Romance is well and alive in Mindanao with the places that makes the heart go a flutter. Sarangani Highlands at the boundary of General Santos City and Maasim, Sarangani province for fantastic sunset dinners.
At the Sarangani Highlands, the best dishes like Patatim, Kinilaw na Malasugue and Dadiangas Salad are prepared for the lovers, friends and families. If you wish to, order in anvance for their tuna lechon.
Tranquil Lakewood in Zamboanga del Sur make for quiet, relaxing bonding moments with loved ones. Go kayaking or just plain laze away at the lake and watch the clouds roll by.
What is romance without music that speaks of love? Musikahan Festival in Tagum City brings out the love with music from brass bands, strings, orchestra and choirs of angels.
Various groups and individuals compete and perform to your heart’s content for free.
Festive drum beats make the heart beat faster as we dance, cheer and join in the fun of the Kalilangan in General Santos City. Generals celebrate their founding anniversary with the reenactment of the coming of General Paulino Santos, Kadsagayan (Streetdancing) and parties at night.
Whether it is your heart beat or the drum beat, let love guide you to the February beats of Mindanao.
HOW TO GET THERE:
Davao City can be reached by air, sea and land. Major airlines fly daily to Davao City from Manila and Cebu. Ships from Manila take 3 days and 2 nights to reach Davao City and so does the bus.
Airfare costs from PhP5,000-10,000 (US$121.95-243.90)depending if its promo fare or regular fare. Taxi flag down rate is PhP40 (US$0.98) and Jeepney rate starts at PhP8.00 (US$0.20).
