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In a bid to showcase the diverse tourism destinations and experiences in Davao City, travel agents in Davao Region have prepared exciting tours for MiceCon 2023 delegates.

DAVAO CITY (PIA) – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-XI) has commenced its validation and registration of a total of 73,598 potential household beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilya Set 12 in Davao Region.

DAVAO CITY- Though leprosy was eliminated by the World Health Organization in 1998. The Department of Health through its National Leprosy Control Program wants to totally eradicate local transmission by 2030.

A total of 150 locally-made products were displayed in the Provincial Capitol Lobby during the official opening ceremony of the Bulawanong Dibuhista Arts Exhibit on February 20, 2023.

DAVAO CITY- In support of the two-day medical missions conducted by the office of Davao City 1st District Councilor, Honorable Tek Ocampo, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated assorted medicines for the children and elderly.

DAVAO CITY- The City Transportation and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) here will conduct an education drive for drivers who do not have a Public Utility Vehicle ID.

DAVAO CITY (PIA) – The “Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa” Program (BP2P) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the region has served a total of 367 families consisting of 1,072 members, as of end of 2022.

DAVAO CITY (PIA) – The Department of Health Region XI has recorded a total of 1,412 cases of the Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (HFMD) in Davao Region for the period covering January 1 to February 11, 2023.

DAVAO CITY- Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) Deputy Commander, Brigadier General Consolito P. Yecla has received a prestigious award following the successful campaign against insurgency during his stint as brigade commander in Davao Region.

DAVAO CITY- The city’s Central 911 emergency hotline received a total of 299,006 nuisance, hoax or prank calls in 2022, data show.

The Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) Integrated Cancer Committee has revealed that Cancer Assistance Fund (CAF) can now be accessed by cancer patients as an additional form of assistance.

DAVAO CITY- The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) was chosen as the beneficiary of MICE (Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions, and Exhibitions) set on March 1-3 at the SMX Convention Center in SM Lanang Premier.

DAVAO CITY — Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday (Feb. 16) said she is looking forward to partnering with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines to help public school teachers with regard to their problems with contracts and loan obligations.

Damosa Land Inc. (DLI) signed a 25-year partnership with Manila Water Philippine Ventures, Inc. (MWPV) to develop and manage additional water facilities for Anflo Industrial Estate (AIE).

DAVAO CITY (PIA)- An officer of the Bureau of Fire Protection in Davao City revealed that the fire incidents that happened in the city recently were caused by electrical short-circuit, open fire due to cooking and playing of matches and unattended overhea...

DAVAO CITY- Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib urged members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) not to politicize the appointment of Datu Ariel Macla as the Provincial Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR).