Sunset Beach Park Resort @Samal


On the name itself obviously, the sunset on the Sunset Beach is captivating and majestic. We arrived exactly wherein the sun sets to its rest. When we arrived, we are informed that the open and close cottages are already full (we were expecting it because its summer time). Good thing they have tents for rent for Php300. Which is good for two persons, but I guess 3 or max of 4 could fit in in the tent. Entrance Fee costs Php35. Which is really cheap compared to other resorts. They do have several restobars that serves food for those who don't want the hassle of bringing extra luggage and picnic baskets. At night, people can go partying on one of those restobars. 

We are lucky when we were there because we have witnessed the fiery and super hot fire dance. Literally hot! We are near the dancers and we can really feel the heat. It was awesome and amazing. They are really good. At the end of the performance, you can take a picture with the dancers too.

Tiger Grass as the Soft Broom


            Tiger grass is available in almost all regions of the Philippines. This is the grass used in making soft broom as one of the household tools in our home. This is one of the business of the Filipino in the rural area most especially those who are in the mountain. This grass is very itchy but it can give you a lot of money. Some Filipinos rely on this kind of agriculture because this plant is easy to be planted.

Biko Corn (The Bagobo's Dessert)

          The Bagobo tribe has many kinds of their own desserts. They have "nilotlot", a ground cassava placed inside the bamboo tube and cooked into the fire. But for me, the best dessert of the Bagobos which I already tasted is the " biko corn" which is made up of milled native corn. The Bagobo corn as they called. It is better, delicious and tastier than the new version of the biko today. It has also a sweet smell and soft and thick texture. Mostly it is prepared during special occasions of the tribe.

          Many of us are very ignorant to this tribe especially to their food. But because of our curiosity to know some specialties of the the Bagobos, some people discovered it like how to prepare a "biko corn". They have discovered its secret of the Bagobos on what makes it tastier. To do this dessert, you have to prepare the tools to be used and the main ingredients which are the milled Bagobo corn, coconut milk, sugar and milled peanuts. The cooking process of this dessert is the same on how to cook the biko today.
          * First, you should cook the miled Bagobo corn and boil the coconut milk until it becomes a coconut oil. 
          * Second, place the cooked milled Bagobo corn to the pan where the coconut oil still boiling.
          * Third, mix them with sugar.
          * Lastly, put the milled peanut in the top of the " biko corn" as a topping and then serve.
You shoul always remember that we should make sure that the coconut milk becomes thick and cooked.

Exploring Mt. Tipolog: The Lost Volcano


Mt. Tipolog, known as the lost volcano, is one of the three volcanoes in Davao City that is situated at Brgy. Tawan-tawan, Baguio District. As compared to Mt. Apo and Mt. Talomo, Mt. Tipolog is the shortest in height, which is rising only at 1,340 meters (4,396 feet) above sea level. It is also the least known among the three especially to mountaineers but is considered older than Mt. Apo according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).


The summit of the mountain can be reached in about 5-6 hours trek from the jump-off area in Sitio Kaunlaran, Brgy. Tawan-tawan. The terrain is mostly steep, with cacao and banana trees frequently encountered along the route. The summit rewards you with sceneries overlooking Davao City, a sight of the prominent Mt. Apo, the country’s highest peak, and Mt. Talomo from afar. A remarkable sunrise rewards mountaineers in full anticipation and admiration. The peak area is not that big but can accommodate more or less than 100 mountaineers. There is no water source in the peak, only rainwater drained down to a filtered sack set up on a tree.

Tamugan River underneath the mountain

The Bagobo

          I cannot deny fact that the people of Bagobo tribe which is my tribe also are very shy. They have no enough confidence to communicate to other people and to travel to other places. But, if there are some people who are going to their place, they are very hospitable. They become very busy when they have visitors from the other places. 

          The Bagobos are easy to be disappointed. If you are in their place you should always control your mouth for what you are saying. If you say something that can disappoint them, they easily make an action against you. Either they demand you or they ask that you need to give something like a horse, a cow or anything. But I have noticed that not all of the Bagobos have this kind of character. Some of them are humble.

         When we talk about the location of the Bagobos, you can’t easily go there when you are in the downtown area. Mostly they are living in the rural area especially in the mountain or in the plane area. The places where they live are in Calinan, Tamayong, Marilog and the rest of Davao. They love to live in the rural because they love to plant any kinds of plants like the vegetables, fruits and more. Since they love to plant, they become a supplier of  some products that deliver to downtown.

         Aside from that, they have many kinds of tradition that they do. One of their tradition is called "kasalan sa mga Datu". It is a wedding process of the Bagobos which their Datu will settle it. Mostly it happens on the house of the soon to be wife. Most of the couple of the said wedding are teenagers . Their parents will decide if they want their child to be married.

         They also have their own way how to dress themselves. They have some tattoos on their bodies. Their neck are full of necklaces. And their hands are full of different kinds of bracelets. The boys are wearing native short and native shirt. While the girls are wearing native pedals and dresses too. They wear their dresses during the special occasion of their tribe.

         The Bagobos are very talented also, they are very good in dancing and even singing.

         Today, they can interact other people  because of the influence of education. Numbers of the Bagobos are professional now a days. Some are now participating beauty pageant, politics and more.

         This tribe must need to be preserve because this is one of the important tribe that part of the city of Davao.

         To know more about this tribe, come and visit them here in the different part of Davao. Explore their tradition and custom and taste their different kinds of food.

         Let's tie our friendship to them because they are good friends and a good citizens.

The Bagobo Children

A dance presentation of the Bagobo

Kasalan sa mga Datu

Dresses of the Bagobo women

The costume for Bagobo man

Fresh vegetables harvested by young Bagobo

Mountain, where the Bagobo living

Adobong Manok sa kawayan is one of the best dishes of Bagobo

Welcome display of the Bagobo for the visitors

A Bagobo lady participated beauty pageant