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Vehicles maneuver through traffic along MacArthur Highway in Matina, Davao City, where three big schools are located, during morning rush hour on Thursday. Although Davao City experiences traffic congestion during peak hours, Dabawenyos believed the result of a latest commissioned survey wherein the city ranked 8th most congested city in the world is inaccurate. LEAN DAVAL JR

Baste reiterates Congress did not allocate budget for HPBS

Maya Padillo - January 17, 2025 7:47 am

Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte reiterated that Congress did not allocate a budget for the High Priority Bus System (HPBS) of Davao City. The HPBS project...

Davao Light reduces power rate by P0.21 this month

Maya Padillo - January 17, 2025 7:01 am

Davao Light and Power Company, announced on Wednesday that the power rate this month will be reduced by P0.21 centavos. Fermin Edillon, head of...

Davao City Water District (DCWD) spokesperson Jovana Cresta Duhaylungsod says the water utility company is projecting to cater more customers this year through the re-implementation of the P500 water service connection installment option. LEAN DAVAL JR

DCWD projects to cater more customers in 2025

Maya Padillo - January 17, 2025 6:54 am

Davao City Water District (DCWD) spokesperson Jovana Cresta Duhaylungsod announced on Wednesday the DCWD is projecting to cater more customers this year through the...

A large number of vehicles, mostly public utility jeepneys, congest a portion of a street in front of a mall along J.P. Laurel Avenue in Davao City on Thursday. An official of the city government of Davao said the transport masterplan will help Davao City identify priorities for the implementation of its sustainable transport system. LEAN DAVAL JR

CTTMO tells drivers to renew PUV IDs

CIO Davao City - January 17, 2025 6:30 am

The City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) has encouraged drivers to renew their Public Utility Vehicle identification cards (PUV IDs) or face consequences. CTTMO...

Free medicines to combat Leptospirosis offered in 19 district offices of CHO

CIO Davao City - January 17, 2025 6:06 am

The Davao City Health Office continues to offer free prophylaxis medicines for those who are exposed to flood waters and are at high risk...

Baste to Remulla: Public servants bound to protect integrity of government, properly use...

Maya Padillo - January 16, 2025 7:45 am

Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte welcomed the statement of Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla that barangay officials should not politicize aid distributions and must treat everyone...

OVP says it has no approved budget for medical, burial assistance for 2025

Maya Padillo - January 16, 2025 7:15 am

The Office of the Vice President (OVP) announced on Wednesday that there is no approved budget for the Medical and Burial Assistance Program of...

Biz leader expresses optimism on Davao City, Davao Region’s economic outlook in 2025

Maya Padillo - January 16, 2025 7:00 am

Business leader and former Mindanao Business Council (MBC) Chair Joji Ilagan-Bian expressed a optimism on the business outlook of Davao City and Davao Region...

Councilor Luna Maria Dominique Acosta, chairperson on Peace and Public Safety of the City Council, passes two resolutions supporting the statements of Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte condemning the removal of the 35 Davao City Police Office (DCPO) personnel and termination of Maria Belen Acosta as Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) chair. The resolutions were approved by the City Council on Tuesday. LEAN DAVAL JR

Councilor to public: Abide by city’s laws, ordinances

CIO Davao City - January 16, 2025 6:18 am

A city councilor is reminding Dabawenyos to abide by the city’s laws and ordinances, especially the Dabawenyo DCplinado program, to maintain safety and orderliness. Councilor...