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DAVAO MARKS 17TH YEAR OF ZERO FIRECRACKER-RELATED INCIDENTS

The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has once more recorded zero firecracker-related incidents, even during the New Year revelry. Senior Supt. Alexander Tagum, the DCPO director, said none of the

Social Services
New Center for Abused Women, Children Opens in Davao

The new Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) Center in Catalunan Grande opened on Wednesday to cater to and help secure women and children who are victims of violence. Julius

Education
Australian Group Eyes Expansion of Education Program in Davao

The Australian Foundation for Fostering Learning in the Philippines (AFFLP) has expressed its commitment to continue, and even expand its flagship program and project in the city – which initially

Peace and Order
Roxas Night Market Vendors Get IDs with Safety Feature

To ensure security and safety, the City Government of Davao will issue new identification cards with a quick response (QR) code system and occupancy permit to vendors at the Roxas

Social Services
Four Davao City Barangays Get New Health Centers

Mayor Inday Sara Duterte led the turn over of four new health centers to recipient barangays in the city last week. The health centers for Royal Valley in Bangkal, Barangay

Peace and Order
Role of Public vs Terror Attacks Reiterated

The City Government of Davao has once again urged Dabawenyos to cooperate with the police and the armed forces to prevent terrorist attacks in the city. The call came following

Peace and Order
Mayor Sara Seeks Public Vigilance, Cooperation After Kudarat Bombing

Mayor Inday Sara Duterte on Thursday assured the public that Davao City remains safe despite Wednesday evening’s bomb attack in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat that killed two people. Mayor Inday said

Education
Mayor Inday Inks Teacher Training Agreement with Israel

At least 10 teachers from Davao City’s Mintal Comprehensive High school will go to Israel in November for a 10-day training. This developed following the signing of Memorandum of Agreement

Disaster Risk Reduction & Mitigation
11 Luzon, Visayas areas to Get Aid From Davao City

The City Government of Davao is planning to give a total of P8 million to areas in Luzon and the Visayas affected by typhoons Josie and Karding. The Davao City

Environment
Davao Bans Use of Disposable Cups, Other Plastics in Meetings, Events

The City Government of Davao will no longer allow the use of disposable plastic items — such as drinking cups — during meetings and other activities. During the department heads