DAVAO CITY – The week-long Kadayawan Festival here celebrates the rich culture of its 11 ethnolinguistic groups and the Davao region’s abundant harvest. Rooted in the Mandaya word “madayaw,” meaning goodness, beauty, and value, the festival honors this city’s indigenous heritage through...
DAVAO CITY – Senators Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, Davao City second district Rep. Omar Duterte, and Pwersa ng Pilipinong Pandagat (PPP) Rep. Harold Duterte asked the people here on Sunday to continue praying for former President Rodrigo Duterte who remains...
DAVAO CITY – In preparation for the grand celebration of the 40th Kadayawan Festival, the Davao City Council enacted an ordinance on Tuesday, Aug. 5, ordering the temporary road closure of several major streets to accommodate festival activities and ensure public safety. The ordinance, authored...
As the vibrant rhythms of the Kadayawan Festival echo through Davao City, SM Lanang and SM City Davao bring this celebration directly to your plate. This is not just a festival for the eyes but also a feast for the taste buds. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the rich flavors and...
The 39th Kadayawan Festival in Davao del Sur concluded with energetic performances at the Indak-Indak sa Kadayawan showdown and party on August 18. The festival is held every August to give thanks for a bountiful harvest and celebrate the indigenous traditions of Mindanao. The month-long...
DAVAO CITY – The 39th Kadayawan Festival was peaceful, with no untoward incidents reported within the city, an official of the Public Safety and Security Office (PSSO) said on Sunday, August 18. NATIVE dancers perform during the Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan street-dancing competition of the Kadayawan...
DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Z. Duterte urged the people here on Friday, August 16, to continue working together for the city’s success in her message for the 39th Kadayawan Festival. Duterte said the festival celebrates this city’s pride and the people’s continued observance of love,...
Feel the warmth of festive cultural heritage and the spirit of celebration with festivities at SM City Davao and SM Lanang. This Kadayawan season, feast on Davao’s best dishes, experience culture, and so much more—all in one in the city’s ultimate shopping destination. Vibrant hues Make your...
DAVAO CITY – The 150 exhibitors of the seven-day Mindanao Trade Expo (MTE) 2024 Kadayawan Festival here hope to reach the target of P12 million in sales. The MTE 2024 opened last August 11 at the Activity Center of the Abreeza Mall and will culminate on August 17. Eunice Flores, trade and...
DAVAO CITY – The family of former President Rodrigo Duterte cited the successful opening of the 39th Kadayawan Festival here on Thursday night, August 8. RODRIGO 'Rigo' Duterte II (second from right), grandson of former President Rodrigo Duterte and son of Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte,...
DAVAO CITY – The 39th Kadayawan Festival here opened on Thursday evening, August 8, at Ramon Magsaysay Park on R. Magsaysay Ave. with government officials and people from different walks of life in attendance. NATIVE dancers perform during the opening of the Kadayawan Festival in Davao City...
DAVAO CITY – Authorities conducted a surprise unannounced two-part simulation exercise on Wednesday, August 7, in two separate areas in preparation for the 39th Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival here starting on Thursday, August 8. The first scenario involved a bag with a fake explosive device left at...
