Davao City facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Davao City Dakbayan sa Dabaw
Highly urbanized city
From top left to right: Ateneo de Davao University, Metropolitan Cathedral of San Pedro, Davao City Hall, People's Park, Davao skyline, Marco Polo Hotel, Davao River, and SM Lanang Premier Mall
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Nickname(s):  "King City of the South" "Crown Jewel of Mindanao" "Durian Capital of the Philippines" "Chocolate Capital of the Philippines"
Motto(s):  "Life is Here"
Anthem: "Tayo'y Dabawenyo" ("We are Davaoeño")
Map of Davao Region particularly Davao del Sur with Davao City highlighted
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Davao City Location in Philippines
Country	Philippines
Region	Davao Region
Province	Davao del Sur (geographically only)
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Founded	1830 (Pinagurasan) June 29, 1848 (Nueva Vergara) 1867 (renamed Davao)
Chartered	October 16, 1936
Cityhood	March 16, 1937
Highly urbanized city	December 22, 1979
Founded by	Datu Bago (Pinagurasan) Don José Cruz de Oyanguren of Guipuzcoa, Spain (Nueva Vergara)
Barangays	182 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Panlungsod
Area
• Highly urbanized city	2,443.61 km2 (943.48 sq mi)
• Urban	293.78 km2 (113.43 sq mi)
• Metro	3,964.95 km2 (1,530.88 sq mi)
Area rank	1st
Elevation	13 m (43 ft)
Highest elevation	2,909 m (9,544 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population  (2020 census)
• Highly urbanized city	1,776,949
• Rank	3rd
• Density	727.1819/km2 (1,883.393/sq mi)
• Urban	1,910,167
• Metro	1,991,457
• Metro density	502.2654/km2 (1,300.8613/sq mi)
• Households	476,278
Demonyms	Davaoeño (Spanish) Davaoense (Spanish)
Economy
• Gross domestic product (GDP)	₱554.1 billion (2022) $9.9 billion (2022)
• Income class	1st city income class
• Poverty incidence	5.10 % (2021)
• Revenue	₱ 11,118 million (2020)
• Assets	₱ 23,664 million (2020)
• Expenditure	₱ 9,872 million (2020)
• Liabilities	₱ 7,447 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC)
• Water	Davao City Water District
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	8000 (Davao City), 8016 (Ateneo), 8017 (Bunawan), 8018 (Calinan), 8019 (Davao International Airport), 8020 (Mandug), 8021 (Matina), 8022 (Mintal), 8023 (Talomo), 8024 (Tibungco), 8025 (Toril), 8026 (University of Mindanao)
PSGC	[https://psa.gov.ph/classification/psgc/?q=psgc/barangays/{{#pro000&regcode={{&provcode= p {{#property:P988}} ]
IDD : area code	+63 (0)82
Spoken languages	Cebuano Filipino English Hiligaynon
Website	www.davaocity.gov.ph

Davao City, also known as the City of Davao, is a large and important city in the Davao Region of the Philippines. It covers a huge area of about 2,443.61 square kilometers, making it the largest city in the Philippines by land size. It's also the third-most populated city in the Philippines, after Quezon City and Manila. In Mindanao, it's the city with the most people.

Even though it's located in the province of Davao del Sur, Davao City runs on its own and is not controlled by the province. The city is divided into three main areas for government, which are then split into 182 smaller communities called barangays. Davao City is a major center for trade, business, and industry in Mindanao. It's also famous for being the "Durian Capital of the Philippines" because of the many durian fruits grown there. You can also see Mount Apo, the tallest mountain in the Philippines, from many parts of the city.

What's in a Name?

The name Davao comes from the local Bagobo people who lived there long ago. They had different names for the Davao River, which flows into the Davao Gulf.

• The Obos called it Davah.
• The Clatta (or Giangan/Diangan) called it Dawaw.
• The Tagabawas called it Dabo.

These names eventually blended together to form "Davao." For the Obos, davah also meant "a place beyond the high grounds," referring to the settlements near the river's mouth surrounded by hills.

Davao's Story: A Look Back in Time

Early Days: Before Colonizers Arrived

Long ago, the area where Davao City now stands was a thick forest. It was home to many native groups like the Bagobos, Matigsalugs, Aeta, Maguindanaon, and Kagan. The Davao River was known as Tagloc River. For a long time, European explorers didn't visit this area.

The Maguindanao Era

Around 1800, a leader named Datu Bago from the Maguindanao Sultanate moved to the Davao Gulf area. He united local tribes and built a strong fort called Pinagurasan in 1830. This fort grew into a busy trading town. By 1843, Datu Bago became a Sultan, making his area an independent kingdom.

Spanish Arrival and Changes

The Spanish started exploring Davao Gulf in the 1500s, but they didn't have much influence until 1842. Spain wanted to gain more resources from its colonies. In 1848, a Spanish group led by José Cruz de Oyanguren arrived. They wanted to take control of Pinagurasan.

Datu Bago was a powerful leader, but some local tribes didn't like him. A Mandaya chief from Samal Island teamed up with the Spanish against Datu Bago. After a tough three-month battle, the Spanish won with more soldiers. Datu Bago and his followers moved away.

After his victory, Cruz de Oyanguren founded a new town called Nueva Vergara on June 29, 1848. This was named after his hometown in Spain. In 1850, the province of Nueva Guipúzcoa was created, with Nueva Vergara as its capital. Later, in 1867, the town was renamed Davao, as the local people preferred that name.

American Period: Growth and Cityhood

Aerial view of Davao, 1935

When the Americans took over in 1900, Davao started to grow very fast. Large areas were opened for farming. Many foreign business people, especially from Japan, came to Davao. They started big coconut and banana farms. Davao quickly changed from a small town to a busy economic center. The Port of Davao was opened for international trade.

Davao City Hall was established in 1926 as the Municipal Hall when it was still a town.

In 1914, Davao became the capital of Davao Province. The city's current City Hall was built in 1926. Because of its fast growth, Davao officially became a charter city on March 16, 1937. It was one of the first two towns in Mindanao to become a city.

Japan-town, Davao City (circa 1930s)

World War II

During World War II, Japanese forces bombed Davao's harbor in December 1941 and occupied the city until 1945. The city was heavily bombed by American forces before they landed in 1944. The war caused a lot of damage to Davao.

After the War: Rebuilding and Progress

After World War II ended in 1945, Davao quickly became a major center for farming and business again. Products like wood, coconuts, and bananas were exported. Many Japanese residents stayed and became part of the Filipino community.

In 1967, the old Davao Province was split into three new provinces. Davao City became part of Davao del Sur. It was no longer a provincial capital but grew into a big business center for southern Mindanao. In 1967, Elias Lopez, a Bagobo, became the first indigenous mayor of Davao City.

Modern Davao: A Time of Change

By the late 1960s, Davao was a regional capital. The city continued to grow and develop. In 1986, after a big change in the national government, Rodrigo Duterte became the temporary Vice Mayor. He later became Mayor and served for many years before becoming the President of the Philippines.

Davao's Home: Geography and Nature

Davao City is located in southeastern Mindanao, right on the northwestern shore of Davao Gulf. You can see Mount Apo, the tallest mountain in the Philippines, from the city.

Barangays: City Neighborhoods

Davao City is divided into 182 smaller areas called barangays. Each barangay has even smaller sections called puroks or sitios.

Land and Mountains

Mouth of the Davao River in Talomo District

Mount Apo is the tallest mountain in the Philippines.

Davao City's land is hilly in the west and slopes down to the sea in the southeast. Mount Apo is at the city's southwestern tip. The Mount Apo National Park protects the plants and animals around the mountain.

The Davao River is the city's main river. It starts in San Fernando, Bukidnon, and flows for 160 kilometers before reaching the sea at Barangay Bucana.

Davao's Weather: Always Warm

Davao has a tropical rainforest climate. This means it's warm all year round, with average monthly temperatures always above 26°C. It also gets a lot of rain, especially in the summer months. The city rarely experiences strong typhoons.

Animals and Plants

Mount Apo is home to many unique birds, including the critically endangered Philippine eagle. This eagle is one of the world's largest and is the national bird of the Philippines. The Philippine Eagle Foundation, which helps protect these eagles, is located near Davao City.

You can also find beautiful plants like the waling-waling orchid, known as the "Queen of Philippine Flowers." Delicious fruits like mangosteen (the "queen of fruits") and durian (the "king of fruits") grow in abundance around Mount Apo.

People of Davao: Demographics

Davao City aerial view at night

Looking north on San Pedro Street, Davao City

In 2020, Davao City had 1,776,949 people. The wider Metro Davao area, with Davao City at its heart, had about 2.77 million people in 2015. This makes it the third-largest metropolitan area in the Philippines. Davao City was one of the first cities outside Metro Manila to reach over one million residents in 1995. Its population has grown a lot because many people from other parts of the Philippines have moved there.

Who Lives in Davao?

A Matigsalug woman from Davao

People from Davao City are often called Davaoeños. Most Davaoeños are descendants of people who moved from the Visayas region, mainly Cebuanos and Ilonggos. There are also many indigenous groups, known as Lumads. Other groups include Tagalogs, Kapampangans, and Ilocanos from Luzon.

The city also has Moro groups like the Maguindanaons and Tausugs. Over time, Chinese Filipinos and Japanese Filipinos have also formed communities here. More recently, people from Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Japan, and Korea have settled in Davao City.

Languages Spoken

The most common language in Davao City is Cebuano. Filipino (which is based on Tagalog) is also widely spoken. English is used in schools and for formal communication.

Some people also speak Hiligaynon and other native languages like Giangan and Tagabawa. You might also hear Philippine Hokkien and Japanese spoken by Chinese and Japanese Filipinos.

Faiths and Beliefs

The city's San Pedro Cathedral

Most people in Davao City are Roman Catholic Christians, making up about 61% of the population. Islam is the next largest religion, with about 21% of residents. Other Christian groups, like the Iglesia ni Cristo and Kingdom of Jesus Christ, are also present. There are also smaller groups practicing Sikhism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism.

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Davao is the main Catholic center in southern Mindanao. Saint Peter, or San Pedro, is the patron saint of the city.

Davao's Economy: A Busy Hub

The Peak, Gaisano Mall

Davao is a key part of the East Asian Growth Area, which helps countries in Southeast Asia work together economically. Davao City is the largest economy in Mindanao.

Industries and Products

Farming is a very important part of Davao's economy. The city has large farms growing bananas, pineapples, coffee, and coconuts. It's a top exporter of fruits like mangoes, pomelos, and durians.

The chocolate industry is growing in Davao. Malagos Chocolate, made in the city, is famous worldwide. Davao also exports a lot of cacao beans. Many local and international farming companies have their offices here.

The Davao Gulf provides a living for many fishermen. They catch yellowfin tuna, shrimp, and crab. These are sold in markets across the city.

Davao City is also a major center for trade and industry in Mindanao. Big companies like Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola have plants here. There are also factories for fruit packaging, food manufacturing, and construction materials like steel. The SteelAsia plant in Davao is the largest and most modern steel factory in the Philippines.

Shopping and Business

BDO Network Bank (formerly One Network Bank) is based in Davao City and is the largest rural bank in the Philippines. The city has many business areas, including downtown, Davao Chinatown, Bajada, and Toril.

Davao City has many shopping malls. Some of the biggest are Gaisano Mall of Davao, Abreeza, and SM Lanang Premier. Other popular malls include SM City Ecoland and NCCC Mall VP (formerly Victoria Plaza Mall), which is the oldest mall in the city. New malls are also being built, showing the city's growth.

Culture and Traditions

Foreign Influences

Davao City's Chinatown is said to be the Philippines' biggest in terms of land area.

Like many cities in the Philippines, Christianity is a big part of Davao's culture due to Spanish influence. You'll see many churches. There are also temples and mosques for other religions.

A fun Spanish tradition still celebrated is the fiesta, a festival for each village's patron saint. These are celebrated with music and dancing.

The biggest local celebration is the Kadayawan Festival in August. It started as a harvest festival. Today, it celebrates the cultures of the native tribes around Davao City. Many tribal people visit the city during this time. The festival includes street dances, parades, and art shows.

I-indak sa kadalanan or the Street dancing competition, part of Kadayawan Festival celebration.

Davao Chinatown is where many Chinese Filipinos live. It has its own port. Japanese influence is also strong, especially in Barangay Mintal, where you can find a Japanese cemetery and shrine. There are also Japanese schools and businesses.

Many other foreign communities, like Indonesians, Malaysians, Koreans, and Indians, live in Davao.

Historical Places

Davao City has several places that tell its history. These include the Davao Museum, the Mindanao Folk Arts Museum, and the Philippine-Japan Museum. Japanese historical sites include the Japanese Tunnel from World War II and the old Japanese cemetery.

Delicious Food

Davao City is known for its grilled meat dishes. A popular local dish is kinilaw, made from fresh raw fish like tuna, mixed with cucumber, chili, and vinegar. Sinuglaw is another favorite, combining grilled pork belly with kinilaw.

Fruits are a big part of Davao's food scene. You'll find many snacks and desserts made from durian and bananas. Durian is especially popular and used in many local treats.

Fun Things to Do: Tourism

Land of Promise, located atop a hill at The Gap Farming Resort

Davao is a great place to visit! You can see the Philippine eagle at the Philippine Eagle Foundation. The beautiful waling-waling orchid and delicious fruits like durians, pomelos, and mangosteens are popular here.

Other fun places to visit include:

• The Davao Crocodile Park, home to many crocodiles.
• Malagos Garden Resort, a beautiful nature park.
• Eden Nature Park, offering outdoor activities.
• People's Park in the city center, known for its sculptures and dancing fountain.
• Samal Island, just off the coast, famous for its lovely beaches.

Pangil, the largest crocodile in captivity in the Philippines, at Davao Crocodile Park

Davao has two big yearly festivals:

• Araw ng Dabaw (Day of Davao) on March 1, celebrating the city's founding.
• The Kadayawan Festival in August, a colorful celebration of local culture and harvest.

In December, the city celebrates Pasko Fiesta sa Davao with lights and Christmas activities. On New Year's Eve, the Torotot Festival is held. People blow party horns, called torotots, to celebrate the new year. This festival started in 2013 to replace fireworks.

In 2011, over a million tourists visited Davao City, showing how popular it is!

Getting Around: Transportation

By Land

Quezon Boulevard

Sunrise over Bolton Street, Davao City, looking east with Samal Island on the horizon

You can get around Davao City using multicabs, jeepneys, tricycles, buses, and taxis. Multicabs and jeepneys follow set routes. Tricycles are good for smaller streets. Taxis are modern and even accept card payments.

Buses connect Davao City to many other cities and provinces in Mindanao. You can even take a bus from Davao to places as far as Pasay in Luzon.

The city is working on improving its roads and bridges. A new road project, the Davao City Bypass, is being built to make travel faster. The Davao City Coastal Road will also provide a new route and protect the coast.

Mindanao Railway

The first part of the Mindanao Railway will connect Tagum, Davao City, and Digos. This railway will have 8 stations and aims to carry many passengers daily.

Davao Public Transport Modernization Project

This project will improve public transportation in Davao City. It will bring in a new bus system with modern buses and bus stops. This will make travel more comfortable and efficient for everyone. The project plans to use 1,000 buses, including electric ones.

By Sea

The Port of Davao is the busiest port in Mindanao.

Davao is connected to other major Philippine cities by ferries. The Port of Davao is the busiest port in Mindanao, handling both local and international shipments. It's located in Davao Gulf. There's also a new shipping route connecting Davao City to Bitung, Indonesia, making it easier to trade goods.

By Air

Francisco Bangoy International Airport's air traffic control tower is considered the most advanced ATC in the Philippines.

Francisco Bangoy International Airport, north of the city, is the main airport for Davao and the region. It's also the main international airport in Mindanao. Since 2024, it has flights to international places like Quanzhou, Singapore, and Doha.

City Services: Utilities and Healthcare

Utilities

Davao Light and Power Company provides electricity to the city. They have power plants that help meet the city's energy needs.

Davao City Water District supplies water to the city. They get water from mountain springs and underground sources.

Healthcare

Davao City has 31 hospitals and medical centers. Some well-known ones include Davao Doctors Hospital and Southern Philippines Medical Center. There's also the Tebow CURE Hospital, which helps children and adults with bone problems and other conditions.

Davao City is recognized by the World Health Organization for its smoke-free policy, which has been in place since 2002.

Keeping the City Safe

The Philippine National Police and a special military group called Task Force (TF) Davao help keep the city safe. TF Davao works to protect the city from crime.

Davao City has rules like a curfew for minors. Businesses must stop selling alcohol at 1:00 AM. There are also rules for motorcyclists and drivers to ensure safety. The city has a firecracker ban to prevent accidents.

Davao City has been recognized for its good local governance by the Department of the Interior and Local Government.

Sports and Fun

The stadium and track-and-field area of Davao City Sports Complex.

Sabong or cockfight in Davao City.

Davao City has many sports facilities, including the Davao City Recreation Center and the Davao City–UP Sports Complex. This complex is the largest sports center in the city and hosted the 2019 National Games.

The city has its own football association, Davao Football Association. There are also local basketball teams. College sports teams from universities in Davao also compete in national events.

Sabong, or cockfighting, is also a popular event in the city.

Learning in Davao: Education

University of the Philippines Mindanao

The city government provides free education in public elementary and high schools. All schools in Davao use the K-12 system. Davao City is home to six universities, offering many choices for higher education.

News and Media

Mindanao Media Hub

Big national TV networks like GMA Network and TV5 have local stations in Davao City. There are also local media networks based in the city, some focused on religious content.

Davao City has many local newspapers, including the SunStar Davao and the Mindanao Times.

Radio Stations

FM Stations

• Davao City Disaster Radio 87.5 (Presidential Broadcast Service)
• 87.9 FM1 Davao (Presidential Broadcast Service)
• 88.3 Energy FM (Ultrasonic Broadcasting System)
• 88.7 Radyo Pilipinas Davao (Presidential Broadcast Service)
• Magic 89.1 (Quest Broadcasting, Inc.)
• 89.9 Spirit FM (Catholic Media Network)
• 90.7 Love Radio (Manila Broadcasting Company)
• 92.3 Wild FM (UM Broadcasting Network)
• 93.1 Brigada News FM (Mareco Broadcasting Network/Brigada Mass Media Corporation)
• 93.9 iFM News (Radio Mindanao Network)
• 94.7 Max FM Davao (Rizal Memorial Colleges Broadcasting Corporation)
• Retro 95.5 (UM Broadcasting Network)
• 96.3 Star FM (Bombo Radyo Philippines/People's Broadcasting Service, Inc.)
• 97.1 Halo Halo Radio (Viva Live)
• 97.9 XFM (Southern Broadcasting Network/Yes2Health Advertising, Inc.)
• 98.7 DWIZ News FM Southeastern Mindanao (Aliw Broadcasting Corporation)
• Monster Radio BT 99.5 (Audiovisual Communicators, Inc.)
• RJFM 100.3 (Rajah Broadcasting Network) (Relay Station of RJFM 100.3 Manila)
• The Anchor 101.1 (Berean Bible Baptist Church of Ecoland)
• Radyo5 101.9 News FM (Nation Broadcasting Corporation/TV5 Network Inc.)
• 102.7 Mango Radio (RT Broadcast Specialist)
• Barangay FM 103.5 (GMA Network, Inc.)
• 104.3 Hope Radio (Hope Channel Philippines)
• 105.1 Easy Rock (Manila Broadcasting Company/Cebu Broadcasting Company)
• 107.5 Win Radio (Progressive Broadcasting Corporation)

AM Stations

• DXMF Bombo Radio Davao 576 (Bombo Radyo Philippines/People's Broadcasting Service, Inc.)
• DXDC RMN Davao 621 (Radio Mindanao Network)
• DXRD Sonshine Radio 711 Davao (Sonshine Media Network International) (Inactive)
• DXRA 783 Radyo ni Juan (Rizal Memorial Colleges Broadcasting Corporation)(Inactive)
• DXUM 819 News and Public Affairs (UM Broadcasting Network)
• DXGO Aksyon Radyo Davao 855 (Manila Broadcasting Company)
• DXOW Radyo Asenso 981 (Radio Corporation of the Philippines)
• DXRR 1017 Radyo Rapido (Kalayaan Broadcasting System, Inc.)
• GMA Super Radyo DXGM 1125 (GMA Network, Inc.)
• 1197 DXFE (Far East Broadcasting Company)
• DZRH Davao 1260 (Manila Broadcasting Company)
• DXAB Radyo Patrol 1296 (ABS-CBN Corporation) (Defunct)

TV Stations

• TV5 Channel 2 (TV5 Network, Inc.) (also on DTT Channel 18)
• ABS-CBN Channel 4 (ABS-CBN Corporation) (Defunct)
• GMA Channel 5 (GMA Network, Inc.) (also on DTT Channel 37)
• Solar Learning Channel 7 (Southern Broadcasting Network) (also on DTT Channel 21)
• RPN Channel 9 (Radio Philippines Network) (also on DTT Channel 24)
• PTV Channel 11 (People's Television Network) (also on DTT Channel 45)
• IBC Channel 13 (Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation) (also on DTT Channel 17)
• RPN/CNN Philippines Channel-19 (Nine Media Corporation) (also on DTT Channel 25)
• A2Z Channel 20 (ZOE Broadcasting Network and ABS-CBN Corporation) (DTT Channel 20)
• S+A Channel 21 (ABS-CBN Corporation) (Defunct)
• RJTV Channel 23 (Rajah Broadcasting Network)
• Hope Channel Philippines Channel 25 (Hope Channel Philippines) (soon on DTT)
• GTV Channel 27 (GMA Network, Inc.)
• One Sports Channel 29 (TV5 Network, Inc./Nation Broadcasting Corporation)
• BEAM TV-33 (Broadcast Enterprises and Affiliated Media) (also on DTT Channel 31)
• DZRH News Television Channel 33 (Manila Broadcasting Company) (also on DTT Channel 33)
• Net 25 Channel 39 (Eagle Broadcasting Corporation) (also on DTT Channel 39)
• GNN Channel 41 (Golden Nation Network) (also on DTT Channel 41)
• Sonshine TV-43 (Sonshine Media Network International) (also on DTT Channel 19)

Cable TV Providers

• Sky Cable Davao
• Davao Cableworld Network
• Bongao Cable TV
• Cignal TV
• G Sat Direct TV

Davao's Global Connections

Many foreign visitors and people from other countries live in Davao City. Because of this, countries like Japan, China, Malaysia, and Indonesia have opened consulates here. These are like mini-embassies that help their citizens and promote good relations. Other countries like the Czech Republic, Mexico, and South Korea also have honorary consulates.

The United States Embassy has a "virtual consulate" in Davao. This allows people to ask questions about visas and travel to the U.S. online.

Friendship Cities

Davao City has "sister city" relationships with other cities around the world. These friendships help with cultural exchange and cooperation.

• Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
• Jinjiang, Fujian, China
• Kauai County, Hawaii, United States
• Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
• Nanning, Guangxi, China
• Tacoma, Washington, United States
• Sennan, Osaka, Japan

Davao City also has special cooperation and friendship agreements:

• Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
• Incheon, South Korea
• Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan (for environmental cooperation)

Within the Philippines, Davao City also works with other cities:

• Angeles City
• Basud
• Cabanatuan
• Cebu City
• City of Mati
• Mandaue
• Lapu-Lapu City
• Dapitan
• Iloilo City
• Liloan
• Marikina
• Quezon City
• San Jose del Monte
• San Juan
• Zamboanga City

Famous People from Davao

Davao City is home to many notable people:

Business and Politics

• Sara Duterte - current Vice President of the Philippines.
• Dennis Uy - a successful business leader.
• Sebastian Duterte - the current Mayor of Davao City.
• Rodrigo Duterte - the 16th President of the Philippines.
• Bong Go - a senator and politician.

Law and Government

• Isidro Ungab - a congressman.
• Mans Carpio - a lawyer.
• Karlo Nograles - a lawyer.
• Migs Nograles - a congresswoman.
• Antonio Carpio - a former Supreme Court justice.

Entertainment

• Gladys Reyes - an actress.
• Erich Gonzales - an actress.
• Sharmaine Arnaiz - an actress.
• Chokoleit - an actor and comedian.
• Jona Soquite - a singer and winner of The Voice Teens season 1.
• Ruben Gonzaga - a TV host.

Religion

• Apollo Quiboloy - a religious leader and founder of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (church).

Other Notable People

• Alfredo E. Evangelista - a famous archeologist.

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See also

In Spanish: Dávao para niños