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Transportation Planning & Traffic Management
DCOTT advises online booking ahead of limited trips during Holy Week

The Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT) advised passengers to secure bus tickets online as there will be limited bus trips on Maundy Thursday (March 28) and Good Friday (March

87th Araw ng Dabaw
Road intersection closures set for Parada

The City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) announced the closure of intersections ahead of the Parada Dabawenyo set on Sunday, March 17, 2024. CTTMO Head Dionisio Abude, during the

87th Araw ng Dabaw
City Hall Employees showcase excellent skills during the Araw sa Empleyado 2024

Employees from different departments proved they were also excellent in the fun walk with festive motifs, zumba, and cheer dance competitions during the Araw sa Empleyado event held at Rizal

87th Araw ng Dabaw
Around 50k Dabawenyos seen to join Parada Dabawenyo

As part of the celebration of the 87th Araw ng Dabaw, the Davao City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) is expecting more or less 50,000 Dabawenyos participating in the Parada Dabawenyo

Peace and Order
Security, safety personnel shine in talent show

As part of the Araw ng Dabaw festivities, groups from the city’s security and safety sector showed off their musical talents during the Security and Safety Cluster Night at the

FPRRD honored in 2024 Datu Bago Awards

Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte was finally conferred with the Datu Bago Award. The award is meant to recognize individuals who made great social and cultural contributions to Davao City

Business and Industry Support Development
Malaysian trade office eyes construction ventures in Davao City

The Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation in Manila or MATRADE Manila is looking to establish its presence in the growing infrastructure construction market in the Philippines, particularly in Davao City.

87th Araw ng Dabaw
Dabawenyo learners join history gallery walk, storytelling on Davao’s heritage

Eleven elementary schools became a target of this year’s Dabawenyo Ako school-based lecture and storytelling on Davao City’s Heritage. The City Tourism Office and Guide Davao have partnered with the

Health
CVO releases free castration and free anti-rabies vaxx sched for March

In line with the observation of Rabies Awareness Month, the Davao City Veterinarian’s Office (CVO) released a schedule for both castration and anti-rabies vaccination for cats and dogs in different

Disaster Risk Reduction & Mitigation
Public cautioned vs high heat index, scattered rains

Amid the many activities for the Araw ng Dabaw, participants to the festivities are advised to take precautions against the extreme heat brought about by the El Niño season. Citing