Davao
Americannoun
noun
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He was elected to his old job as mayor of his southern stronghold of Davao in midterm elections held in May last year, though jail stopped him serving.
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
Sara was thrust into the national spotlight when, in defence of shanty town dwellers, she punched a Davao sheriff in full view of TV news cameras.
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2026
She was Davao city mayor when her father was president from 2016 and 2022, and her alliance with Marcos in the 2022 elections was pivotal for both their election victories.
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2026
In May last year, Duterte was elected mayor of Davao city despite being in prison.
From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2026
A small tribe living on the south-eastern slopes of Mount Apo, about the head-waters of the River Digos, which runs into the Gulf of Davao, a little north of the Ensenada de Casilaran.
From The Inhabitants of the Philippines by Sawyer, Frederic H.
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