The Regional Development Council (RDC) XI on December 07, 2020, during their virtual 4th quarter meeting for CY 2020 deliberated and approved the CY 2022 Annual Investment Plan (AIP) for Davao Region. Under this approved AIP, priority programs and projects to be implemented include nutrition-sensitive programs and projects such as the construction of road connectivity,…

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To help ensure continuous learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the provincial government of Davao Oriental turned over P5.7 million-worth of learning materials and equipment to the Department of Education (DepEd) in support of the agency’s Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP), last 05 January 2021. Governor Nelson L. Dayanghirang led the turnover ceremony at the…

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The United Nations is declaring 2021 as the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, spotlighting their vital role in human nutrition and food security, as well as urging efforts to improve sustainable production and reduce waste. Proclaimed at the 74th session of the UN General Assembly, IYFV 2021 is dedicated to raising awareness about the…

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The Davao City government will still continue to adapt to the anti-COVID working measures to all public and private offices until June 30 this year. This according to Executive Order No. 70 issued by Mayor Sara Z. Duterte on 28 December 2020, to extend EO 56 or the order for the adoption of other alternative…

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By Jan Vincent LeuterioDAVAO DEL NORTE, Jan. 4 – The City of Tagum ended the year 2020 as the 3rd overall most competitive component city in the Philippines. The city’s ranking was declared during the 8th Regional Competitiveness Summit for the most competitive provinces, cities, and municipalities in the Philippines held in December last year.The…

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The diarrhea outbreak in the municipality of Jose Abad Santos (JAS) in Davao Occidental province is now under control, the Provincial Health Office assured. “The 35 patients who were brought to Lachica Hospital in Jose Abad Santos are now in stable condition and anytime soon they will be discharged,” according to a report from Davao…

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By: Bhenzar Sam Pasko Fiesta sa Nutrisyon is one of the Nutrition Interventions conducted by the Local Government Unit of Maco through the Municipal Nutrition Committee headed by Honorable Mayor Alvera Veronica R. Rimando, MD, FPSMS, RMT, Vice Mayor Arthur Carlos Voltaire R. Rimando and all SB Members in coordination with Volters Crusade Foundation, Inc.…

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A pregnant woman was reported as the first death case of COVID-19 in Santo Tomas town in Davao del Norte, the health authorities confirmed Monday night. Tagged as patient No. 69, the 27 year-old pregnant woman from Barangay Tulalian, Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte, was admitted at Davao Regional Medical Center (DRMC) in Tagum City…

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The City Government of Davao is preparing for a possible spike of COVID-19 cases due to Christmas and New Year gatherings. “We were already told to prepare for a surge during the early part of December because of the gatherings of hard-headed people holding parties during the Christmas holidays. We have prepared our facilities,” Mayor Sara…

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The provincial government of Davao Oriental, in celebration of the Christmas holiday season, is currently distributing sacks of Super Toner Rice as its version of “Pamaskong Handog” to barangay officials and functionaries of all municipalities and city in the province. Governor Nelson L. Dayanghirang said the distribution serves as the local government’s gift to its…

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