Davao

American

[dah-vou, dah-vou] / dɑˈvaʊ, ˈdɑ vaʊ /

noun

a seaport on SE Mindanao, in the S Philippines.

Davao British

/ daˈvaːo /

noun

a port in the S Philippines, in SE Mindanao. Pop: 1 326 000 (2005 est)

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Nash Paragas, a rescuer in the eastern province of Davao Oriental, told AFP there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

From Barron's

Police also confirmed Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram, 24, travelled to the Philippines on 1 November, landing in the capital Manila before transiting that day to Davao City.

From BBC

Immigration spokesperson Dana Sandoval said the duo had declared the southern city of Davao as their final destination and their return flight to Australia was for Sydney.

From BBC

Davao is a sprawling metropolis on the east of the Philippines' main southern island, Mindanao.

From BBC

GV Hotel staff in Davao City have told AFP the pair arrived November 1 and stayed for 28 days, leaving their small room only for short periods.

From Barron's

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