The document provides background information on the Davao region of the Philippines, including its location, land area, dialects spoken, and major cities. It then shares the history of Davao through folktales, songs, poems, and short stories that showcase the culture and traditions of the different ethnic groups in the region such as the Bagobo, Mandaya, and Manobo people. The document aims to preserve and promote understanding of the rich cultural heritage of the Davao region through literature.