When the first ever search for the Most Child-Friendly City in the Philippines was launched in 1999 , there was no doubt in selecting Davao City as its recipient and for two years this much coveted award has been given to Davao City.
Although, the 2006 presidential award for the most child-friendly city has been awarded to Naga City, still Davao City still maintains is image to make this place safe for children.
Not only does it boost of its protection to the welfare of child, but when it comes to learning and fun, Davao City won’t be left behind.
I am particularly pointing out a worthwhile learning experience that my pre-schooler and three-year old kids during an educational field trip they had a week ago.
I could feel the questions that have formulated in their young minds as we visited the Missionary of Charity somewhere in Matina, but I know that they were relieved upon learning that there are people caring for them in the absence of their parents. That experience helped my kids realized that they were lucky that they have parents.
Then the Nuestra Sto. Nino de Prague Shrine Park in GSIS, Matina where the whole bunch stopped over for an early lunch was a solemn experience for both of them. Shrine Park is not just a place for worshiping, it also caters to groups who want to have some solemn and quiet place for retreats and recollections.
The most exciting part for my young kids were in the Mindanao Science and Technology Centrum located in Mintal, Davao City. There they got to experience the wonders of science. Even at this age I was amazed by the several displays they have. The room full of mirrors which would give you an illusion that you are entering a very big room; the dark room that features a shadow of different hues and wherein you could actually leave the shadow that you have casted; the video phone; just everything in it amazes my children.
I know that this place becomes a must-see for students since there were other schools that had their educational field trip during that day in the centrum.
Our last stop was the Philippine Eagle Center. I admit I have gone to this place several times, but I am always enchanted by this different kind of connection to the nature one would surely feel when in this place. My children just simply loved looking at the century old crocodile who looks friendly that time since this creature is dormant at daytime. Then they rushed to the big cage that housed the eagles but these will eventually be sent back to the forests when they will be fit enough to tend for themselves. The majestic floras that were a plenty - growing so wild and so free.
Indeed, we don’t have to go far to be able to understand and learn more for Davao City has a lot to offer and much more. Not only for adults who crave for adventures, but Davao City is a good place for children; not only for their safety but most of all for their learning experiences too.
Source: Davao City Tagadabaw.com
