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PASKO FIESTA | Davao City shines with giant Christmas tree, sparkling lights

Pasko Fiesta 2019 has officially started in Davao City Friday night with the lighting of a giant Christmas tree at the Quezon Park along with sparkling lights across the city.

Peace and Order
Peace 911 shifts gear to increase economic activities in Paquibato

After restoring peace in this once communist stronghold, Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte shifts gear for Peace 911 to bring more economic activities in Paquibato District. Sara created the

Health
CHO gets ready for second phase of anti-polio drive

The Davao City government has called on residents in gated communities to open their doors for the city health team to give anti-polio vaccine during the second phase of the

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Pasko Fiesta security plan ready for implementation

The security plan for the month-long Pasko Fiesta 2019 is ready for full implementation with more security forces up for deployment for the opening event. Angel Sumagaysay, the head of

Health
CHO to leave no room for complacency on anti-polio drive

The City Health Office (CHO) will leave no room for complacency in the government’s campaign against polio even as the Davao River has tested negative of the poliovirus. The Research

Tourism
Countdown to grand ‘Pasko Fiesta’ opening begins

The Davao City government is on its final preparations for the grand opening of the 2019 Pasko Fiesta at City Hall grounds on November 22. Gene Rose Tecson, the head

Poverty Alleviation
Davao City, DOLE pay ex-Vitarich workers

The 333 displaced workers of the Vitarich Dressing Plant, who were hired under the cash-for-work program of the Davao City government and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 11,

Disaster Risk Reduction & Mitigation
Davao City okays P3.5M aid for Luzon typhoon-hit areas

Davao City comes to the aid of the towns in Luzon hit by Typhoon Quiel with a P3.5 million in cash assistance. The money which comes from the city’s Quick

Agriculture
Davao City bags 2019 Gawad Saka Award

Davao City earned another feather on its cap after the Department of Agriculture (DA) cited the city government’s programs supporting the farmers and fisherfolk. DA conferred Davao City this year’s

Health
Kean Gabriel hotline complaints decrease — and it’s a good sign

The number of child abuse complaints received by the Kean Gabriel hotline has significantly went down over the past months and officials say this was due to the successful advocacy