Davao City continues to make strides in good governance and innovation bagging another recognition this time from the Department of the Interior and Local Government 11 (DILG 11) in the Search for Best Practices in Digital Innovations during the 2025 Philippine Local Governance Forum (PLGF) – Mindanao Island Circuit.
Davao City earned multiple distinctions for its groundbreaking digital initiatives, reflecting its commitment to efficient, transparent, and people-centered public service delivery.
Among the recognitions were: CRM System (CRMS) V.2 – Digital Governance Excellence Award; Davao City Reports App – Digital Public Service Innovation Award; and Streetscape Ordinance – Smart and Inclusive LGU Award.
The city government of Davao stated that these awards highlight Davao City’s efforts in integrating technology into governance—from improving citizen feedback mechanisms through the Davao City Reports App to enhancing records management and promoting organized, livable urban spaces through the Streetscape Ordinance.
It has also highlighted that the recognition is worth celebrating as a collective achievement of the people of Davao and a testament to their continued pursuit of innovation and excellence in governance.
The DILG 11 praised Davao City for its innovative use of digital tools in local governance, positioning it as a model for other local government units in Mindanao and across the country.
Apart from Davao City, DILG 11 also recognized Tagum City in Davao del Norte for its Centralized Data Center and Wide-Area Network Project and Tagum City eRehistro, as well as the Municipality of Matanao in Davao del Sur for its Legislative Records Tracking and Electronic Data Storage Access System.
The agency lauded these local governments for their strong commitment to leveraging technology in promoting transparent, efficient, and citizen-centered governance—setting a benchmark for other LGUs to emulate.
DILG 11 further highlighted that such digital innovations reflect how creativity and technology can work hand in hand to advance local governance and enhance public service delivery across the region.
