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TALOMO RIVER WALL IN DAVAO CITY NEARS COMPLETION

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is undertaking the construction of a revetment structure along the Talomo River in Davao City to protect residential areas from threats of flooding. The construction of a 120-meter river wall along the downstream section of the river in Barangay Talomo Proper in Talomo District, Davao City has […]

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DAVAO CITY SIGNS PACTS WITH JIANJIANG CITY

The City Government of Davao and Jinjiang City, Fujian in China celebrated the 5th year of their sister city agreement at the Dusit Thani Hotel recently. Led by City Mayor Sebastian Duterte and Fujian Province Governor Zhao Long, the event was marked by the signing of several agreements on cooperation in commerce, trade, education, tourism […]

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DAVAO CITY INK SISTERHOOD PACT WITH CHINESE CITY

The Sister City Agreement for the promotion of mutually beneficial cooperation and deeper understanding between Davao City and the Tai’an Municipal People’s Government for the exchange of ideas in culture and tourism, trade, research, and development, has been signed by representatives of the cities recently. The agreement was signed by Mayor Sebastian Baste Duterte and […]

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INFRA PROJECTS TO EASE DAVAO CITY TRAFFIC JAMS

Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte said during his State of the City Address recently that big-ticket infrastructure projects – the Davao City Bus Project, the Davao City Coastal Road, and the Davao City Bypass Project – will soon alleviate the traffic jam in the city, which has been identified an issue back in 2019. […]

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CLOSER TIES BETWEEN JINJIANG AND DAVAO CITY PUSHED

Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte warmly welcomed  Zhao Xiuzhen, the newly appointed Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Davao City. Consul General Zhao expressed her gratitude for the city’s hospitality and for the opportunity to meet Duterte, saying her predecessor, former Consul General Li Ling already assured her of a smooth transition […]

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DAVAO CITY, NZ PARTNER FOR IP WOMEN CENTER

The City Government of Davao, in partnership with the New Zealand Embassy, held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Bahayahay Learning and Workshop Center for Indigenous Women in Barangay Pandaitan in Paquibato District. The Bahayahay project is a two-story multi-purpose building funded by the government of New Zealand. Dressmaking, beading, and basket-weaving will be taught in […]

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DAVAO CITY-PUTRAJAYA TWO-WAY RELATIONSHIP EYED

Davao City officials successfully concluded an official visit in Malaysia recently to establish stronger relationship with the Philippines’ neighboring countries and to promote Davao’s Tourism and Investment for the benefit of the Dabawenyos. Consul Ahmadulkuddus bin Husain of the Consulate General of Malaysia in Davao City invited Davao City officials and facilitated the said visit […]

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TESDA DISTRICT OFFICE IN DAVAO CITY PUSHED

To enable more people in Mindanao to access better job opportunities through technical and vocational training, Representative Paolo Duterte has sought the establishment of a district office of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in Davao City.  With 182 barangays and a population of 1.78 million, Davao City alone covers a large area […]

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DAVAO, MATI INK CITY SISTERHOOD AGREEMENT

Davao City and Mati City have signed a sisterhood agreement intending to promote cooperation and understanding between the two cities. The agreement was signed by Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and Mati City Mayor Michelle Rabat. “Mati has something invaluable and intangible to offer, which is not present in Davao City.” During the signing […]

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SISTER CITIES DAVAO, JINJIANG INK TRADE DEALS

Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, on behalf of Davao City signed agreements with the Senior Adviser of the Jinjiang Municipal Government, Mr. Zhang Wenxian, further strengthening the relationship between Davao City and Jinjiang City in various areas of cooperation. The parties signed the Framework Agreement between Davao City and Jinjiang City for Economic, Trade, […]