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Summary
TLDRDavao City, the largest city in the Philippines, is a rich tapestry of 11 indigenous tribes and a history marked by Spanish colonization, American development, and Japanese occupation. From its humble beginnings as a small community to becoming a highly organized metropolis, Davao has witnessed significant progress and challenges, including Martial law and urban guerrilla warfare. The city's resilience is evident in its recovery and growth, with notable landmarks like San Pedro Cathedral and Magsaysay Park. Under the leadership of figures like Rodrigo Duterte, Davao has emerged as a symbol of unity, peace, and progress, welcoming visitors with its vibrant culture and traditions.
Takeaways
- đïž Davao City is the largest city in the Philippines with an area of 2443.61 square kilometers and a population of at least 1.7 million individuals.
- đ Located in the southern part of the country, Davao City serves as a gateway to the entire Mindanao Island and is home to 11 tribes.
- đïž The city's name, Davao, originates from the Bagobo subgroups' words 'Dabo' and 'Davo', meaning 'beyond higher grounds' or 'over yonder'.
- đ ïž The American period saw significant development in Davao, with the construction of infrastructure and the mass production of coconut and abaca.
- đïž On March 16, 1936, Davao became a chartered city through Commonwealth Act No. 51, signed by President Manuel L. Quezon.
- đ„ During World War II, Davao suffered invasion and control by the Imperial Japanese forces, which was later liberated by Allied Forces in 1945.
- đïž Post-war, Davao City experienced rapid progress and was divided into three political entities: Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, and Davao Oriental.
- đ The city faced challenges during the Martial Law era under Ferdinand Marcos, with urban guerrilla warfare led by the New People's Army.
- đĄïž Rodrigo Duterte's tenure as mayor from 1988 to 1998 brought stability and made Davao one of the safest cities in the Philippines.
- đ In 2001, Davao was ranked as the most livable city in Asia by Asia Week Magazine, reflecting its progress and quality of life.
- đ Davao City's history is marked by resilience and unity, with significant places such as San Pedro Cathedral and Magsaysay Park symbolizing its cultural heritage.
Q & A
What is the significance of Davao City in the Philippines?
-Davao City is significant as it is the largest city in the Philippines, covering an area of 2443.61 square kilometers with a population of at least 1.7 million individuals. It serves as a gateway for the entire Mindanao Island and is the capital city of the Davao region.
How many tribes reside in Davao City?
-Davao City is home to 11 tribes, including the Maranao, Maguindanao, and Iranon tribes.
What is the origin of the name 'Davao'?
-The name 'Davao' is derived from the words 'Dabo' and 'Davo' from the Bagobo subgroups, which means 'Beyond Higher Grounds' or 'Over the Yonder'.
When was Davao officially recognized as a city?
-Davao was officially recognized as a city on October 16, 1936, when Commonwealth Act No. 51 was signed by President Manuel L. Quezon.
What significant event occurred in Davao on December 20, 1941?
-On December 20, 1941, the Imperial Japanese forces invaded and landed in Davao, marking the beginning of their control over the city during World War II.
Who was the first indigenous mayor of Davao City?
-Elias B. Lopez, a full-blooded Bagobo, was the first indigenous mayor of Davao City.
What challenges did Davao City face during the 1970s and 1980s?
-During the 1970s and 1980s, Davao City faced the challenges of Martial Law declaration and urban guerrilla warfare waged by the communist New People's Army, which led to a period of bloodshed and violence.
How did Rodrigo Duterte's leadership impact Davao City?
-Rodrigo Duterte's leadership as mayor for three consecutive terms brought stability back to Davao City, making it one of the safest cities in the country and promoting economic progress.
What recognition did Davao City receive in 2001?
-In 2001, Davao City was ranked as one of the most livable cities in Asia by Asian Week Magazine.
Who succeeded Rodrigo Duterte as mayor of Davao City in 2010?
-Sarah Duterte, daughter of Rodrigo Duterte, became the sixth mayor of Davao City in 2010.
What is the historical significance of San Pedro Cathedral in Davao City?
-San Pedro Cathedral is the oldest church in Davao City, holding historical and cultural significance for the city and its people.
Outlines
đïž History and Progress of Davao City
This paragraph delves into the historical background and development of Davao City, the largest city in the Philippines. It starts with the city's early days as a small community with 182 barangays and its transformation into a significant gateway for Mindanao Island. The script mentions the Spanish arrival in 1848, the renaming of the territory to Nueva, and the establishment of Davao as a city in 1848. It also discusses the origin of the name 'Davao' from the Bagobo subgroups and its significance. The American period is highlighted for infrastructure development and economic growth, especially in agriculture. The city's progression to an independent city with its own mayor is marked by the Commonwealth Act No. 51 signed by President Manuel L Quezon in 1936.
đ Davao City's Transformation and Modern Era
The second paragraph continues the narrative of Davao City's history, focusing on its transformation and the modern era. It covers the city's challenges during World War II, when it was invaded by the Imperial Japanese forces and later liberated by the Allied Forces in 1945. Post-war, Davao faced reconstruction and political changes, becoming divided into three parts with Davao City gaining political independence. The paragraph highlights the election of Carmelo L Porus as the first mayor and the significant leadership of Elias B Lopez, the first indigenous mayor. It also touches on the city's struggles during Martial Law and the era of urban guerrilla warfare, which earned it the nickname 'Nicaraguao.' The leadership of Rodrigo Duterte is emphasized for bringing stability and making Davao one of the safest cities in the country. The paragraph concludes with the city's recognition as one of the most livable cities in Asia, its advancements in ICT, and the continuation of Duterte's progressive governance. It also mentions the city's cultural heritage, significant landmarks, and the warm hospitality of its people.
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Keywords
đĄDavao City
đĄTribal Unity
đĄAge of Exploration
đĄNueva Vergara
đĄEthnic Groups
đĄAmerican Period
đĄCharter City
đĄWorld War II
đĄMartial Law
đĄRodrigo Duterte
đĄCultural Heritage
Highlights
Davao City is the capital city of Davao region and serves as a gateway for the entire Mindanao Island.
Davao city is home to 11 tribes, including Maranao, Maguindanao, and Iranon.
Davao is the largest city in the Philippines with an area of 2,443.61 square kilometers and a population of at least 1.7 million individuals.
The city was originally a small community of numerous barangays during the Age of Exploration.
Spanish colonization began with the arrival of the Spanish in 1848, leading to conflict within the city.
Chieftain Duwalo defended the land against Spanish expansion, leading to the renaming of the territory to Nueva.
The term 'Davao' originates from the Bagobo subgroups' words 'Dabo' and 'davo', meaning 'beyond higher grounds'.
Davao River was a primary avenue for trade, where locals and Chinese traders met.
The American era saw the construction of infrastructure and the mass production of coconut and abaca.
Davao's population grew with migrants from Luzon, Visayas, and foreign settlers like Americans, Chinese, and Japanese.
Davao became an independent city with the signing of Commonwealth Act No. 51 in 1936.
Davao was divided into three provinces: Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, and Davao Oriental after World War II.
The city faced challenges during the Martial Law era and was nicknamed 'Nicaragdao' due to violence and bloodshed.
Rodrigo Duterte's election as mayor in 1988 brought stability and made Davao one of the safest cities in the country.
Davao was recognized as one of the most livable cities in Asia by Asian Week Magazine in 2001.
Under Duterte's leadership, Davao saw innovative ordinances and programs that advanced the city's progress.
Davao City's history is a testament to the resilience and unity of its leaders and people.
Significant places in Davao include San Pedro Cathedral, Magsaysay Park, and the People's Park.
Davao's culture and traditions are preserved and passed on through generations.
The city's warm and hospitable people welcome and introduce visitors to its diversity and life.
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the beautiful land of promise a land
full of gesture and memories from the
past at a place for the tribe's Unity
since Davao City is the capital city of
Davao region it serves as a Gateway for
the entire Mindanao Island
Davao city is the home for the 11 tribes
namely maranao
magidan iranon
however before experiencing and
witnessing the city's successful
progress by time let us bring back to
the reason and how it all started
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Davao city is a developed highly
organized City located in the southern
part of the country Philippines it is
known to be the largest city with an
area of
2443.61 squared kilometers and a
population of at least 1.7 million
individuals the city is also consisting
of
182 barangays back then Davao was a tiny
Community made up of numerous structured
barangay
during the Age of Exploration the
Spanish reached the double soil in 1848
which resulted War inside the city
however that Tobago a local Chieftain
defending the land against the Spanish
expansion held by Don Jose
the entire territory was renamed Nueva
with and the town of Nueva Vergara which
is now known as Davao was built in 1848.
he was appointed as the first governor
the word Davao came from the keywords
Dabo
and davo from the three bagoba subgroups
the word meant Beyond Higher Grounds or
overheels Yonder because of this the
three bagoba subgroups the gabawa GUI
Anan and OBO named the Davao River
Davao River became a primary Avenue for
trade in the region were locals and
Chinese Traders meet
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the American discovered how good the
land is in Davao they built roads
Bridges telephone lines school buildings
and mass-produced coconut and abaca
during that period they saw the migrants
from Luzon with zayas and along with
Americans Chinese and Japanese the
Japanese settled resulting for its
flourish settling and Java was known as
little Japan
on the 16th of March 1936 davo
assemblyman room Waldo C kimpo filed the
Commonwealth act number 51 and act
creating the chartered city of Davao
president Manuel L Quezon signed this on
October 16 18 and 36 and made the city
an independent city and governed by a
mayor
by March 1 1937 president Manuel Quezon
declared the inauguration of the city of
Davao in early years Davao governed with
the succession of appointed leaders to
lessen the influence of the Japanese
during the World War II the Imperial
Japanese forces was invaded and landed
on Davao December 20 1941 controlling
its City's Liberation by Allied Forces
during 1945. the Japanese had left
underground tunnels armors and bombs in
the city after The Liberation the city
was immediately established despite
suffering tremendous damage and after
the war the city marched to progress
in the same year devil was divided into
davodosur davo Del Norte and Davao
Oriental Davao City the former capital
of undivided Province was made
politically independent from three
provinces
honorable Carmelo L porus was elected as
the first mayor and in 1967 honorable
Elias B Lopez a full-blooded bagobo and
the first indigenous mayor of Davao
however during the 1970s and 1980s the
city went through the Declaration of
Martial law and became into a
battlefield and bloodshed for urban
Guerrilla Welfare waged by the communist
New People's Army an era of Bloodshed
and violence was earned the nickname
nicaragdao
in 1988 Rodrigo duterte was elected as
the city mayor for three consecutive
terms under his regime stability
returned to the city and has become one
of the safest cities in the country with
it Java was again in years of Anne
hampered economic progress
in the same year devil was ranked as the
most livable cities in Asia in Asian
Week Magazine on the year 2001 Rodrigo
duterte was re-elected as the city mayor
and under his new term Davao was assured
into the 21st 20th century
with his strong political will mayor
digong instituted Innovative and
groundbreaking ordinances and programs
into the city
the advances of information
communication and Technology of the city
Davao has become a one of the most
Progressive cities in the country
even in the era of stability the city
underwent with challenges despite of all
the city remains Strong by reaching and
spreading out the message of any unity
and peace 2010 Sarah duterte daughter of
Rodrigo duterte become the sixth mayor
of the city and continued to pursue
further initiatives to help prepare the
city for further growth and development
and in 2016 national elections with this
exemplary leadership and other
governance Rodrigo duterte was elected
as the 16th President of the Philippines
resulting as first President coming from
Mindanao from a remote Colonial Frontier
to one of the country's most Progressive
cities the stories of our cities are
Testaments to the leaders and people who
have United to plan an adventurous
Destiny marching forward with Noble
Ambitions and continuous growth despite
of all hardships colonizers battles and
problems and the City went through Davao
City never failed to get back on track
again and again the city proved the idea
of not giving up and remaining strong
despite of failing
along this there are significant places
made in Davao such as the oldest church
named San Pedro Cathedral the oldest
part named magsay Sai Park the Fruit
Stand located at magsaysai where they
sell famous fruit found in Davao named
durian
the gut farming Resort and People's Park
where people chose to hang out and stay
on this beautiful man-made Park filled
with symbols of the Davos history today
Tao city is one of the highly urbanized
cities here in the Philippines
it'll forever remain and serve as a safe
home for its citizens its cultures and
traditions will be preserved and passed
on through different Generations the
city's history will always be treasured
and kept for at least the only reason
how everything started and developed
into such a lovely Place additionally
davo is not only a captivating City but
also all the devil Williams and devil
wenis are hospitable enough to welcome
and introduce the municipality
because at diversity life is here
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