In general, it is safe to move around Davao City. And you will not find any other place on earth that is friendly to other races, but the Philippines. The following are some safety tips that could be helpful to anyone (Filipinos and foreigners alike) planning to visit Davao del sur.

Since you come from Western countries, you are generally perceived as rich when you come to the Philippines. Keep a low profile; else you become a favorite target of thieves, robbers or snatchers.

What else is safer than to be a friend to the local people of Davao city? Learn Cebuano and you will surprise them by or make them smile. On top of that, the Cebuano dialect is widely spoken in the Philippines, especially in the areas of Visayas and the Mindanao.

Sprawled along the shores of Southeastern Mindanao, Davao del Sur is a place of natural wonders and rarities.

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It boasts of the country’s highest peak, Mt. Apo, the most prized Philippine orchid species like the Vanda Sanderiana, some of the most exotic fruits, and the endangered Philippine Eagle.

Davao del Sur is home to a host of ethnic groups whose culture and way of life have been preserved. These are the Bagobos, the Mandayas, the Mansakas, the Atas, the Kalagans, the Tagakaolos, and the Mangguangans. Their arts and crafts are on display in museums and shops.

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