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Disaster Risk Reduction & Mitigation
Davao City emergency response management bags excellence award

The Davao City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office – Central 911 won the Best Government Emergency Management Systems and Response Teams (GEMs) award in the 22nd Gawad KALASAG Seal and

Local Government, Social Services
Davao City’s council for children protection reorganized, reconstituted

The City Government of Davao, through Executive Order (EO) No.73, Series of 2022, has reorganized and reconstituted the Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) and the LCPC Inter-Agency

Pasko Fiesta 2022, Tourism
Pasko at Musika ng UP Orchestra set on Dec. 20

The City Government of Davao, the Pasko Fiesta Committee of Davao City – in partnership with the University of the Philippines Symphony Orchestra, Office of the UP President, UP Mindanao,

Local Government, Peace and Order
Davao City heightens total firecracker ban

The Davao City Security and Safety Cluster shall fully implement the City Ordinance 060-02 also known as the Firecracker Ban which prohibits the possession, use, sale, manufacture and distribution of

Pasko Fiesta 2022, Social Services
CSWDO starts Xmas food packs delivery to IPs

The Davao City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) has already started the delivery of food packs to Indigenous Peoples communities in Baguio District, Marilog District, and Paquibato District. “So

Health
CHO-Nutrition Division: eat healthy this Christmas

Dabawenyos should take food moderately during the Yuletide Season to avoid lifestyle diseases next year, City Health Office (CHO) Nutrition Division Head Elizabeth Banzon said in an interview with the

Pasko Fiesta 2022
Sayaw Pasko Fiesta registration ends Dec 15

Dance groups wanting to compete in the Sayaw Pasko 2022 will only be able to sign up until December 15, the organizer said. So far, at least 10 dance groups

COVID-19
Bakunahang Bayan starts, aims to increase booster dose figure

The City Health Office, in partnership with the Department of Health, launched the three-day Bakunahang Bayan at the Tomas Claudio Health Center on Monday, December 5, 2022. City Health Office

Local Government
Davao City gov’t forms council for OSY dev’t

The City Government of Davao, through Executive Order (EO) No. 72, has created the Davao City Alliance for Out-of-School Youth Development Council (DCAOSYDC) and providing funds for it. EO 72,

Health
Free HIV treatment still available at RHWC

The Reproductive Health and Wellness Center (RHWC), as the sole primary treatment facility in the Davao Region, continues to offer free testing and treatment for persons potentially living and currently