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Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Environment, Sustainable Environment
2.5K tree seedlings planted on Arbor Day

A total of 164 participants from various city government offices on Friday, June 27 planted 2,500 tree seedlings in observance of National Arbor Day. Through the tree planting activity held

Local Government
DCOTT to implement free WIFI in July

Passengers will soon avail of a free WIFI connection inside the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT) as management eyes its implementation in July. DCOTT Manager Aisa Usop, in an

Sports
277 Dabawenyo athletes, coaches feted in Araw ng Parangal at Pasasalamat 2025

A total of 277 Dabawenyo athletes and coaches received cash incentives and medals during the Araw ng Parangal at Pasasalamat on June 29, in recognition of the pride and honor

Disaster Risk Reduction & Mitigation
6.9 quake prompts overpass assessment

The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) on Monday confirmed that it has temporarily closed the Matina Crossing overpass and recommended further inspection of the Bunawan Overpass for

Health
Citation tickets vs anti-mosquito borne diseases ordinance violators now ready

The City Health Office (CHO) announced on Thursday that the citation tickets against violators of City Ordinance No. 0401-20, Series of 2020, or the Davao City Mosquito-Borne Diseases Prevention and

Tourism
Duaw Davao’s Films, Arts exhibit, Tourismo, Food Bazaar open

Duaw Davao’s Films and Arts Exhibit, and Tourismo and Food Bazaar kicked off on June 25 immersing Dabawenyos in a convergence of talents, flavors, and tourism. Films and Arts Exhibit,

Disaster Risk Reduction & Mitigation
Earthquake and Tsunami drill slated

The Davao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) will conduct the 5th City-Wide Full-Scale Earthquake and Tsunami “Shake Out” Simulation Exercise on July 25, in line with the

Sustainable Environment
DCWD: Septage Treatment Plant almost complete

The Davao City Water District (DCWD) is eyeing the roll out of its sanitation service to Dabawenyos in the third quarter of the year as its state-of-the-art Septage Treatment Plant

Education
DepEd: Strong local government support improved literacy rate

The Department of Education (DepEd)-Davao City Division said the City Government of Davao’s strong support was one of the key factors in achieving a 93.5 literacy rate last year. Reynante

Peace and Order
In its 23rd year, Davao City 911 to open two new substations

Since 2002, Davao City’s Central 911 has been providing the public with efficient emergency response services that are free and accessible 24/7. Then-mayor (now former president) Rodrigo R. Duterte established