Davao City Water Service Interruption on September 15 and 18

Davao City Water District has scheduled four sets of temporary water service interruption on September 15 and 18.

First set of water cut will be on September 15 from 9 am until 5 pm and will affect a portion of the Davao-Bukidnon Road specifically from Mangga St. in Tugbok Proper to Mahayahay road and the areas of Purok 1 to 6 in Brgy. Tacunan, Deca Homes Subd., and Purok 18 in Upper Mintal.This water cut is needed to allow the tapping of the newly installed 4-inch diameter Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipeline to the existing 6-inch diameter PVC pipeline for the mainline improvement at Pomelo St. in Tugbok Proper.

The second, third and fourth sets of water cut are all scheduled on September 18.

Second set is from 9 am until 5 pm and will affect Purok 2 in Brgy. Communal in Buhangin and Blue Diamond Village. The Engineering and Construction Department (ECD) crew will tap the newly installed 4-inch diameter PVC pipeline to the existing 4-inch diameter PVC pipeline for the mainline improvement at Purok 2 in Blue Diamond Village Homeowners Association Inc., in Brgy. Communal.

The third set is still from 9 am until 5 pm and will affect some portions in Maa specifically St. Michael Village I and II, New Argao Village, JPMI Subdivision, Datu Loho Village, Gem Village, Don Julian Village and Orange St. in Spring Village. Another ECD crew will tap the newly installed 4-inch diameter PVC pipeline for the mainline extension at San Rafael road to the main entrance of Twin Palm Residences in Ma-a.

The last set is from 10 am until 4 pm and will affect Trinidad Greenhills Subd. in Ma-a. Reasson for the said water interruption is the tapping of newly installed 4-inch diameter PVC pipeline to the existing 4-inch diameter PVC pipeline for the mainline improvement at Albero Compound in Trinidad Greenhills in Bugac Ma-a.

The general public may call the DCWD trunk line at 221-9400 and press "1" on the phone dial to listen to the latest daily updates, or contact its call center through the 24-hour hotline 221-9412 or 0927-798-8966 for updates, complaints, queries and other matters pertaining to DCWD service.

Important Facts about Davao City

The population in Davao City has grown to almost a hundred times in a century. 

8,560 in 1903

1.5 million in 2011

2.7 million in 2036

There are 4.54 persons 

in every household in Davao City

6 of 25 people in Davao City live in Rural Barangays

10 Tribes of Davao City - Maranao part (10-10)

This is the last part of the list of 10 tribes in Davao.

Maranao

Deputy Mayor Gapor "Randy" A. Usman, Al Haj

Maranao means "people of the lake" with Lanao as their homeland referred to as lake. Like other Muslim tribes, they are brave and historically offered sacrifice in defense of their homeland and Islam. They are rich in literature the most famous of which is the Darangen.

The Maranao musical heritage revolves around the kulinlang, a specific type of gong which plays sounds peculiar to their culture.

Maranaos are best known for sophistication in wood and metal crafts like the impressive torogan, a special house built for a Maranao maiden; design motifs called okil, examples of which are the Sarimanok and Naga which are creative renditions of a cock and its fish and a dragon or snake, respectively.

The Maranao is also known for their exceptional textiles of ornate designs and colors reflective of the social status of the wearer. The Malong is a classic example.

If there is one trait noticeable among the Maranao is their large involvement to market trade which makes a Maranao community widely visible in every city and town in the Philippines.

The Maranaos are in the districts of Poblacion, Talomo, Bunawan, Buhangin, Toril, Tugbok, Calinan and Marilog Districts.

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10 Tribes of Davao City - Sama part (9-10)

This is the 9th part of the list of 10 tribes in Davao.

Sama

Within the Sulu Sea basin alone, the majority of the coastal people belong to he Sama cultural community. The term "Sama" is a derivative of the word "Sama-sama" meaning togetherness.

Sama may be described as a cohesive and peace-loving people.

Each Sama sub-group is identified geographically according to the name of their coastal settlement. These include: Sama Simunul. Sama Balimbing, Sama Tawi-Tawi, Sama Sibutu and Sama Ubian. Each of them have varied ancestral backgrounds, outlooks in life, economic lifeways and types of social upbringing.

The Sama Simunul claims to have descended from a mixture of Arab and native blood. They point to the color of their skin and physical traits as evidence of such descent.

The Sama Tawi-Tawi are said to have come originally from Johore. Their ancestors are believed to have crossed the ocean through small outriggers. Their forefathers were powerful men, having the supernatural power to invite unseen spirits called Jin to do things for them.

The Sama Sibutu claimed to have descended from another makmudin named Mukthar. The descending lineage of Tuan Mukthar considers this Sama group as belonging to the Datu class, Like the Sama Tawi-Tawi, the Sama Sibutu also possess the limuh (knowledge) of jinism or spiritism.

The majority of Sama people in Davoa City are in the coastal barangays from Bunawan to Toril.

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10 Tribes of Davao City - Tagabawa part (7-10)

This is the 7th part of the list of 10 tribes in Davao.

Tagabawa

The Tagabawas inhabit the areas from Toril in Davao City, Santa Cruz, Digos, and Bansalan in Davao del Sur, to parts of Makilala and Kidapawan in Cotabato. The Spaniards identified Sibulan in Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur as the "more important capital" of the Bagobos.

At the Davao Poblacion site, Bagobo territory is bounded by the Davao River, beyond which live Giangans and Atas. The Spanish priests estimated Bagobo population at 12,000 in the 1880s. But it may be difficult to determine their exact number as many of them have been assimilated into the majority Bisayan culture.

The name Bagobo used here is restricted to mean the Tagabawa, which means "from the south". It does not include the other tribes found in Davao City such as the Obo and the Giangan. At present, the name Bagobo is loosely used to include the tribes, sometimes to include the Matigsalugs in the Marilog area.

However, the original Bagobo, as used by the Spaniards, refer only to the native inhabitants centered around Santa Cruz and nearby areas, that is, the Tagabawa,

In 1888, Fr. Juan Doyle described the Bagobos as the most advanced and intelligent of all natives in the Philippines archipelago.

Tagabawa people occupy the districts of Marilog, Baguio, Calinan, Tugbok and Toril, where majority of them dwell.

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10 Tribes of Davao City - Clata part (4-10)

This is the fourth part of the list of 10 tribes in Davao.

Clata

The Clatas occupy a very small territory stretching from Catalunan to Calinan within Davao City. Their traditional population centers included Biao, Tagakpan, Dulian, Sirib, Gumalang, and Tamugan. They are also known as Giangan, with variants like Guangan, Gulangan, or Jangan, that means forest dweller.

The boundary between Tagabawa and Clata was fixed at Lipadas River. Talomo River (ikawayanlinan) served as the boundary among the Tagabawas, Clatas and Obos. Davao River became the boundary between Bagobos and Clatas in the northeast part of Davao. Matina was apparently originally Clatas but they were pushed back by the Bagobos who controlled Toril.

They were also known as Eto, Attaw, and Giangan. Despite the forest dweller appellation, the Clatas who were feared warriors, were also known for their fine artistry.

They wore the most beautiful and colorful clothes in the Gulf.

The Bagobo origin myth of the first man and woman is of Giangan provenance. Tuglay, the Bagobo first man is a Clata word for man and Tuglibong, the Bagobo first woman, is a Clata word for woman.

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10 Tribes of Davao City - Maguindanaon part (1-10)

The new logo of the Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival 2012 has a theme of 10 tribes 1 vibe, but do you know the ten tribes of Davao City? Here are the list of the 10 tribes in Davao.

Maguindanaon

Deputy Mayor Hadji Ismael A. Nakan and Family

Maguindanaon means "people of the flood plain" for they mainly inhabit the broad Pulangi River valley and delta which occasionally flood.

The Maguindanaon Tribe originally came from the former Cotabato Province now known as the Maguindanao Province.

Historically, The Maguindanaons are the descendants of Shariff Kabunsuan and Putri Tonina who are both half blooded Arab and Malay, respectively, then Sultan Kudarat's descendant Datu Bago who migrated to Davao and fought hand in hand against the Spaniards, was married to a native of Davao wherein his descendants are now much known as the Kagan Tribe.

The Maguindanaons are subdivided into two principal groups, each with its own dialect and traditional location: Tau-sa Ilud (people of the lower valley). and the Tau-sa Laya (people of the upper valley). The Tau-sa Ilud are concentrated in the areas around Cotabato City and extend to South Dinaig. They are primarily sedentary wet-rice agriculturists. Traditionally, they constituted the Sultanate of Maguindanao based  near present day Cotabato City.

The Tau-sa Laya are primarily concentrated in the areas of Datu Piang and extend south to the areas which include Buluan. They practice semi-sedentary agriculture and grow corn and upland rice. Traditionally, they constitute the Rajahship of Buayan based near present-day town of Datu Piang.

Maguindanaons are scattered around the three district of Davao City and other nearby provinces like Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte and Davao Oriental.

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Passig Islet Agro-Eco Park - Barangay Bato Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur

During my vacation we happened to visit some great places here in Davao, one would be the D'Leonor Hotel Inland Resort which I would be telling you in the next post. Today I'm gonna show you a place where you can have fun at the beach at a cheaper price. 

The place I'm telling is the Passig Islet Agro Eco Park. This man-made islet is located at Barangay Bato, Sta. Cruz, Davao Del Sur. From Davao City you can take a bus going to Digos City, you can tell the driver to drop you off at Barangay Bato, (so before you get on the bus, better ask the driver first if he knows where the place is)it would take about 45 minutes if you ride the bus.

Upon reaching Barangay Bato, the driver would drop you off in Bato Gym (its an open court basketball gym) you make walk about 2 minutes to reach the entrance gate of Passig Islet. Then you would take a short walk on their Foot bridge surrounded by Mangrove trees before reaching the pump boat that would take you the the Islet.

Foot Bridge Leading to the Pump Boats

The view of Passig Islet from the Dock

From the dock you can already see the view of the Passig Islet, the pump boat that you will be riding has a capacity of 6-8 persons (6 persons for me is best suited for this tiny pump boat) the fare would be 20-25 pesos per head, but the fare you'll be paying is already good for back and fourth, but take note guys you better take the pump boats driver cellphone number so you can contact him in case you already want to go back so he can fetch you. 

Once you arrive at Passig Islet you can choose from 3 different cottages there, ranging from 150 (small), 250 (medium) and 500 (large) there is also a function hall that would cost 5,500 pesos plus free generator for electric needs (Yes the place has no electric lines, and electric generators are used for electricity). 

Function Hall - 5,500 pesos

Large Cottage - 500 pesos

Medium Cottage - 250 pesos

Small Cottage - 150 pesos

The place for me is nice, it's clean, I love the fresh breeze of air during my time there. At the time of our visit there were plenty of people, but still it was not crowded, the function hall was even used by a school party. The islet is a white sand although not as fine maybe as beaches from Boracay, but since the price you pay for being in the place is cheaper maybe compared to going to some expensive resort, and that for me was a big plus.

Here are more photos of Passig Islet:

Nearby Floating Cottage

Tourist enjoying the beach

Come Visit G by Guess at SM Davao - The Annex

In early 2007, the US clothing line Guess introduced a new business concept known as G by Guess. Founded by Maurice Marciano & Paul Marciano, G by Guess focuses on a younger target audience. The brand attracts its fans with more competitive prices and a style that gives a "nod to old Hollywood."

G by Guess gives equally sexy and designer looks without the expensive designer prices. With G by Guess known for its innovative style, GUESS continues to dress and accessorize the world with fashion-forward apparel, handbags, watches, shoes and more.

Get that adventurous and young lifestyle look. Visit Davao’s first G by Guess shop located at the Ground Floor of the City’s hippest hub—The Annex.

Dencios Kamayan in Fortune Homes Lanang Davao City

After going to church on a Sunday afternoon we decided to dine in a different restaurant or fast food chain. So we decided to go to Dencios at Lanang near Insular Hotel. Dencios has long been there and I don't know why Dad decided to have dinner there, I my self would rather want to eat at a different restaurant because I have already eaten on some branches of Dencios here in Davao City. As far as I can remember there's one in Damosa Gateway, one in SM Ecoland, and more.

We let Dad decide to take the order since it he who want to eat here, he ordered a lechon kawali, pork barbecue, chicken barbecue. Keona on the other hand paid no attention to what we are ordering because her eyes was focusing on the playground inside the restaurant. Below are some photos of what we have ordered and the place.