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Peace and Order
TF Davao tightens border control amid Tacurong and Koronadal blasts

The Task Force (TF) Davao has heightened security measures in border control points in and out of the city following two bus-related blasts in the cities of Tacurong and Koronadal.

COVID-19
Boosters needed as two-dose vaccine effectiveness wanes: Davao COVID-19 TF

As the effectiveness of premier doses of the anti-COVID-19 vaccines usually wane after six months, the Davao City COVID-19 Task Force urged the over one million fully vaccinated Dabawenyos anew

Social Services
SOCC eyes ‘Children’s Summer Fest’ as yearly event

After the success of the recently concluded week-long “Children’s Summer Festival”, the Special Office for Children’s Concerns (SOCC) is eyeing the event as an annual activity for the children to

High Priority Bus System
Consultations with stakeholders, IPs on HPBS to continue: CSWDO

The Davao City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) and the Department of Transportation (DoTr) will continue to hold consultations with stakeholders, including the Indigenous Peoples (IP) on the government’s

COVID-19
Davao COVID-19 TF continues sectoral mobile vaccination

The Davao City COVID-19 Task Force continues to intensify the sectoral mobile vaccination in private and public offices and establishments to improve the city’s anti-COVID-19 booster vaccination rollout. Dr. Michelle

Transportation Planning & Traffic Management
Davao City bus transit revenue up in Q1 2022

The Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT) reported an increase of over P1 million in monthly revenues for the first quarter of 2022 from that of last year, marking a

COVID-19
Davao City enhances Sta. Ana Health Center as Covid-19 Cluster Clinic

The City Government of Davao has enhanced the Sta. Ana Health Center to serve as the city’s Covid-19 Cluster Clinic (CCC) 1 for swabbing, contact tracing, consultations for persons experiencing

Social Services
SP expands coverage of senior citizen cash grant

The 19th Council of Davao City approved last Thursday, May 19, an amendment to Ordinance No. 0105-19, which mandates the annual granting of P1,500 financial incentive to senior citizens aged

COVID-19
Davao City hits 70% of eligible kids for anti-Covid pediatric vax

The Davao City government has covered 70 percent of the 191,998 children – 12 to 17 years old, eligible for pediatric vaccination against the coronavirus disease.

Social Services
CHO intensifies safe motherhood program as Davao City logs 22 maternal deaths

The City Health Office (CHO) has intensified its safe motherhood program to address maternal deaths in Davao City, which recorded 22 deaths in 2021.