Going Around Davao City

While I was in my very first job in the city in the print media industry, I had a lot of wonderful experiences that were to my advantage. For me, the best part of being in the media was that it taught me to how to get around the city on my own.

 
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.