Get to know the history, arts, and culture of Mindanao and its people through the Tribung Mindanaw Exhibit…
Here’s a teaser video of a tourist’s Davao Experience…
Image courtesy of Christian Te.
This afternoon, several bloggers met up with travel agents at Coffee Spot for some chit-chat about blogging, promoting Davao City, and travel in general. The meet-up was organized by Blogie Robillo. On the bloggers’ side of the room, there was Ria Jose and Andrew dela Serna of the My Davao City Team, Christian Te of Just Didn’t Make the News, and Dominic Cimafranca of Village Idiot Savant.
On the other side of the room were several travel agents from the Davao Association of Tour Operators (DATO): Edmund Israel Mayormita of Travel Advantage, Alex Divinagracia of Pacific Royal Wings, Ruben A. Neri of Surelite Travel and Tours, Pia Lourdes Paroza-Montano of ParTravel and Tours, and Dizon P. Namuag of Dizerlin Travel and Tours. (Contact information available at the end of the entry.)
For months now, the historical PTA Grounds, located in the heart of Davao City, has been closed to the public. It has been undergoing a total makeover. As part of the local government’s aim to make the city more environment-friendly, it has made the PTA Grounds into a garden in the middle of the city’s downtown commercial area.
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Tranquility… Serenity… Privacy… These words are written on the brochure of Bali Bali Beach Resort. And that was what exactly what my relatives and I experienced when we spent a weekend there. Bali Bali Beach Resort is a quaint beach resort located in Samal Island a few minutes away from Davao City.
PHILIPPINE EAGLE FOUNDATION
PRESS RELEASE May 30, 2007
Philippine Eagle Center Open House on Saturday
In celebration of the annual Philippine Eagle Week on June 4-10, the Philippine Eagle Center will be an Open House whole day Saturday, June 2, 2007 . No entrance fees to get into the Center and enjoy the beauty of the Philippine Eagle and other Philippine wildlife!
Davao City is known by many people as the home to Mount Apo, Waling-waling and the Philippine Eagle, the country’s national bird. The third is one that symbolizes the plight of the endemic animals of the Philippines. Despite its beauty and ecological value as a bird of prey, it is endangered like many other animals endemic to the Philippines. One the forefront of the protection and conservation of this majestic animal is the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF). PEF is a private, non-stock, non-profit organization aimed at ensuring that the Philippine Eagle continues to survive and thrive in its natural habitat. They have a comprehensive program that has scientific, cultural and educational components.
