Davao del Sur Tourism Development and Culture Promotions Office

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It's time for the Province of Davao del Sur to be your next destination to discover!

Remembering ๐ƒ๐ซ. ๐‰๐จ๐ฌ๐ž ๐‘๐ข๐ณ๐š๐ฅ on the ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ–๐’•๐’‰ ๐’‚๐’๐’๐’Š๐’—๐’†๐’“๐’”๐’‚๐’“๐’š ๐’๐’‡ ๐’‰๐’Š๐’” ๐’Ž๐’‚๐’“๐’•๐’š๐’“๐’…๐’๐’Ž. His love for our country and sacrifice for freedom...
30/12/2024

Remembering ๐ƒ๐ซ. ๐‰๐จ๐ฌ๐ž ๐‘๐ข๐ณ๐š๐ฅ on the ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ–๐’•๐’‰ ๐’‚๐’๐’๐’Š๐’—๐’†๐’“๐’”๐’‚๐’“๐’š ๐’๐’‡ ๐’‰๐’Š๐’” ๐’Ž๐’‚๐’“๐’•๐’š๐’“๐’…๐’๐’Ž. His love for our country and sacrifice for freedom continue to inspire us. Mabuhay si Rizal! ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ’š

28/12/2024

In celebration of New Year's Day, Passig Islet Aqua Eco Park will be closed on December 31,2024-January 1, 2025
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. We will resume regular operations on January 2, 2025. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year From Passig Islet Aqua Eco Park ๐ŸŽŠ




28/12/2024

Notice to the Public

In observance of the New Year Celebrations, Mt. Apo Agri-Ecotourism National Park is Temporarily Closed on December 31, 2024 and January 1, 2025.

Normal operations will resume on January 2, 2025.
We appreciate your understanding and extend our best wishes for a safe and prosperous New Year.

For inquiries and updates, kindly contact us at 09083130585 or send us a direct message on our page.



Happy birthday to the legendary ๐‘บ๐’‚๐’๐’Š๐’๐’•๐’‚ ๐‘ด๐’๐’๐’๐’! ๐ŸŽ‰โœจ Celebrating her remarkable contribution to the preservation and transm...
12/12/2024

Happy birthday to the legendary ๐‘บ๐’‚๐’๐’Š๐’๐’•๐’‚ ๐‘ด๐’๐’๐’๐’! ๐ŸŽ‰โœจ Celebrating her remarkable contribution to the preservation and transmission of Bagobo weaving heritage. Your artistry and dedication continue to inspire generations. ๐Ÿงต๐ŸŒบ May your day be as vibrant and colorful as your timeless creations! ๐Ÿ’•





05/12/2024


๐‘ช๐’†๐’๐’†๐’ƒ๐’“๐’‚๐’•๐’† ๐‘ฉ๐’๐’๐’Š๐’‡๐’‚๐’„๐’Š๐’ ๐‘ซ๐’‚๐’š by honoring our heroes and discovering the treasures of Davao del Sur. From historical sites to ...
30/11/2024

๐‘ช๐’†๐’๐’†๐’ƒ๐’“๐’‚๐’•๐’† ๐‘ฉ๐’๐’๐’Š๐’‡๐’‚๐’„๐’Š๐’ ๐‘ซ๐’‚๐’š by honoring our heroes and discovering the treasures of Davao del Sur. From historical sites to cultural villages and breathtaking landscapes, the province offers a unique connection to our heritage. Explore, experience, and be inspired this Bonifacio Day! ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ


27/11/2024

๐ŸŽธ Music and Nature Unite at Mt. Apo Agri-Ecotourism National Park! ๐ŸŒ„

Experience the perfect harmony of nature and music!
Join us for a soulful acoustic jam session featuring our talented local artists at the picturesque Mt. Apo Agri-Ecotourism Natural Park on December 8, 2024, at 11:00 am.
Breathe in the fresh mountain air, soak in the serene surroundings, and let the music uplift your spirits.

Spend the day immersed in music and natureโ€”donโ€™t miss out!


26/11/2024

Acoustic Jam at Passig Islet! ๐ŸŒŠ

Spend the day with us as we celebrate the vibrant sounds of our local artists in a relaxing acoustic jam session. Enjoy great music, stunning views, and the refreshing vibe of Passig Islet Aqua-Eco Park.

๐Ÿ“… When: December 1, 2024
๐Ÿ“ Where: Passig Islet Aqua-Eco Park

Donโ€™t miss this musical escape in paradise. See you there!



November 11, 2024 | Turn-Over Ceremony of the Newly Built Fence at the Bat Cave Tourism Building, Sitio Talambato, Brgy....
14/11/2024

November 11, 2024 | Turn-Over Ceremony of the Newly Built Fence at the Bat Cave Tourism Building, Sitio Talambato, Brgy. Asbang, Matanao

๐‘ป๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ท๐’“๐’๐’—๐’Š๐’๐’„๐’Š๐’‚๐’ ๐‘ฎ๐’๐’—๐’†๐’“๐’๐’Ž๐’†๐’๐’• ๐’๐’‡ ๐‘ซ๐’‚๐’—๐’‚๐’ ๐’…๐’†๐’ ๐‘บ๐’–๐’“, led by Hon. Yvonne Roรฑa Cagas, together with the Davao del Sur Provincial Engineering Office, proudly celebrates the completion of a vital infrastructure project that strengthens the protection and appeal of the Bat Cave Tourism Building .

This newly constructed fence not only boosts security but also plays a crucial role in preserving the unique natural beauty of this cherished site.


14/11/2024


November 12, 2024 | Site Assessment at Tribal Hall of Kimlawis, Kiblawan, Davao del Sur๐‘ป๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ท๐’“๐’๐’—๐’Š๐’๐’„๐’Š๐’‚๐’ ๐‘ป๐’๐’–๐’“๐’Š๐’”๐’Ž ๐‘ซ๐’†๐’—๐’†๐’๐’๐’‘๐’Ž๐’†๐’...
14/11/2024

November 12, 2024 | Site Assessment at Tribal Hall of Kimlawis, Kiblawan, Davao del Sur

๐‘ป๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ท๐’“๐’๐’—๐’Š๐’๐’„๐’Š๐’‚๐’ ๐‘ป๐’๐’–๐’“๐’Š๐’”๐’Ž ๐‘ซ๐’†๐’—๐’†๐’๐’๐’‘๐’Ž๐’†๐’๐’• ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐‘ช๐’–๐’๐’•๐’–๐’“๐’† ๐‘ท๐’“๐’๐’Ž๐’๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’๐’” ๐‘ถ๐’‡๐’‡๐’Š๐’„๐’†, through its Culture and the Arts Division, conducted a site assessment at the Tribal Hall of Kimlawis in Kiblawan, Davao del Sur. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to highlight the cultural heritage and unique identity of the local tribe, showcasing its significance within the province.

In addition to raising the tribeโ€™s profile, the assessment prepares the site for sustainable tourism and cultural preservation. This project supports community growth and ensures that these traditions are protected for future generations.


๐‘ป๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ท๐’“๐’๐’—๐’Š๐’๐’„๐’Š๐’‚๐’ ๐‘ป๐’๐’–๐’“๐’Š๐’”๐’Ž ๐‘ซ๐’†๐’—๐’†๐’๐’๐’‘๐’Ž๐’†๐’๐’• ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐‘ช๐’–๐’๐’•๐’–๐’“๐’† ๐‘ท๐’“๐’๐’Ž๐’๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’๐’” ๐‘ถ๐’‡๐’‡๐’Š๐’„๐’† through the Planning and Product Development Division p...
08/11/2024

๐‘ป๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ท๐’“๐’๐’—๐’Š๐’๐’„๐’Š๐’‚๐’ ๐‘ป๐’๐’–๐’“๐’Š๐’”๐’Ž ๐‘ซ๐’†๐’—๐’†๐’๐’๐’‘๐’Ž๐’†๐’๐’• ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐‘ช๐’–๐’๐’•๐’–๐’“๐’† ๐‘ท๐’“๐’๐’Ž๐’๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’๐’” ๐‘ถ๐’‡๐’‡๐’Š๐’„๐’† through the Planning and Product Development Division participated in the Regional Level Consultation for the Davao del Sur Tourism Development Plan 2025 โ€“ 2028 last November 5, 2024 at Apo View Hotel, Davao City. This initiative brought together different provinces in the Davao Region to discuss strategies for sustainable tourism. Participants discussed ways to improve the regionโ€™s unique cultural and natural assets, with the goal of increasing our arrivals to both local and international tourists and improving the tourism sector.

This collaborative effort aimed to create a roadmap for inclusive tourism that benefits local communities, protects the environment, and preserves Davao Regionโ€™s cultural heritage. The plan envisions a tourism industry that not only stimulates the economy, but also promotes responsible travel, resulting in long-term benefits for the region and its people.


November 6, 2024 | ๐‘ป๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ท๐’“๐’๐’—๐’Š๐’๐’„๐’Š๐’‚๐’ ๐‘ป๐’๐’–๐’“๐’Š๐’”๐’Ž ๐‘ซ๐’†๐’—๐’†๐’๐’๐’‘๐’Ž๐’†๐’๐’• ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐‘ช๐’–๐’๐’•๐’–๐’“๐’† ๐‘ท๐’“๐’๐’Ž๐’๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’๐’” ๐‘ถ๐’‡๐’‡๐’Š๐’„๐’† through the Culture and the Arts Div...
07/11/2024

November 6, 2024 | ๐‘ป๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ท๐’“๐’๐’—๐’Š๐’๐’„๐’Š๐’‚๐’ ๐‘ป๐’๐’–๐’“๐’Š๐’”๐’Ž ๐‘ซ๐’†๐’—๐’†๐’๐’๐’‘๐’Ž๐’†๐’๐’• ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐‘ช๐’–๐’๐’•๐’–๐’“๐’† ๐‘ท๐’“๐’๐’Ž๐’๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’๐’” ๐‘ถ๐’‡๐’‡๐’Š๐’„๐’† through the Culture and the Arts Division conducted a site assessment in Bagobo-Tagabawa Cultural Village at Tibolo, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

This initiative showcases the diverse cultural heritage of Bagobo-Tagabawa tribe. This immersive experience brings the rich cultural heritage of Davao del Sur to the forefront, fostering a deeper appreciation of its unique treasures and expanding their reach to a wider audience.


05/11/2024

Calling all students! Join us for the 1st Hospitality and Tourism Experience Student Conference on November 15, 2024 at Acacia Hotel!

Immerse yourself in a powerful half-day event featuring an outstanding lineup of speakers and industry experts who are reshaping the future of hospitality.

Donโ€™t miss itโ€”secure your spot today! ๐ŸŒŸ

Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/L1pGazjLEF7NQnxL9

๐‘จ๐’๐’ ๐‘บ๐’๐’–๐’๐’”' ๐‘ซ๐’‚๐’šOn All Souls' Day, we take a moment to honor the memory of those who came before us. This day invites refl...
02/11/2024

๐‘จ๐’๐’ ๐‘บ๐’๐’–๐’๐’”' ๐‘ซ๐’‚๐’š

On All Souls' Day, we take a moment to honor the memory of those who came before us. This day invites reflection on our shared history and the connections that shape our communities and traditions.





๐‘จ๐’๐’ ๐‘บ๐’‚๐’Š๐’๐’•๐’”' ๐‘ซ๐’‚๐’šToday, we celebrate the lives of those who inspire us with compassion, courage, and a commitment to commu...
01/11/2024

๐‘จ๐’๐’ ๐‘บ๐’‚๐’Š๐’๐’•๐’”' ๐‘ซ๐’‚๐’š

Today, we celebrate the lives of those who inspire us with compassion, courage, and a commitment to community. All Saints' Day is a reminder of the values that unite us and the cultural heritage that we all share.




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Digos
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It is TIME for Davao del Sur!

Davao del Sur is province with endless and timeless wonders and stories. A province nurtured by nature, and blessed by the creator with the highest peak in the country (Mt. Apo) as its landmark to nourish the land and sea, making the province as an agri-industrial forefront of Davao Region. It hosts a wide array of tourism sites/ attractions, activities, people, food, history and culture that the Province of Davao del Sur is proud of. It takes highest regard on the local products as its premium brand. The places, food and communities have different stories passed on from generation to generation to bring back history and celebrate its timeless victory. It is TIME to celebrate our identity and bounty.

The Province of Davao del Sur is composed of 9 municipalities namely Sta. Cruz, Bansalan, Magsaysay, Matanao, Hagonoy, Padada, Sulop, Malalag and Kiblawan, and one component city named Digos. Each place in the province is unique where culture, nature and adventure are at its BEST. It is TIME to visit and explore our paradise.

Come and visit your new place of fun, leisure and adventure, bound to give you a glimpse of endless happiness. Explore the fascinating beauty and extreme adventure in climbing Mt. Apo to reach the heavens in the Philippines; Dive in the calmness of Davao Gulf as the haven of marine bounty in the South; Trek the captivating hills and mountains to know the limitless wonders; Meet and be like locals to understand the connection of timeline of generations with our tribal ancestors; Bliss your palate with the fusion of flavors concocted in a pan of diverse culture; Search for the undiscovered Eden at the heart of our forest and deep sea; Take a deep and get rejuvenated with our showers and springs; Explore the wonders of caves and historical tunnels; and Experience the warmth of our hospitality of the locals with our SMILES. It is NOW the right TIME to experience the fullest of LIFE.

It is perfect time of the Province of Davao del Sur as the next destination to discover!