Culture
Wafa Meaning in Bisaya: Wa Pa, Ganda and Ang Ganda Mo
Seen "wafa" in a Bisaya chat? It usually means "wa pa" (not yet). Here is what it means, plus ganda, ang ganda mo and other short words you will hear in Cebu and Davao.
Davao Guide: News, Travel, Food & Life in Davao City – Page 2
Everything Davao: Samal Island beaches, Mount Apo, the Philippine eagle, durian and Kadayawan — plus live Davao weather and news.
Travel
Beaches Near Davao City: Samal, Talikud, Dahican and More
Davao City's own shoreline is better for picnics than swimming. The real beaches are a short boat ride away on Samal and Talikud, or a road trip to Dahican.
Money & Work
House for Rent in Davao City: Best Areas, Prices and Tips
Lanang, Matina, Ecoland, Buhangin or Catalunan Grande? A practical guide to finding a house or apartment for rent in Davao City, with approximate prices.
Travel
Samal Island Resorts and Davao Getaways: A Guide by Budget
Planning a beach break near Davao City? Compare Samal Island resorts and highland getaways by budget, with tips on how to choose and how to get there.
Travel
Tourist Spots in Davao: 12 Best Places to Visit in Davao City
From the Philippine Eagle Center to Samal Island's beaches, these are the best tourist spots in Davao City, with approximate travel times from downtown.
Entertainment
Visayan Songs and Bisrock: The Bands That Shaped Cebuano Rock
From classic love songs to Bisrock and Visayan pop, here is how Cebu and Davao built a music scene in their own language.
Food
Kinilaw Recipe Davao Style: Fresh Tuna or Malasugi in Vinegar
Cubes of sashimi-fresh tuna or malasugi "cooked" in coconut vinegar with ginger, onion, chili and kalamansi. Davao's favourite pulutan, ready in 20 minutes.
Culture
What Language Is Spoken in Cebu Philippines? Bisaya Guide
Cebuano, Bisaya, Davaoeño, Tagalog, English: who speaks what in Cebu and Davao, why Filipinos switch languages mid-sentence, and simple words to learn.
Culture
Nalibog Meaning: What Is the Tagalog of Mean and Confused?
In Cebu, "nalibog ko" just means "I'm confused." In Manila, it means something very different. Here's how to avoid the classic Bisaya-Tagalog mix-up.
Culture
Spare in Tagalog, Kumbati in Bisaya and Other Useful Words
The everyday words for spare, by the way, recently and hope in Tagalog and Bisaya, plus what Cebuanos usually mean when they say kumbati.
Travel
Samal Paradise Island: Beach Resort Guide, Day Trips and Tips
Paradise Island Park and Beach Resort is one of Samal's classic day-trip beaches. Here is how to get there, what to bring and what to expect.
Travel
Pearl Farm Davao: Guide to Pearl Farm Beach Resort, Samal
Pearl Farm Beach Resort on Samal is one of Davao's best-known luxury stays. Here is its story, what to expect, how to get there and who will love it.
Food
Talakitok Recipe: Crispy Fried Trevally and Bisaya Escabeche
Learn how to cook talakitok two ways: golden pritong talakitok with vinegar dip, and a Bisaya-style escabeche with ginger, peppers and a sweet-sour glaze.
Travel
Davao to Cebu by Land and Sea: Bus and Ferry Routes Compared
Skipping the plane? Here's how to go from Davao to Cebu by bus and ferry, via Cagayan de Oro or via Surigao and Leyte, with time estimates and honest pros and cons.
Travel
Samal Island Ferry Schedule and How to Get There From Davao
How to get to Samal Island from Davao City by RoRo, passenger boat or resort shuttle, what the ferry schedule looks like, and how to get around once you land.
Food
Alugbati in English and Utan Bisaya Recipe, Davao Style
A light, healthy Bisaya vegetable soup with alugbati, squash, okra and malunggay, served with fried or dried fish the Davao way.
Travel
Cheap Hotels in Davao: Can You Still Stay Under ₱1,000?
Budget rooms in Davao City still exist, but you need to know where to look. Here's what ₱1,000 a night gets you and the best areas for cheap stays.
Food
How to Marinate Boneless Bangus for Inihaw na Bangus
Inihaw na bangus, sinugbang bangus in Bisaya, is grilled milkfish stuffed with tomato, onion and ginger. Here's the marinade and the method.
Travel
Is Davao Safe for Tourists? City Rules and Safety Tips
Davao City has a reputation for order and strict rules. Here is what that means for visitors, what precautions still make sense, and how to check advisories.
Travel
Talikud Island Beach Resort Guide: How to Get to Isla Reta
White sand, clear water and camping under the stars, a short boat ride from Davao City. Here is how to reach Isla Reta on Talikud Island and what to pack.
Food
La Paz Batchoy Recipe Plus Davao Home-Style Batchoy
Two batchoys in one post: Iloilo's famous La Paz noodle soup and the gingery pork-and-misua batchoy cooked in Davao and Bisaya homes.
Culture
Kadayawan Festival Guide: Davao's August Harvest Celebration
Davao's biggest party is a thanksgiving for nature's bounty. Here is what the Kadayawan Festival celebrates, which events to catch every August and how to enjoy it.
Travel
Philippine Eagle Center Davao City: How to Get There
Meet the Philippine eagle in the cool hills of Malagos, Calinan. How to get to the Philippine Eagle Center by car or public transport, what to expect and why it matters.
Travel
Cebu vs Davao: Key Differences to Know Before You Visit or Move
Cebu or Davao? We compare two of the biggest urban centres outside Metro Manila on cost, weather, food, beaches, nightlife, safety and transport so you can choose.