FRUIT BASKET OF THE PHILIPPINES. Davao Region, composed of the provinces of Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley, and Davao Occidental, is known as the fruit basket of the Philippines owing to its bountiful production of fruits, including pomelo, banana, lanzones and marang. Thanks to its favorable climate and availability of fertile lands. (Photo by Henrylito D. Tacio)
