Davao de Oro Province

Also known as: Province of Davao de Oro · Davao de Oro

Definition

Davao de Oro, officially the Province of Davao de Oro, is a province of the Philippines located within the Davao Region (Region XI). It is an administrative province characterized as a mountainous province in Mindanao highly rich in gold mining and agriculture (Wikipedia, PSA)

Identities

Source Type	Identity
Wikipedia	Davao de Oro
Wikidata	Q13802
DBpedia	Davao_de_Oro
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Wiktionary	N/A
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)	Davao de Oro (Philippines)
MeSH	N/A
NCBI Taxonomy	N/A
AGROVOC	N/A
Google Scholar	Davao de Oro province economy geography development
ConceptNet	province
OpenCyc	N/A

Also Known As

Province of Davao de Oro
Davao de Oro

Examples and Analogies

Provincial Capitol: Serves as the central administrative district of the province, anchoring regional offices and stimulating local commercial retail.
Economic Core: Consists of key trading towns and industrial locations that distribute resources throughout the province.

Usage Scenarios

1. Sourcing Produce

A national food distributor contracts with agricultural collectives in the province to secure wholesale crops.

2. Investing in Land

A developer acquires a commercial tract along a major provincial highway to construct an agricultural storage facility.

Strategies

Direct investments to properties situated along primary highway logistics lanes to ensure transport access.
Coordinate development proposals directly with the Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator.

Security and Safety Measures

Cross-reference all property titles with the Registry of Deeds before final agreement execution.
Adhere strictly to regional structural standards for high wind speeds and intense storm conditions.

Historical Context

The province of Davao de Oro was organized through historical migrations and formalized during the Spanish or American colonial administrations. It was established as an independent province under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.

Challenges and Controversies

Weather Infrastructure Isolation

During intense monsoon rains and typhoons, mountain roads can become vulnerable to landslides, isolating some remote communities.

Developing Road Networks

Balancing highway expansion projects with the preservation of natural forest cover and environmental protection is a continuous policy priority.