“My administration has since utilized the power of sports in bridging socio-cultural divide to foster peace, empathy, and social cohesion. That is why, we shall never grow tired of accommodating this big-ticket event in our province. As the pinnacle of grassroots sports development in the region, DAVRAA will always have a home in Davao del Norte.”

These were the words of Governor Edwin “Kuya Gov” Jubahib during the 2026 DAVRAA Meet, as the Province of Davao del Norte hosted the event for two consecutive years.

This underscores Davao del Norte’s role as a champion of sports in the region, aligned with the administration’s 13-point Development Agenda—Knowledge Management, Education, and Sports.