Governance

The Province of Davao Oriental was created under R.A. 4867 on May 8, 1967

The Official Seal of Davao Oriental

Citadel-Shape of Heraldry – reminiscent of the Spanish times
Colors Red, White and Blue – symbolic of the supremacy of the Republic
Azure Blue – represents the Philippines Skies, The Sphere of Liberty and Freedom
Green Background – signifies the fertility of the soil of the Province.
Rippling Waves – symbolic of the Three Great bodies of water lacing its shores, the Pacific Ocean, Davao Gulf and Celebes Sea.
Fish at Center – tuna fish, symbolic of the rich sea resource of the province.
Coco, Mango/Trees & Abaca – main crops of the province.

Mission

“Promote the general welfare of the people of Davao Oriental in pursuit of a dynamic socio-economic development, provision of adequate basic services and support facilities, rational and sustainable utilization of resources anchored on the value of commitment, justice, equality and genuine peoples’ participation.”

Vision

“Under the guidance of the Almighty, we envision to accelerate the development of Davao Oriental into a socially and economically progressive province in agriculture, fishery, forestry, eco-tourism industry and human resource-based on the context of a balanced ecosystem through effective governance”

Banwa na Madayaw (The Provincial Hymn)
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O probinsya nami na mahal
Sang subangan ng Dabaw
Ban-wa kaw na madayaw,
yanaguyon yang utaw
Malipayon kay palangga kaw ng Dios.

Mataba yang kalupaan mo
Yang tanom mabungahon
Dagat mo, mga suba madaigay yang isda
Kabuhian, kawilihan ng tanan.

O mahal na Dabaw Oryental
Langit mo mapawaay
Yang kabutayan, yang kapatagan
Mayamanay, magandahay.

Maski hain pa kami kumadto
Kami mo-uli ani kanmo
Garbo nami na Dabawenyo
Yang pagserbi sang kadyawan mo.