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Province of Davao Region, Philippines
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Davao Oriental is a province in Davao Region. It is the easternmost province of the Philippines and is dubbed as “Sunrise Capital” as it is the first to greet the dawn each day. The province offers a captivating blend of natural beauty and rich local traditions.
By land
From Davao City catch a Bachelor Express bus bound for Mati City. The trip takes about 4 to 5 hours, and air-conditioned fares start around ₱300 to ₱430.
Public utility jeepneys (PUJs) in Davao Oriental operate primarily as localized transport within municipality centers, connecting rural barangays to public markets and linking adjacent towns.
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the capital and the only city in the province.
Boston is a town in Davao Oriental in the Philippines. This town received its name in a most interesting manner.
features a 2,000-hectare woodland of stunted, century-old bonsai-like trees growing on ultramafic soil rich in heavy metals.
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