Where to Find Little Baguio in Davao

If you're after a chilly weather, there are various places in Davao where you can enjoy it. Just head to the mountains or at least in areas with a higher elevation. You can find them mostly in the south such as Eden Nature Park and Dona Loleng's in Bayabas Toril, Calinan, Marilog district, and BuDa (Bukidnon-Davao).

The BuDa area is situated 4,000 feet above sea level hence, the cold weather there which can reach up to 20 degrees Celsius. It is the reason why many people refer to the place as "Little Baguio." You know when you're there when you see the pine trees along the road.

Some of the tallest pine trees I've seen (situated just along the highway).

Global Online Payment Service Payoneer Launched in Davao

Davao City is home to numerous call centers and the number continues to grow. These BPO companies are helping boost the local economy and providing more jobs to Davaoenos not only in the city but as well as from nearby towns. Atty. Sam Matunog, president of ICT-Davao said there are an estimated 7,000 online workers in Davao City at the moment and they are aiming to double this figure up to 15,000 by the year 2020.

As more people are opting to work online these days, the need for online payment services has also become crucial. Fortunately, local and global companies now have various choices depending on the convenience and accessibility they want.

One major player that is providing a great service to online workers and global e-commerce companies worldwide is Payoneer. It is a global payment service that charges lower transaction fees compared to its more popular competitor.

Why I Love Davao City

There are just so many reasons to love Davao City! Whether it's personal, business or professional, one can definitely find a good reason to like the place and consider it home.

International Recognition

Davao City hogged the limelight in the previous years owing to its positive achievements and its people's warmth. It's one of the "World's Friendliest Countries" according to HSBC's 2011 Expat Explorer Survey capturing the 8th spot. Thanks to the warm smiles and hospitality of locals that greet domestic and foreign tourists of all ages who come to visit all year round.

Business-wise, Davao City is among the fastest growing cities. It's in the 87th place of the World's Top 100 Fastest Growing Cities and Urban Areas. The ranking was made by the City Mayors Foundation, a research group based in London.

More than a decade ago in 2000, Davao City was also named by Asiaweek Magazine as the most livable city in the Philippines and among the Top 40 cities in Asia grabbing the 17th place.