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Social Services
Davao city launches public service contact center

The City Government of Davao, through the City Information Office (CIO), on Thursday launched the Davao City Contact Center (DCCC). Serving as the local government’s central hotline for inquiries and

Local Government
Davao City reconstitutes Gender and Development Focal Point System Execom

Davao City Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte issued Executive Order No. 9, Series of 2023 on April 12, 2023, reconstituting the Gender and Development Focal Point System (GFPS) Executive Committee and

Peace and Order, Social Services
CADAC lobbies social protection policy for kids on drugs

The Davao City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) is pushing for legislative action to address the cases of children using illegal substances. This was put forward after the council’s study- inspecting

Animal Welfare
Davao City Animal Bite Treatment Center reminds public to take rabies seriously

The Davao City Animal Bite Treatment Center in Davao City urged the public to take rabies seriously as it can be fatal if not treated immediately. Dr. Ace Culas, officer-in-charge

Peace and Order
DCPO gets national award for best explosive ordnance disposal and canine unit

The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) was awarded the Best City Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Canine Unit (CECU) for 2022 during the 7th Anniversary Celebration of the PNP EOD/K9 Group

Social Services
Davao city steps up school-based civil registration program

The Davao City Civil Registrar’s Office (CRO) has intensified its School Civil Registration Program. Under this program, teaching staff in far-flung schools are trained in the function of a school

Health
CHO warns Dabawenyos against fatal heat stroke

As temperatures continue to rise, the City Health Office (CHO) urges Dabawenyos to be aware of heat-related illnesses, particularly heat stroke, which can be deadly. Dr. Julinda Acosta, CHO’s technical

Agriculture
Davao city continues expansion of durian production

The Davao City Agriculturist’s Office (CAgrO) vowed to expand the production of durian in the city in a bid to meet the terms of the durian trade agreement with China.

Agriculture, Disaster Risk Reduction & Mitigation, Health
Take precautionary measures amid hot days, rainy nights as El Niño looms

Dabawenyos and the rest of the Davao region are advised to take precautionary measures in anticipation of the El Niño phenomenon. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Pagasa Davao

Transportation Planning & Traffic Management
CTTMO prepares for Holy Week

The CTTMO ensured that there will be enough personnel to man areas of convergence for the Holy Week, particularly near churches. “Halos ang akong mga tao tanan deployed gyud (Almost