Exploring Davao City
One thing I love about being a librarian is the chance to attend professional development seminars. These events not only help me learn new things but also allow me to travel to different places since the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) holds its seminars in different locations each year. It feels like hitting two birds with one stone—gaining knowledge while exploring new destinations. Apart from learning about the latest trends in libraries, I also get to experience the rich culture and traditions of different places in the Philippines. For 2024, the PLAI seminar was held in Davao City. It was my first time visiting Mindanao, and it did not disappoint. Davao City is so huge that even after traveling for an hour, we were still within the city limits. There are so many modern and high-end establishments everywhere. We arrived in Davao from Iloilo City at almost 8 PM, and I was thankful for the direct flight. To save money, we booked a Grab, and our driver was very friendl...
