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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

Sustainable Environment
Establishments told to comply with sanitary permits

The Environment and Sanitation Division of the City Health Office (CHO) on Thursday reminded establishments to renew their sanitary permits, being one of the main requirements for the continuity of

Health
Parents urged to introduce fruit, veg during children’s early stage

The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) urged parents to have their babies eat fruits and vegetables to help them develop an appreciation for vegetables at an early age.

Education
City scholarship program produces more lawyers, doctors, topnotchers

The City Government of Davao, through its Educational Benefit System Unit (EBSU), has produced 16 more doctors and three lawyers. The scholars who became new doctors passed the October 2024

Environment
CENRO plants over 2K mangroves

As part of the city government’s initiative to support environmental conservation, the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) on January 24 planted more than 2,000 mangroves along the coastline