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City eyes vertical housing projects

The City Government of Davao, through the Davao City Housing Office (DCHO), is finalizing its Local Shelter Plan (LSP), to be proposed for approval this year. The LSP, according to

City gears up to address housing backlogs

In a bid to address Davao City’s housing backlogs, the 20th City Council on November 2023 declared the Davao City Housing Office (DCHO) as a new department of the city

Agri-business, Agriculture
Davao City fisheries project turned over to IPs

To help ensure food security in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas in the city, the City Government of Davao – through the City Agriculturist’s Office (CAgrO) and Peace 911, in

Agriculture
City holds technical forum for cacao farmers, stakeholders

The City Government of Davao, through the City Agriculturist Office (CAgo), conducted on May 17, 2024, a Cacao Industry Stakeholders Technical Forum at the Grand Men Seng Hotel. Davao City

Health
⁩Pet vaccination vs. rabies pushed

Davao City’s Sangguniang Panlungsod Committee on Health Chair Richlyn N.Justol-Baguilod said during the weekly session on Tuesday that Dabawenyos should have their pets vaccinated to curb the cases of rabies.

City offers free family planning services to Dabawenyos

The Davao City Health Office (CHO) and its City Population Division held the very first Family Planning Fiesta in Bunawan Gym on Tuesday. The event is part of the City

Peace and Order
DCPO to increase police visibility, warns Dabawenyos against causing public disturbances

The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) will increase police visibility and strengthen patrolling in the city following recent violent incidents involving some individuals. PCpt. Hazel Tuazon, DCPO Spokesperson, said in

Davao City Aids Council gears for IACM

In commemoration of the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial (IACM), the Davao City AIDS Council will be holding a candle-lighting activity on May 24. The activity will take place at 4

Peace and Order
14 former rebels graduate from Alternative Learning System

A graduation and moving up ceremony was held on Monday for 14 former rebels or ‘Friends Rescued’ (FRs), who were able to complete their elementary and junior high education under

Disaster Risk Reduction & Mitigation
Davao City identifies additional sites for camera and siren installations

The City Government of Davao through the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), in a bid to strengthen monitoring of coastal and river areas, and to provide early