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Sports
27 events in 86th `Araw’ sportsfest

The City Government of Davao, through the Sports Development Division of the City Mayor’s Office (SDD-CMO), has lined up 27 events for the 86th Araw ng Dabaw Sports Festival –

Health
Assistance for cancer patients available at SPMC

The Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) Integrated Cancer Committee has revealed that Cancer Assistance Fund can now be accessed by cancer patients as an additional form of assistance. SPMC Integrated

Disaster Risk Reduction & Mitigation
CDRRMO reiterates caution amidst quakes, flooding

After another earthquake struck Davao City early Thursday morning, the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) reminded residents to always be on alert and prepare for any possible calamity.

Local Government
Malacañang declares March 3 special non-working holiday in Davao City

Malcañang has declared Friday, March 3, 2023, as a special non-working holiday in Davao City. Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin, by the authority of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., signed

Disaster Risk Reduction & Mitigation
Davao City fire district to celebrate Fire Prevention Month

The Davao City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) will be holding a series of activities in celebration of the Fire Prevention Month. Observed every month of March by virtue of

Health, Social Services
SP OKs community-based program for seniors citizens

The Sangguniang Panlungsod recently approved on the third and final reading an ordinance establishing a community-based program for the healthy and productive aging of senior citizens, providing free essential health,

Tourism
Parada Dabawenyo registration forms now online

The Davao City Tourism Operations Office said that Dabawenyos who want to join the Parada Dabawenyo 2023 as a contingent can now access the forms online or if they prefer,

Business, Economy
PalengQR launched in Agdao Public Market

The City Government of Davao, in partnership with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, on Tuesday launched the cashless payment program “PalengQR PH” at the Agdao Public Market. The PalengQR PH

Local Government
Davao City bags 2022 Seal of Good Financial Housekeeping award for 12th year

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) recently awarded the City Government of Davao the 2022 Seal of Good Financial Housekeeping (SGFH) for the 12th year for its

Health
Free cancer screening set

Davao City, in partnership with the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC), Metro Davao Medical and Research Center Inc. and stakeholders will conduct the SPMC Lumps and Bumps Caravan: TINGin-TINGin, TANGTANG