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Local Government
March 17 holiday – no confirmation from Malacanang yet

As Davao City’s month-long celebration of its founding anniversary draws near, Dabawenyos have been eagerly awaiting an official announcement on whether there will be a Special Non-Working holiday declaration. The

Health
City Vet all set for Rabies Awareness Month

The Davao City Veterinarian’s Office (CVO) has prepared simultaneous activities in time for the Rabies Awareness Month in March. “Davao City is preparing simultaneous activities like anti-rabies vaccination for cats

Indigenous communities, Local Government
United Moro Indigenous People Movement launched

To promote, preserve, and advance the culture and heritage of the Indigenous People and Moro communities, the tribal leaders in the city created the United Moro Indigenous People Movement (UMIP).

Tourism
City bares Hulagway sa Araw ng Dabaw contest details

The City Government of Davao, through the City Tourism Information Office (CTOO) and the City Information Office (CIO), on Tuesday announced details of the Hulagway sa Araw ng Dabaw competition.

Peace and Order
117 private firms complete drug-free workplace training

A total of 117 companies completed the drug-free workplace training as of February 18, the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) said on Wednesday. The drug-free workplace training is in accordance

Peace and Order
Over 8K personnel to secure Araw ng Dabaw

To guarantee a secure, well-organized, and peaceful celebration, a total of 8,369 public safety and security personnel are expected to be deployed during the 88th Araw ng Dabaw events. Davao

Local Government
78 senior citizens get incentives

A total of 78 octogenarians, nonagenarians, and a centenarian from all over Davao City received on Wednesday incentives through the Expanded Centenarians Act at Almendras Gym. The first batch of

Local Government
SP authorizes City to sign a MOA expanding free cinema areas for PWDs

The 20th Davao City Council on Tuesday, under suspended rules, approved an ordinance allowing the city government to enter into a memorandum of agreement with another local mall chain for

Tourism
Month-long Araw ng Dabaw sports fest bared

The City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO), through the Araw ng Dabaw official Facebook Page, on Tuesday announced the sports festival for the 88th Araw ng Dabaw. “Whether you’re an athlete,

Health
City’s Wellness Center continues to help people with mental health problems

As part of its mission to promote the well-being of Dabawenyos, the City’s Mental Wellness Center for the Homeless (MWCH) continues to provide services to people with mental health issues.