DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government is advancing plans to modernize public transport, with an emphasis on environmental sustainability, through a proposed ordinance to strengthen the city’s electric vehicle (EV) program. A measure pending before the Davao City Council seeks to establish a comprehensive incentive framework for the EV industry, covering manufacturers, dealers, operators,…
DAVAO CITY – Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte signed an executive order on Monday, creating an inter-agency task force to coordinate government response to rising fuel prices and their impact on basic goods and economic activity. Executive Order No. 07, Series of 2026, aims to establish a city-level Inter-Agency Task Force on Emergency Socioeconomic Crisis…
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Government on Monday, March 30, welcomed Police Colonel Peter Bauzon Madria as the new director of the Davao City Police Office, marking a leadership transition aimed at maintaining public safety and strengthening law enforcement. Madria assumed the post from outgoing acting city director Police Colonel Mannan Muarip, who served…
Mindanao’s push toward digital governance earned national recognition at the 5th GCash Digital Excellence Awards (GDEA) on February 19th at the Grand Hyatt Manila, with five institutions, including a groundbreaking honoree from Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), cited among 45 awardees nationwide for measurably improving how citizens access and pay for public services….
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council is pressing for tighter coordination with national government agencies and demanded greater transparency on fuel supply and pricing amid spiraling cost of fuel. Councilor Diosdado Mahipus Jr., chairperson of the Committee on Socialized Housing Projects and Oversight, said the city has coordinated with national agencies…
Davao City — The Datu Bago Awardees Organization, Inc. (DBAOI) has officially announced the distinguished individuals selected as recipients of the 2026 Datu Bago Awards, the highest recognition bestowed upon exemplary Dabawenyos for their outstanding contributions to the growth, development, and cultural heritage of Davao City. The 2026 Datu Bago Awardees are: ● Eduardo A….
Karl Yngojo, of Kamanggagawa Partylist, delivered a thought-provoking talk on corruption and civic responsibility during the celebration of Social Development Week 2026 at Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan in Cagayan de Oro City on March 3, 2026. Speaking on the theme “Selective Outrage and Shared Responsibility: Understanding our Role in Corruption,” Yngojo challenged participants…
TAGUM CITY — 1st District Board Member Bong Aala has formally declared his full support for Vice President Sara Duterte’s potential bid for the presidency in 2028, signaling an early political alignment that could influence local and regional dynamics in the years ahead. BM Bong Aala expressed confidence in Duterte’s leadership, citing her experience in…
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council approved on Tuesday, the P3.6 million financial assistance to be donated to local government units that declared a state of calamity following the destruction caused by Typhoon Basyang earlier this month. The city expects a total of 320,524 families in 1,464 barangays affected by Basyang to benefit from…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Davao City Councilor Rachel Zozobrado, chairperson of the Committee on Internal Relations, dismissed accusations that Davao City is a “pro-China,” saying the label is “unfair and misrepresents” how the city handles foreign relations. Speaking at the Pulong-Pulong sa Dabawenyos, Zozobrado said the city does not side with any country…
