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Disaster Risk Reduction & Mitigation
Keep homes safe from fires, Dabawenyos told

An official from the City Social Welfare and Development Office urged the public to be vigilant and avoid man-made disasters such as fires, especially since the pandemic continues to threaten

Agriculture
Davao City to train corn farmers

The Davao City Agriculturist Office, in a bid to further bolster the city’s food production and curb dependency on external food supply and importations, will be assisting corn farmers in

COVID-19, Kadayawan 2022
Mandatory vaccination for Kadayawan participants mulled

The Davao City Kadayawan Execom will discuss this week whether vaccination will be mandatory for participants of Kadayawan contests. Kadayawan Execom Spokesperson Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre in an interview over

Kadayawan 2022
Sayaw Kadayawan all set August 18

The Sayaw Kadayawan 2022, an Indigenous-inspired dance competition of theatrical tribal suites depicting indigenous epic, folklore, and traditions of Davao City’s 11 tribes, offers a total cash prize of P1,290,000

COVID-19
District health center vaccination vs. Covid-19 rolls out

After a few days of dry runs, vaccination against Covid-19 in the 18 district health centers of Davao City officially started on Monday; bringing Covid-19 vaccination services closer and more

Local Government
Public warned against buying raw lots anew

City Planning and Development Coordinator Engr. Ivan C. Cortez, EnP warned the public anew about buying raw lots. Raw lots are agricultural lots that are sold as residential subdivisions without

Kadayawan 2022
Safe, colorful, & livelier face-to-face Kadayawan festival eyed

Dabawenyos and tourists alike can expect a safe and colorful staging of the 37th Kadayawan sa Davao Festival this year as it marks the first face-to-face celebration since COVID-19 hit

Agriculture
Davao City assists hog farmers affected by ASF

The Davao City Veterinarian’s Office, in coordination with the Department of Agriculture XI, is conducting a livestock repopulation program of farm hogs in Davao City through the distribution of piglets

Local Government
SP forms 3 new committees

The 20th Davao City Council has created three new committees, Vice Mayor Jay Melchor Quitain Jr. said. In an interview with the Davao City Disaster Radio, Quitain said that the

COVID-19
COVID-19 jabs, boosters underscored amid 220 deaths logged in Davao since January 2022

Amid the 220 deaths recorded in Davao City from January to July 2, 2022, due to the coronavirus disease, the Davao City COVID-19 Task Force underscored the importance of vaccination