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BRGY EXECS BACK NOGRALES IN CAMPAIGN HOME STRETCH

Time for real change. This was the message of several barangay officials across the city who have pledged their full support for mayoralty candidate Karlo Nograles as the campaign enters its final stretch, as they stressed that the city stands to benefit from a fresh and more responsive brand of leadership. In separate statements, the […]

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NOGRALES: BETTER JOBS FOR DAVAO CITY WORKERS

Workers are the backbone of Davao City’s progress—and they deserve jobs that do more than just get them through the day. This was the message of Davao City mayoral candidate Karlo Nograles on Labor Day, as he committed to making worker protection, upskilling, and higher-paying employment a priority under a Nograles-led City Hall. To achieve  unveiled […]

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NOGRALES BARES DAVAO CITY PUBLIC HEALTH AGENDA

Recognizing the role of public health in attaining real and inclusive progress in Davao City, mayoralty candidate Karlo Nograles outlines his plan to create an effective local health system that ensures easy and affordable access to health and medical services especially for the poor. “As of now, Davao is a large city where healthcare is […]

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FREE BREAKFASTS IN DAVAO CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EYED

Former Civil Service Commission Chair and Davao representative Karlo Nograles on Thursday called for urgent action to address hunger and malnutrition in Davao City and proposed a free breakfast program for the city’s public schools, citing alarming new data showing that 27.3% of families in Mindanao experienced involuntary hunger in the past three months. “The […]

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NOGRALES VOWS TO CREATE BETTER JOBS IN DAVAO CITY

As the country grapples with increasing joblessness, Davao City mayoralty candidate Karlo Nograles outlined his plan to “create not just more, but better” jobs that would help Dabawenyos cope with the rising costs of living. According to Nograles, “economic growth is meaningless if it does not lead to a better life for the people. As […]

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NOGRALES EYES BETTER DAVAO CITY DISASTER RESPONSE

In the wake of the recent earthquakes that shook Myanmar and Thailand, mayoralty candidate Karlo Nograles on Wednesday emphasized the urgent need for Davao City to strengthen its disaster prevention and response capabilities, especially with the Philippines’ vulnerability to natural disasters. “These events are reminders that we must be proactive, not reactive,” Nograles said. “When […]

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NOGRALES CAMPAIGN TO CENTER ON DAVAO CITY VOTERS

As the local campaign for the midterm elections kicks off, Davao mayoralty candidate Karlo Nograles on Friday said that his campaign will be focused on Davaoeño voters and informing them of his vision and platform for the city. According to the former Civil Service Commission Chair, “voters will be at the center of our campaign. […]

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NOGRALES: SUPPORT DAVAO CITY’S WORKING MOTHERS

Former congressman and Civil Service Commission chairperson Karlo Nograles stressed the role of establishing more community day care centers in Davao City to increase employment opportunities for women, especially those who are outside the labor force because of unpaid care work. “We should not neglect our working mothers. It is easier for families to overcome […]

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NOGRALES WANTS CONCRETE ACTION ON WOMEN’S ISSUES

Former congressman and Civil Service Commission (CSC) chairperson Karlo Nograles on Sunday called for a stronger and more focused approach to addressing the concerns of women in Davao City as he stressed that respect for women must go beyond mere rhetoric.  “As a nation, we’ve made significant strides in advancing women’s rights, but the reality […]

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NOGRALES PUSHES FOR DAVAO CITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Former Davao City congressman Karlo Nograles has underscored the need to invest in youth development and education to ensure that young Dabawenyos are employable in various industries and are able to benefit from the city’s wealth.  “If we want to make our city’s development more inclusive, meaning that families and communities benefit from the great […]