By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council is strengthening mental health services and school safety following recent violent incidents involving students in different parts of the country. Councilor Lorenzo Villafuerte, chairperson of the Committee on Social Services, said the city already has programs under its Mental Health Code but needs more social…
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council approved P3.3 million in financial assistance on Tuesday, June 30, for local government units in Davao Occidental, Sarangani Province, and General Santos City affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake on June 8. The City Council passed seven ordinances during its regular session at Sangguniang Panglungsod under suspended rules,…
* CCTV cameras to be deployed By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor is calling all barangays to install closed-circuit television camera systems and deploy barangay police to protect government properties and strengthen peace and order in their communities. Councilor Jessica Bonguyan, chairperson of the Committee on Public Works and Highways, endorsed…
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…
