On All Souls’ Day, a man lits a candle at the ‘Dakung Krus’ in a Catholic cemetery in Davao City, ‘Dakung Krus’ is a place dedicated to dead loved ones whose graves are difficult to locate. (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)
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The elderly are among the early birds in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections on Monday in Davao City, defying their age, health, and heat.
Davao City is one of the top five growing cities in the Philippines, but it is also one of the top areas for child prostitution and sex tourism, as noted by government agencies focused on women and child trafficking.
An annual audit report from COA showed the local government’s confidential funds tripled under Sara’s mayoral term.
The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has relieved the head of Police Station 8 Toril Police Major Michael Uyanguren following the investigation on the case of his house help who was reported missing since August 29.
The city’s lawmakers have given the green light to shift to the digitalization of their documents in a proposed ordinance filed by the Committee of Information Technology (CIT).
The Department of Health Region (DOH) XI reported that dengue cases have significantly increased largely affecting schoolchildren or those aged 10 and below.
The Davao City Government will get an additional Php 2.58 billion supplemental budget for the calendar year 2023, with the City Mayor’s office getting the highest piece of the budget worth Php 647 million for projects.
Students noted that the absence of learning materials on the classroom walls was refreshing to the eyes. However, they are uncertain if this new approach would aid their concentration and enhance their learning experience.
The Sindac Anib Performing Ensemble from Bislig, Surigao del Sur, who have won the grand championship three times, presented a performance depicting the challenges faced by their tribe living by the riverside. Their dance celebrates the bountiful produce of nature and their harmonious way of life.(Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)
