Events and Culture

Visit one of the Philippines' Jubilee Churches and see what might just be the world's largest rosary - right in Tagum City. The rosary, which can be found behind the Christ the King Cathedral in Magugpo South, measures 85.5 meters long. Its beads are made from magcono (iron wood), which is native to the mountains of Davao Oriental and Surigao del Sur.

Sto. Nino Parish Church is a Catholic church in Brgy. Kaputian, Island Garden City of Samal, Davao de Oro.

Get your Durian fix in Durian World. This pasalubong shop has all things Durian - from pastries to candies.

Dod's Ihaw Seafoods Grill offers a wide range of seafood specialties like grilled tuna jaw, and seafood chopsuey, to name a few.

Immerse yourself in Bagobo culture in the Tibolo Cultural Village. Located at the foot of Mt. Apo, it features a traditional Bagobo village where visitors can interact with the indigenous Bagobo people and learn about their rich tradition, history, and culture.

Bring home some of Maragondon's finest woven and bamboo products while supporting a worthy cause. Likhang Maragondon  promotes local and sustainable goods and empowers Maragondon-based artisans who create a whole range of souvenirs - from jewelry to gadget accessories, to shoes, bags, and bamboo products to artisanal food items such as condiments.

Gourmet Farms is the first to have introduced Organic Farming in the Philippines. The 12-hectare estate lets you "bring home the wellness" - as its tagline goes - whether its by immersing yourself through the farm-to-table process, sampling The Dining Room's Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, or by bringing home some of the finest produce from the Gourmet's Cafe & Country Store  which also serves Filipino-Italian fusion breakfasts and high-quality coffee whose beans are roasted right at the farm's own roasting facility. The farm is also open for private events and functions.

This sweets-themed park is a whimsical space for kids and kids-at-heart. No matter what month it is, The Gingerbread House captures the holiday feel with fun installations and colorful areas that make great backdrops for photos. It also has a cafe at the main building and offers events and photoshoot packages.

Cafe Agapita shares its well-loved family recipes to guests looking for freshly brewed, locally sourced coffee, homemade cakes and pastries, and other hot and cold dishes. It was named after the Baranda family's matriarch Agapita. It also offers events packages and venue rentals.

Formally known as the Royal Fort of Our Lady of the Pillar of Saragossa, this 17th-century Spanish colonial structure once served as a military defense fortress. It now houses a regional museum of the National Museum of the Philippines, and a nearby Marian shrine dedicated to Our Lady of the Pillar, the patroness of the city.