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○ Kariyawan Festival: A thanksgiving festival for Region XI: Davao Region abundant agricultural and Former Name: Southern Mindanao mineral resou...

○ Kariyawan Festival: A thanksgiving festival for Region XI: Davao Region abundant agricultural and Former Name: Southern Mindanao mineral resources Location: Southeastern Mindanao (September 4). Provinces: ○ Davao de Oro ○ Davao del Norte Davao del Norte: Banana Capital of the ○ Davao del Sur Philippines ○ Davao Oriental ○ Davao Occidental Capital: Tagum City Regional Center: Davao City Unique Feature: Samal Island, not Nickname: Fruit Basket of the part of the mainland. Philippines Tourist Spots: Name Origin: Davao comes from 1. Monfort Bat Sanctuary: the Bagobo word daba-daba (fire). Home to 2.3 million Rousette fruit bats(Mega bats), the Provinces and Highlights largest colony in the world. - Samal Island Davao de Oro: Golden Capital of the 2. Mount Puting Bato: The Philippines (Compostela Valley) highest peak in Samal Island, - DAVAO OF GOLD popular for trekking. Capital: Nabunturan 3. Pearl Farm Beach Resort: Largest Municipality: Monkayo A former pearl farm turned Notable: Largest gold deposits in luxury resort. the world. Trivia: Recognized by Guinness Tourist Spots: World Records for its bat population. ○ Bilawa Hot Waterfall(Mainit An 85.5-meter-long rosary, made of Sulfuric Hot Spring): A linked beads, lines a pathway going naturally occurring sulfuric to the giant bronze statue of the hot spring revered for its Risen Christ. healing properties, significant to the Mansaka tribe. Davao del Sur: Beautiful Paradise ○ Mount Tagubud (White Peak, Mt. Pandadagsaan): Capital: Digos City (Davao City is The highest mountain in the geographically within but province of Davao de Oro, a independent). source of the Agusan River. Tourist Spots: ○ Mt. Candalaga: Known for ○ Mount Apo: The Philippines' its biodiversity and highest peak (2,954m), home connection to the Mandaya to the rare Philippine eagle. and Mansaka tribes. ○ Philippine Eagle Center: A - Most Beautiful and conservation site mimicking Favorite mountain in tropical rainforests to house Davao Region. and protect the endangered Festivals: eagle. ○ Bulawan Festival: - 36 PH eagles Celebrates the province's - Insight into the gold mining heritage (March nation’s forest 8). ecosystem by  simulating a tropical - Banganga Davao rain forest setting. Oriental ○ D' Bone Collector Museum: Festival: Showcases over 650 animal ○ Sambuokan Festival: bone specimens for Celebrates indigenous education and conservation customs and the city of Mati’s awareness. founding (October 29). - Worl’s tallest bird species to the ocean’s deepest Festival: Davao Occidental: Youngest Province in ○ Kadayawan Festival: A the Philippines vibrant thanksgiving festival Capital: Malita for harvests, rooted in Proclaimed: Created in 2013 under indigenous traditions. Republic Act 10360. Tourist Spots: ○ Balut Island(Malulong): A Davao Oriental: Coconut Capital of the volcanic island with no Philippines, Sunrise Capital of the recorded eruptions, Philippines surrounded by lush vegetation and the Balut Capital: Mati City Volcano. Notable: Largest producer of - Potentially active coconut and copra in the country. volcanic island of the Tourist Spots: south of the tip ○ Sleeping Dinosaur Island: ○ Olanivan Island: A pristine An island resembling a island with white sandy resting plesiosaur(aquatic beaches and vibrant coral dino), viewable from a scenic reefs. observation deck. - Circular pocket of - Dawan Badas Point heaven ○ Pujada Bay(Puiaga Bay): A Festivals: marine protected area with ○ Kap’yaan Festival: crystal-clear waters and rich Celebrates the founding and biodiversity. prosperity of the province. - Arm of the PH Sea ○ Gaginaway Festival: A - Bay on the pacific thanksgiving event held coast of the southern every full moon of November. ph island of mindanao ○ Cape San Agustin(Parola): Known for its iconic lighthouses and panoramic Local Cuisine views of the Celebes Sea and Davao Gulf. Law-uy: A traditional vegetable - Brgy. Livigan of broth made with squash, okra, taro, Govenor Generoso and malunggay leaves. ○ Lake Carolina: Dubbed the Sinuglaw: A combination of grilled Hidden Treasure of pork (sinugba) and ceviche (kinilaw), Mindanao, a serene spot for often enjoyed as an appetizer. relaxation. Trivia 4. Lake Sebu: most important watershed and major Mount Apo: The last refuge of the provider of irrigation area critically endangered Philippine located in the ancestral eagle. domain of the T'boli and Ubo Davao Oriental: Called the Sunrise tribes. Capital for its early sunrises Festival: T'nalak Festival celebrates compared to other parts of the the artistry and culture of the T’boli Philippines. people. Specialty Dish: Sinanglay - Fish wrapped in cabbage and cooked in coconut milk. Region XII: SOCCSKSARGEN Name Origin: Acronym for South Cotabato (North Cotabato): Fruit Basket Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, of Mindanao Sarangani, and General Santos. Location: Central-southern Capital: Kidapawan City Mindanao. Tourist Spots: Regional Center: Koronadal City. 1. Asik-Asik Falls(sprinkle): Also known as Curtain Provinces and Highlights Waterfalls, a unique cascade flowing through lush South Cotabato: Land of the vegetation. Dreamweavers 2. Matigol Falls(Bani Falls): A powerful waterfall, named Capital: Koronadal City after a local hero(Datu Cultural Heritage: Matigol), known for its 1. T’nalak: Iconic handwoven stunning yet treacherous fabric made by the T'boli terrain. people, inspired by patterns 3. Lake Agco: “Garden of seen in dreams. Eden”, Natural Spa Village. Tourist Spots: Its steaming hot lake w/c 1. Seven Waterfalls: A series sulfuric mud is used for the of majestic cascades lined up mud spa applied by the one after one in Lake Sebu, Manobos. revered for their breathtaking 4. Kutawato Caves: Also beauty and natural called Kutang Bato, meaning surroundings. "fort of stone," home to 2. Mount Matutum: A dormant underground tunnels and rich volcano and the highest point history. in south cotabato; its name Tamonaka Church: City’s oldest means "climb and plant" in church the Blaan language. Festival: Kalivungan Festival 3. Lake Holon: A serene crater celebrates the cultural diversity and lake, also called the Crown agricultural bounty of the province. Jewel of the South, known for its crystal-clear waters and calming atmosphere. Sultan Kudarat: Oil Palm Capital of the ○ Sarangani Bay Festival Philippines (SarBay Fest): Celebrates coastal and marine life. Capital: Isulan ○ Bangsi Festival: Honors the Named After: Sultan Muhammad strong community ties in Dipatuan Kudarat, a national hero Maitum. who resisted Spanish colonization. Tourist Spots: Highly Urbanized City: General 1. Lake Buluan: The Santos (GenSan) third-largest lake in Mindanao, supporting Nickname: Tuna Capital of the agriculture and fishing Philippines industries. Tourist Spots: 2. Fetam Klego (Sinapulan ○ Sanchez Peak: The highest Underground River): A point in the Conel-Olympog scenic hiking spot ranges, popular for hiking surrounded by lush forests, and camping. with tranquil pools and ○ Queen Tuna Park: Formerly streams. called Lion’s Beach, - Series of small renamed to reflect the city’s streams tuna heritage. 3. Tres Andanas Falls: Known Festivals: as Three-Tiered Waterfalls, ○ Tuna Festival: Showcases offering a spectacular the city’s prominence in the layered cascade. tuna industry. Festival: Kalimudan Festival, a ○ Kalilangan Festival: grand cultural celebration and Celebrates cultural diversity, founding anniversary of the blending traditions of province. Christian settlers, B’laan, and Food: Native chicken with pigeon Maguindanaon peoples. pea and banana stem. Sarangani: Coconut Queen of the South Capital: Alabel Tourist Spots: ○ Gumasa Beach: Known as the Small Boracay of Mindanao, a pristine beach ideal for water activities. ○ Lamlifew School of Living Traditions: A center preserving the B’laan people’s culture, offering hands-on immersion experiences. Festivals: