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Disaster Risk Reduction & Mitigation
Davao residents hit by monsoon waves get aid

The residents along the four Davao City coastal areas hit by rough waves caused by the onslaught of the Southwest monsoon continue to receive food and non-food assistance from the

Environment
Increasing garbages in shorelines alarms official

The head of the Davao Ancillary Services Unit team has called on Dabawenyos, especially residents in coastal areas to clean surroundings and throw garbage properly following reports of the increasing

Economy
Davao City, China’s Sanya City sisterhood pact eyed

Davao City and the People’s Republic of China’s known tourism destination in Hainan Province, are eyeing a sisterhood pact that will boost trade and tourism between the two cities. The

Tourism
City Tourism mulls amendments to Tourism Code

The City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) is mulling on amending the Davao City Tourism Code for stricter provisions on tour and travel operation. CTOO head Gene Rose Tecson said she

Health
Davao City opens care home for mentally challenged kids

The Davao City government has reopened its care home for the neglected mentally challenged children with new features conducive for social learning activities. Called the Lingap Center for Mentally Challenged

Transportation Planning & Traffic Management
Davao City to pilot bus system in 2 routes

The Davao City government will pilot the first phase of the High Priority Bus System (HPBS) in Barangay Catalunan Grande and along Carlos P Garcia Highway (Diversion Road) that will

Health
Davao City acts against swine flu scare

Vice Mayor Sebastian Duterte, in his capacity as acting mayor of the city, signed last September 5 an Executive Order that will help maintain Davao City and the country free

Disaster Risk Reduction & Mitigation
Central 911 gets two response vehicles

Two light vehicles for search and rescue were turned over to Central 911 during the weekly flag-raising ceremony ‪on Monday morning‬. The two rescue vehicles are equipped with facilities for

Local Government
Davao Public Safety and Security Center has new chief

Retired Police Lt. Colonel Angel Sumagaysay took the helm of the Davao City Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC) on Monday following the resignation of retired army general Benito

Disaster Risk Reduction & Mitigation
VM Baste cites Dabawenyos’ bayanihan spirit

Acting Mayor Sebastian Duterte cited Dabawenyos for helping each other especially in times of emergency, proving that the spirit of bayanihan is still alive especially in times of emergency. Dabawenyos showed their