Saturday, August 21, 2010

History of Digos City

city of sweet mangoes

I'm writing this Blog to Promote my Beloved Digos City to show and to shout in the window of world that their is a city in the Philippines that have a great tourist spots like hotels, shopping malls, beaches, restaurants, Ziplines and etc....

Welcome to Digos City! The Best and Safest Investment in town. There are a lot of tourist spots to enjoy and celebrate in Digos City. Digos being called us the "City of Sweet Mangoes", Having a modern shopping malls and night life that readily complement its accessible beaches and abundant supply of fresh seafood and etc...

The city was strategically lies on the eastern shores of the Davao Gulf and also in the southern foothills of the Mt. Apo in the island of Mindanao. Also According to the Newest census, that it has a population of 145,514 people in 26,306 in the households.

The Digos City is now part of the (Metropolitan Davao) the Metro Davao and is known as the "Mango Capital of Philippines".

The Digos was converted into a city, In the year 2000.

Back in the early days, the Digos was a watercourse, this is a meeting place of inhabitants belonging to the Austronesians settled along the southern foothills of Mt. Apo. The Digos River meets the Davao Gulf and it is ideal for fishing and bathing.

Also During the Spanish Era, a group of natives carrying bows and arrows were approached by some Spaniards traversing the very fertile tracks of land in Davao. One Lopez Jaena Pacheco, a conquistador during the administration of Governor Claveria serving as the head of the group, inquired about the name of the place from the barefooted natives. Believing that the Spaniards were asking where they were bound to, the natives answered "Padigus", which means "to take a bathe". Since then the place was identified as Digos.

As a portion of the "food bowl" of the province of Davao del Sur, otherwise known as the Padada Valley, Digos lured many migrants, majority of whom came from the Visayas and Ilocos regions to settle permanently in the area. Before World War II, an enterprising American by the name of N.E. Crumb leased 10.24 km² and transformed the place into an Abaca Plantation. This became the hub of economic activity in the locality during those days.

Digos was occupied by the Japanese troops in 1942.

In 1945, through the brave efforts of the combined forces of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, the local DavaoeƱo guerrilla units from the Davao peninsula, and the United States military, the Japanese soldiers were defeated.

Through the initiation of then Congressman Apolinario Cabigon, Digos, became a regular municipality in 1949 by virtue of Presidential Executive Order No. 236, dated July 19, 1949 issued by President Quirino. Its Coverage included the barrios of Tres de Mayo, Goma Bansalan, Matanao, Darapuay and the Poblacion where the seat of government was located. Before its creation into a municipality, Digos was a barrio of Sta. cruz, a town 16 kilometers away. On 19 July 1949, the town was formally inaugurated with Benito Rabor appointed as Mayor.

Digos in later years, before its conversion into a city, was regarded as the capital town of the Province of Davao del Sur, long before it gained the status of a First Class Municipality in 1993, being center for trade, commerce and education, accruing to its strategic location at the cross point of two principal thoroughfares in the south.

In July 1998, the bid to convert into a city was moved and initiated by Hon. Mayor Arsenio A. Latasa, considering its very satisfactory qualificationas required for in R.A. 7160

House Bill No. 5672 dated November 24, 1998 of Congress authored by Hon. Congressman Douglas Ra. Cagas, led to the drafting of Republic Act 8798, converting the Municipality of Digos into a component City of Davao del Sur, which was signed by President Joseph E. Estrada on July 14, 2000 and ratified by the DigoseƱos on September 8, 2000.

Camp Sabros "Kapatagan"

Main Entrance Pine Trees  Checkpoint to Camp Sabros

 Back to Checkpoint  Accommodation House  Pine Trees View

 Camp Sabros Ambience  Conifers  Arc of Camp Sabros

 Rainshower  Top View Pine Trees  Zipline Area

 Cable Locks  Cable Zipline  Tourist in Cable Lift

400 meters Zipline  Foothills of Mt. Apo  View of Camp Sabros

 Marlboro Country  Mt. Apo Peak View  Wildflower

Camp Sabros - Sitio Baras, Kapatagan, Digos City, Davao del Sur. The camp sabros is the one of the main tourist attraction in digos city. This is one of the adventures during a short vacation if you are in our province. Anyway the name Camp Sabros is from word meaning of Two Brothers (Sacdalan Brothers), established on year 1994 and one of the owners is a former active mountaineer in Davao. This place is found up in the cool highlands of Kapatagan, Digos City and obviously the place is very cold even if you're strolling at around 2pm and also observed some rainshowers which is normal in this place. Also This was featured by Dyan Castillejo on her famous adventure tv program (Sports Unlimited) every saturday on ABS-CBN. The mountains 1200 meters/3900 feet above sea level. Noted for having two of the country’s longest and craziest zip lines : 380 meters and 400 meters. Then for the adventurer's like me, what are you waiting for come and visit now our place and feel the nature and adventures in my home town.

If you want to go all the way up to Camp Sabros, a 4-wheel drive vehicle/suv is recommended. You may bring any vehicle if you are willing to trek 1 km uphill to Camp Sabros. Just park your vehicle at the Mt. Apo National Park Checkpoint.

Address: Sitio Baras, Brgy. Kapatagan, Davao del Sur

Amenities:
- Zip Lines (380 meters and 400 meters - the two longest in the Philippines)
- Cable Car
- Hiking trail
- Picnic Tables
- Cable Television
- Billiard Hall
- Deli/Diner
- Bar
- Souvenir Shop
- Clean toilets
- Running Water

Arnaldo's Hotel & Restaurant

 Arnaldos Facade  WoW Diner  Front Desk

 Deluxe Room  Standard Room  Regular Room

 Function Hall  Swimming Pool  Garden Area

 Newest Additional Room  Conference Hall  Garden Overview

The Arnaldo's Hotel & Restaurant is located in the Town of Digos City. Also it was strategically located in one of the Mindanao's intersections, the Davao - Cotabato - General Santos City crossing, it is very convenient for both business and social functions.

Address: 872 Rizal Avenue, Digos, Davao del Sur
Name: Arch. Angelo Ngoho

Amenities:
* Swimming pool
* Conference Room
* Function Rooms
* Dining Area
* Recreation Facilities
* Guest Rooms
* Complete Audio
* Video & Digital presentation
* Laundry service
* Fully secured parking space
* 24 hours security
* Shuttle service

Friday, August 20, 2010

Hotel Ynciertos

 Yncierto’s Facade  Hotel Yncierto’s Front View  Front Desk

 Receiving Area  Suite Room  Bridal Room

 Economy Room  Hotel View  Conference Hall

 Restaurant  The Bar  Garden

The Hotel Ynciertos Since 1988 and the named is after the owners Mrs. Nicanora B. Ynciertos who manages the hotel up to this days. Nicanora desire to travel the world. Also inspired her to names of popular places for each rooms - like Honolulu, Las Vegas, and Washington D.C.

Address: General Luna Extention Digos, Davao del Sur
Name: Nicanora B. Yncierto

Amenities & Facilities:
- Conference Hall
- Bar & Restaurant
- Souvenir Shop

A & B Hotel

 A & B Hotel Front Desk  Cafe

 Full view of the Cafe & Front Desk Suite Room  Matrimonial Room

 Twin Bed  Deluxe Room  Family Room

 Single Room  Double Deluxe  Function Room

 A & B Tops Restobar Tops Restobar  Receiving Area

This A & B Hotel is located in Digos City. This hotel has their own catering services that caters for all occasions up to 300 persons. They have also a Cafe which opens for Daily. They serves Filipino, Chinese and American cuisine. They have also their own a resto bar, it has a nightly music and disco with Live entertainment three times a week.

Address: Rizal Avenue, Digos, Davao del Sur
Name: Ms. Anelen Basadre (Operation Manager)

Amenities:
Tops Restobar
Cafe open 24 hours
Function Rooms
Catering Services for all occasions