2010 Datu Bago Awards Nomination is now open!

The Datu Bago Award is the highest award bestowed by the City Government of Davao on a resident of Davao City in recognition of his or her achievements in certain fields. The nominations for 2010 Datu Bago Awards is now officially open. The awards will be given on Araw ng Dabaw Celebration next year.

Since Datu Bago Foundation (DBF) Inc.  institution in 1969, during the mayorship of Elias B. Lopez, a total of 143 individuals have been bestowed with the city's most prestigious award. Some of the prominent awardees include:

• Soledad "Nanay Soling" R. Duterte,


• Antonio O. Floirendo,


• Tomas Monteverde,


• Jesus V. Ayala,


• Emilio Palma Gil,


• Patria G. Montemayor,


• Aida Rivera Ford,


• Msgr. Clovis Thibault, PME.

The search is open to all persons of any nationality, living or dead, born in Davao City or who have been residents of Davao City for at least 10 years.

He or she must have demonstrated exemplary competence and dedication in the service towards Davao City's development. He or she must have served as a model of excellence and an inspiration to the residents of Davao City.

A person must be nominated by a person residing in or an organization operating in Davao City. A living nominee must accept the nomination before he/she can be considered for the award. Previous nominees who have not been recipients of the award may still qualify.

Deadline for submission of nominees, including all documentary requirements, is on January 15, 2010.

All nominations will be received by the Datu Bago Foundation Inc. President, Mother Ma. Assumpta M. David, RVM at the University of the Immaculate Conception, Fr. Selga Street, Davao City.

Nomination forms are available at:

• Datu Bago Foundation Inc. c/o AACCTS Center #16 Jade St., Do¤a Luisa Subdivision, Phase I Matina, Davao City


• Dr. Melliza's office care of the President's Office of the Holy Cross of Davao College, Sta. Ana Avenue, Davao City


• Dr. Rosita Fundador c/o Christian Colleges of Southeast Asia, Tulip Drive, Juna Subdivision, Matina, Davao City

Contact number is 221-3008.