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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He had built a reputation for being tough against crime as mayor of Davao, a sprawling southern metropolis, and said peace and order were necessary to spur investments.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

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

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 • Dec. 22, 2025

Ripe fruit of this species has been received from Davao, Mindanao, in December and January.

From The Philippine Agricultural Review Vol. VIII, First Quarter, 1915 No. 1 by Various

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