SOUTHERN MINDANAO'S HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, CULTURE AND TOURISM *If you want the Ms Powerpoint Presentation of it just email me at gepfelaire@gmail.com

2. DAVAO REGION
REGION 11
• Davao Region is the 11th region of the
Philippines that is situated at the South-
Eastern part of Mindanao.
• It comprises of 5 provinces;
1. Compostela Valley
2. Davao Del Norte
3. Davao Des Sur
4. Davao Oriental
5. Davao Occidental
• And a highly urbanized city
1. Davao City

3. DAVAO REGION
REGION 11
• Regional Center: Davao City
• Population (2015): 4,893,318
• Land Area: 20,357.42 sq.km
• Component Cities: 5
• 1. Digos City
• 2. Mati City
• 3. Panabo City
• 4. Samal City
• 5. Tagum City

4. DAVAO REGION
REGION 11
• Municipalities: 43
• Barangays: 1162
• Cong. District: 11
• Dialects: Cebuano, Mandaya,
Dibabawon, Hiligaynon, Tagabawa,
Giangan.

5. DAVAO REGION
REGION 11
• DAVAO is the Hispanicized
pronunciation of daba – daba, the
Bagobo word for “Fire” (Cebuano
translation ; kalayo)

6. DAVAO REGION
REGION 11
• Historians believed that the name DAVAO is a
mixture of 3 names of the 3 earliest tribes of
region for the Davao river;
1. The Manobos – an aboriginal tribe, referred
the Davao river as “Davohoho”.
2. The Bagobos – referred the river as
“Davohaha” meaning “Fire”.
1. The Guiangan – called the river as “Duhwow”.

7. THE 11
TRIBES OF
DAVAO

8. THE 11 TRIBES OF DAVAO

9. THE 11 TRIBES OF DAVAO

10. THE 11 TRIBES OF DAVAO

11. THE 11 TRIBES OF DAVAO

12. THE 11 TRIBES OF DAVAO

13. THE 11 TRIBES OF DAVAO

14. THE 11 TRIBES OF DAVAO

15. THE 11 TRIBES OF DAVAO

16. THE 11 TRIBES OF DAVAO

17. THE 11 TRIBES OF DAVAO

18. THE 11 TRIBES OF DAVAO

19. BRIEF HISTORY
• The region was believed to be occupied by Manobos,
Mandayas, Kalagans, Mansakas and Bagobos.
• During the Pre-colonial period, the Davao Gulf was
already in contact with the Europeans as early as 16th
century and later was preceded by the Spaniards who
colonized the region.

20. BRIEF HISTORY
• January 1546 – Francis Xavier, a
Jesuit priest preached the Catholic
Gospel to the region for a year
and a half. It is confirmed by some
of the writers of the 17th century
and in the Bull of canonization
issued in 1623. It is also said that
he is the one who have preached
the Gospel in Mindanao.
St. Francis Xavier

21. BRIEF HISTORY
• 1847 – an adventurous Spanish
businessman named Don Jose
Oyanguren arrived in the region
and attemptedto conquer the
region which Datu Bago
is the ruler.

22. BRIEF HISTORY
• Datu Bago - successfully intercepted the Don Oyanguren but
chieftain eventually evacuated his people near the areas of
Apo.
• This is the time the town of Davao, then called Nueva Vergara
by the Spaniards, was established in the year 1848.

23. BRIEF HISTORY
• By the time Americans defeat the Spaniards, they subsequently
developed the region. During this period, farm ownership grew and
Japanese migrations began in Davao as two entrepreneurs Kyosaburo
Ohta(left image) and Yoshizo Furokawa(right image) were finding
better agricultural lands in the area.

24. BRIEF HISTORY
• 1903 – 1914 – the Davao region was a district of the former Moro
Province, which was replaced by an American Colonial Agency called
Department of Sulu and Mindanao.
• 1942 – during the Japanese occupation in the country, Davao region
was one of the first subjected by the invaders. The Japanese immigrants
in Davao enacted as the Fifth Column, welcoming the Japanese
during World War II.

25. BRIEF HISTORY
• 1945 – the Battle of Davao took place, the fight for freedom of the Philippine and
American forces.
• Before the Philippine independence in 1946, Davao was only a single province and
May 1967 it was separated into 3 province; Davao Del Norte, Davao Del Sur and
Davao Oriental which Davao City as the regional center.
• 1990 – the Port of Davao was opened and became the first Philippine international
port to be established.
• September 2001 – Executive Order No. 36 was enacted for the formation of the
present region 11 and the provinces of South Cotabato and Saranggani were
to Region 12.

26. ECONOMY
• The region’s economy is predominantly agri-based.
• It is now developing into agro-industrial business, trade and tourism.
• Produced products like papayas, mangoes, bananas, pineapples, fresh
fresh asparagus, flowers and fish products are exported
internationally.
• Private and foreign investors and businessmen are putting up huge
business centers fueling the regions economic growth.

27. DI UMANO…

28. The only Philippine eagle foundation can be found in Davao
region. They protect and study our nearly-extinct national
animal.

29. AT DI UMANO…

30. The “King of Philippine Fruits” which is Durian can be found in Davao
Region. This stinky but flavorful fruit is abundant in the area and can be
bought with a very cheap amount!

31. AT DI
UMANO ULI…

32. Davao Region is the home of the 16th President of the Philippines, President
Rodrigo Roa Duterte.

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35. DAVAO DEL NORTE
• Known as the “Banana Capital of the
Philippines”.
• Capital: Tagum City
• Population(2015): 1,016,332
• Land Area: 3,426.97 sq.km
• Component Cities: Panabo, Tagum and
Samal.
• Municipalities: 8

36. HISTORY OF DAVAO DEL NORTE
• Republic Act 6430 on June 17, 1972 – the “Davao Del Norte”
was changed to “Davao”.
• Republic Act 8470 on Jan. 31, 1998 – signed by President Fidel
V. Ramos which splitted the province into two creating the
Compostela Valley and “Davao” was renamed again as “Davao
Del Norte”.

37. ECONOMY
• Davao del Norte’s economy is primarily agricultural but also
engages in mining, forestry and commercial fishing.
• Major Crops; rice, banana, coconut, abaca, ramie, coffee and
variety of fruits and root crops.
• The province is the country’s major producer of Banana and
also the Mindanao’s leading producer of rice.

38. ECONOMY
• Fish Products; milkfish, tilapia, shrimp and crab, and
freshwater catfish and tilapia.
• Mining resources; silica, silver, copper, gold.
• Tourism and Commerce.

40. FESTIVALS OF DAVAO DEL NORTE
BANANA FESTIVAL KAHAYAG FESTIVAL

41. FESTIVALS OF DAVAO DEL NORTE
PANAGTABU FESTIVAL PANGAPOG FESTIVAL

42. Where to go at
Davao Del Norte ?

43. ATTRACTIONS OF DAVAO DEL NORTE
WORLD’S LARGEST
ROSARY
TAGUM NIGHT
MARKET

44. ATTRACTIONS OF DAVAO DEL NORTE
HAGIMIT FALLS TAGBAOBO FALLS

45. ATTRACTIONS OF DAVAO DEL NORTE
KAPUTIAN BEACH VANISHING ISLAND

46. ATTRACTIONS OF DAVAO DEL NORTE
MONFORT BAT CAVE

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48. DAVAO DEL SUR
• Most Competitive Province of the
Country (2015, National
Competitiveness Council)
• Capital: Digos City
• Population(2015): 632, 588
• Land Area: 2, 163.98 sq.km
• Component Cities: Digos City
• Municipalities: 9

49. HISTORY OF DAVAO DEL SUR
• October 28, 2013 – a plebiscite was held to create a new
province Davao Occidental, formed out of the southern part of
Davao Del Sur.
• By the virtue of Republic Act 10360 on July 23, 2013 – the
Davao Occidental was ratified out of Davao Del Sur.

50. ECONOMY
• Primarily an agricultural province.
• Crops: bananas, cacao, ramie, coffee, fruits and vegetables.
• Populary known as Coconut Country since coconut is its major
commercial crop.
• Its rice and corn production is more than sufficient for its
population.

52. FESTIVALS OF DAVAO DEL SUR
DORONGAN FESTIVAL KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL

53. FESTIVALS OF DAVAO DEL SUR
PADIGOSAN FESTIVAL

54. Where to go at
Davao Del Sur ?

55. ATTRACTIONS OF DAVAO DEL SUR
PHIL. EAGLE CENTER EDEN NATURE PARK

56. ATTRACTIONS OF DAVAO DEL SUR
JAPANESE TUNNEL MT. APO

57. ATTRACTIONS OF DAVAO DEL SUR
MUSEO DABAWENYO

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59. DAVAO ORIENTAL
• Known as the “Coconut Capital of the
Philippines”.
• Capital: Mati
• Population(2015): 558, 958
• Land Area: 5, 679.64 sq.km
• Component Cities: Mati
• Municipalities: 10

60. HISTORY OF DAVAO ORIENTAL
• 1942 – Davao Oriental was occupied by the Japanese Imperial
forces. The Battle of Davao took place to free the area from the
invaders.
• July 1, 1967/Republic Act No. 4867 – the province of Davao was
divide into three independent province which include the
Oriental.

61. ECONOMY
• The province is the top producer of coconut and
copra in the country. It is also a major producer of
abaca and exports crude oil and copra pellets.

63. FESTIVALS OF DAVAO ORIENTAL
BALDAYAWAN FESTIVAL BANAYAN FESTIVAL

64. FESTIVALS OF DAVAO ORIENTAL
SAMBUOKAN FESTIVAL

65. Where to go at
Davao Oriental?

66. ATTRACTIONS OF DAVAO ORIENTAL
ALIWAGWAG FALLS CAPE OF SAN AGUSTIN

67. ATTRACTIONS OF DAVAO ORIENTAL
MT. HAMIGUITAN –
BONSAI FOREST
DAHICAN BEACH

68. ATTRACTIONS OF DAVAO ORIENTAL
LAKE CAROLINA WANIBAN ISLAND

69. ATTRACTIONS OF DAVAO ORIENTAL
SUBANGAN MUSEUM

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71. DAVAO OCCIDENTAL
• 81st and the newest province of the
Philippines.
• Capital: Malita
• Population(2015): 316, 342
• Land Area: 2, 163.45 sq.km
• Component Cities: 0
• Municipalities: 5

72. HISTORY OF DAVAO OCCIDENTAL
• Davao Occidental was created through Republic Act 10360
enacted on July 23, 2013 signed by President Benigno Aquino
III.
• The motive of creating the province was to boost the economic
condition and social progress of the municipalities because this
province was far-off to acquiring basic needs and as well as the
access to government offices.

73. ECONOMY
• Since this province was only new, the government initiate a
project (Under the Build, Build, Build Project of Duterte
Administration) that will boost the economy of the province.
This is the 2,000 hectare industrial park in Malita, Davao
Occidental that will serve as an engine for the economic
growth of the province.

75. FESTIVALS OF DAVAO OCCIDENTAL
GAGINAWAY FESTIVAL KAPYAAN FESTIVAL

76. Where to go at
Davao Occidental?

77. ATTRACTIONS OF DAVAO ORIENTAL
BALUT ISLAND BOLAE CAVE

78. ATTRACTIONS OF DAVAO ORIENTAL
TUKE MAKLANG

79. ATTRACTIONS OF DAVAO ORIENTAL
TUKE NONSUL

80. ATTRACTIONS OF DAVAO ORIENTAL
SABANG HOT SPRING

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82. COMPOSTELA VALLEY
• 4th newest province of the Philippines
• The name Compostela Valley refers to great
fertile plain in the heartland of the province..
• Capital: Nabunturan
• Population(2015): 736, 107
• Land Area: 4,479.77 sq.km
• Component Cities: 0
• Municipalities: 11

83. HISTORY OF COMPOSTELA VALLEY
• Compostela Valley was carved out of Davao Del Norte by the virtue of
Republic Act No. 8470 signed by President Fidel V. Ramos on January
30, 1998.
• A senate bill officially renaming Compostela Valley to Davao De Oro is
already on second reading. Its purpose is to clear up confusion with its
geographic location with the province’s name sometimes associated
Cagayan Valley and town of Compostela in Cebu.

84. ECONOMY
• The province was billed as the 2nd richest province of the
Philippines by the Commission on Audit by year 2017, which
posted a record high of P 18.75 billion worth of assets, the
largest in whole mindano.
• It is caused by numerous business establishments, banana
plantations and vast gold and silver mines across the province.
• 10 of its 11 town are having one or more gold mines.

85. ECONOMY
• It is also the home of the biggest ring in the Philippines, “The
Solidarity Ring”.
• Main sources of livelihood are agricultural products such as
rice, coconut, cacao, coffee, papaya, mango, pineapple, durian
and banana.

87. FESTIVALS OF COM.VAL
BUGANIBAN FESTIVAL BULAWAN FESTIVAL

88. FESTIVALS OF COM.VAL
DIWANAG FESTIVAL KARIYAWAN FESTIVAL

89. FESTIVALS OF COM.VAL
P’YAGSWITAN FESTIVAL SAL’LUPONGAN FESTIVAL

90. FESTIVALS OF COM.VAL
SIMBALLAY FESTIVAL

91. FESTIVALS OF COM.VAL
KAIMUNAN

92. Where to go at Compostela
Valley?

93. ATTRACTIONS OF COM.VAL
AWAO FALLS

94. ATTRACTIONS OF COM.VAL
TAGBIBINTA FALLS

95. ATTRACTIONS OF COM.VAL
KUMBILAN CAVE

96. ATTRACTIONS OF COM.VAL
SAN VICENTE CAVE

97. ATTRACTIONS OF COM.VAL
MAINIT SULFURIC HOT SPRING