News

Search for Davao City model OFW family of the year opens

The City Social Welfare and Development Office, through the Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Families’ Welfare and Crisis Center, kicked off the search for the Davao City Model OFW Family of

Public Safety

Fire district warns vs. substandard appliances

The Davao City Fire District (DCFD) has reminded Dabawenyos to avoid using substandard appliances and unsafe wiring practices to prevent fire hazards. From January to February 2026, the fire district

Peace and Order

PSSO rolls out security plans for Chinese New Year 2026

The Public Safety and Security Office (PSSO) will implement a security plan for the city’s celebration of Chinese New Year 2026. A total of 341 security personnel will be mobilized

Local Government, Sustainable Environment

Davao City distributes over 170k forest seedlings

Davao City has scaled up its greening initiatives, planting 74,643 mangroves and distributing 170,761 forest seedlings in 2025, as part of its initiative to combat climate change and safeguard the

Local Government

SP asks Congress to enact comprehensive maritime safety law

The 21st Davao City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution urging the 20th Congress of the Philippines to enact a Comprehensive Maritime law. The approved resolution was proposed by Councilor

Local Government

Dabawenyos urged to make web safer for children

A Davao City Councilor on Tuesday highlighted the risk of the internet as a playground for children, urging parents and stakeholders to jointly work to create it as a space

Education

Institutionalization of EBSU pushed

The 21st Davao City Council on Tuesday approved on first reading an ordinance creating the Strengthened 2025 Educational Assistance Program under the Educational Benefit System Unit (EAP-EBSU) of the City

Tourism

Sayaw Dabawenyo registration opens

The City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO), in a Facebook post on Sunday, has invited dance groups to join the Sayaw Dabawenyo competition for Araw ng Dabaw 2026. The competition is

Local Government

Davao City inaugurates Child-friendly space vehicles

The City Government of Davao, through the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), inaugurated on February 6, 2026, two child-friendly space vehicles. The vehicle would be used as therapeutic

Education

14th Presentation of traditional Madrasah graduates held

A total of 250 Madrasah students graduated on Saturday as the Madrasah Comprehensive Development and Promotion Unit (MCDPU) of Davao City held its 14th presentation of Traditional Madrasah Graduates at