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Peace and Order
Councilor to public: Abide by city’s laws, ordinances

A city councilor is reminding Dabawenyos to abide by the city’s laws and ordinances, especially the Dabawenyo DCplinado program, to maintain safety and orderliness. Councilor Luna Acosta, Sangguniang Panglungsod Committee

Health
City’s free shots vs flu, pneumonia, HPV, MRTD continues

The City Government of Davao, through the City Health Office (CHO) continues to give free shots against flu, pneumonia, human papillomavirus (HPV), and measles, rubella, tetanus, and diphtheria (MRTD). The

Peace and Order
More than 500 establishments inspected for CCTV compliance

The Public Safety and Security Office (PSSO) has inspected more than 500 establishments for compliance to the Amended Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Ordinance of the city. PSSO Head Angel Sumagaysay

Local Government
City govt’s caravan of services reaches more than 20k Dabawenyos

The City Government of Davao’s Barangay Caravan of Government Services was able to cater to a total of 21,510 Dabawenyos in 2024. This is significantly higher than the 17,583 clients

Transportation Planning & Traffic Management
City to deploy 5k personnel for INC rally

The City Government of Davao is set to deploy 5,000 personnel from the Safety and Security Cluster, the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), and the City Disaster Risk

Social Services
Balay Pasilungan continues to provide temporary shelter for IPs

The Balay Pasilungan or Baley Helunganan still serves as a temporary shelter for Indigenous People (IP), particularly young students who live in remote areas of Barangay Datu Salumay in Marilog

Local Government
Expanded anti-urinating in public ordinance passed

The 20th Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao approved on December 10, 2024, amendments to the ordinance prohibiting any person from urinating and/or defecating within public view, expanding the prohibited places and

Peace and Order
Firecracker ban violator charged

The Davao City Police Office on January 7, 2025 filed charges against the firecracker ban violator, who set off fireworks at NHA Bangkal Davao City last January 1, at the

Local Government
CVO: High turnout of free anti-rabies vaxx in 2024

The Davao City Veterinarian’s Office (CVO) has recorded an increase in the number of clients who availed of its free anti-rabies vaccination for cats and dogs in 2024. The CVO

Tourism
CTOO reminds biz establishments to register, renew tourism license

The City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) is reminding all business establishment owners to register and renew their tourism certificates for year 2025. The CTOO certifies and issues license to tourism-related