68TH ARAW NG DABAW SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT

Snippets from history

READING through history books and articles that touch on Davao is heartening as although very few and far between, it brings back the pioneer spirit that continues to fan this settler city that has become a merry mix of just about every tribe, race, and culture, and is consequently distinguished by its unusual (sometimes endearing, sometimes irritating) Tagalized-Bisaya or Bisayang-Tagalog, whichever part you're coming from. full story

Davao City: the ICT hub of the South
By Jenny Molbog-Mendoza

AS the ICT world strides on, Davao City strides with it. Yes, this southern city is not far behind when it comes to this modern sector that the whole world is gaga about. In fact, a number of its IT specialists have carved a name for themselves in the world, although, because contracts are usually executed and delivered online, there isn't much fanfare attached to this. But they're there all right. full story

A comeback with pizzazz
By Marianne L. Saberon

HE'S back with a vengeance. Gandy "Yang-Yang" Sapsal, who carries Valle as his surname in his pool exploits, made a strong comeback by copping the Singapore title of the four-leg San Miguel Beer Asian 9-Ball Tour recently. full story

An award long deserved
By Ana Felicia Dulay

HE is the 8th lone Datu Bago Awardee since the foundation was first launched in 1969. Truly, no other Dabawenyo is deserving of such an accolade as Dr. Julian P. Rodriguez, Jr., who was conferred with the award during the 37th Testimonial Dinner and Datu Bago Award 2005 ceremonies on Monday evening at the Lantawan Hall of the Royal Mandaya Hotel. full story

James: The Dabawenyo magician

HE started out as a clown magician and graduated to an illusionist. Now he wants to become like the man of steel and fly high up into the sky. full story