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Origin of Davao

American Administration

After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spanish rule in the region ended. 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. Japanese migration in the region began as two Japanese entrepreneurs, Kyosaburo Otta and Yoshizo Furokawa, were finding better agricultural lands for building abaca and coconut plantations in the region. The Port of Davao was opened on 1900, becoming the first Philippine international port to be established in the south.

In 1903 until 1914, the region was one of the districts of the former Moro Province in Mindanao. After 1914, the province was replaced by an American colonial agency called Department of Mindanao and Sulu, which spanned the entire Mindanao island except Lanao. The agency lasted from 1914 to 1920.

Spanish Administration

For centuries the tribes lived in relative peace until the Spanish, under the adventurous Spanish businessman Don Jose Oyanguren, 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 Oyanguren 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 near Mount Apo. This is the time the town of Davao, then called Nueva Vergara by the Spaniards, was established in the year 1848.

Don Oyanguren 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 of Christian missionaries in the area in 1890.

First contact of the region by Europeans

The Davao Gulf area is the first region in the country that is in contact with the Europeans, with such contacts taking place as early as 16th century. The Portuguese are the ones who preceded the Spaniards, who are the ones to colonize the region albeit much later, in sighting and visiting the region. In 1512, Francisco Serrano was shipwrecked in the shallow waters and coral reefs of Cape of San Agustín, located in what is now the province of Davao Oriental. In 1538, Francisco de Castro, a Portuguese captain, was driven by strong winds to the southeastern coast of Mindanao. He baptized several chieftains in the area.

Mount Apo

Durian

"Durian Capital of the Philippines"

Davao is home to Mount Apo, the highest mountain in the Philippines.

History

The history of the region dates back to the times when various tribes occupied the region. It is believed that the Manobos, Mandayas and the Bagobos occupied the area. These are the same tribes that created the small settlements and communities that eventually became Mindanao.

Rare Endemic Flowers

Dialects

Manobo

Mandya

Waling waling

(Garguantan Reflessia)

Cebuano

Hiligaynon

Tagalog

Waray

Festivals-Davao del Sur

Religion

Kadayawan Festival

Kahayag Festival

Banana Festival

Durian Festival

Tabanogan Festival

The majority of the region's population are Christians, mostly Catholics; however, there are also Muslims, Buddhists, and Shintoists living in the region.

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Locals

They call themselves as Dabawenyos and Dabawenyas

Largest City

Davao City is the largest city with a total land area of 2,444 square kilometers.

Davao Region

Festivals-Davao del Norte

Kadayawan Festival

Kahayag Festival

Banana Festival

Durian Festival

Tabanogan Festival

The region's name is derived from its Bagobo origins. The Bagobo were indigenous to the Philippines. The word davao came from the phonetic blending of three Bagobo subgroups' names for the Davao River.

The Obos called the river Davah, the Clatta called it Dawaw, Tagabawas called it Dabo. To the Obos, davah also means "a place beyond the high grounds"

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