welcome to the forum mick.. I am residing and working in davao city. Davao Sur is close. What town will you settle? I have been to all towns of davao sur as my works takes me there.. You are right that davao is safer compared to other cities, no typhoon ( though we have occasional long period of rain and other low areas are flooded during rain - i am just being honest!!) Glad to be of help, should you want ...