Davao City is eyeing to establish permanent traffic inspection stations at its borders as part of the city’s counterterrorism measures. Mayor Inday Sara Duterte made this announcement during the recent City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) meeting attended by top officials of the police and military and representatives of the business sector and other groups. continue reading : Permanent inspection stations to replace checkpoints in Davao
Lingap Para sa Mahirap moves to new office
Davao City’s Lingap Para sa Mahirap counter has started to service indigents at its new office located along Pichon Street (formerly Magallanes Street) Monday. For years, Lingap Para sa Mahirap, the local government’s program for indigents needing medical and funeral assistance, has been holding office at the lobby of the second floor of the City continue reading : Lingap Para sa Mahirap moves to new office
New traffic scheme to be implemented next week
A new traffic scheme will be implemented starting next week in two major thoroughfares in Davao City to address road congestion. The Davao City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) and the Davao City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) will implement the ‘experimental loading and unloading segregation scheme’ along Pichon Street (formerly Magallanes Street) and continue reading : New traffic scheme to be implemented next week
LITTLE TOKYO OF DAVAO Experts consult locals as crafting of tourism masterplan kicks off
A team of consultants consisting of tourism planners and heritage specialists are here in the city set to craft a master plan creating a tourism traffic for Barangay Mintal. Pre-war Mintal was considered as Davao City’s Little Tokyo, where the Japanese have settled and built infrastructures like hospital, schools and cemetery. Relics from the Japanese continue reading : LITTLE TOKYO OF DAVAO Experts consult locals as crafting of tourism masterplan kicks off
Moro kids join Davao Children’s Month celebration
A group of Moro children joined the celebration of Children’s Month in Davao City. On Monday, members of the Batang Astig Moro participated in various activities lined up by the local government of Davao for the celebration. The City Social Services and Development Office (CSSDO) spearheaded the Monday kick off at the Rizal Park. Hundreds continue reading : Moro kids join Davao Children’s Month celebration
Mayor Inday orders massive crackdown on fixers at City Hall
Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte has ordered a crackdown on fixers and their accomplices at the frontline offices of the City Hall. The order came following complaints about the presence of fixers who are offering the public fast processing of documents and transactions at the frontline offices in exchange for money. The frontline offices continue reading : Mayor Inday orders massive crackdown on fixers at City Hall
TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO INDIGENTS: Mayor Sara okays construction of one-stop health service center
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte has given the green light for the establishment of a P40-million one-stop facility where agencies providing health services will be set up for easy accessibility for the Dabawenyos. The facility will be established at the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC). It will house the offices of the Philippine Health Insurance continue reading : TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO INDIGENTS: Mayor Sara okays construction of one-stop health service center
Hundreds of children to gather for citywide congress
The Council of Welfare for Children is set to hold a citywide Children’s Congress in line with the celebration of National Children’s Month this November. The forum aims to identify and address the concerns and issues facing children in Davao City these days. Gina Molon, children and youth focal person of the City Social Services continue reading : Hundreds of children to gather for citywide congress
Mayor Inday vows 100 percent support for drug reformists
Mayor Inday Sara Duterte has vowed to support 100 percent the desire of drug personalities to reform and live a life away from illegal drugs. The mayor made this statement through her chief of staff and Davao City legal officer Raul Nadela during the 13th anniversary of the Davao City Treatment and Rehabilitation Center for continue reading : Mayor Inday vows 100 percent support for drug reformists
Davao City gets P2 million worth of project from DA
The City Government of Davao received P2 million from the Department of Agriculture. The money will be used for the implementation of programs and projects intended to improve the livelihood of fisherfolk in Davao City. The city received the money for its good performance and compliance of the Municipal Fishing Vessels and Gears Registry (BoatR) continue reading : Davao City gets P2 million worth of project from DA