Davao City is a modern metropolis bursting with life, verve and colour. It is located in a land area of 244,000 hectares, which places it among the world’s largest cities. Teeming with a vibrant populace, the city is a bustling hub of commerce, education, tourism, arts, culture and wellness in Southern Philippines.

With a dominantly-migrant population, Davao is a melting pot of cultures where diversities are appreciated and nurtured in a harmonious and peaceful environment. Davao is especially famous as the home of colourful ethnic minorities, some of which include the Bagobo, B’laan, Mandaya, Mansaka, Manobo and T’boli. Indeed, there is more cultural diversity in Davao than any other part of the country.

Sprawled along the shores of South Eastern Mindanao, Davao is a place of natural wonders and rarities. It boasts of the country’s highest peak, Mt. Apo, the most prized Philippine orchid, some of the most exotic fruits, and the endangered Philippine Eagle.

In the early stage, ethnic tribes lived together harmoniously, in peace and friendship. They were the ones that gave the province a name from the word “daba-daba”, now Davao. It is because of its abundance of natural resources that Davao has also attracted neighboring provinces and settlers. Despite its differences in culture and tradition, people have lived together in peace and harmony. Ultimately, this makes Davao unique!