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Nestled on top of Matina Hill is a quaint little place known as Jack’s Ridge. On this place once stood the final bastion of Japanese defense in Davao because it commanded a strategic view of the city and the advancing American forces. Today however in place of that are restaurants, function rooms, a swimming pool and guest cottages. It’s quite popular with the locals and foreign tourists because of it’s scenic view of the entire city, great for some photo ops.

The food is quite good and I would suggest going there at night so as to dine amidst the lights of the city. To reach this place, all you have to do is to head on up the road of Matina Hill and take a right once you’ve reached the Infant Jesus of Prague Shrine fork.

Current Facilities Include:

1. Taklobo Restaurant: (Open 11:30AM~1:30 PM & 4:30 PM ~ 12 MN M~Su)
2. Kai’s Bar and Grill: (Open 6 :30PM~1:30 AM T~TH, 6:30PM~2:30AM F~Sa)
3. Karlo’s Coffee Station: (Open 8AM~12PM Su~Th, 8AM~2AM F&Sa)
4. Kool Kat’s Pool : (Open 9AM~10PM Su&Th, 9AM~11PM F~Sa)

5. BMW Piano Bar : (Open 6PM~1AM)
6. Penmar Hall 1 & 2 (for weddings, birthdays and conventions)
7. 3 Guest Cottages
8. Ampitheater

It also has a sizeable population of pigeons housed within the facilities… falling short of a petting zoo however.

For Inquiries and Reservations:
Telefax: (63)-082 2976535, (63)-082 2978830~31.
email : jacksridge2004 (_at_) yahoo.com

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