DABAWENY

HENYMagdula ta!(Let’s play!)

DabawHENYO Word #1:

MT. APO

Mt. Apo

• Tallest peak in the Philippines (2954 m.)• Tri-location: Davao City, Davao del Sur, Cotabato• Mt. Apo Natural Park

DabawHENYO Word #2:

AGILA

Philippine Eagle

• “Agila”• Pithecophaga jefferyi• Largest among all of world’s extant eagles• 82-233 breeding pairs in Mindanao (near Apo)

DabawHENYO Word #3:

MANGOSTEEN

Mangosteen

• Full name: Purple mangosteen• Originated in Indonesia, now grows in most parts of Southeast Asia• Has medicinal properties• For “counteracting the heat generated by Durian”• Davao City

Mangosteen

DabawHENYO Word #4:

SUHA

Suha

• Pomelo• “Golden Fruit of Davao• Grown all throughout Davao Region

DabawHENYO Word #5:

MULTICAB

Multicab

• The jeepney of Mindanao

DabawHENYO Word #6:

HABAL-HABAL

Habal-habal/Skylab

• Modified motorcycle (fits as many as 5-7 passengers)

• Interesting name origin

Habal-habal/Skylab

If you’ve ever wondered where the Habal-habal gets its name… (no kidding!)