Davao province by combining the municipalities of Samal, Babak, and Kaputian. RA 8472 January 31, 1998 Converted the municipality of Tagum , the capital of Davao , into a city. RA 8473 January 31, 1998 Created the municipality of Braulio E. Dujali, Davao out of several barangays in Panabo and Carmen