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Local Government
City govt gets recognition from BSP-Davao City Council

The Boy Scout of the Philippines (BSP) Davao City Council has recognized the City Government of Davao for its outstanding support and dedication to the institution’s activities and initiatives. The

Education
City continues support for working students

The City Government of Davao has continued its support for working students who are under the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES). In 2024, the city government allocated P1,710,000

Local Government
City Government of Davao provides new vehicles to DCPO

The City Government of Davao has turned over vehicles to the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) to improve its disaster assistance and strengthen peace and order measures. Five units of

Local Government
Davao City gets high score in Child-Friendly LGU audit

The City Government of Davao, through its initiatives on child protection, got a high score during the 2024 Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA). The Department of the Interior and Local

Local Government
City Civil Registrar gears for Civil Registration Month

In time for the 35th Civil Registration Month, the Davao City Civil Registrar’s Office (CCRO) has prepared activities that will highlight the importance of civil registry. Shirley Arendain, CCRO’s Registration

Sustainable Environment
City builds solar irrigation system in Paquibato

As part of its commitment to boost agricultural production in Davao City, the City Government of Davao, through the City Agriculturist Office (CAgrO), built the first Solar-Powered Irrigation System (SPIS)

Health
CHO heightens search and destroy efforts vs Dengue

The Davao City Health Office (CHO), through its Tropical Division, has intensified its search and destroy activities to combat the spread of Dengue in the city. Melodina Babante, Head of

Local Government
Japanese Ambassador visits Davao to strengthen ties

Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya on January 28 paid a courtesy call on Mayor Sebastian Duterte. The visit was intended to bolster the bilateral relations between Davao City and Japan as

Poverty Alleviation
CSWDO, DSWD turnover Project Lawa and Binhi to Toril District residents

The City Government of Davao, through the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare Development turned over the Project Lawa and Binhi

Sustainable Environment
Panigan Tamugan Watershed Ordinance approved

The 20th Davao City Council on Tuesday approved on the third and final reading the ordinance that provides stricter protection to the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed. The “Panigan-Tamugan Sub-Watershed Ordinance” seeks to