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TRIP TO SAMAL ISLAND (IGACOS)

DMITRI ETHAN C. BELANDRES, PHARMA-1A PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION

Hi there!  It was relaxing to be on a trip again.  It was kind of exhausting though especially a one-day trip, leaving early in the morning and getting home late at night.  Notwithstanding exhaustion, my love for travelling and car-riding was invaluable. 

My latest trip was in Samal Island, known now as IGACOS (Island Garden City of Samal), politically named by former President Fidel V. Ramos.  Samal is my Mom’s hometown.

Samal Island has plains and hills. There are even areas near the coast which are hilly which make the resorts even more attractive due to their overlooking views. 

It was last April 15, 2024, Monday, when we went to IGACOS.  It was Lola Corning’s birthday, my late maternal grandmother.  There were only Mom and I from Kidapawan to Davao City. 

We just fetched Tita Charing, Mom’s older sister, at Boulevard, Davao City.  So, from there, we drove to Samal Ferry Wharf at Sasa to get aboard the ferry boat for Samal.  The ferry-boat ride still amazed me despite having experienced it several times.  Anyway, upon our arrival in Samal, my two other Titas met us there, Tita Inday and Tita Belen with her husband Tito Jojo.  In this trip, we took the road leading to Barangay Limao where we passed the high-end resorts.  Honestly, that was the first time we passed that road and saw in passing the grand and expensive resorts with overlooking views, and, we realized it was the practical way from the ferry wharf to the memorial park where Lola Corning and Three of my Uncles were buried.

               The reason of that trip was actually to commemorate the passing of my Lola Corning and uncles.  At the cemetery, they offered prayers, lit candles and brought flowers.  From the cemetery, we went to a restaurant facing the City Hall where we had lunch and met some of my cousins.  After lunch, we left and went to Tita Inday’s house.  There, Mom and her sisters bonded for just about two hours, just talking and laughing about anything.  It was almost five in the afternoon when we left Samal.  Before leaving Davao City, we had dinner at Mang Inasal at Bajada, facing Villa Victoria Plaza, with Nicu, one of my sisters, who we contacted to have dinner with us.  After dinner, we dropped Nicu at her dormitory, then Tita Charing at Boulevard.  Mom and I made four stops along the way either because she had foot cramps or too sleepy to drive.  It was almost midnight when we reached home.  It was after all a happy and safe trip.       

      

(Photos during the trip)

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Magandang Araw sa lahat ng nakikinig,nanunuod, at nag-babasa sa video at blog na ito, ang video at blog na ito ay nag lalaman tungkol sa akin.

Introductory of Myself

Ako si Anikha Kim Lumombang Galocgoc, 16 years old, ipinanganak noong June 4 2006. Isang Roman Catholic at purong Pilipino, nag-iisang anak nina Amy Navasquez Lumumbang at Roberto Mahinay Galocgoc Jr. Ako ay nakatira sa Prk. 4 Upper Baranggay Tambo. IGACOS, Davao del Norte. Isang Senior High School Student nag-aaral sa Cogon National High School. Ang hobby ko sa buhay ay magbasa, manuod, at mag laro. Nagbabasa ako ng mga History Books, Comics, Manga, at Wattpad Stories. Mahilig rin akong manuod ng mga Movies, K-drama, at Anime. Naglalaro ako ng mga online games katulad ng Roblox, Mobile Legend, Call of Duty, at Crossfire, mahilig rin akong mag laro ng Badminton at Basketball. Ngayon ako ay kasalukuyang nag-aaral upang matapos ang aking strand na kinuha ako ay isang ICT Student sa Cogon National High School Grade 11 Neptune under the advisory of Sir Joram V. Castro.

Maraming salamat sa kaunting panahon at oras upang basahin at panuorin po itong vlog at blog ng aking sarili, sana ay may bago kayong na laman tungkol sa akin. Maraming Salamat po!!!

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A Look Into the Past - Uncovering Davao City's History

  Davao City is a vibrant metropolis that has experienced an incredible journey throughout its history. From the time of pre-colonial indigenous tribes to today's bustling modern city, Davao City has seen countless changes and developments over the centuries. Yet despite these changes, Davao City still retains much of its cultural heritage from each era in its past. In this article, we will take a look at some of those key moments in history and explore how they have shaped Davao City into what it is today - a thriving hub for business, culture, and tourism. We will uncover the stories behind pre-colonial indigenous tribes, Spanish colonization and Christianity, American occupation, and government development during World War II up until present-day modernity. Join us as we dive into the past to discover more about this fascinating city!  

Pangil. Crocodile Park, Davao City. Photo by Shubert Ciencia. Flickr.  

Exploring Davao Cities Culture

Davao is a unique and vibrant city located in the Southern Mindanao region of the Philippines. Sixteenth-century Spanish colonizers referred to Davao as "Cosmopolitan Davao" due to its emergence of a melting pot culture with roots in Davao City's majority Christian faith and Indigenous inhabitants from the Lumad tribes. Davao is well-known for its colorful festivals such as Kadayawan, Araw ng Davao, Adlaw Hong Butuan & Higalaay, and Karisyuan festivals where locals celebrate their cultural heritage through traditional dances and popular songs. Davao's nature is beautiful too, offering both marine adventure activities like whale shark watching, and river trekking through Davao's emerging eco-tourism destinations like the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCOS) & Davao Crocodile Park. The city also plays host to amazing wildlife preserves such as Davao National park & The Philippine Eagle Center which can be found amidst the remarkable Indian Ridge atop Mt Apo and offers an educational experience where visitors can interact with rare species.  

Bundok Apo. Photo by NCCA Official. Flickr.  

Pre-Colonial Times

Davao, in the southern Philippines, is part of a region rich with a fascinating pre-colonial history. Davao and its surrounding areas were composed of various indigenous tribes or ‘ethnolinguistic’ groups, each with their own cultural identity, traditions, values, and religious beliefs. These people experienced moments both of peace and strife as they shared land, traded goods, and fought for control of resources. Davao itself was settled by the Kalagan people who inhabited Davao Gulf prior to Spanish colonization. They lived in organized tribal villages where their strength showed not only through their knowledge of warfare but also the traditional craftsmanship such as furniture made from logs harvested in Davao's highland forests. Davao remains home to its many ethnolinguistic groups which continue to honor and remember their pre-colonial roots in modern times.  

San Pedro Cathedral in Davao. Built in 1847. Photo by Teemu Väisänen. Wikimedia.  

Spanish Colonization 1842-1898

Following the Spanish colonization of the Philippines, Davao in particular saw an influx of Christianity brought by the Spanish. The city quickly became a religiously-mixed landscape as thousands of residents converted to Catholicism. Soon enough, Davao had more than a few churches and Christian cemeteries, constructed mostly with materials from overseas which is evidence of how Davao was well transformed by its newfound faith. In fact, Davao is currently home to some of the most stunning Churches in the country that were built during this period -- in a very vivid tribute to Spanish Colonial architecture -- and remains a beautiful landmark of Davao today.  

San Pedro Cathedral internal view. Photo by Erick Opena. Flickr.   History of San Pedro Cathedral The San Pedro Cathedral in Davao City is an iconic symbol of history and faith for the people of Davao. As the oldest Christian structure in Mindanao, it has stood as a testament to the centuries-old Catholic presence on these islands since 1754. Construction was initiated by Cebu’s Spanish governor and missionary priest, Fray Antonio Calzada de Compostela and completed two years later in 1756. Initially built with limestone blocks quarried from nearby hillsides and mounds of earth, the church has since been renovated multiple times to maintain its grandeur. The most recent renovation occurred in 2010 when a new roof was installed. Its architectural style is mostly neoclassical, with some Baroque influences from Spain evident in its interior features such as its altars made of marble or wood carvings depicting Biblical scenes or figures.   The Philippine Revolution The Philippine Revolution of 1896 was a significant event in Philippine history. The revolution began after the execution of three Filipino priests accused of subversion, which sparked a wave of discontent among the people. One group that played an important role in this revolution was from Davao City in Mindanao, led by Vicente Ilustre and his brother Felix.  The Ilustre brothers together with their father became active advocates for Filipino independence. They formed a small army and were crucial in inspiring other revolutionaries to fight against Spanish forces across the Philippines. Their efforts paid off when General Emilio Aguinaldo led the armed uprising against Spain on August 29th, 1896. Soon afterwards Davao City was declared free from Spanish control by General Francisco Roldan, who had been sent by President Aguinaldo from Luzon to Mindanao to lead the revolution there.  

American Occupation 1898-1937

Davao City in the Philippines has seen a dramatic change since the onset of American occupation. Before this period, Davao City was managed through an autocratic system with a local tribal ruler at its head, who made decisions on behalf of the official regional government. With the arrival of American occupiers, Davao City underwent a significant evolution in government structure. The occupational forces gave way to democracy and instituted election processes that created new public offices to represent Davao’s interests from both a national and provincial standpoint. This transition enabled Davao citizens to have more say in their political environment while allowing officials to make decisions on behalf of their constituents, thus improving infrastructure development and access to basic services across the region.  

History of Davao City. Photo by Angelica Negro. Flickr.  

World War II

Davao was one of many areas heavily impacted by World War II and the Japanese invasion. Before its capture by Japanese forces in May 1942, the city was a stronghold of Allied resistance after the fall of Bataan and Corregidor. During this time Davao acted as an evacuation site for local civilians. Once captured, Davao became a Japanese wartime administrative capital for four years under the brutality and harsh measures employed by its forces to quell any opposition to their rule. Post-war reconstruction was slow in Davao due to years of civil war that followed Japan’s surrender. Throughout Davao’s history, however, it has consistently demonstrated resilience with its eventual transformation into a metropolitan center over time.  

Japanese Tunnel Davao End of Tunnel. Photo by Roy Kabanlit. Wikimedia.   Life Under Japanese Rule The Japanese Imperial Army occupied Davao City, in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, from 1942 to 1945 during World War II. During this three-year period of occupation by Japan, the Philippines experienced much hardship and suffering as a result of military rule and lack of resources. The Japanese government imposed strict martial law over Davao City that limited civil liberties and severely restricted freedom of movement for citizens. Local residents were subjected to harsh restrictions such as curfews and searches, while many others were taken into custody or deported without cause. Moreover, food became scarce due to severe rationing with local produce being requisitioned by the occupation forces. The healthcare system also suffered with poor nutrition leading to an increase in disease and death among the population. Many civilians found themselves unable to access medical care or other basic necessities due to these policies imposed by the Japanese imperial forces.  

Bankerohan market is both easy to find just off San Pedro Street, Davao. Photo by Phil Warren. Flickr.  

Post-War Era

Davao was drastically transformed after World War II. Before the war, Davao was a small and tranquil city with little industrialization. After Japanese forces left Davao in 1945, the Davaoenos were determined to rebuild the city and pave the way for Davao's future prosperity. Construction of Davao's main University, Ateneo de Davao University, began in 1948 and numerous infrastructures such as roads, airports, shopping malls, and power plants were established during this period of restoration. Economic reform programs relating to agricultural production, education, transportation, and tourism followed suit for the coming decades allowing Davao City to fully recover from wartime devastation and develop into one of the leading cities in Mindanao.  

Metrobank in downtown Davao. Photo by Jun Acullador. Flickr.  

Modern Davao City

Davao City, the financial center of Davao del Sur Province, is among the most sought-after locations to live in the Philippines today. It has experienced unprecedented growth and development over the past few decades, culminating in its current state as a bustling metropolitan hub. Davao is famous for its pristine beaches, resorts, and dining options. Davao’s infrastructure has also grown exponentially over time, resulting in top-notch public transportation systems and other efficient services that make it a favorite among locals and tourists alike. In recent year the city has become attractive for global businesses, with several projects ongoing or recently completed; such developments have turbo-charged Davao’s economic growth and dynamism that show no signs of abating any time soon.  

Conclusion

Davao City has come a long way since its humble beginnings and is now one of the most sought-after locations to live in the Philippines. Its history has been marked by resilience, growth, and development over time, culminating in its current state as a bustling metropolitan hub with top-notch public transportation systems and other efficient services that make it attractive for both locals and tourists alike. As Davao continues to grow into an even more vibrant city, it’s important for us all to preserve this unique place while celebrating its rich culture and heritage.   Sources: THX News & Wikipedia. Read the full article

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The Hagimit Spring

The Hagimit Spring, one of the water sources of the Island Garden City of Samal, is capable of supplying 2.5 million liters of water daily!

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Quick Escape To A Hidden Beach: A Stress Reliever

Went down to a hard-to-reach destination just to see this tagged Facebook page which seemingly has gone a bit of an interest from the Social Media.

Saturday, 5:00AM. I was awake! Normally I would wake up late but this day was special. I packed essentials the night before so this little lonely adventure would be possible. I also don’t normally decide to go out alone on a beach this instant but…

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🏊❤ #Beach #Beaching #Summer #TalisayBeach #Samal #IGACOS #PhilippineBeach #Philippines #WhenInDavao (at Talisay, Beach Resort, Samal)

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Corona taught me never to take weekends for granted....and since I am retired, that includes weekdays, too! 🐾 🚗 💨 👸🏻 😻 Sanipaan Island Garden City of Samal #islandlife #samal #igacos #philippines #nevertakeforgranted #weekend #lessonsfromcorona (at Sanipaan Shoal, Babak, Samal Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBExAqJpMq0/?igshid=1fsx2qohsdxq5

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When in Samal. #IGACOS #SAMAL #Vacation (at Merlina Marine Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8aqRTLpOTSGJmHyDAyICFciwKbtAIQiatIAec0/?igshid=17ox269opaloh

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Attention! #lineup - - - - #vsco #vscocam #photography #naturephotography #nature #sky #skyphotography #horizon #travel #adventure #ph #2017 #trees #instagram #instagood #beach #island #igacos #islareta

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My #breakfast prepared by myever supportive mother @araceliayuste & @gay_deveyra this is fresh from our farm in #lettuce and tomatoes from our #maragusan #farm #calamansi and #cucumber from our Eden Toril Property, Mango & Eggs from #Sagrada #Kaputian #igacos these are the products of #puntadelsolagriventures everyday farm freshness. Special thanks to #ladieschoice #thousandislandsdressing (at Punta Del Sol Properties) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0HfaHaJIIU/?igshid=1qdvrrxm7kv87

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Looking for real-estate in Samal Island, Davao Del Norte, Philippines? Look at Island Hills Land Corporation Website. https://islandhillsland.com/

Experience Diverse Real Estate Opportunities. Residential Subdivisions. Beach Properties. Sand and Gravel Aggregates. Island Hills Land Corporation is a family-owned corporation and is one of the top-leading real estate investment and development company in the Island Garden City of Samal. The company continues to reach greater heights by always prioritizing the best interest of their clients and their partner agents and brokers. Island Hills Land Corporation strives to provide only the best property investments and top-notch service that all their clients deserve. All this details can be found in https://islandhillsland.com/.

The Island Hills Land Corporation office is located at Purok 3, Kinawitnon, Babak District, Island Garden City of Samal. Office hours: 8am-5pm, Monday – Sunday

Island Hills Land Corporation is a top-notch real estate developer that has been creating exceptional residential communities for over a decade. Their Samal Island development in Davao Del Norte, Philippines, is no exception. Here are the many reasons why you should consider investing in real estate at Island Hills Land Corporation's Samal Island development:

Prime Location - Samal Island is known for its pristine beaches and picturesque landscapes, making it a prime location for real estate investments. Island Hills Land Corporation's development is situated in a prime area of the island, offering breathtaking views of the ocean and mountains.

Exceptional Amenities - The Samal Island development boasts an impressive array of amenities that cater to the diverse needs of its residents. These amenities include a swimming pool, clubhouse, basketball court, and playgrounds, among others. Moreover, the development is equipped with 24-hour security, ensuring the safety and security of its residents.

Reasonable Prices - Investing in real estate can be expensive, but Island Hills Land Corporation offers affordable pricing for their Samal Island properties. This makes it an excellent opportunity for first-time homebuyers and investors who are looking for a valuable investment at a reasonable price.

High Return on Investment - Investing in real estate is a long-term investment, and the Samal Island development offers a high return on investment. The properties in this development are expected to increase in value over time, making it an excellent investment opportunity for those who are looking to grow their wealth.

In conclusion, investing in real estate at Island Hills Land Corporation's Samal Island development in Davao Del Norte, Philippines, is a wise investment decision. With its prime location, sustainable design, exceptional amenities, affordable prices, and high return on investment, it offers an opportunity for individuals to own a piece of paradise while growing their wealth. Don't miss out on this chance to invest in one of the most sought-after real estate developers in the Philippines. For more details visit https://islandhillsland.com/

#IslandHills #IslandHillsSamalCorporation #TrustedRealEstate #RealEstate #Samal #SamalRealEstate #RealEstateSamal #IGACOS #DavaoDelNorte #Philippines #Land #Properties #Property #Babak #Penaplata #Kaputian

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#FamBond❤️🌹 #islareta #igacos #vacay2019 https://www.instagram.com/d37i3_y0u26/p/BvtUuVSHtSbjTlxDWr1HXMP5O8RQzwYULaMxwA0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uxhll7ctkqgg

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The Island Buenavista Island Garden City of Island