Talk:Davao City

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Davao city is the biggest and largest city in the world. the above statement must immediately be changed, because you are favoring Quezon City as the largest city instead of Davao City


--- as the article says, It is "one" of the biggest and not the biggest in the world. There is no connection in the article regarding favoring quezon city instead of davao city.

yes, davao city is the largest city in the world when it comes to land area. and absolutely davao city is the most livable city in the world beacause natural disasters such as hurricane, typhoon or whatever major calamities never hitted davao city and the people here were all great, they were honest and hospitable. and the way we live here is very simple.

if you want to know more about davao city, just visit here and i assure you that you will be welcome here.

just want to greet my friends in davao city, pgoebe, christine and amor, and also my school Royal Valley Academy.. i miss you guys so much. i will be back next next year... i am not having so much fun here in USA... love you guys.

Bryne A. :)

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[edit] Not enough photos

gusto ko ng history kung saan ibinase ang language ng davao city at saan ito nangaling please kailangan ko lang para sa term paper ko

How can we contribute Davao-based photos such as the city scenes and the like?


i tried to add some pics of pearl farm, but it didn't work. I think wiki have increased security so you can't add new pages. i have pics of the wet markets, eagle centre, jones beach, mergrande, general scenes etc...

I guess wiki dont want things turning into a tourist guide (as opposed to encylopedia)

[edit] section moved from main article

The section below was moved from the main article. It reads like a tourist guide and also has a strong POV. Claims should be referenced and prose should be rewritten in a more encylopedic style.


Davao City is no stranger to superlatives. It is one of the world’s largest cities, one of the most livable cities in Asia, and one of the cleanest and greenest cities in the Philippines. It even holds the claim to the second best potable water in the world!

The superlatives extend as well to tourism. Davao City has the best access to the country’s highest peak, Mt Apo. It is home too to the second largest eagle in the world, the Philippine Eagle, and the most important Philippine orchid specie, the waling waling or vanda anderiana.

And as its slogan ‘Island to Highland’ claims, Davao City easily covers the entire spectrum of holiday options. Its landscape is such that it can offer coral islands and white-sand beaches along with virgin forests, fruit plantations, and volcano-fed hills and valleys.

The Davao Gulf is peppered with white-sand beaches and coral gardens. Beach resorts, each with their own personal charm, are aplenty in the Island Garden City of Samal. A vast expanse of fine white sand and glistening crystal blue waters awaits the most fervent beach lover at the sprawling Paradise Island Resort. The charming setups of Costa Marina Resort and Chema’s Beach Resort are sure to please sun-and-sand worshippers. Over at Isla Reta, a back-to-basics encounter beckons. For an exclusive and private getaway, tourists can own Buenavista Island for a day. Then, of course, there is the Pearl Farm Beach Resort, which has won raves the world over.

The waters of the Davao Gulf make for excellent snorkeling and diving. The underwater vistas at Mushroom Rock, Ligid Island, Talicud Island are among the best the country has to offer.

At higher altitudes lie fruit plantations, the majestic peaks of Mt Talomo and Mt Apo, and nature resorts. Nestled in cool climes, Eden Nature Park and Malagos Garden Resort come complete with resort accommodation, outdoor activities, flora and fauna sanctuaries, and organic farms, among others. Also in the highlands is the Philippine Eagle Nature Centre, which breeds and urtures the country’s national bird. It presently houses some 30 Philippine Eagles.

In between the islands and the highlands rest many cultural, historical, nature and adventure attractions. The Dabaw Museum at the Insular Village in the north showcases Davao City’s colourful heritage. On display are various authentic costumes, accessories, and implements of the different tribes of Davao. The nearby T’boli Weaving Centre allows a closer look at the making of the tinalak fabric for which Davao is famous.

The city’s oldest church, San Pedro Cathedral, was built in 1847. The original altar can still be found at the cathedral’s right wing. The Shrine of the Infant Jesus of Prague has replicas of its namesake and of Our Lady of Fatima. The open-air chapel offers spectacular views of fruit plantations. Over at J.P. Cabaguio Street is the Lon Wa Buddhist Temple, the biggest Buddhist temple in Mindanao.

Since Davao City also has a thriving orchid and cut-flower industry, orchid farms and flower plantations abound. Floral havens such as the Malagos Garden Resort and the Puentespina Orchid Gardens are well worth a visit.

And aside from the Philippine Eagle, Davao City’s list of famous wildlife residents also includes Pangil, the Philippines’ second largest crocodile at 18 feet. Pangil shares the Davao Crocodile Farm with pythons, rodents, exotic birds, and other locally bred crocodiles. The adventurous would delight in the Davao Wild Water Adventure, a 13-kilometre whitewater rafting passage on 25 rapids on the Davao River.

[edit] BPO operations

"It is currently known as a center of BPO operations in the Philippines".

--is this true?


Even I wouldn't agree with this statement. I know Manila is the BPO centre in the PHilippines though Davao City also hosts several companies doing this kind of business. That line is no longer visible in the article now that edits have been done.

I won't agree to this. Davao doesn't even have a decent PEZA Zone.

Yup, OK, my first statement could be correct. BPO operations in Davao City are the most low-key in the country, no offense, so while the article will say that "Davao City is a center of BPO operations in the Philippines," this will further mislead people. Let us not be myopic here please; we are writing articles, not dream narratives.61.9.117.213 18:04, 29 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Potential copyright violation

The most recent set of edits appear to be using large amounts of text taken verbatim from various pages of the official city website. In addition to possible copyright issues, there is the problem of the text being written with a strong point of view. --Polaron | Talk 22:33, 16 July 2006 (UTC)


Can you elaborate where the strong points are written in the article? If some lines prove to be so strong, e.g. titles, recognitions, etc. they are validated by actually mentioning the agencies that gave the city those titles. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Davaoeagle (talk • contribs)

I've reverted the article to the last version by Ultimus. A lot of the things added recently seem to be copyright violations (see Wikipedia:Copyright) from the Davao City website, and a lot of it does not conform to a neutral point of view. Phrases like "Davao City… where business and leisure blend well" and "DAVAO CITY: ON THE MOVE TO PROGRESS" and "Davao City is an investment haven, a place of perfect balance" -- those are not neutral statements, they're advertisements. Coffee 09:21, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

Obviously advertisement. This article needs a good cleanup. It should be neutral and the based news reports are not that balanced. Ady001 15:13, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

Yes I agree with Ady001 and others. It would appear that the writter of this article cannot hear the sound of his own advertisements. Davaoguy

Balance the articles. And avoid superlatives, avoid blurbs, avoid tourist attraction stuff and get to the hard-key, well-researched facts.61.9.117.213 18:06, 29 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] External links

there are too many links, I'm afraid --Howard the Duck 14:05, 11 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Sister Cities

This article does not have information regarding the sister cities of Davao. Someone do something because I would really want to know.

Davao has a sister city in the form of Manado in Indonesia and Naha in Okinawa, although I'm not sure if its official.Ady001 15:23, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Pictures, more pictures

There are not too many pictures in the website. Who created the article? Can I submit some pictures?

OK, I submitted some of my pictures. Please reprimand me if I made weird things about the copyright. Thank you. Ady001 15:35, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] ADVERTISING GALORE!

Is this an article about IT or about Davao City?

I will take this out:

Tindahan ni Lily - A very popular store in Catalunan Grande, where trisikad drivers waiting for passengers usually hang-out and drink liquor.

Peace. Ady001 15:21, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Silicon Gulf should be removed...

No hard feelings friends, but Silicon Gulf is way too overestimated. Davao news reports have no news as to whether this is really working. Cut out the IT ambitions Silicon Gulf please and stick with the Encyclopedic content because this article will easily muddle the readers. What is lacking here are the pictures, the current projects (working projects that the people knew) and others.

Yes please change the theme of this article. Shame on you who posted that Silicon Gulf Stuff. You must be dreaming.

I agree with this one. I have never heard of this term until I saw it in Davao City article. Topic on IT industry of Davao City will be okay as long as we keep it to a limit and it will not dominate the topic about Davao City as what it is right now. Silicon Gulf already appears on a separate Wikipedia entry. Ewc21 06:37, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Largest city in the world in terms of area?

Not really, it's the 33rd (see List of cities by surface area). I'm removing any mention of that in the article, as it perpetuates the myth further. Davao City is definitely the largest city by area in the Philippines (Puerto Princesa comes a close second), but not in the world. --- Dakilang Isagani 05:44, 30 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Content removal

I removed the following content:

[edit] Schools

Some of the more well-known schools in Davao City are:

Univesities And Colleges

1. Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU)
2. University of Mindanao Matina and Bolton Campus (UM)
3. University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC)
4. University of the Philippines, Mindanao (UPMin)
5. University of SouthEastern Philippines Obrero and Mintal Campus (USeP)
6. AMA Computer University - Davao
7. Davao Doctors College - (DDC)
8. Assumption College of Davao (ACD)
9. Brokenshire College (BC)
10. Davao Medical School Foundation (DMSF)
11. Holy Cross of Davao College (HCDC)
12. Jose Maria College (JMC)
13. Philippine College of Technology (PCT)
14. Philippine Women's College (PWC)
15. Rizal Memorial Colleges (RMC)
16. San Pedro College (SPC)
17. St. Peter's College of Toril (SPCT)
18. STI College of Davao
19. Philippine Paramedical and Technical School (PPTS)

High School

1. Stella Maris Academy of Davao (SMAD)
2. Davao City National High School (DCNHS)
3. Davao Christian High School (Chinese School)
4. Holy Child School of Davao (HCSD)
5. Philippine Nikkei-Jin Kai International School (PNJK-IS)
6. Philippine Science High School Southern Mindanao Campus (PSHS-SMC)
7. Davao Central High School (Davao Chinese School)
8. Ateneo de Davao University (High School and Elementary Dept.)
9. Mindanao International Christian Academy (MICA)
10.Tecarro College Foundation Incorporated (TCFI)
11. Rizal Special Education Learning Center (RSELC)
12. Davao Wisdom Academy (DWA)

[edit] Media

[edit] Television Networks:

[edit] AM Radio Networks

[edit] Places of Interest

[edit] Golf and Leisure Estates

  • 18 Hole Golf Courses

Rancho Palos Verdes Golf & Leisure Estates one of the country's top 10 - Mandug, Davao city

Apo Golf & Country Club one of the country's top 10 - Talomo Dist., Davao city

South Pacific Golf & Leisure Estates - Mintal, Davao city

Davao Golf & Country Club - Quimpo Blvd., Matina, Davao city

Lanang Golf & Country Club - J.P. Laurel Ave., Lanang, Davao city

Diaz Golf & Country Club - Calinan Dist., Davao city

[edit] Major Entertainment Areas

  • Open 24/7

The Venue HALO & BLUGRE - E. Quirino Ave., Davao city

Damosa Gateway - J.P Laurel Ave., Lanang, Davao city

Matina Town Square BLUGRE - Mac Arthur Road, Matina, Davao city

Wheels and More Drive Compound autoshop & urbanclub - J.P. Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao city

Jack's Ridge Compound - Broadcast Ave., Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao city

Rizal Prominade SWIG - Rizal St., Davao city

The Fountain Place - Agdao SkyWay, Davao city

Iron Horse Compound - Rizal St., Davao city

Club Octane - Villa Abrille st., Davao city

Pacific harbour GREENHILLS - Bonifacio St., Davao city

Blugre - Pryce Business Park, LandCo Tower, Bajada, Davao city

The Aquarium - Lanang, Davao city

Blue Post - Ponciano and Lanang, Davao city

The Torres Street Group of Cafes, Bars, Restaurants, Discos, KTV's, Fitness Centers and Convention Center - Torres St., Davao City

[edit] Major Shopping Centers

  • Category A

Gaisano Mall of Davao - a 6 storey Mall, The biggest mall in Mindanao, along J.P. Laurel Avenue, Bajada.

Gaisano South Citimall - a 8 storey Mall, located along Ilustre St.

NCCC Mall of Davao - a 4 storey mall, located in McArthur Highway, Matina

SM City Davao - a 3 storey mall, part of SM's chain of malls located along Quimpo Blvd., Ecoland.

Victoria Plaza Mall Davao - a 3 storey mall, located along JP Laurel Ave.

Chimes Mall - a 3 storey mall, located along Gov. Sales St., Chinatown.

New City Commercial Center - a 3 storey mall, located along Magsaysay Ave., Chinatown.

Damosa Gateway Market Basket - located along Mamay Road, Lanang.

Davao Central Warehouse Club - Main store: Lapulapu street Agdao District; branch: J.P. Laurel Avenue, Lanang District.

*Robinsons Place Davao - soon to rise on 2008

  • Category B

Aldevinco Shopping Center - located at the heart of the city, corner of Claro M. Recto and Roxas Avenues; adjacent to Ateneo de Davao University

Gaisano Center - a 3 storey department store located along Bolton Street.

Lachmi Mall- a 2 storey mall, located along San Pedro St. near the famous San Pedro Cathedral.

NCCC Centerpoint - located along Mc Arthur Highway, Matina Crossing.

City Triangle Mall - located along Roxas Ave.

Lakitan Mall - located along San Pedro St.

Felcris Chain of Stores - located at Quirino Ave., Magsaysay Ave., and Anda St.

Makro Davao - Mac Arthur Highway, Bangkal, Talomo Dist.

Uni-top Davao - a 3 storey department store along San Pedro Street, across Davao City Hall.

Davao Central Convenience Store Inc. - over 100 stores around Metro Davao

Reason: Wikipedia is not a guide nor a directory. --βritand&βeyonce (talk•contribs) 08:01, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Other tourist areas

- Gap Farm - Crocodile Farm

Paki Add <--- —Preceding unsigned comment added by 121.97.164.149 (talk) 14:28, 30 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Pyro Ban

It says 'fireworks.. pyrotechnics forbidden.. in Davao City'..? Is that even actually true. I would find that hard to believe in a nation that probably sets off the most explosives during the Christmas and New Years season!! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Vlag (talk • contribs) 14:16, 4 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Davao City Smoking Ban

How come I have never heard of this before? Smoking is prohibited in Davao? What? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Vlag (talk • contribs) 14:20, 4 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Please add map.

I find this article mapless. If you have spare time please add the location map of Davao. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 210.213.126.173 (talk) 14:54, 14 March 2008 (UTC)