Travel Philippines: Davao City

It's the 72nd Araw ng Dabaw tomorrow, March 16, 2009; the day when Davao became a ciudad (city).

Philippine Eagle, Waling-Waling and Durian
Philippine Eagle (Photo from Farrah)-- Davao City is well-known as the home of the Philippine Eagle or Monkey-Eating Eagle (one of the largest birds in the world), Waling-Waling (queen of Philippine orchids), and Durian (king of exotic fruits).

Head of the City
The current mayor of the city is Rodrigo Duterte and his daughter, Sara Duterte, as his vice-mayor.

Most Liveable City
Davao City is considered as one of the most liveable cities in Asia by Asiaweek and included among the top 10 Asian cities by Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

Parada
Tomorrow's celebration will include Parada Dabawenyo which will start at 8 in the morning. The newly crowned Mutya ng Dabaw 2009, Resci Angeli Rizada, is expected to participate along with some local and national celebrities and of course our city officials.

Join us in celebrating Araw ng Dabaw 2009!!

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10 comments:

  1. That is a great looking bird and a fantastic photograph of it.

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  2. Must be a very hectic and exciting Day in Davao. That Philippine Eagle photo is just beautiful. Makes you realize that we have exquisite creatures in our country.

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  3. That's an amazing photo.
    A very intriguing looking bird!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  4. That's an amazing photo.
    A very intriguing looking bird!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  5. That is a great looking bird and a fantastic photograph of it.
    i like it

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  6. That's an amazing photo.

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  7. Yup, it's one amazing photo. I got that one from Flickr uploaded by Farrah.

    Ty all for dropping by. :)

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  8. Davao is one of the blessed place in the Philippines who have fruit, animal and beautiful places that investors and visitors will be attracted to feel the surroundings of the City.:)

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  9. Travel-world,

    Yes indeed. Thanks for dropping by.

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