Philippines. As of the 2010, it had a population of 1,449,296 people, making it thefourth-most-populous city in the Philippinesand the most populous in Mindanao.[3]It is the center ofMetro 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,[2]the city is the largest in the country in terms of land area. The city serves as the main trade, commerce, and industry hub ofMindanaoand the regional center forDavao Region. Davao is home toMount Apo, the highest mountain in the Philippines. Davao is also known as the "Durian Capital" of the Philippines. Davao Gulf, provides a living for many fishermen. Some of the fish products include: yellow fin tuna, brackish water milkfish, tilapia, shrimp, and crab.[4]For geographical and statistical purposes, Davao City is grouped with the province ofDavao del Surbut is governed independently from it.Contents[hide]]Etymology[edit]The region's name is derived from itsBagoboorigins. The worddavaocame from thephoneticblending of threeBagobosubgroups' names for theDavao River, a major waterway emptying into theDavao Gulfnear the city. TheaboriginalObos, who inhabit thehinterlandsof the region, called the riverDavah(with a gentle vowel ending, although later pronunciation is with a hardvorb); the Clatta (or Giangan/Diangan) called itDawaw, and the Tagabawas called itDabo. To the Obos,davahalso 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 wasdavah(pointing towards the town).Dawawalso refers to a trading settlement, where forest goods are bartered for salt and other commodities.Spanish conquest and administration[edit]

Although Spaniards began to explore the Davao Gulf area as early as 16th century,Spanish influencewas 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 ofMaguindanao. Official colonization of the area, however, began in 1848 when an expedition of 70 men and women led by Jos Cruz de Uyanguren ofVergara,Spain, established aChristiansettlement 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 powerfuldatuin the Gulf area at that time. Cruz de Uyanguren met the Mandaya chieftain, Daupan, joining him to help defeat Bago (who collectedtributefrom 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). Three months after the battle, Cruz de Uyanguren began building a causeway connecting the other side of the river, but Bago's warriors raided the workers. Several weeks later, Manuel Quesada, Navy Commanding General ofZamboanga, arrived with a company of infantry and joined in an attack on Bagos settlement.After Cruz de Uyanguren defeated Bago, he renamed the regionNuevaGuipzcoa, founding the town ofNueva Vergara(the future Davao) in 29 June 1848[5]to honor of his home in Spain and becoming its firstgovernor. 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 inManilaand his allies. Cruz de Uyanguren attempted to make peace with the neighboring tribes (including the Bagobos, Mansakas, Manobos and Aetas), urging them to help develop the area; his efforts, however, did not succeed.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 theNueva Guipzcoa(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. In the 1855 census, the Christian inhabitants and converts numbered 817 (including 137 who were exempt from taxes).In 1867, the original settlement on the Davao River (at the end of present Bolton Street), was relocated to its present site with Saint Peters Church (now San Pedro Cathedral) as its center at the intersection of San Pedro and Claveria Streets. In the meantime, in response to Davaoeo demandsNueva Vergarawas renamed Davao. The pioneer Christian inhabitants of the settlement were the proponents of the 1868 adoption of Davao.The arrival of three Jesuit missionaries in Davao in 1868 to take over the mission from the sole Recollect priest in the Davao Gulf area marked a concerted effort to convert the natives to Christianity. Through their zeal and field work, the Jesuits gradually succeeded in winning souls to live inreducciones(settlements), which easily allowed instruction in Christian precepts and practices.By the 1890s,Muslimsbegan to becomeChristian convertsby the efforts of theirdatus(Timan and Porkan), although many others remained steadfast inIslam. Saturnino Urios, who labored among theMorosof 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.U.S. administration[edit]The development of large-scale plantations faced a labor shortage, and workers were contracted fromLuzonand theVisayas(includingJapaneselaborers from the Baguio, Benguet road construction). Many Japanese became landowners, acquiring lands by government lease or buying American plantations. The first two decades of the 20th century found Davao a producer of exports (abac,copraand lumber).

Japan-town, Davao City (circa 1930s)Japanese entrepreneur Kichisaburo Ohta exploited large territories, transforming them into abac andcoconutplantations and developed large-scale copra, timber, fishing and import-export trade.People from all over Luzon and Visayas settled in Davao. As a result, they outnumbered the indigenous Manobo, Tagacaolo, Guongan and B'laan tribes in the area.Because of increasing Japanese influence in the region's economy, on March 16, 1936, congressman Romualdo Quimpo from Davao filed Bill 609 (passed as Commonwealth Act 51), creating the City of Davao from the Town of Davao (Mayo) and Guianga District. The bill called for the appointment of local officials by the president.[6]Davao was inaugurated as acharter cityon October 16, 1936 by PresidentManuel L. Quezon. The City of Davao became provincial capital of a unitedDavao Province. It was one of the first two towns inMindanaoto be converted into a city (the other was Zamboanga). By that time, the city's population was 68,000.World War II[edit]Main articles:Battle of MindanaoandBattle of DavaoOn December 8, 1941, Japanese planes bombed the city and the Japanese occupation began in 1942. In 1945, American and Philippine Commonwealth forces liberated Davao City from the Japanese. Thelongest and bloodiest battleduring the Philippine Liberation occurred in the city at the time of theBattle of Mindanao.World War IIbrought destruction to the new city, and set back the economic and physical strides made before the Japanese occupation. Davao was among the earliest to be occupied by Japanese forces, and the city was immediately fortified as a bastion of Japanese defense. It was subjected to extensive bombing by forces led byDouglas MacArthurbefore American liberation forces landed inLeytein October 1944.After the Second World War, although theJapanese Imperial Armyhad inflicted a heavy toll on the city, it continued its economic growth. Its population rose to 112,000 in 1946; someJapaneseinhabitants (80 percent of the city's population at the time) assimilated with theFilipinopopulation, while others were expelled from the country. The city resumed its role as the agricultural and economic hub of Mindanao. Logs, lumber,plywood, copra andbananaproducts gradually replaced abac as major exports.Thirty years later, in 1967, the Province of Davao was divided into threeprovinces:Davao del Norte,Davao OrientalandDavao del Sur. The city of Davao became part of Davao del Sur; no longer the capital, it became a commercial center for southern Mindanao. Davao has become an ethnic melting pot; it attracts migrants from throughout the Philippines, lured by prospects for prosperity in the country's second-largest city. During the 1970s, Davao became regional capital of southern Mindanao; with the reorganization, it became regional capital of theDavao Region(Region XI) and a highly urbanized city in the province of Davao del Sur.Geography[edit]Davao City is approximately 588 miles (946km) southeast of Manila over land, and 971 kilometres (524nmi) by sea. The city is located in southeastern Mindanao, on the northwestern shore ofDavao Gulf, opposite the island city ofSamal.Topography[edit]

Mount Apo is the tallest mountain in the Philippines.Davao City's land, totaling about 2,443.61 square kilometres (943.48sqmi),[2]is hilly in the west (the Marilog district) and slopes down to the southeastern shore.Mount Apo, the highest peak in the Philippines, is located at the city's southwestern tip. Mount Apo National Park (the mountain and its surrounding vicinity), was inaugurated byPresidentManuel Quezon (in Proclamation 59 of May 8, 1936) to protect the flora and fauna of the surrounding mountain range.TheDavao Riveris the city's primary drainage channel. Draining an area of over 1,700km2(660sqmi), the 160-kilometre (99mi) river begins in the town ofSan Fernando, Bukidnon.Almost half of the total land area is classified as timberland orforest. Agriculture remains the largest economic sector comprising banana,pineapple,coffeeand coconut plantations.Climate[edit]Davao has atropical rainforest climate(Kppen climate classificationAf), with little seasonal variation in temperature. Average monthly temperatures are always above 26C (78.8F), and average monthly precipitation is above 77 millimetres (3.03in). This gives the city a tropical climate, without a truedry season; while there is significant rainfall in winter, most precipitation occurs during the summer months (see climate chart, below).[hide]