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Education
Education for the poor still Mayor Sara’s priority

Davao City continues to invest in the education sector as the number of city scholars increased over the years under the Educational Benefit System Unit (EBSU). “For the 2nd Semester

Local Government
Mayor Sara to raise pay of JO, COS workers

Davao City government workers under Job Orders and Contract of Service can now expect a higher pay in 2020. This was announced by Mayor Inday Sara Duterte during her State

Health
Over 500 kids receive anti-polio vaccine in Davao

Over 500 children received the Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) during the first two hours of the ‘Sabayang Patak Kontra Polio” as hundreds of parents trooped to the city health centers

Economy
Mayor Sara highlights investment growth in SOCA

One year after getting a fresh mandate from the Dabawenyos, Mayor Inday Sara Duterte highlighted the growth of investments during the past three years of “Byaheng Do30”. In her State

Environment
Davao City government intensifies canal clean-up

Davao City’s Ancillary Service Unit (ASU) will intensify the clean-up of canals in the city to mitigate flooding caused by clogged waterways. ASU chief Paul Bermejo said this following the

Health
Vices Unit offers new way to quit smoking

The Davao City Vices Regulation Unit (VRU) has introduced the Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) that comes in a pastille form to help nicotine dependents to quit smoking. This after Dr.

Poverty Alleviation
CSSDO eyes Comval feeding program as model for Davao

The Davao City Social Services and Development Office (CSSDO) has benchmark the school feeding program of Compostela Valley as Davao City’s model for a similar initiative. A team from the

Environment
Mayor Sara takes environment drive to schools

Mayor Inday Sara Duterte is bringing the city government’s education campaign on proper waste disposal to all schools in Davao City as she makes a stronger stance on protecting the

Economy
Japanese investors explore biz opportunities in Davao

Around 150 representatives from different Japanese companies have explored investment opportunities in Davao City, particularly in the areas of manufacturing, agri-tourism and environment-related projects. The potential investors attended the 3-day

Health
PCSO hands over P10M check in medical assistance

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Friday handed over a P10 million check to the City Government of Davao as its financial assistance to the clients of the Malasakit