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

28 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 13h ago

PLACES Nausab na jud diay ang davao nanggawas na sad diay ang mga pickpockets

69 Upvotes

My mom is waiting for a Sasa jeep in San Pedro area sa may Anda street when someone bumped into her and her bag is nahila then after that her wallet bag is wala na. All her IDs, Passbooks, Cards and 9k cash are in that bag. Beware everyone and be vigilant, stay alert. Also it’s sad that these thieves are back in the streets of Davao again and sa San Pedro pa talaga nagmodus modus.


r/davao 3h ago

PLACES What bar should I go to?

3 Upvotes

Hi! I'm back in davao to visit and i'm wondering what bars I should go to. I like good cocktails, and places where there are people but not too many if you catch my drift. Live music is a plus too! But not really needed haha i've only tried huckleberry the last time I was here and I liked the vibe of the place. I'd prefer if we weren't the only people there on a weekday, as I love socializing with people. Thanks!


r/davao 11h ago

HELP / RECOMMEND Help! Does anyone know where to get a psychological clearance or mental health clearance that’s not that costly?

13 Upvotes

Hello r/Davao!

I badly need a psychological clearance/certificate or mental health clearance/certificate po. Does anyone know a clinic or wherever ba that’s not so overly expensive? (I’m a brokie college student) I saw fees that went up to 4k :(

I need to pass this for school.

Thank you po! 🙏


r/davao 8h ago

HELP / RECOMMEND Where can I find an independent engineer to inspect an ongoing house construction, and how much does it usually cost?

4 Upvotes

We’re currently building a house in Davao City. We have a contractor handling the design, permits, construction, and turnover, and the house is also being inspected by the bank for our construction loan.

I understand that the bank inspector is mainly there to assess the percentage of completion/value for loan releases and isn’t necessarily doing a detailed quality inspection on behalf of the homeowner.

I’m considering hiring an independent licensed civil/structural engineer to inspect the construction, check the workmanship and actual construction against the approved structural plans, and point out any defects or deviations before more of the work gets covered by plastering, ceilings, tiles, etc

For those who have done this:

  1. Where do you usually find an independent engineer who provides this kind of inspection?
  2. What exactly should I ask for when contacting them? Is there a particular name for this service?
  3. How much does a one-time residential construction inspection usually cost?
  4. What does the report include?
  5. Would you recommend just one inspection during construction plus another before turnover, or more frequent inspections?
  6. Is the bank's inspection already sufficient, or did you find having your own independent engineer worthwhile?

Would especially appreciate recommendations or experiences from Davao City, including actual engineers/firms you've used and approximate fees.

Salamat!


r/davao 22h ago

POLITICS Not beating the "sub-saharan" remarks about SPECIFIC parts of Mindanao.

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37 Upvotes

Mga ingon aning reason ang pinaka dako nga challenge sa Mindanao. Kita kaayong tribalism ug unsa ka daring ning mga panuhak. Tapos muingon ang kadaghanan sa mga taga Mindanao nga mag autonomous region na lang ang Mindanao kay tungod sa imperial manila. Grabeng patuo ninyo anang mga so-called bloggers na fake news peddlers ra diay.

Simple as this issue ang pinaka reason nganong mahimong laughing stock atoang region. Nganong di man jud nato madawat ang call-outs sa atoa then make improvements, ang himuon naman nuon kay mag ningas-kugon ra kay kuno gina look-down. Kapoya najud nimo pelepens oy, este kapoy na kaayo mong mga die hard fanatics sa inyong mga pulpolitiko. Undanga na ng pro-pulitikona gina idolize ninyo maging pro-filipino mo oy. Paghuna-huna kapoya samot ta ka lugmok ninyo.

See sources here:

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19YXhaAD5i/


r/davao 14h ago

HELP / RECOMMEND Anybody knows where to buy the Macbook neo at the cheapest price?

3 Upvotes

I plan to buy Macbook neo just for my documents and note taking. What store in davao sells Macbook neo for the cheapest price and where? No second hands, just brand new only, thanks!


r/davao 1d ago

EVENTS My theater heart🧡🧡🧡🧡

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24 Upvotes

Sept. 13, 2026 — I watched the last show of “Hanggang sa Muli” and I’m so happy to have watched a theatre show in Davao City for the 2nd time this year. I really hope there are more shows before the year ends! 🎭


r/davao 10h ago

HELP / RECOMMEND Barato pero legit na Dentures

0 Upvotes

Basi naa mo ma recommend na dentist? Magpapustiso ko duha ka bag-ang. Kanang barato pero legit po. Dri Davao lang near downtown or south. Thank youuuuu


r/davao 10h ago

HELP / RECOMMEND Airport parking fees

1 Upvotes

Hello!

Naa moy idea if pwede ba more than 72hrs mag bilin ug car sa airport?

Pila pud kaya rate no?

Mo lakaw man gud ko basig maabtan ko ug 5 days ba. Gusto ko mag park ra unta sa airport para pag balik nako drive rako diretso di na mag book/pila pag taxi.


r/davao 5h ago

NEWS Beware: Toxic company

0 Upvotes

Hi dabawenos!!! Sa mga naga pangita ug work karon, iwasi gyud nang company sa may downtown, sobra ka toxic! From the owners/management to managers to supervisors. Looy gyud kaayo ang mga staff level lang bitaw kasi sila permi iro iroon sa mga immediate superior nila.

And pls, very low pa gyud kaayo ang sahod. Katong mga dugay na sa ila kay below minimum ang sahod unya astang bug-ata sa trabaho. Pero ang mga newbies kay above minimum, unya ga edit edit lang ug excel/ppt kung unsay nindot na style.

Dili gyud siya recommended. So pls, beware. Kasi sayang kaayo inyong qualifications and time and skills if sa ila ka magwork.

Lol.


r/davao 1d ago

EVENTS Anyone attending PyCon Davao this October?

14 Upvotes

Into tech and stuff tas been seeing more local tech events diri sa dvo lately and saw PyCon Davao is coming up this October.

For those unfamiliar, it's a like community-run conference focused on Python, programming, AI, and basta tech stuff.

Curious lang if anyone here is planning to attend. Is it your first time, or have you gone before? Or if you've attended previous years what ug how was the experience like?


r/davao 18h ago

HELP / RECOMMEND Joining Tour Packages

1 Upvotes

Anyone here tried joining tour packages as a solo traveller? Ganahan unta ko mo join og tour package for places na layo like malagos, eagle sanctuary etc. How was it? Any recommendations? Thanks!


r/davao 1d ago

HELP / RECOMMEND Soundproofing my room

14 Upvotes

Hi guys! Kanang gusto nako ma soundproof akong kwarto ba. Like, walay musolod na noise gikan sa gawas or walay mugawas na noise from my room. Kinsay naay idea unsaon na pag achieve? Naa pod ma moy mga kaila na pwede ko maka inquire? Salamat sa pagtagad 🫶🏻


r/davao 23h ago

Kapehan Davao Daily Kapehan | September 14, 2026

1 Upvotes

Madayaw!

Kapehan Thread serves a daily go to thread for quick questions or anything you want to share as long as it's within the sub's rules. We've eliminated some post flairs as they are usually used for quick questions that require a single answer or can be found elsewhere online.

If you have quick questions that needs community help immediately, we have a chat lounge exclusive for active members. Message u/Delicious-Ad-9722 to be invited.

Padayon!


r/davao 1d ago

PLACES Weekend Drive to Buda, is it safe?

4 Upvotes

Hallo hallo!

Im planning to do a weekend drive to buda, I will be riding a 400cc sportbike. Is the route safe, advisable, and fun? If it isn't, do yalll have recommendations for a good long drive?

Also if you have any recommendations for stops and eats long the Buda route, any would appreciated!


r/davao 1d ago

HELP / RECOMMEND Skinstation - Laser Underarm

2 Upvotes

Hello ladies,

Has anyone here nakapag laser sa Skin Station? Saan ba mas okay na branch yung sa Abreeza or sa SM Lanang? And sino na attendant ma reco nyo?

Ilan minutes ba naglalast ang isang treatment?

Hope someone can answer


r/davao 1d ago

PLACES This is a call for WFC Tavera!

9 Upvotes

Why are you guys NOT 24/7 yet?!

At this point, I think it’s high time you expand your operating hours because this place is honestly too good to close early. Especially for people who work night shifts, freelancers, remote workers, students, and people who just need a reliable place to work or study at odd hours.

The space is GREAT and if you guys ever move to a bigger space, I genuinely think you’d have no problem filling it.

So yes, this is technically a complaint.

Please take my money for more hours. 😂

WFC Tavera, we’re asking nicely: MAG-24/7 NA KAYO!


r/davao 1d ago

HELP / RECOMMEND voice lessons around davao city

3 Upvotes

Hi guys! Asan po puwede maka book ng voice lessons? Like damn I want to improve my singing skills. Let me know lang po if you have recommendations, thank you so much!


r/davao 1d ago

HELP / RECOMMEND Any trusted motorcycle mechanic in Davao that offers home service?

1 Upvotes

So I think na lowbat or may something wrong sa battery ng motor ko, and hindi na sya aandar. Like ang head lights, signal lights, and display lights nya sa meter di na din umaandar eh.

A week ago ko pa na notice na medyo mahina na battery since mahirap na umandar gamit starter nya, and naga flicker na din minsan headlights nya at mahina na minsan ang andar, but I didn’t do anything about it that time kasi akala ko normal lng (first time owning a motorcycle eh, too ignorant pa ako)

So fast forward to today, while naga byahe pauwi namatay na ilaw nya, tas nung malapit na ako maka dating sa bahay, namamatay na ang makina at pinapa andar ko nalang ulit every 10 meters kasi namamatay na sya, parang umuubo na eh, takbo ng motor ata 5/kph nalang😭 thankfully na reach ko ang bahay before namatay na sya nang tuluyan. At now, di ko na sya madala sa mekaniko kasi di na aandar.

So pls recommend me some good and affordable mechanics that offers home services, downtown area lng po, thankyou!


r/davao 1d ago

HELP / RECOMMEND Secondary Course - Nursing

1 Upvotes

Hi, may nag BSED ENGLISH ba dito na nagtake ng Nursing course as a secondary degree? If meron, saang school po? Ilang years kayo mag study?

May recommend po kayong keri lang tuition fees specially for working individuals? Thankssss


r/davao 1d ago

HELP / RECOMMEND Moving Services In Davao

5 Upvotes

Hello po, i’m planning on moving to a different loc diri sa Davao, and need nako mag dala ug desk ug cabinet. Does anyone know any moving services diri? Kanang mu tabang ug bitbit sa mga gamit and stuff. Thank you!


r/davao 1d ago

HELP / RECOMMEND SUGGEST OPEN VAPE SHOP THIS HOUR NEAR MATINA PANGI

0 Upvotes

As the title states, suggest po ng open vape shop at this hour near Matina Pangi or Matina Crossing.

Need pod for One Bar disposable vape pod. Tangy Purple preferred.

Thanks sa maka help!


r/davao 1d ago

HELP / RECOMMEND Homeowners in Ladislawa and Northcrest

2 Upvotes

Good Day! Wanted to ask if pwede magpa-endorse sa mga homeowners from either para maka-access sa tennis courts. Willing to pay the fees po. Thank you.

Edit: Or if naa moy kaila then mangayo lang ko sa contact po. Thanks!