Since I was a new kid in the city, I learned about the major thoroughfares through my daily jeepney rides. I found out that Bajada or the current JP Laurel Avenue is a long road while Claveria and San Pedro streets used to be the old busy districts where most business establishments were situated.
As a desk editor, I would be assigned to cover certain stories on behalf of a reporter. I also had to attend some press conferences thereby enabling me to go to places I've never been before. And to me, that was a big advantage as I got to know more areas outside the usual routes I pass through when I ride the jeep.
Good thing, our office that time was in a strategic location (Claveria or the current CM Recto) in the downtown area and so it was easy for me to go around the place. Sometimes, I would even go by foot so I'd really know the direction. Also, I didn't want to rely so much on friends to help me with directions so I took it upon myself to know the streets and the locations of important buildings.
Now I can say that I can go around Davao City by jeep or car without getting lost. I can also make a good tour guide which I sometimes do when friends come to visit.
