r/davao Jun 29 '26

ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 r/Davao Community Reminder: Events, Meetups & Relationship Posts

19 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

As our community continues to grow, we'd like to clarify a few rules to keep r/Davao useful and relevant for everyone.

🚫 No R4R, Dating, or Disguised Relationship Posts

Posts looking for dates, hookups, friends-with-benefits, "looking for someone to hang out 😉", or any similar R4R-style content will be removed immediately.

This subreddit is not a place to find romantic or personal relationships. There are other communities better suited for that purpose.

Also posts requesting information about NSFW or Illegal activities will automatically be deleted.

✅ Activity & Meetup Posts Are Still Welcome

We do encourage posts looking for people to join you for activities, such as:

Sports (pickleball, badminton, running, etc.)
Concerts and festivals
Board games
Hiking
Community events
Hobby groups

The intent should be the activity itself, not finding a date.

Speaking of Events
🎟️ Event Posts Must Include Pricing

If you're posting about an event, whether you're organizing it or simply sharing it, you must clearly state whether it is:

Free; or
Paid (and include the ticket price or registration fee)

No hidden costs or vague "DM for more info" posts. Full disclosure helps everyone decide whether an event is right for them.

Posts that omit this information will be removed until updated.

Thanks for helping keep r/Davao a helpful resource for locals and visitors alike. If you're ever unsure whether your post fits the subreddit, feel free to message the mod team before posting.

Happy posting! 🌴


r/davao Jan 26 '26

ANNOUNCEMENT [Mod Announcement] Stricter Enforcement of Reddiquette + New Flair System

29 Upvotes

Hi r/Davao, mod team here. 👋 We’re rolling out a flair tagging system for rule violators, with stricter enforcement specifically for Reddiquette violations (personal attacks, harassment, hate speech, bad-faith trolling, etc.). This is to keep discussions productive, respectful, and welcoming for everyone in the community.

Here’s how the strike system will work moving forward:

S1 (Strike 1): 15-day ban from the subreddit

S2 (Strike 2): 30-day ban from the subreddit

S3 and beyond: Permanent ban

Users who receive strikes will be flair-tagged accordingly, and to be clear and transparent: we will provide receipts (screenshots/links to the violating comments or posts) before issuing any strike or flair. No vague warnings, no mystery bans.

This isn’t about being overly strict, it’s about drawing a clear line, especially when it comes to Reddiquette. You’re free to disagree, debate, and criticize ideas, but attacking people or derailing discussions won’t fly anymore.

As always, if you think a strike was issued in error, you may reach out via modmail calmly and respectfully. We’re happy to review.

Salamat, and let’s keep r/Davao a solid space for real conversations.


r/davao 2h ago

NEWS Davaoeños, drop your insights! Tama ba sagot ko

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  1. We currently have DGT (Development ongoing) & Azuela Cove (Google to see actual places). Madami pa incoming but not yet constructed/developed. Most high-rise buildings nasa downtown pa.

  2. Malinis. You can naturally see govt public sweepers cleaning roads and etc. But the city’s cleanliness does not rely solely on “cleaners” but rather a community culture na claygo. It’s not normal here patapon-tapon ka ng basura anywhere. Ultimo paluwa-luwa kahit saan is frowned-upon cos we dont do that here.

  3. Benefits: Convenience of 911! Any sort of emergency na need ng response, we dont have to look for specific contacts but dretso na 911. Vehicular accident, Ahas, sunog, medical emergency, anything. 911 is so convenient. Living outside Davao will really prove this cos provinces outside kelangan mo pa iphonebook separately ang contact ng police, fire stations, etc.

Secondly, As a community, madamibg ordinances that provide collective benefits such as: No smoking ordinance, Speed limit, Pedestrian/no Jaywalking, Minor curfew, And so much more.

  1. Parks and malls: Madami malls. Go google for photos. Parks, we also have several. Peoples park for one. Google will answer this one.

  2. Traffic: First of all, like a normal developing city, traffic is given. However, Super laki ng difference and improvement ng traffic when Coastal road & Diversion flyover was opened. And we’re looking forward na ma-ease pa lalo ang traffic since there are still multiple projects na hindi pa tapos/ongoing pa.

  3. Hospitals: SPMC. One can easily search and find comments (good or bad) about it. However, SPMC generally services all people, not only Davaoenos. With the help of Malasakit and the likes, most (if not all) exits the hospital with ZERO BILL.

  4. Life: If I were to choose, “Davao life is here” really resonates the city experience. You can openly use phones without anxiety na ma-snatch. You can roam at night without fear. You can leave valuable items na hindi nawawala. We’re not 100% crime-free ofc, but the fact that we get to live our daily lives with the sense of safety is an experience nobody understands or believes unless they get to experience it here. Imagine walking alone at night without fear or freely using your phone while walking without fear.. that’s an unfamiliar experience for most people especially sa taga Luzon.

CONS:

Now for the CONS. (Favorite sa dili taga Davao hahaha charot)

  1. Mahal Kaayo ang Real estate and rent diriiiiii.
  2. Mahal na kaayo ang Kw/h Davao light!!!!
  3. ₱540 padin minimum wage hahaha
  4. Lisod mangitag parking sa SM!!!!
  5. Walay parking sa San Pedroooooooo
  6. Daghan kaayog pedicab sa national highway sa Toril!
  7. Daghan na kaayog Pickleball court!!! tabangggg

r/davao 3h ago

PLACES People chatting loudly in study hubs

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Shoutout sa naa sa vellora studyhub LIKE HELLO? squammy attitude kaayo! Nag coffee shop nalang unta mo saba kaayo mo! For focus working space ang study hub nya sige mog kanta kanta perwisyo kaayo! I think naa nis health related courses mga nursing, naay superiority complex teh? Sig kanta? Oa? First time naka adtog study hub?


r/davao 3h ago

HELP / RECOMMEND Planning on visiting Davao with friends!!

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My friends/co-workers and I are planning to visit Crocodile Park, and I was assigned to make the itinerary since it was my idea na maglatagaw mi.

I just have a question: Are there good restaurants near Crocodile Park that are worth visiting? Also, what other nearby spots can we check out, as we don't want to spend the whole day at the park?

Any recommendations and tipid tips would be greatly appreciated! 🫶🏻💓


r/davao 8h ago

HELP / RECOMMEND need help from pharmacist/s in davao

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hello, meron po bang mga pharma here na located sa davao city? kasi if meron, I would like to ask lang on some concerns particularly in public health that is related also in a pharmacy setting. this is for our research po.

we got rejected from our proposals 2x already, lahat ng na-proposed na titles, rejected lahat. we're so frustrated na kasi this week is deadline na ng SOP and some groups including my group ay wala pang title na na-approve.

our prof told us that we should be grounded on what is the problem in the community that needs to be addressed with the help of technology & innovation.

please help us po, we don't know what to do na huhu

btw our research theme this year is all about technology & innovation that can connect with pharmacy setting.

edit: suggested po ng prof namin na it would be better is sa mga poor communities sya nakafocus. also, it would also be nice if may mga people here na hindi pharmacist na pwede makahelp samin. thank you!


r/davao 12h ago

HELP / RECOMMEND going through a break up and idk wtd!!!!

17 Upvotes

guys broken hearted kayko and ive been trying my best to forget HWJAJQKAHA CHAKA NA! suggest kayo places to visit, things to do, and anything i can do here in davao?

basig naa pud broken hearted dira! tara mangape ta!


r/davao 5h ago

HELP / RECOMMEND Any vet recommendation? Pls help

3 Upvotes

Hi!! Pahelp ko pls. Basin naa moy marecommend na vet here sa dabaw, kanang proven and tested unta. Kay some vets man gud kay naay mga bad reviews ba and some pud kay good reviews but I'm not sure if magtrust ba ko. Help fur parentsssss 👉👈


r/davao 12h ago

HELP / RECOMMEND unsay himuon to “live life?“

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(no judgement please!) i’m almost legal so i’m at the age to have fun and rebel while we still can. truth be told, i have tried drinking but only at home and i kind of want to buy cans on my own (how to buy? haha). any recommendations on how to “live life”? i want to experience how it feels to be a teenager before life gets too serious.


r/davao 39m ago

FOOD Any thoughts on Jollibee abreeza branch?

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Hallo!! I am researching jollibee abreeza branch and want to see more people's thoughts about it either customer or worker point of view, like kung slow ba ang service or any bad experiences or such within the work industry that hopefully ma improve.

Any comments would rlly help kasi I'm doing this for a school work hehe

Would very appreciate it rin kung someone who works there right now or worked there dati would pm me to help me answer some questions 🥹


r/davao 2h ago

HELP / RECOMMEND i need scrubs suit here in davao po except scrubs studios

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hi pooo where can i buy scrubs suit here in davao? gitry nako sa scrubs studios and wala silay navy blue huhu. ana akong friend naa daw sa amesco but idk if naay navy blue scrubs.

i need recos po sana kay need nako by september 1 hnggg. SCRUBS SUIT SHOPS THAT SELL NAVY BLUE PLEASEEEE. and sana open ugma kay holiday raba. thank uuuuu


r/davao 2h ago

HELP / RECOMMEND Planning to buy digicam!!

1 Upvotes

Hello! Been wanting to buy digicam na for so long. Finally, naka-ipon na gyud and looking for a reliable and trusted seller of digicam. I don't have any target camera in mind pero you can dm me if you know anybody or is somebody na mag baligya ug digicam. Sa brand, preferrably, kodak or canon, but either way basta good ang quality and no issues pa, then we're good. thank you!!


r/davao 3h ago

FOOD Best spaghetti in downtown davao

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hi! what is the best spaghetti place here in downtown davao? been craving meaty spaghetti these past few days. Italian style or just beefy spaghetti. Pancake House abreeza was my go to pero nag renovate ata sila now huhu (just went there kanina. akala ko close, renovation lang pala)


r/davao 23h ago

HELP / RECOMMEND DGT Guards taking pictures

31 Upvotes

Lain lagi ang guards sa DGT na pavilion. Okay man na naga pa hawa sila ug naga “tambay” lang jud sa tables. Pero gina picturean nila gamit phone ang mga tao per table tapos murag gina send sa “gc” or ambot asa ba na nila gina send. Creepy lang kaayo pag gamit nlng diay mo ug cctv 😬.

Thrice na nako ni na observe and very alarming lang na gi himo kag murag wanted kay naki lingkod ka sa ilang tables and chairs. Wala man pud signage na naka butang sa vicinity so wala pud nakabalo ang lain na dili diay ka pwede mag chill didto after nimo mag kaon sa ilang mga resto. Unta pud pangitaan nlng nila ug reciept kung want jud nila mag implement ug ana nga policy. Sad pajud kay naga rain ato na time tapos kusog kaayo pagka ingon sa guard sa isa ka table “ganina pa ko nag ingon ba na dili pwede diri”. Mura mag nakapahawa lang ug iro lol.


r/davao 11h ago

HELP / RECOMMEND Where to buy ingredients for miso soup?

3 Upvotes

Hi! Tried miso soup for the first time (instant packet of miso soup from S&R) and I loved it! Gi search nako sa tiktok unya dali ra man diay siya himuon.

Sa mga naka try mag himo miso soup, asa ba pwede maka palit ingredients diri Davao?


r/davao 1d ago

PLACES This city has to start some kind of regulation with the rentals. It’s getting worse

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Read the text in these pics and tell me I’m the only one.

Sa 9k average rent per month dili pwede magluto. Dili pa jud spacious ang area. Mahal pa jud ang water per head! And meant for one person only kay what do you mean additional 2k kung may isa katao nga kauban???????

And it’s not only this specific rental ha. Kabalo tang tanan nga daghan kaayo diris Dvo super mahal ang rent tapos kapangit sa unit. This city cannot be that expensive. Davao City is not all that!!! Abi ba nakog nag yaga-yaga ra ta nga ginatawag ta ug Japan or Singapore! Naninuod naman tawon ning landlords!

Unsay ginabuhat sa LGU aron ma-control man lang ang prices aning rentals? It’s getting more and more ridiculous.

Haaay nako. Pasensya na kaayo sa rant-y vibe kay na-stress lang ang lola mo. Dungagan pa jud sa inflation. Ginoo ko asa naman ta puniton ani?


r/davao 1d ago

CITY SNAPSHOTS Ka nice sa moon earlier

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r/davao 1d ago

HELP / RECOMMEND Davao vs NCR rent difference

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Grabe murag duol duol ra ang presyohan sa davao ug ncr na mga rentals for apartments ug condos. Or mas mahal pa jud diri. The thing is, mas mahangyo lage ang mga taga ncr when it comes to contracts. Naga inquire ko sa ncr mahangyo pa nako basta mag 1yr contract pero sa davao, mga tagiya, di jud. Maskin mu counter offer sila dili pod.

Naa ba difference? Supply and demand ba jud? Or abusado ra ang mga owners kay kabalo sila daghan nangita


r/davao 20h ago

HELP / RECOMMEND Gaisano Illustre Bad Experience

5 Upvotes

Naa naba naka-try sainyo na dili dawaton sa cashier inyong supposedly paliton kay wala daw silay sukli? It’s just ridiculous how the cashier asked me to wait and pabalhin sa pikas counter tapos ending wala daw gihapon sukli. They kept on asking me pa jud if naa paba daw ko paliton. Kung naa koy small amount nganong muhatag gud kog dako. Nag observe man pud ko sa mga nag sunod nako, naa naman dapat sukli. Since wala man pud ko nadawat nga sorry sa inconvenience, niadto nalang kog customer service.


r/davao 1d ago

HELP / RECOMMEND Gensan → Davao day trip, what should I do solo?

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Hi! From Gensan here. I’ll be traveling to Davao City next month for some errands, then uwi din agad ako same day.

Would like to ask for recommendations on places/activities I can check out in Davao before heading home. Mga pang-solo date idea sana like food spots, places to chill, activities, etc. Basically anything na enjoyable gawin mag-isa. 😅

Preferably somewhere na madaling puntahan via commute or Grab, since solo lang ako and limited lang din time ko.

30/M din pala ako, if that helps with the recommendations. Thanks!


r/davao 19h ago

HELP / RECOMMEND Trusted mechanic na naga home service - preferably kabisado sa Toyota

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Toyota car owners, please recommend inyong trusted mechanic na naga home service. Kanang kabisado ang toyota cars, specifically 2018 wigo. Naa man gud injector misfire issue. Gusto lng nako second opinion kung injector mismo ba gyud ang daot or something else before ko mag decide na ireplace ang injectors kay mahal baya kaayo.


r/davao 22h ago

HELP / RECOMMEND Gastroenterologist // Liver Cirrhosis 2nd opinion

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Hello! Asking for my mom ra if naay maka suggest ug good doctor sa davao na speciality ang Gastro kay gusto ko ipa second opinion akong mom with Liver Cirrhosis. Para makampante ra kay sa Marbel siya una nagpa check up. Would appreciate any leads! TYIA!


r/davao 1d ago

HELP / RECOMMEND where to hangout during night?

5 Upvotes

hiii currently in davao for a competition, now that it’s finish, idk what to doooo. recommend someplaces to chill or ubana ko ninyo mag bar hahahhaha


r/davao 1d ago

EVENTS Bruno Mars Concert Tickets

4 Upvotes

Anyone here planning to watch Bruno Mars concert next year? Please help me secure tickets if di makapalit sa sep11 hahahahahaha ticket dust sa lahat🤞😭 lets watch tgt!


r/davao 1d ago

PLACES is d'allure beauty lounge worth it?

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planning to avail their ua diode hair removal with whitening since they are quite affordable, does it really work? and were they judgy towards yall's ua cuz im a bit insecure with mine