By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Government has earmarked P108 million for the construction of a separate Bahay Pag-asa center for girls, which will serve as a secure rehabilitation facility for female Children in Conflict with the Law and Children at Risk. The ordinance, authored by Councilor Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod and approved…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – A Davao City official said the local government is exploring the use of artificial intelligence tools and AI-powered robots as part of its long-term plan to modernize services and improve efficiency. Councilor Bonz Andre Militar, chair of the City Council’s Committee on Information Technology, said during the Pulong-Pulong sa…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Davao Light and Power Company Inc. clarified on Tuesday, June 16, that the cause of the power interruption that hit several areas in Tagum City in Davao del Norte province on June 13 was a fault in the transmission line. The company said in a statement that a…
I find it queer that DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon opted to visit Davao City to inspect the damage that the recent earthquake wrought havoc to many places in Mindanao. I do not know whether I should thank him for inspecting the city’s infrastructure first or doubt why the primordial interest is focused on Davao City…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor called for stronger protection and more accessible support services for overseas Filipino workers as the City Council commemorated the National Migrant Workers’ Day during its 23rd regular session on Wednesday, June 10. In a privilege speech, Councilor Rachel Zozobrado, chair of the Committee on Migrant…
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council approved a resolution on Wednesday, June 10, urging a fair and independent investigation into the deaths of two student-athletes from Ateneo de Manila University, following public concern about safety protocols in sports-related training activities. The move was made during the 21st City Council’s regular session, after Councilor Antoinette…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council is coordinating with relevant government agencies to investigate and address reports of motorcycle riders performing “Superman” stunts and engaging in illegal drag racing activities along the Davao City Coastal Road. Committee on Peace and Public Safety chairperson Councilor Luna Acosta said the committee is coordinating…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Mt. Apo Natural Park (MANP) temporarily suspends all trekking and camping activities on its open trails from June 1 to August 31 as it begins its annual off-season. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources–11 announced on Monday, June 1, that the closure will be implemented simultaneously across…
Davao City – Piles of garbage were dumped in front of the Regional Office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-11) Thursday as the Davao City government stepped up its protest against the closure of the New Carmen Sanitary Landfill, a move that has disrupted waste collection across the city. The mounting trash…
Photo courtesy of Ivy Tejano By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The 11th Philippine Halal Trade and Tourism Expo is positioning a three-day event as a platform to expand Davao’s role in the growing halal economy, with activities focused on trade promotion, tourism, business matching, and support for micro, small and medium enterprises. The expo,…
