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Local Government, Peace and Order
Anti-drug policy amended by Davao City government

The City Government of Davao has amended Executive Order (EO) No. 24, Series of 2010, which established the city’s anti-drug abuse policy and drug-free workplace program and instituted the drug

Health
City Health ramps up campaign vs dengue

The Davao City Health Office (CHO), through its Tropical Diseases Division, is ramping up the campaign to prevent cases of dengue in the city. CHO Tropical Diseases Division Head Elizabeth

Health
CHO targets to deworm 500k kids, teens this month

The City Health Office’s Nutrition Division is targeting 500,000 children and teenagers for the National Deworming Month. CHO Nutrition Division Head Elizabeth Banzon, during the I-Speak media forum on Thursday,

Business
Davao City, Aboitiz ink MOA for digitalization of biz processes

The City Government of Davao and representatives from AboitizPower Distribution Unit, and the Davao Light on Wednesday signed the Memorandum of Agreement for Project Bilis –the digitalization of the business

Health
Davao City’s district health centers hold COVID 19 vaccination activities on Fridays

From a five-day weekday vaccination, most district health centers in Davao City are currently conducting COVID-19 vaccination rollout only on Fridays. Dr. Michelle Schlosser, the spokesperson of the Davao City

Transportation Planning & Traffic Management
PUV IDs now valid exactly one year after issuance

The Davao City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) has removed the December 31st default expiration date for all Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Driver’s ID issued in the city, making

Health
Don’t take fever lightly, CHO reminds Dabawenyos

The Davao City Health Office (CHO) reminded Dabawenyos anew to immediately seek medical attention when experiencing dengue symptoms, such as on and off high fever, to prevent unnecessary death due

Business, Tourism
CTO sees more amusement tax collections for 2023

The Davao City Treasurer’s Office has projected more amusement tax collections with the lifting of restrictions related to the pandemic. Lawyer Lawrence Bantiding said during the I-Speak media forum held

Peace and Order
Security cluster gears up for Sto. Niño feast on Sunday

Davao City’s security cluster, spearheaded by the Davao City Police Office (DCPO), is now preparing the security template that will be implemented on the feast day of the Santo Niño

Business
16% hike in Davao City’s first 5-day biz renewal

The Davao City Business Bureau reported a 16 percent increase in the first five days of business renewal application. Business Bureau head Maribel Paguican, in Monday’s (January 9) Madayaw Davao