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His Excellency Jing Quan, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of the Philippines, held a two-day visit in Davao City on January 26–27 to strengthen bilateral relations and local cooperation.

Davao City’s emergency lifeline grew stronger as the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO)-Central 911 formally welcomed its newest batch of responders during the graduation and pinning rites for the Law Enforcement, Communications, and R...

Dabawenyas are once again invited to step into the spotlight to showcase their grace, intelligence, and civic spirit as the search for the next Mutya ng Dabaw begins.

A member of the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) called on Dabawenyos to report to authorities individuals who vandalize public properties amid reports of vandalism on Davao City Interim Bus System bus stops and signages.

The Davao City Health Office (CHO), in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH), the Department of Education, barangay officials, and parents and teachers, launched on Friday, January 23, 2026, the National Deworming Month at Barangay Balingaeng El...

A public school teacher was arrested in a buy-bust operation on January 25, 2026, at around 2:30 A.M. in Purok 2, Barangay Poblacion.

The Davao City Government has successfully rolled out its pioneering batch of the Special Employment Program for Senior Citizens, a first of its kind in the city, proving that age is not a barrier to productivity and meaningful contribution to society.

The Philippine Coast Guard–Southeastern Mindanao has confirmed that bodies have been sighted in Philippine waters following the sinking of the motor banca MBCA Amejara.

The City Government of Davao, in partnership with the Chinese Consulate General, distributed a total of 535 school bags with school supplies to learners of Columbus Elementary School in Barangay Buda, Marilog District on January 22, 2026.

DAVAO CITY — Rodrigo "Rigo" S. Duterte II formally resumed his post as Vice Mayor of Davao City on Friday, January 23, 2026, following the assumption of Sebastian Z. Duterte as City Mayor under the law of succession.

The City Agriculturist’s Office (CAgrO) is intensifying its efforts to accelerate the certification and renewal of Philippine Good Agricultural Practices (PhilGAP) for durian farms, aiming to secure Davao’s position as a leading supplier of premium durian...

Davao City's Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) said that around 36,000 persons with disabilities (PWDs) met the cut-off period for the first annual financial assistance.

Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) customers will see an increase in their electricity bills received from January 11 to February 10, 2026, due to a higher generation charge.

The Davao City Treasurer’s Office (CTO) collected a total of Php 15,146,232,423.44-worth of revenue in 2025.

The Davao City Treasurer’s Office (CTO) is reminding Dabawenyos and business owners to renew their business permits on time, as the annual Business Permit One-Stop-Shop (BPOSS) remains open until January 31, 2026.

The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), in partnership with the Autism Society of the Philippines (ASP) – Davao Chapter, urged Dabawenyos to respect and accept individuals on the autism spectrum as the 30th National Autism Consciousness We...