The beat of drums and the roar of cheers will soon fill the Davao City Recreation Center as the City Tourism Operation Office (CTOO) officially opened the nationwide registration for the Duaw Davao Cheerdance Competition, which will take place on June 28, 2026.
Inviting Visitors to Join the Celebration
Willenito P. Tormis Jr., CTOO Officer-in-Charge, told the City Information Office (CIO) that the Duaw Davao activities are centered on inviting visitors to join Dabawenyos in celebration, sharing in the pride and excitement that the festival brings.
"Our efforts for the Duaw Davao activities are centered on inviting more people to visit, inviting more people to join us. Because we, the people of Davao, enjoy the festival. So, why not invite others to enjoy as well and then celebrate with them too. That's the essence of Duaw Davao," he said.
Competition Categories
The competition features two categories. The Open Category welcomes all LGU-based or community-based groups, college-level teams, company-based groups, corporate-sponsored teams, and organizations from Davao City and across the country. The Inter-School Secondary level category is reserved for secondary level school groups, requiring participants to be bonafide students of a school endorsed by their school heads or principals.
Eligibility and Requirements
The competition is open to all Filipino citizens 15 years old and above. Teams must be composed of not less than 25 but not more than 35 members. To join, interested participants must submit their registration form on or before May 29, 2026, via Google form at https://tinyurl.com/CheerdanceCompetition.
Safety Rules and Guidelines
Stunts, tosses, and pyramids are allowed up to Level 6 in the Open Category. The Inter-School Secondary level permits up to Level 5 stunts and pyramids but prohibits tosses to ensure the well-being of participants. Competitors are also expected to embody respect, discipline, and sportsmanship throughout the competition.
More Information
For more details on the guidelines, mechanics, criteria, and prizes, interested participants may refer to the Duaw Davao Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DuawDavaoEvent.
