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Economy
Mayor Inday welcomes lifting of martial law

Mayor Inday Sara Duterte welcomed the lifting of martial law by end-December as this, she said, would be beneficial for the economy of the Davao City. Mayor Inday said that

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Mayor Sara officiates wedding of 39 couples

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte on Tuesday last week officiated the wedding of 39 couples, most of whom have lived together for more than 10 years. Providing the setting for

Health
Mayor Sara brings joy to kids with cancer

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte has kept the yearly tradition of the city government of bringing joy to the children with cancer this holiday season. This after the city government

Pasko Fiesta 2019
Hundreds join Pasko Fiesta in tribal villages

Over a thousand Indigenous Peoples (IPs) joined the early Christmas treat from the Davao City government that kick-start in Paquibato district on Monday. Dubbed Pasko sa Lumad, the activity is

Environment
Wildlife conservation group donates equipment to Davao

A leading organization working for the conservation of wildlife and endangered species has donated equipment to the Davao City government for the Bantay Dagat and fisherfolk. The World Wide Fund

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VM Baste: Think about heroes’ sacrifices

Davao City Vice Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte urged Dabawenyos to take inspiration from the heroic deeds of Andres Bonifacio who fought for the country’s freedom enjoyed by Filipinos of today.

Agriculture, Economy
Chinese firm eyes durian import with Davao farmers

A Chinese company is eyeing the importation of Davao’s durian to the People’s Republic of China with an investment of up to USD1 billion. April Marie Dayap, the head of

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Davao City, China’s Chongqing agree to sisterhood pact

The Davao City government and the municipality of Chongqing, the People’s Republic of China agreed to enter into a sisterhood agreement to boost their relations. Vice Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte

Health
Over 57K kids get OPV in 2nd round of anti-polio drive

A total of 57,737 children received the Oral Polio Virus (OPV) during the first day of the Sabayang Patak Kontra Polio in Davao City on Monday. This was reported by

Peace and Order
Security measures up at San Pedro Square

The Davao City Public Safety and Security Command (PSSCC) has put in place the security measures at San Pedro Square – a declared maximum security zone in Davao City and