Davao City | Churches

Are you looking for a church where you want to hold your dream wedding or even just to attend mass every Sunday?  Well, Davao City has a lot of churches to offer. Churches here are not just for the usual Sunday mass they also offer a wonderful experience for the couple who wants to be as one. Now, these are the following churches in Davao City. Check it out!

San Pedro Church

San Pedro Church is the most famous among all churches here in Davao City because it is located at the very heart of Davao City, the downtown area, it’s very accessible and it is one of the oldest churches constructed. They serve Sunday mass; last mass for the lost loved ones, baptismal, weddings and so on and so forth.

San Pedro Church is one of the many destinations people choose because it is one of the most valued churches. And San Pedro Church can assure you a wonderful experience in holding events. The serenity of the church makes the people come back every time.

Redemptorist Church

Unlike San Pedro, Redemptorist Church is located in Bajada in front of Abreeza Mall. People who usually go here every now and then are from the north side of Davao City which is a bit far from San Pedro Church. Now, this church, like San Pedro, also serves the people.

Redemptorist Church gives you the automatic calm feeling the moment you step inside. This ambiance makes the people feel closer to God.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ Church

Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ Church is located in a little community in Obrero. Same with the other churches, this church also hold special events.

This church is surrounded with huge statues of the holy ones outside that adorned it. Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ is not as big as San Pedro or Redemptorist church but it can assure to give you a peaceful, unforgettable and great experience in holding special events.

Sta. Ana Church

One of the major churches in Davao City. Establish in “date”. This church is not as big as San Pedro when it comes to architecture but it is very serene people tend to come back here every time. Sta. Ana Church had undergone a few reconstruction these past year which brought the church a new life and a new look. Today, Sta. Ana Church looks more modern. Sta. Ana Church offer great services such as baptismal, Sunday mass, communion and weddings that you will surely remember forever.

Davao City | Landmarks

People’s Park

People’s Park is one of the best places to visit here in Davao City. It is located in Camus St. cor. Palma Gil. It was opened to public in year 2007. Since then, People’s Park was one destination people would love to visit even on an ordinary day.

People’s Park is a 3.7 hectare park. It is accentuated with statues made by the local artist Kublai. This park also has different kind of falls and ponds which caters different kinds of fishes on it. People’s Park is composed of different forest replicas from around the world. They have a great lawn which you can spend time having fun with your family or friends or even just having a simple picnic around. This park also has a rainbow drive which literally bears the rainbow colors. One of the highlights of this one-of –a-kind park is their dancing fountain grooving into the music.

Other activities you can and will enjoy inside the perimeters of this park is the daily jogging time and every Sunday aerobics lead by the special instructors. This every Sunday aerobics is brought by the government of Davao City for the people. After having a great time in aerobics you can enjoy the free meal they serve for the joggers. This activity is not just for the Davaoeños but for everyone who wants to have a great time in shaping their health.

China Town

China Town is a large area here in Davao where Chinese businessmen open their businesses.  China Town is located at Uyanguren St. which is renamed and now known as “name of the street”, this simple town is composed of different stores that cater different needs the people are able to see and choose. Along the street you will see vendors everywhere that give you the feeling of being in a shopping street. During night time, China Town transforms into a night market that gives buyers the most out of their budgets.

China Town is not just a simple shopping place as what you think. It is also a place of style and fashion here in Davao City because there are a lot of stores that caters different kinds of clothes, shoes and bags in here. You can also see people wearing their fashionable styles around the street. The products are highly admired because of its quality and quantity with which people will not be out of stocks. And everything you see is at what we call the right price, very affordable.

Today, China Town is still growing fast because a lot of investors are coming in and it is now one of the fastest industrialized areas of Davao City.

Davao City | Newly Built Shopping Malls

Davao City’s economy has been growing so fast that several changes have been made in a matter of time. Before, there are only few shopping malls available here in Davao City. Today, however, there have been some changes that even people in Davao have been very much happy about. New shopping malls have been made and just opened last year 2011 and this year 2012. The malls are namely Abreeza and SM Lanang. These shopping malls offer more services and activities that people will surely enjoy.

Abreeza

This modern styled shopping mall is one of the branches Ayala Malls have all over the Philippines. Abreeza was opened last May 12, 2011 located at Bajada in front of Redemptorist Church Davao City. This huge mall offer a lot of choices in style and fashion, great food and great cinema experience. Abreeza is very popular among Davaoeños because it is situated at the downtown area of Davao and very accessible when commuting. Abreeza has its own entertainment area located at the very center of the mall and can accommodate lots of people. There is also a wide variety of foods offered in their grocery department. They also have a food hall located at the balcony of the mall which caters the people not just good choices of restaurants and foods but also a great view of Davao City and a little bit of Samal Island. Abreeza also offers indoor playground for the kids and a mini park located at the front of the mall. Abreeza has a lot to offer that surely you’ll love roaming around every corner of this great shopping mall.

Indoor Kids Playground

Going to Food Hall

Inside Abreeza

SM Lanang

SM Lanang had been opened to the public last October 24, 2012. It is located in Lanang almost in front of Damosa Gateway. This shopping mall is not just a crib for the usual things. SM Lanang offers a great experience not just for the Davaoeños but also for the visitors of Davao City. This mall had a great area that surrounded by popular brand stores known to the people. This area serves as a “great lawn” for the events that soon will be held inside this mall. SM Lanang also offers a great experience in cinema because of its new IMAX 3D where you’ll see movies like in real life. New restaurants have been also introduced to people and a great variety of foods are offered. Today, SM Lanang is not yet totally full because they’re still on the verge of filling in the spaces where the stores should be.

Inside SM Lanang

Console Zone

The Atrium

Aside from these mentioned shopping malls above there are also others which offer great choices in fashion and style, restaurants and of course a fun place where kids usually play. These malls are namely: Gaisano Mall of Davao (Bajada), Victoria Plaza (Bajada), Gaisano South (Illustre), NCCC Mall of Davao (Mc Arthur Highway) and SM City Davao (Ecoland). These malls are the first malls of Davao City.