November 20 is the anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), which mandates and obliges governments, including the Philippines to uphold children’s rights to survival, development, protection and participation.
Mayor Sara Duterte has ordered the creation of the Local Zoning Review Committee which will be responsible for the "efficient and effective implementation" of the city's development plans, programs, objectives, and priorities.
The city's Lingap Para sa Mahirap, a government program which caters to the needs of indigent patients has transferred to its new office.
A 2015 population census showed that Davao del Sur was the fastest growing province in Davao region with an average annual population growth of 1.84 percent.
The executive order signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on Freedom of Information will take effect on Nov. 25.