Davao City is a progressive city located in the southern part of the Philippines. It is a laid back city where the beach and the mountainside are just a few minutes from the urban center. Its most known symbols are Mount Apo (the highest peak in the Philippines), the exotic wild orchid Waling-waling, and the Philippine Eagle (also known as the Monkey-Eating Eagle). The city is also well-known for being one of the most peaceful and safe cities in the country.