I.

Background of APEC

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a forum for 21 Pacific Rim member

economies that seeks to promote free trade and economic cooperation throughout
the Asia-Pacific region. It was established in 1989 in response to the growing
interdependence of Asia-Pacific economies and the advent of regional trade blocs in
other parts of the world; to fears that highly industrialized Japan (a member of G8)
would come to dominate economic activity in the Asia-Pacific region; and to establish
new markets for agricultural products and raw materials beyond Europe (where demand
had been declining). APEC works to raise living standards and education levels through
sustainable economic growth and to foster a sense of community and an appreciation of
shared interests among Asia-Pacific countries. APEC includes newly industrialized
economies, although the agenda of free trade was a sensitive issue for the developing
NIEs at the time APEC founded, and aims to enable ASEAN economies to explore new
export market opportunities for natural resources such as natural gas, as well as to seek
regional economic integration (industrial integration) by means of foreign direct
investment. Members account for approximately 40% of the world's population,
approximately 54% of the world's gross domestic product and about 44% of world
trade.
An annual APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting is attended by the heads of
government of all APEC members except Taiwan (which is represented by a ministeriallevel official under the name Chinese Taipei as economic leader). The location of the
meeting rotates annually among the member economies, and a famous tradition,
followed for most (but not all) summits, involves the attending leaders dressing in
a national costume of the host country.
The idea of APEC was firstly publicly broached by former Prime Minister of Australia,
Mr. Bob Hawke, during a speech in Seoul, Korea in January 1989. Later that year, 12
Asia-Pacific economies met in Canberra, Australia to establish APEC. The founding
members were: Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, Korea,
Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and the United States.
China, Hong Kong, China and Chinese Taipei joined in 1991. Mexico and Papua New
Guinea followed in 1993. Chile acceded in 1994. And in 1998, Peru, Russia and Viet
Nam joined, taking the full membership to 21.
Between 1989 and 1992, APEC met as an informal senior official and Ministerial level
dialogue. In 1993, former United States President, Mr Bill Clinton, established the
practice of an annual APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) was formed in 1989 in Canberra Ministerial

Meeting in response to the growing interdependence among Asia-Pacific economies.
Begun as an informal dialogue group with limited participation, APEC has since become
the primary regional vehicle for promoting open trade and practical economic
cooperation. Its goal is to advance Asia-Pacific economic dynamism and sense of
community. The Asia-Pacific is experiencing the most striking economic growth in the
world. It is a major contributor to global prosperity and stability. Today, APEC includes all
the major economies of the region and the most dynamic, fastest growing economies in
the world. APEC's 18 member economies had a combined Gross Domestic Product of
over US$13 trillion in 1995, approximately 55 percent of total world income and 46
percent of global trade.
Objectives
The current member economies represent the rich diversity of the region as well as
differing levels of economic growth. Despite such differences there is a growing sense
of common purpose and cooperation aimed at sustained regional and world growth. In
the 1991 Seoul APEC Declaration, APEC members agreed on specific objectives: (1) to
sustain the growth and development of the region for the common good of its peoples
and, in this way, to contribute to the growth and development of the world economy; (2)
to enhance the positive gains, both for the region and the world economy, resulting from
increasing economic interdependence, to include encouraging the flow of goods,
services, capital, and technology; (3) to develop and strengthen the open multilateral
trading system in the interest of Asia-Pacific and all other economies; and (4) to reduce
barriers to trade in goods and services among participants in a manner consistent with
GATT principles, where applicable, and without detriment to other economies.
Organization and Process
APEC operates by consensus. In 1991, members committed themselves to conducting
their activities and work programs on the basis of open dialogue with equal respect for
the views of all participants.
The APEC Chair, which rotates annually among all members, is responsible for hosting
the annual ministerial meeting of foreign and economic ministers. At the 1989 Canberra
Ministerial Meeting, it was agreed that it would be appropriate that every alternate
ministerial meeting be held in an ASEAN economy. Senior Officials Meetings (SOM) are
held regularly prior to every ministerial meeting. APEC senior officials make
recommendations to the Ministers and carry out their decisions. They oversee and
coordinate, with approval from ministers, the budgets and work programs of the
committees and working groups. At the 1992 Bangkok Ministerial Meeting, APEC

ministers agreed to establish a permanent APEC secretariat in Singapore. They

approved a budget to support the Secretariat and the work programs of APEC's
committees and working groups. At the 1993 APEC Ministerial Meeting in Seattle,
ministers agreed to establish a permanent Committee on Trade and Investment (CTI). A
Budget and Administrative Committee (BAC) was also established to handle APEC's
increasingly complex budget and administrative issues. Ministers in Jakarta in 1994
established an Economic Committee and a Policy Level Group on Small and Medium
Enterprises (SMEs). In Osaka in November 1995, ministers agreed to establish the
APEC Business Advisory Council. In Manila in 1996, ministers adopted the MAPA and
the Declaration on an APEC Framework for Strengthening Economic Cooperation and
Development. The latter identifies the themes, specific goals and guiding principles that
will govern the nature and character of a strengthened economic and technical
cooperation towards an Asia-Pacific community.
Committees
The Committee on Trade and Investment: In 1993, APEC ministers adopted a
Declaration on a Trade and Investment Framework to increase economic activity and
facilitate the flow of goods and services among member economies. Based on the
Declaration, ministers formed the Committee on Trade and Investment (CTI). The
committee's aims are to create an APEC perspective on trade and investment issues
and to pursue liberalization and facilitation initiatives. The CTI is responsible to senior
officials for coordinating APEC's work on trade and investment liberalization and
facilitation. The CTI is one of the key APEC organs in terms of implementing the
liberalization and facilitation components of the Osaka Action Agenda, including work on
Tariffs, Non-tariff Measures, Services, Deregulation, Dispute Mediation, Uruguay Round
implementation, Investment, Customs Procedures, Standards and Conformance,
Mobility of Business People, Intellectual Property Rights, Competition Policy,
Government Procurement and Rules of Origin. The current CTI chair is New Zealand.
The Telecommunications Working Group was formed in 1990 to address human
resource development, technology transfer and regional cooperation, opportunities for
on-site visits/observerships/fellowships, and telecommunications standardization. The
1995 Seoul Declaration on an Asia Pacific Information Infrastructure (APII), adopted at
the first APEC Ministerial Meeting on Telecommunications and Information, contains ten
core principles aimed at facilitating trade and investment. In 1996, the working group set
up steering groups for Liberalization, Business Facilitation, Development Cooperation,
and Human Resources Development. These four subgroups are developing a
telecommunications action plan and a series of collective actions for trade and
investment liberalization in the sector on areas such as conformance to the Guidelines

for Trade in International Value Added Network Services (IVANS), and finalization by
1997 of a model mutual recognition arrangement for trade in telecommunications
equipment. The Second Ministerial Meeting took place in September 1996. Ministers
adopted the Gold Coast Declaration containing a Program for Action to further guide
APEC activities in the sector, in which they also recognized a Reference List of
Elements of a Fully Liberalized Telecommunication Sector - adopted by the working
group - as representing elements expected to be present in each economy by or before
the 2010/2020 Bogor timetable.
The Tourism Working Group plans to achieve long-term environmental and social
sustainability of the tourism industry and its economic impact, through human resources
development, an enlarged role for the business/private sector in policy formulation,
removing barriers to tourism movement and investment by liberalizing trade in services
associated with tourism, and using tourism as a means to achieve sustainable
economic development and mutual understanding among APEC member economies. It
has also studied tourism and environment issues to highlight the diversity of
circumstances and best practices among APEC economies between tourism growth,
and the natural and cultural environments. The group has published a learning package
covering key tourism management and marketing issues for tourism public
administrators. It is studying impediments to tourism growth in the region as a step
towards identifying challenges to be addressed in building an efficient infrastructure
sector that would benefit the development of the tourism sector. The working group,
which already benefits from the participation as guests by the World Tourism
Organization, the Pacific Asia Travel Association and the World Travel Tourism Council,
is building links with the business/private sector aiming to work together on group
activities.
The Trade and Investment Data Review Working Group started in 1990. The working
group has concentrated on improving the comparability of published data of
merchandise trade and has started work on trade in services and international
investment data among member economies in order to minimize the discrepancies in
merchandise and services trade statistics and investment flows data. The working group
began developing the APEC database called TIDDB, initially with merchandise trade
data and then with services trade and international investment data. In the process of
developing its own databases, the working group has reviewed the international trade
data holdings of other international organizations to avoid duplication. The working
group has completed the establishment of the TIDDB system, the server of which is
now installed in the APEC Secretariat. The working group has run workshops to provide
experts with the technical expertise they need for the current projects.

The Trade Promotion Working Group. Trade promotion has been for APEC a
significant area for regional economic cooperation. The group has held eight meetings
since it first met in Seoul in June 1990. Its work centers on trade promotion activities,
trade financing, trade skills and training, trade information, and business sector
participation. The working group has provided the business community with information
through APEC-Net and publication of the APEC Trade-Show Directory. It has held a
venture capital workshop and a seminar on a credit guarantee system to exchange
views on trade financing. It demonstrates its interest in business engagement through
the APEC International Trade Fair and the Asia-Pacific Business Network and its
meeting back-to back with the meetings of the APEC Trade Promotion Organization.
The working group will hold the second APEC Trade Fair in June 1997. The working
group is now focusing its efforts to facilitate strategic business alliances among
enterprises in the APEC region.
The Transportation Working Group. The vast distances which characterize the AsiaPacific region and the dynamic growth of its economies underscore the importance of
adequate transportation to guarantee further development. The Transportation Working
Group has brought public sector transportation experts together with the business
sector to increase the efficiency of the regional transportation system. A very important
effort has been going on for several years to identify transportation congestion points in
the region. This project will enhance knowledge about common problems in the
transportation sector and best practices to solve them. The group has also been
addressing issues like efficient and safe services, increasing demand and the urgency
for optimization on the use of technical systems. It has published surveys of
transportation systems and directories of policy institutions and transportation research
centers in Asia-Pacific. Transportation ministers first met in Washington, D.C. in June
1995 and will meet again in Victoria, B.C., Canada in June 1997.

II.

LGUs contending to host APEC Summit

A source privy to the meetings said the national organizing committee said this has
been the decision reached by the NOC so far.
''They have decided to confine the APEC Leaders' Meeting in Manila to give into the
security concerns raised by the various governments,'' the source said.

When the Philippines hosted an APEC Leaders' Summit in 1996, the Leaders' Meeting
was held in the Subic Freeport.
As a result, aside from Metro Manila, several local government units have been
scrambling to host the Leaders' Meeting. These include Cebu, Tagaytay, Clark, Subic,
Albay, Iloilo, Bacolod, Boracay and Davao.
Guillermo Luz, who is the overall coordinator for APEC NOC, said in earlier interviews
that some APEC meetings on the run to the APEC Leaders' Summit may be held in any
of these sites that could meet their criteria.
Luz said there will be a total of 22 top level APEC meetings happening within the 12
month period in the Philippines prior to the APEC Leaders' Summit.
Other meetings include four senior officials' meetings, and related working group
meetings and three regular annual ministerial meetings of the finance, trade and joint
trade and foreign ministers meeting. There will also be APEC Business Advisory Council
Meeting and APEC CEO Summit.
All these meetings will be happening in the country prior to the APEC Economic
Leaders' Meeting that will span over 7 days including pre-Leaders' Meeting.

III.

Profile of the LGU

A. Historical Background

Davao City (Cebuano: DakbayansaDabaw, Filipino: LungsodngDabaw) is a city

in Mindanao, Philippines. As of the 2010, it had a population of 1,449,296 people,
making it the fourth-most-populous city in the Philippines and the most populous in
Mindanao. It is the center of Metro Davao, the third most populous metropolitan area in
the Philippines (as of 2010 Census with a population of 2.26 million, after Metro Manila's
11.86 million and Metro Cebu's 2.55 million). With a total land area of 2,444 square

kilometers, the city is the largest in the country in terms of land area. The city serves as
the main trade, commerce, and industry hub of Mindanao and the regional center
for Davao Region. Davao is home to Mount Apo, the highest mountain in the
Philippines. Davao is also known as the "Durian Capital" of the Philippines. Davao Gulf
provides a living for many fishermen. Some of the fish products include: yellow fin tuna,
brackish water milkfish, tilapia, shrimp, and crab.
For geographical and statistical purposes, Davao City is grouped with the province
of Davao del Sur but is governed independently from it.
Etymology
The region's name is derived from its Bagobo origins. The word davao came from
the phonetic blending of three Bagobosub groups' names for the Davao River, a major
waterway emptying into the Davao Gulf near the city. The aboriginal Obos, who inhabit
the hinterlands of the region, called the river Davah (with a gentle vowel ending,
although later pronunciation is with a hardv or b); the Clatta (or Giangan/Diangan) called
it Dawaw, and the Tagabawas called it Dabo. To the Obos, davah also means "a place
beyond the high grounds" (alluding to settlements at the mouth of the river surrounded
by high, rolling hills). When asked where they were going, the usual reply
was davah (pointing towards the town). Dawaw also refers to a trading settlement,
where forest goods are bartered for salt and other commodities.
Spanish conquest and administration
Although Spaniards began to explore the Davao Gulf area as early as 16th
century, Spanish influence was negligible in the Davao region until 1844, when the
Spanish brigadier general Agustin Bocallan claimed the area in what is now Davao City
for the Spanish Crown, despite opposition by the Sultan of Maguindanao. Official
colonization of the area, however, began in 1848 when an expedition of 70 men and
women led by Jos Cruz de Uyanguren of Vergara, Spain, established
a Christian settlement in an area of mangrove swamps which is now Bolton Riverside.
Davao was then ruled by a chieftain, Bago, who had a settlement on the banks of the
Davao River (then called the Tagloc River by the Bagobos). Bago was the most
powerful datu in the Gulf area at that time. Cruz de Uyanguren met the Mandaya
chieftain, Daupan, joining him to help defeat Bago (who collected tribute from the
neighboringMandayas). They failed to defeat Bago when their ships were
outmaneuvered crossing the narrow channel of the Davao River bend (where the Bolton
Bridge is located). Three months after the battle, Cruz de Uyanguren began building a
causeway connecting the other side of the river, but Bago's warriors raided the workers.
Several weeks later, Manuel Quesada, Navy Commanding General of Zamboanga,
arrived with a company of infantry and joined in an attack on Bagos settlement.

After Cruz de Uyanguren defeated Bago, he renamed the region Nueva Guipzcoa,
founding the town of Nueva Vergara (the future Davao) in 29 June 1848[5] to honor of his
home in Spain and becoming its first governor. He was reported to have peacefully
conquered the entire Davao Gulf region by year's end, despite a lack of support from
the Spanish government in Manilaand his allies. Cruz de Uyanguren attempted to make
peace with the neighboring tribes (including the Bagobos, Mansakas, Manobos and
Aetas), urging them to help develop the area; his efforts, however, did not succeed.
By 1852, due to intrigues by those in Manila dissatisfied with Cruz de Uyanguren's
Davao venture, Marquis de Solana (by Governor General Blanco's order) took over
Cruz de Uyanguren's command of the Nueva Guipzcoa (Davao) region. By that time,
the capital, Nueva Vergara (Davao) had a population of 526. While relative peace with
the natives prevailed, the population grew very slowly. In the 1855 census, the Christian
inhabitants and converts numbered 817 (including 137 who were exempt from taxes).
In 1867, the original settlement on the Davao River (at the end of present Bolton Street),
was relocated to its present site with Saint Peters Church (now San Pedro Cathedral)
as its center at the intersection of San Pedro and Claveria Streets. In the meantime, in
response to Davaoeo demands Nueva Vergara was renamed Davao. The pioneer
Christian inhabitants of the settlement were the proponents of the 1868 adoption of
Davao.
The arrival of three Jesuit missionaries in Davao in 1868 to take over the mission from
the sole Recollect priest in the Davao Gulf area marked a concerted effort to convert the
natives to Christianity. Through their zeal and field work, the Jesuits gradually
succeeded in winning souls to live in reducciones (settlements), which easily allowed
instruction in Christian precepts and practices.
By the 1890s, Muslims began to become Christian converts by the efforts of
their datus (Timan and Porkan), although many others remained steadfast in Islam.
SaturninoUrios, who labored among the Moros of Hijo in 1892, divided the population;
those who wanted to live among the Christians left Hijo, and were resettled in Tigatto,
Mawab and Agdao under the supervision of Francisco Bangoy and Teodoro Palma Gil.
These groups generally refer to themselves today as Kalagans.
U.S. administration
The development of large-scale plantations faced a labor shortage, and workers were
contracted from Luzon and the Visayas (including Japanese laborers from the Baguio,
Benguet road construction). Many Japanese became landowners, acquiring lands by

government lease or buying American plantations. The first two decades of the 20th
century found Davao a producer of exports (abac, copra and lumber).
Japanese entrepreneur KichisaburoOhta exploited large territories, transforming them
into abac and coconut plantations and developed large-scale copra, timber, fishing and
import-export trade.
People from all over Luzon and Visayas settled in Davao. As a result, they outnumbered
the indigenous Manobo, Tagacaolo, Guongan and B'laan tribes in the area.
Because of increasing Japanese influence in the region's economy, on March 16, 1936,
congressman RomualdoQuimpo from Davao filed Bill 609 (passed as Commonwealth
Act 51), creating the City of Davao from the Town of Davao (Mayo) and Guianga
District. The bill called for the appointment of local officials by the president. [6]
Davao was inaugurated as a charter city on October 16, 1936 by President Manuel L.
Quezon. The City of Davao became provincial capital of a united Davao Province. It
was one of the first two towns in Mindanao to be converted into a city (the other was
Zamboanga). By that time, the city's population was 68,000.
World War II
Main articles: Battle of Mindanao and Battle of Davao
On December 8, 1941, Japanese planes bombed the city and the Japanese occupation
began in 1942. In 1945, American and Philippine Commonwealth forces liberated
Davao City from the Japanese. The longest and bloodiest battle during the Philippine
Liberation occurred in the city at the time of the Battle of Mindanao. World War
II brought destruction to the new city, and set back the economic and physical strides
made before the Japanese occupation. Davao was among the earliest to be occupied
by Japanese forces, and the city was immediately fortified as a bastion of Japanese
defense. It was subjected to extensive bombing by forces led by Douglas
MacArthur before American liberation forces landed in Leyte in October 1944.
Philippine administration
After the Second World War, although the Japanese Imperial Army had inflicted a heavy
toll on the city, it continued its economic growth. Its population rose to 112,000 in 1946;
some Japanese inhabitants (80 percent of the city's population at the time) assimilated
with the Filipino population, while others were expelled from the country. The city
resumed its role as the agricultural and economic hub of Mindanao. Logs,

lumber, plywood, copra and banana products gradually replaced abac as major
exports.
Thirty years later, in 1967, the Province of Davao was divided into
three provinces: Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental and Davao del Sur. The city of Davao
became part of Davao del Sur; no longer the capital, it became a commercial center for
southern Mindanao. Davao has become an ethnic melting pot; it attracts migrants from
throughout the Philippines, lured by prospects for prosperity in the country's secondlargest city. During the 1970s, Davao became regional capital of southern Mindanao;
with the reorganization, it became regional capital of the Davao Region (Region XI) and
a highly urbanized city in the province of Davao del Sur.

B. Political Structure
City Mayor
MAYOR RODRIGO R. DUTERTE

PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Age:
Status:
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Father:
Mother:

68 years old
Single
March 28, 1945
Maasin, Southern Leyte
Gov. Vicente G. Duterte (Deceased)
Soledad R. Duterte (Deceased)

Name of Children:
1. Paolo
2. Sara
3. Sebastian
4. Veronica

WORK EXPERIENCE:
POSITION HELD
Elected Mayor
Elected Vice Mayor
Re-elected Mayor
Re-elected Mayor
Elected Mayor
Elected Congressman
Re-elected Mayor
Re-elected Mayor
Elected Mayor
Vice Mayor (OIC)
Lecturer on Criminal Law,

DEPARTMENT/OFFICE/COMPANY
Davao City
Davao City
Davao City
Davao City
Davao City
1st District, Davao City
Davao City
Davao City
Davao City
Davao City
Regional Training Center XI

INCLUSIVE
DATE
Present
2010 - 2013
2007 - 2010
2004 - 2007
2001 - 2004
1998 - 2001
1995 - 1998
1992-1995
1988 - 1922
1986-1988

Criminal Evidence and

Criminal Procedure Police
Academy
Member Integrated Bar of the
Philippines
Second Assistant City Prosecutor
Third Assistant City Prosecutor
Fourth Assistant City Prosecutor
Special Counsel

City Prosecution Office, Davao City

City Prosecution Office, Davao City
City Prosecution Office, Davao City
City Prosecution Office, Davao City

1983 - 1986
1981 - 1983
1979 - 1981
1977 - 1979

Rodrigo Roa Duterte (born March 28, 1945) is a Filipino politician and the current
Mayor of Davao City in the Philippines. Duterte was born on March 28, 1945 at Maasin,
Southern Leyte to Vicente G. Duterte, who served as Governor of Davao and Soledad
Roa, a school teacher and a civic leader. After the 1986 People Power Revolution,
Duterte was appointed officer-in-charge vice mayor. In 1988, he ran for mayor and won,
serving until 1998. He set a precedent by designating deputy mayors that represented
the Lumad and Moro in the city government, which was later copied in other parts of the
country. In 1998, because he was term-limited to run again for mayor, he ran for the
House of Representatives and won as Congressman of the 1st District of Davao City. In
2001, he ran again for mayor in Davao and was again elected for his fourth term. He
was reelected in 2004 and in 2007. In 2010, he was elected vice mayor, succeeding his
daughter, Sara Duterte-Carpio, who was elected as mayor.

City Vice-Mayor
VICE MAYOR PAOLO Z. DUTERTE

City Councilors
Hon. Maria Belen S. Acosta
Hon. Nilo M. Abellera Jr.
Hon. Victorio U. Advincula Jr.
Hon. Bernard E. Al-ag
Hon. AlRyan S. Alejandre
Hon. Leonardo R. Avila III
Hon. Karlo S. Bello
Hon. Joanne M. Bonguyan-Quilos
Hon. Louie John J. Bonguyan
Hon. April Marie C. Dayap
Hon. Danilo C. Dayanghirang
Hon. Jimmy G. Dureza

Government
Main article: Districts of Davao City Unique to the local government set-up of the city is
the designation of a deputy mayor by the city mayor. Although an appointed official only,
the deputy mayor serves as a direct link to the city mayor, especially for people living
outside the city proper. The deputy mayor also serves as the city mayors representative
in community events. The functions of the position are considered complementary to the
functions of the city vice-mayor, given the large territorial jurisdiction of the city. The city
is politically subdivided into 184 barangays. The current mayor of Davao City is Rodrigo
Duterte, a former government prosecutor and congressman. He is assisted by city vicemayor Sara Duterte, his daughter. The City Government of Davao is now proposing to
add two more Congressional Districts.
Commemorative Monument of Peace and Unity, with the Legislative Building in
the background

Rodrigo Duterte is the current mayor of Davao City.

Members of the House of Representatives are:

1st District: Karlo Alexei B. Nograles (National Unity Party)

2nd District: Mylene J. Garcia-Albano (Liberal Party/Hugpong)

3rd District: Isidro T. Ungab (Liberal Party/Hugpong)

Law and Order

The Philippine National Police, a military task force has been formed to protect the city
from terrorist attacks and other crime. Task Force Davao is affiliated with the Philippine
Army and headed by an army colonel.
A curfew on minors is enforced. All businesses, especially bars and discos, are
mandated by a city ordinance to stop selling alcoholic drinks at 1:00 am (Final approval
last July 24, 2013). Motorcyclists without helmets and motorists with defective lights are
not allowed to enter (or drive in) the city. A checkpoint in key parts the city and at its
limits are manned 24 hours a day to enforce traffic laws.
Under Rodrigo Duterte's tenure as mayor from 2001 to 2010, the city maintained its
stability. The crime rate dropped between 1995 and 2008. [18] However, the Davao Death
Squad gained notoriety for vigilante killings; this earned Duterte the nickname "The
Punisher" by Time magazine. As of now, the city was listed as the 4th safest city in the
world.
The Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC), the first in the Philippines,
is located in Sandawa, Matina. It is headquarters for 911 and the center for the 170
closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras installed in different strategic areas as of today
covering access roads and populated downtown areas, and also including outside the
Davao International Airport and six in different bridges to monitor the rise of water level
in the citys rivers. The center also controls traffic signals in the city.
C. Socio-cultural Aspects
Culture and Heritage
Easy assimilation is an integral essence of
multi-cultural Davao. Being a chartered city, it
has grown appreciating differences in culture
and tradition by numerous ethnic groups that
integrated easily to the local tribes already
present during its infancy as a city. Like most
cities in the country, Catholics largely populate

Davao. Christian churches and chapels dot the citys landscape along with some
temples, mosques, and other places of worship. Another Spanish influence that remains
up to this day is the observance and celebration of barrios (or villages) of the day of
their respective patron saint called Fiesta. It is in these celebrations wherein songs,
dances and other forms of arts and merrymaking from various cultures have evolved
creatively into the sights and sounds of Davao now. Such showcases point to its
ultimate climax as the celebration of all celebrations the weeklong
KadayawansaDabaw Festival.
Geography and Physical Characteristics

Mt. Apo overlooks Davao City. The land area of Davao

City is 2,443.61 square kilometers. In terms of land area,
it is considered as one of the largest cities in the world. It
is divided into 3 congressional districts, which are further
divided into 11 administrative districts containing a total of
184 barangays. Almost 50% of its total land area is
classified as timberland or forest. Agriculture utilizes
about 43%. This is reflective of the fact that agriculture is still the largest economic
sector. Big plantations that produce banana, pineapple, coffee, and coconut eat up a
large chunk of the total land area.
Location
Approximately 588 statute miles southeast of Manila and 241 statute miles to Cebu City,
traveling by sea, its location from Manila and Cebu is 971 and 593 nautical miles
respectively. It is the capital of the Davao Region and is the biggest urban Market in the
growth polygon called BIMP-EAGA (Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asian
Growth Area) Presently, built-up areas used for residential, institutional, commercial,
and industrial purposes represent about 10% of the total land area. Under the approved
land use plan built-up and settlement area will cover 15% of the total area while
agricultural will be maximized with 67.19%. The remaining 17.68 will be devoted for
forest and conservation.
Climate
Davao City is typhoon-free. The city enjoys a weather that remains balmy all year
round. It is characterized by a uniform distribution of rainfall, temperature, humidity, and
air pressure. It has no pronounced wet or dry season. Weather predictability makes it
highly conducive to agricultural production. Temperature ranges from 20 to 32 degrees
Celsius and average rainfall is up to 2,000 mm yearly.

Language
Cebuano is the most widely spoken language in the city, while Tagalog comes a distant
second. Bisalog, an informal mixing of the above languages, is spoken as well.
Japanese is spoken by the Japanese Filipino community and Chinese is spoken by the
Chinese Filipino population. This fusion though is not generally held acceptable in any
formal level. English is the medium of instruction in schools and is widely understood
and spoken especially in the business community and also for all official documents.
Religion
The most dominant group is the Roman Catholic at 83.83%, other Christian groups
comprise 15% and the remaining 1.17% belongs to other non-Christian faiths (Islam,
Buddhism, etc).
Foreign influence
Like most cities in the Philippines, Christians predominate in Davao. Christian churches
and chapels dot the city's landscape along with temples, mosques and other places of
worship.
Another Spanish tradition is the celebration by barrios (villages) of the feast day of their
respective patron saint with a festival (fiesta). In these celebrations, songs and dance
become the sights and sounds of Davao. The largest of these celebrations is the weeklong Kadayawan Festival. The Davao Chinatown is the primary residence of the
Chinese community. It has its own seaport, the Santa Ana Wharf which is also a part
of Davao International Port.
Japanese cultural influence, like that of the Chinese, was also prominent in the city.The
concentration of the Japanese Community before was in Mintal in the 3rd District of
Toril, Davao City. In fact, a Japanese cemetery and Japanese Shrine is located there in
BagoOshiro in Mintal. There are various Japanese-owned businesses in the city. Davao
is also home to Nikkie Jin-Kai International School, a Japanese Educational Institution.
Media
Media networks such as ABS-CBN Corporation, GMA Network, Inc., TV5, PTV, IBC13, Solar News Channel, Davao Christian Broadcasting Channel and Sonshine Media
Network International maintain local stations in the city.
In addition to 24 national newspapers, Davao City has 21 local newspapers, including
the Sun Star Davao, the Mindanao Times and the Mindanao Examiner
Cuisine

Ginanggang, grilled sababananaswith margarine and

brushed with sugar, originated in Davao.
The cuisine of Davao City features skewered and
grilled meat dishes, but the most common dish served
in the city is kinilaw, a relative ofceviche made
from tuna, mackerel, or swordfish with cucumber (and
sometimes radishes) and chili marinated in
vinegar. Sinuglaw, a portmanteau of sinugba (grilled) and kinilaw in the Cebuano
language, is also a term for a dish in which diced, grilled pork belly is mixed with kinilaw.
Fruit dishes, snacks, and desserts are also popular, most made from durian and
bananas. Ginanggang is a banana dish that originated in this city and spread to other
parts of the country; a banana is grilled, skewered, brushed with margarine and
sprinkled with sugar. Durian dishes, snacks, and desserts include durian ice cream,
durian pie and durian shakes.

Health
There are 31 hospitals including tertiary centers like Davao Doctors Hospital, San Pedro
Hospital, Brokenshire Memorial Hospital, Ricardo Limso Medical Center, Davao Medical
School Foundation Hospital (DMSF Hospital), Metro Davao Medical and Research
Center, Davao Adventist Hospital, MMG Hospital, CHDC Hospital and the Southern
Philippines Medical Center.
Davao has been praised by the World Health Organization for its smoke-free policy
since 2002,the first in the Philippines.
Education

Ateneo de Davao University

The city government provides free education at the
primary (grade school) and secondary (high school)
levels.
Universities,Schools and colleges include:

Samson Polytechnic College of Davao (former Samson Technical Institute) now

offers college degree courses such as BS Hotel and Restaurant Management,
BS Tourism Management, BS Information Technology, BS Business
Administration and Bachelors in Technical Education

University of Mindanao (formerly Mindanao Colleges) is the oldest university in

the regionthe first private, non-sectarian university in Mindanao, chartered in
December 1966.

Ateneo de Davao University

University of Southeastern Philippines, the first state university in the region

University of the Immaculate Conception (formerly Immaculate Conception

College) is the first Catholic school in Mindanao, founded in 1905 by the
Congregation of the Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM).

University of the Philippines Mindanao, the country's national university and

premier institution of higher learning. U.P. System's flag-bearer in Mindanao

San Pedro College

Holy Cross of Davao College

Davao Doctors College

Christian Colleges of Southeast Asia

Stella Maris Academy of Davao

St. Paul College - Davao Campus

John Paul II College of Davao

St. Peter's College of Toril is a private Filipino Catholic school in Toril, Davao City.
It is owned and administered by the Presentation of Mary Sisters (PM)

Brokenshire College

Philippine Women's College of Davao

Jose Maria College[25]

Assumption College of Davao

Holy Child College of Davao (formerly Holy Child School of Davao)

AMA Computer College of Davao

STI College of Davao

Rizal Memorial Colleges

Davao Medical School Foundation

Philippine College of Technology

DMMA College of Southern Philippines (former Davao Merchant Marine

Academy)

MATS College of Technology

Davao Medical School Foundation (A medical school mainly for students

from Southern India and the Philippines)[26]

MKD Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku (Mindanao International College, College of

Philippine Nikkie Jin Kai International School) [27]

Gabriel Taborin College of Davao Inc.

Davao Central College

Davao Vision Colleges, Inc. (Founded by Korean missionaries Located @

Catalunan Grande, Davao City.)

Philippine Science High School - Southern Mindanao Campus

TESDA Registered School offering short term courses and 2 year bundled courses:

St. Joseph Technical Academy of Davao City, Ramon Magsaysay Ave., Davao
City

Samson Polytechnic College of Davao

Sports
Sports facilities include the Davao City Recreation Center (Almendras Gymnasium),
Tionko Football Field (near Agro College and the Davao River) and the gymnasiums of
Ateneo de Davao University, Philippine Women's College of Davao Event Center, the
University of Southeastern Philippines, Holy Cross of Davao College and the University
of Mindanao. Mintal Comprehensive National High School(MCHS,known as "Compre",
MintalTugbok District Davao City.

D. Profile of the economy

Economy

Davao City is the Crown Jewel of Mindanao

in terms of economic activity. It is the single
most important economy in the island, being
the third biggest metropolitan area in the
country next only to Manila and Cebu. Like the
rest of the country, Davao City operates on an
economic system that is market-oriented,
although pricing mechanisms remain regulated
in a few sectors (particularly on basic commodities) to protect consumers. The
competitiveness of the market has been enhanced through the dismantling of protection
for infant industries and the breakdown of industries with monopolistic or cartel
tendencies. On the international front, the economy has been opened up to global
competition, through a tariff reduction program and the loosening of restrictions on
inward foreign investment. The result is a diverse economy, featuring a sound mix
between the agricultural (roughly 45%), industrial (15%) and service (at around 35%)
industries. Poverty reduction has become the main goal of the local government which
is being addressed through programs and projects one of which is the encouragement
of inward investments to industries that are labor-intensive. Fortunately for Davao,
private investments has Davao Citys economy is steadily growing in the last two
decades. The City has shifted counting investments from millions in the 80s to billions in
the 90s and up to the present millennium. Among Asian cities, Davao has maintained its
competitive position in attracting investments and in penetrating new foreign markets
owing to its resilient exports base, peaceful business climate, better quality of life, and
rich pool of skilled workforce. With over 1.2-Million people as primary market base, the
city is conducive to business as evidenced by the presence of the countrys top 200
companies. Inflow of investments has been remarkable in the last ten years. Export in
the City is now billion dollar industry with a growing niche market for its products. The
stable banana and flourishing pineapple industries are among the countrys leading
export commodities. A net exporter since 1987, Davao City largely contributed in making
the Philippines as the worlds top 3 banana exporter. Primarily an agricultural area,
almost all kinds of fruits thrive in Davao including the exotic Durian. Other major
agriculture-based exports are pomelo, mango, coconut, papaya, mangoosten, and even
flowers. The productive linkages between established businesses and Davao City
community reinforced the competitive quality of life in a city that has consistently
maintained single digit inflation rate since 1993. Along with flourishing investments and
exports, the low inflation rate serve as concrete illustration of the remarkable gains from

Davao Citys sustained competitiveness nurtured by high level of responsiveness of the

local government which put priority focus in facilitating business-friendly initiatives and
in ensuring a peaceful and prosperous environment.
Banks
Currently, there are around 141 banks (including branches), 37 financing companies,
and 466 lending firms operating in the city. These can handle financial/monetary
transactions from the most basic to the most complicated.
Cargo and Courier Forwarders
Postal requirements are served by 18 post offices citywide. Forwarders, truckers,
custom brokers, international couriers, and messengerial companies offer overnight
mail and freight/cargo services.
The Press
Aside from the 24 national daily newspapers available, Davao City also has 20 local
newspapers, 9 broadcast TV stations, 15 AM-band radio stations, and 19 FM-band
radio stations. These numbers reflect the extent of press freedom being enjoyed by the
print and broadcast media as well as provide wide range of choice for residents and
visitors alike.
Achievements and Recognition
* Most Competitive Metro City in the Philippines, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2008
* Most Livable City in the Philippines, 1996-1999
* Destination of the Year, 1997 Kalakbay Awards
* Most Child-friendly City in the Philippines, 1999, 2000
* Most Outstanding Regional Peace and Order Council, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2005
* Most Peaceful City in East and Southeast Asia, 1998-2005
* Best Police Office in the Country, 1999-2005
* 2nd place, LGU Literacy Award in the Philippines, 1999
* 2nd Best City Health Office in the Philippines, 1999
* The Cleanest and Greenest City in the Philippines, 1999-2005

Foreign Relations

The influx of foreign visitors and the presence of expatriates and migrants in the city
have prompted the governments of Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia and the United States to
open consular offices in the city. The US Embassy in the Philippines opened a virtual
consulate where inquiries regarding visa issuances, foreign relations concerns and
travel to the United States can be made on the Internet by e-mail and chat. The virtual
consulate website is maintained in coordination with Ateneo de Davao University and
Holy Cross of Davao College.
Sister cities
There are 10 sister cities of Davao, as designated by Sister Cities International (SCI):
International cities

Nanning, China

Manado, Indonesia

Pekanbaru, Indonesia

Koror, Palau

Vladivostok, Russia

Keelung, Taiwan

Tacoma, Washington,
United States

Friendship cities

Uijeongbu, South
Korea[30]

Incheon, South
Korea[30]

E. Infrastructure, Superstructure, Airports, Seaports, Terminals

Physical Infrastructure

The presence of basic infrastructure within the city such as airport, seaports, roads,
bridges, telecommunications, condominiums, malls and first class hotels has sustained
the economic growth in the last 10 years. Due to the citys unprecedented growth, a
clamor for higher capacity infrastructures resulted to a number of modernization projects
now ongoing to meet the demands of the new millennium.
Airport
The Francisco Bangoy International Airport (Davao International Airport) is the busiest
airport in Mindanao. Expansion and modernization began in 1998. Today, the new DIA
(opened in December 2003) has begun accommodating wider-bodied jets such as the
Boeing 747, the Airbus A340 and the Airbus A330.
Roads and Bridges
Construction of more roads and bridges are also underway. The construction of the
Citys third major road the Buhangin underpass was completed in the 1st quarter of
2003. A Traffic Management and Computerization Scheme was also implemented.
Davao City is ranked no. 5 among cities in Asia with better traffic flow based on vehicles
per kilometer of city road.

Seaports
Davao City and the Port of Davao has 2 government international seaports in (the Sasa
Wharf and the Sta. Ana Wharf) and 9 privately owned ports. In addition, the Toril
international Fish Port Complex accommodates small and large-scale fishing activities
as well as provide among others cold-storage facilities.
Telecommunications
Communication links within the key business areas are adequate. With the deregulation
and privatization policies of the Philippine government, the number of
telecommunications player is projected to increase as well as offer affordable
telecommunications services to subscribers/clienteles.
Internet Service Providers
There are 6 Internet Service Providers operating in Davao City offering dial-up,
dedicated and DSL types of service. The City has over a hundred Internet cafs
operating in strategic areas where one can surf, chat, play games, send and view emails, and engage in e-commerce using the latest computer innovation and technology.
F. Transportation (Land, Water, Air)

Land
Popular modes of public transportation are multicabs, jeepneys, tricycles, buses and
taxis. Multicabs and jeepneys ply 82 designated passenger-vehicle routes around the
clock. Tricycles ply routes beyond the main streets of the city. Taxis have several routes
in and around Davao City. In mountainous areas, the habal-habal passenger motorcycle
is the main mode of transportation.
Davao City has the first taxis in the Philippines to accept payments
from BancNet and MegaLink ATM and debit cards.The black taxis are linked to
the Global Positioning System (GPS), and dispatching is done by computer.
Davao City offers a wide bus network to cities and provinces in Mindanao and as far
as Pasay City in Luzon, Ormoc and Tacloban in the Visayas. The city is accessible by
bus from several points in Mindanao such as Cotabato, Kidapawan, General
Santos, Digos, Koronadal,Isulan, Tagum, Tandag, Malaybalay, Mati, Nabunturan, Malita
, Cagayan de Oro, Butuan, and Surigao .
Construction of roads and bridges is underway. The city's third major road (the
Buhangin Underpass) was completed in the first quarter of 2003. The Traffic
Management and Computerization Scheme was implemented, considered one of the
most modern in the country.
List of bus companies serving Davao City:

Bachelor Express, (Butuan, Surigao, Ormoc, Tacloban, Tandag, Bislig, Mati,

Cateel, Sigaboy, Pundaguitan, Sto Tomas, Kapalong)

Davao Metro Shuttle Bus, (Tagum, New Bataan, Monkayo, Digos, Bansalan,
Malita)

Dianhok Bus, (Tagum, Compostela, New Bataan)

Rural Transit, (Cagayan de Oro)

Philtranco/PP Bus Line/Super 5 (Pasay City, Cubao)

Surigao Express, (Butuan, Surigao)

Land Car Incorporated, (Mati)

Joenil Transport, (Tagum, New Bataan, Maragusan)

C & D Express, (Tagum, Compostela, New Bataan)

Golden Valley, (Tagum, Compostela, New Bataan)

AC Transport, (Monkayo, Trento, Veruela)

Weena Express, (Cotabato, Midsayap, Kabacan, Kidapawan, Bansalan)

Yellow Bus Line, (Digos, General Santos, Koronadal, Isulan, Tacurong)

Holiday Bus Line, (General Santos, Koronadal)

Davao ACF Bus, (Digos, Malita)

Tacurong Express, (Tacurong)

Norjean Transport , (Digos, Malita)

Coco Transport (Malita, Lawis)

Sea

The Port of Davao is the busiest port in Mindanao.

Davao is connected to Manila by roll-on/roll-off interisland ferries. The city is served by domestic
passenger ferries at Sasa Port and Santa Ana Wharf,
the international seaports of the Port of Davao (the
[13]
busiest port in Mindanao). The port is capable of servicing inter-island and
international shipments. It is located in Davao Gulf and has two approaches, one at
Pakiputan Strait between Davao and western Samal Island.
The Port of Davao has two government seaports (Sasa International Wharf and Santa
Ana Domestic Wharf) and nine privately owned ports. In addition, the Toril International
Fish Port Complex accommodates small and large-scale fishing activities and provides
facilities such as cold storage.
Air

Davao International Airport's air traffic control tower is

considered the most advanced ATC in the Philippines.

Davao City has direct flights to major Philippine cities and Singapore. Francisco Bangoy
International Airport is the major airport serving the city. It is the busiest airport in
Mindanao, and the third-busiest in the Philippines. On November 12, 2007, Cebu
Pacific announced that the airport would be its third hub.

G. Eco-Tourism (Ecological Sites)

Tourism
Tourists Spots
* Battle Memorial - A historical marker of the
longest-fought battle between the troops of the
American & Filipino forces and of the Japanese
Imperial Army which took place in Mintal, Tugbok
District. (Mintal Elementary School)
* Camp Domingo Leonor - Quarters of the
Spanish and later American soldiers in the
1920s. (San Pedro St.)
* City Hall of Davao - The former municipal building constructed in 1926. (San Pedro
St.)
* Crocodile Farm - The only crocodile park in the region provides home to locally bred
crocodiles including the countrys biggest crocodile named Pangil (or fangs)
measuring over 18 feet in length. One can take pleasure from viewing, horseback
riding around the park, or feeding the young fierce reptiles.
* Davao Museum - Houses artifacts of Davaos indigenous tribes and photographs of
the citys historic events and history of its pioneering families. (Insular Village I,
Lanang)
* Davao Historical Society Museum - Features the historical and indigenous
collections of the Davao Historical Society (Magsaysay Park)

* Fort of DatuBago Site of the bastion of the Muslim hero DatuBago who lorded
over the Tagloc River, the old name of Davao River. (Junction of Washington St. and
Quimpo Blvd.)
* Furukawa Plantation - The abaca plantation in Daliao which was acquired from the
Bagobos as a result of the Otha Public Land Act in 1903. (Toril)
* Gap Farm - The GAP Farm has deluxe cottages and campsites, Olympic size
swimming pool, picnic area, horseback riding facilities, convention hall, and a World
War II cave among others. Its garden is filled with exotic flowers and tropical fruits.
Located in Barangay Ma-a.
* Japanese Museum - The museum features historical accounts of the Japanese
community residing in Davao before and during the war including their tools which
they used in the abaca plantations, currencies, publications, among others. (Calinan)
* Japanese Peace Memorial Shrine - During the UbonYasumi, Japans version of
All Souls Day held in August, Japanese war veterans and their kin take a pilgrimage
to visit this memorial shrine. (Mintal)
* Japanese Tunnel A restaurant with a free entry to a tunnel that the Japanese
created in the time of the Japanese Revolution. (Ma-a)
* Lon Wa Buddhist Temple The biggest Buddhist temple in Mindanao is set in
environment of candle trees and bamboo with an imposing statue of the Buddha and
his life depicted in wood carving. (R. Cabaguio Ave.)
* Memorial to a Brave Son This memorial marker was built in recognition of the
gallantry of Armando Generoso, who died in the very site of the bridge while
defending it from the Japanese invaders during World War ll. (Gov. Generoso Bridge)
* Mindanao Taoist Temple - Houses the holy icons of the Taoist religion. (J.P.
Cabaguio Ave.)
* Mintal Historical Marker - A memorial to Col. Yamada who defended Mintal during
the
war. It is also the site of the visit of McArthur, Stillwel and Eichelberger. (Mintal)
* Monument of Peace & Unity - Unveiled during the celebration of the Philippine
Centennial in 1998, the monument depicts the peaceful relationship of the migrant
and indigenous inhabitants of Davao in the last 100 years. (San Pedro St.)
* Mosques - Islam is also one of the major religions in the city with several places of
worships found in Bankerohan, Quezon Blvd., Panacan, Quimpo Blvd., among others.
* MuseoDabawenyo - a government owned museum located at cor. pichonst and
claveria st.
* Old Japanese Houses - The site of old Japanese homes, warehouses and abaca
processing and drying plants before and during World War II. (Mintal, Tugbok District
& Toril District)
* Osmea Park - Formerly known as the Plaza, this was the site of the settlement of
the early Davaoeos. (San Pedro St.)
* OtthaKyosaburu Memorial Shrine - A memorial obelisk built in honor of Otha
Kyosaburu who invoked the Public Land Act No. 926 of 1903. (Mintal Elementary

School)
* Uyanguren Landing Site - The landing site of Don Jose Oyanguren y Cruz of
Guipuzcoa, Spain, the Spanish conqueror who later became the Governor of Davao.
(Rodriguez Park, Quezon Blvd.)
* San Pedro Cathedral - One of the oldest churches in Mindanao, the original
structure of the church was built in 1847 in honor of St. Peter, the citys patron saint.
The old altar is preserved at the right wing of the cathedral. (San Pedro St.). It is the
ecclesiastical seat of the Archdiocese of Davao.
* Shrine of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague - A local mecca of the citys Roman
Catholic devotees. (Shrine Hills, Matina)
* St. Mary of Perpetual Rosary - A shrine built in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary
which features series of steps which leads to the main chapel. (Cabantian, Buhangin
District)
* Talomo Beach - Sunken warships during the Second World War can be found just
200 meters from the shore. (Talomo District)
* Eden Nature Park A very popular mountain resort located in Eden, Toril District,
some 40 min away from the city center. It is situated 3000 ft above sea level, giving it
a cool and moderate climate. It is 95% man made with pine trees dotting the
landscape. It covers 40 hectares worth of developed land.
* Philippine Eagle Center Home to the Philippines National Bird, The Philippine
Eagle (previously named Monkey Eating Eagle), the largest eagle in the World. It is
where they are bred in captivity in order to increase their population and prevent
extinction. Located in Malagos, a 45 min drive from the city center. Aside from being a
temporary home for the Monkey Eating Eagles, it also hosts some other exotic
animals native to Davaos forest.
* Paradise Island and Beach Resort A very popular white sand beach resort
located in Samal Island. It is a 5 min boat ride away from its drop off point at Lanang.
Aside from its unspoiled waters, it also has a zoo as an added attraction.
* Peoples Park On December 15, 2007, Mayor Rodrigo Duterte led local officials in
opening the P 72-M Peoples Park (old PTA Ground) in Davao City, which features a
mini- forest and large sculptures representing indigenous groups in Southern
Mindanao.
Shopping Centers
* Aldevinco Shopping Center
* Chimes Mall
* City Triangle
* DAMOSA Market Basket
* Davao Central Warehouse Club
* Felcris Department Stores

* Gaisano Mall of Davao J.P Laurel Avenue

* Gaisano Grand CitiMall Ilustre Street
* NCCC Mall of Davao corner McArthur Highway and Ma-a road
* NCCC Mall (Main)- R. Magsaysay Avenue
* SM City Davao Quimpo Boulevard
* Victoria Plaza Mall J.P Laurel Avenue, Bajada

H. 5 Star Hotels, Convention Centers

Marco Polo Hotel Davao

Sip a cup of coffee admiring the magnificent Mount
Apo or soothe yourself by gazing at the still waters of
the Gulf of Davao. The tallest building in the city,
Marco Polo Davao nestles rooms, which provide
views that are indeed a feast to the senses!
With 245 non-smoking guest rooms and suites which
are also handicap-friendly, the rooms at Marco Polo
Davao are your perfect base for a memorable time in
Davao city! Room categories are as follows:
Superior, Deluxe, Premier, Cabana (Cabana Superior,
Cabana Deluxe, Deluxe Suite and Cabana Suite)
Continental Superior Suite, Premier Suite, Marco
Polo Suite and the Presidential Suite.

Crown Regency Residences Davao

The Crown Regency Residences
Davao is a beacon of warmth and

hospitality with its homelike ambience and nostalgic charm, redefining a new standard
of accommodation tempered by the comfortable nature of a gracious private residence.
Unsurprisingly, this impeccable attention to detail and discrete service in such relaxed
and laid-back surroundings have led Crown Regency Residences Davao the favorite
stop for the budget-minded travelers and business people who are always on the go.

Ritz Hotel
The Ritz Hotel at Garden
Oases is one of the best hotels
to stay at while in Davao City. It
offers the business and leisure
traveler all the comforts of a
standard hotel with
unparalleled service that
makes you feel at home. A 20minute drive from the Davao
International Airport, the hotel
is conveniently located within
the business and commercial
district and walking distance to
shopping and recreational centers in Davao City.
Davao Convention and Trade Center
DavCon is one of the
premier convention venues
in the city with 7,000 square
meters compound size. It is
strategically located afew
minutes away from the citys
central district, far away from
noise of the downtown, yet
very near from where the
action is. DavCon is a 15
minutes (9km) ride from the
Davao International Airport.
It is also one of the nearest

and most accessible to the two of the biggest shopping destinations of the city, the
Abreeza-Ayala Malls and SM Premier.

Grand Oases Convention Center

Offering an outdoor pool and a fitness
centre, The Oasis Davao Condotel offers
self-catering accommodation. Free WiFi
access is available. The property is 1.9
km from Matina Town Square and 3.4 km
from People's Park. Apartments at The
Oasis Davao Condotel feature a TV, air
conditioning and a seating area.There is a
full kitchen with a microwave and an
oven. Featuring a shower, private
bathroom also comes with a bath or
shower and free toiletries. You can enjoy city view from the room. At The Oasis Davao
Condotel you will find a garden and a terrace. Other facilities like grocery deliveries,
water sports facilities and meeting facilities are offered. Activities that can be enjoyed in
the surroundings, include golfing. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out
Abreeza Mall (5.6 km) and Deca Wakeboard Park (11.9 km).

SMX Convention Center

The SMX Convention Center Davao is
located at the 3rd level of the SM Lanang
Premier in Davao City. It boasts of 4,745
square meters carpeted function room
space that is divisible into three separate
rooms. The function rooms have a total
floor area of 4,476 m2. The convention
center is composed of five meeting rooms
that can be used for small-scale corporate
and social functions, company board

meetings and training seminars. The Pre-Function Lobby of the convention center spans
a total of 1,292 square meters.

I. Marketing Plan

1. To come up with a list of top tourism destinations in each province and city
and promote their specific target destination in 2015.
2. To create destination packages from these priority tourism places and make a
Tour Program;
3. To come up with promotional strategies for these priority tourism destinations
to be translated into work programs as well as draw a calendar of events for
2015.

J.

ITINERARIES FOR DELAGATES OF APEC 2015 IN DAVAO CITY

DAY 1
8:00- 9:00 AM: Buffet Breakfast (Hotel)
9:00- 9:20 AM: Limousine Ride to Davao Convention and Trade center
9:20- 11:30 AM: Delegate call and tour Davao Convention and Trade center
11:30- 11:50 AM: Limousine ride back to Hotel
11:50- 12:30 AM: Preparation of delegates for Lunch meeting with the APEC Committee
12:30 AM- 2:00 PM: Lunch meeting of APEC Delegates and Committee
2:00- 4:00 PM: Welcome Parade: Davao City Plaza
4:00- 5:00 PM: Meeting of delegates/ Briefing of Day 2 itinerary
5:00 PM: Out of Office

DAY 2
8:00- 8:30 AM: Limousine Ride to Floating Restaurants in Riverwalk Grill, Riverfront
Corporate City, Davao City
8:30- 10:00 AM: Breakfast (Floating Restaurant)
10:30- 11:00 AM: Limousine Ride back to Hotel
10:00- 10:30 AM: Preparation for Lunch
10:30 AM- 12:00 NN: Buffet Lunch (Hotel)
12:00 NN- 12:30 PM: Limousine Ride to SMX Convention Center, Davao City
12:30- 2:30 PM: Musical Play
2:30- 3:00 PM: Limo Ride to Hotel
3:00- 5:00 PM: Meeting of Delegates/ Briefing of Day 3 itinerary

5:00 PM: Out of Office

DAY 3
8:00- 8:30 AM: Helicopter Ride to Mt. Apo National Park
8:30- 10:00 AM: Buffet Breakfast/ Tour (Mt. Apo National Park)
10:00- 10:45 AM: Helicopter Ride to Davao City Hall
10:45 AM- 1:00 PM: Afternoon ball for APEC Delegates (Davao City Hall)
1:00- 3:00 PM: Street Victory Party for APEC Closing

3:00 PM- onwards: Leisure Time