DAVAO CITY – The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) welcomed the appointment of Mel Senen Sarmiento as the new secretary of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU). Sarmiento succeeded Carlito Galvez Jr., who stepped down on April 21. MILF First Vice...
Among 18 regions, Davao ranked fourth as one of the fastest growing economies in the country in 2024, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority central office report. Central Visayas took the lead in growth at 7.3 percent, followed by Caraga at 6.9 percent, Central Luzon at 6.5 percent, and...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government is pushing for a shift towards a modern transport system that prioritizes environmental sustainability, as reflected in a proposed ordinance to strengthen the city’s electric vehicle (EV) program. A proposed ordinance pending before the Davao City Council...
DAVAO CITY – The city government of Davao will review and upgrade the implementation of the “DCplinado” module, with plans to transition the program online to broaden its reach among students in Davao City. Speaking at the Pulong-Pulong Dabawenyos on Tuesday afternoon, April 21, Councilor...
DAVAO CITY – The city government is pushing for stronger barangay level action to combat illegal recruitment and human trafficking, citing Department of Migrant Workers data showing that the city accounts for a large share of reported cases in the Davao region. Councilor Rachel Zozobrado,...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor urged the City Council on Tuesday, April 21, to pass a resolution opposing any move that could undermine Davaoeños ' security and national sovereignty. Councilor Pamela Librado-Morata, chairperson of the Committee on Labor and Employment, and on Human...
DAVAO CITY – The city government of Davao will implement an expanded package of tax incentives to encourage new investments and strengthen the city’s overall business climate. Councilor Myrna Dalodo-Ortiz, chairperson of the Committee on Trade, Commerce, and Industry, said the new measure will...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council pushed ordinances on nutritional transparency and food safety to enable informed consumer choices and help address lifestyle-related diseases typical among Filipinos. Councilor Rachel Zozobrado, chairperson of the Committee on Internal Relations, said these...
The Davao City government will adopt a flexible work arrangement every Friday starting April 17 as part of its energy conservation measures. In an advisory posted on its official Facebook page on Wednesday, April 15, the city government said regular office hours from Monday to Thursday will remain...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government strongly opposed any proposal to construct United States military infrastructure within its jurisdiction, warning that such plans would meet resistance. In a statement released on Tuesday, April 14, City Information Office head Harvey Lanticse said the local...
DAVAO CITY – The completion of vital big ticket infrastructure projects here may be delayed due to funding constraints, a report from the Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC) in Davao region said. The RPMC, which is a body under the Regional Development Council, issued the report...
DAVAO CITY – To help cushion the impact of the ongoing oil crisis, the municipality of Hagonoy in Davao del Sur will implement “No Movement Sunday” aimed at conserving fuel. Mayor Jesus Dureza Jr. explained that the measure encourages residents to refrain from unnecessary travel on Sundays,...
