Davao Gulf
by Jhaypee Guia on September 3, 2012Davao Gulf is a gulf found in Mindanao in the Philippines. It has an area of 308,000 hectares. Davao Gulf cuts into the island of Mindanao from the Philippine Sea. It is surrounded by all four provinces in the Davao Region. The largest island in the gulf is Samal Island. Davao City, on the gulf's west coast, is the largest and busiest port on the gulf. The Bagobo, a tribe known in Davao, are living in the Davao Gulf. With the thrust of Davao City towards Information Technology and IT-Enabled Services (ITES), Davao City and the Davao Gulf area have also earned the moniker Silicon Gulf.
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Port District of Davao: Mindanao's Busiest Port
by Jhaypee Guia on September 3, 2012The Port of Davao, Davao, Philippines, is located on the island of Mindanao. The Port of Davao consists of a number of ports, all within the Davao Gulf, which is part of the Celebes Sea. SASA Wharf is one of the largest piers in the port area and busiest. SASA Wharf is owned by the International Container Terminal Services Inc., which also operates at the Port of Manila and Port of Subic. The Port of Davao is largely dominated by container cargo, raw materials, bulk cargo, general cargo and passenger traffic.
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Battle of Ising Exhibit at Davao Museum
by Jhaypee Guia on September 3, 2012The renowned Battle of Ising which marked the liberation of Mindanao during World War II is shown in an exhibit at the Davao Museum of History and Ethnography at the Davao Insular Village Phase I, Lanang. The exhibit features memorabilia, such as original photographs, documents and accounts from veterans.
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Francisco Bangoy International Airport
by Jhaypee Guia on September 3, 2012Francisco Bangoy International Airport, also called Davao International Airport, is the main airport serving Davao City in the Philippines. It is the busiest airport in the island of Mindanao. The airport has a single 3,000-meter precision runway.
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People's Park in Davao
by Jane Dacumos on August 1, 2012Davao People’s Park is one of the most expensive parks in the Philippines. It is one of the cleanest and greenest parks in the country and dubbed as the "best park in the Philippines" as well. Entrance to the People’s Park of Davao is free. The Durian Dome is one of the highlights of the park.
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