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Poverty Alleviation
Over 5k jobs up for grabs in Independence Day job fair

A total of 5,574 jobs from 47 local and overseas employers will be open to applicants during the Kalayaan Job Fair on June 12 (Monday) at the SM City Davao

Local Government
Davao City gov’t issues new EO reconstituting MSMED Council

In a move aimed at boosting the local economy and supporting small businesses, Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte issued Executive Order No.14, Series of 2023, reconstituting the Davao City Micro, Small,

Health
Measles-Rubella vaxx drive extended

The City Health Office has extended its Measles-Rubella (MR) – bivalent Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) Supplementation Immunization Activity campaign until June 15. The campaign, which aims to immunize children 0-59

Infrastructure Development
DPWH 11: Davao City Coastal Road first segment set to open soon

The first phase of the Davao City Coastal Road project, spanning 7.5 kilometers from Tulip Drive to Bago Aplaya, is nearing completion and will soon be accessible to motorists, according

Animal Welfare
Hydrate your pets, farm animals: CVO

The City Veterinarian’s Office (CVO) issued a reminder to residents of Davao City to ensure that their pets and farm animals stay hydrated during the approaching El Niño. Dr. Alris

Disaster Risk Reduction & Mitigation
No casualties from Monday’s floods: CDRRMO

The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office reported no casualties, deaths and injuries during the reported street flooding incidents, which were from knee to waist deep, experienced on the

Disaster Risk Reduction & Mitigation
CDRRMO warns vs flooding, to conduct joint re-assessment of critical areas

The Davao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) has issued a warning against more localized thunderstorms expected to hit the city in the coming weeks. CDRRMO Head Alfredo

Peace and Order
Report crime incidents immediately: DCPO

The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) reminded Dabawenyos to immediately report crime incidents instead of posting about them on social media for prompt response and speedy resolution. DCPO PMaj. Catherine

Economy
Davao City tax collections up for Q1 2023

Davao City’s revenues from local income tax collections have increased considerably for the first quarter of this year. The City Treasurer’s Office (CTO) recorded a collection of 3,187,296,810.01 for January

Tourism
Davao City gov’t eyes more int’l, local sisterhood deals

The City Government of Davao is eyeing more partnerships with local and international cities after recently forging a sisterhood agreement with Sennan in Osaka, Japan. Davao City Councilor Augusto Javier