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Globe SEA-US Cable System
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has acknowledged as “a mark of excellence in service to the Filipinos” the $250-million Globe Southeast Asia-United States (SEA-US) submarine cable system which directly connects the Philippines to the United States through Davao City. “This is the first in our country and we are more than thrilled that the Cable Landing Station is installed in...
Kadayawan Festival 2016
Kadayawan is an annual Festival in the City of Davao, Philippines. It was originated from the friendly greeting "Madayaw" which means good, valuable, superior and beautiful. It is a celebration of life, a thanksgiving of what the nature gives us such as bounties of harvest and serenity of living. It's a long-week celebration of smiles, yells and cheers to...
Davao City Grab DAVRAA 2018 Championship Title
Davao City earned another bragging right to its claim as the Best in Sports bested other 10 groups in the 2018 Davao Regional Athletic Association (DAVRAA) meet last week. Davao City got 184 golds, 111 silvers and 76 bronzes. Trailing behind was Tagum City, which finished the games with 58 gold, 54 silver and 61 bronze medals. Digos City placed...
Davao City, DFA offer Passport On Wheels
Good news! A mobile passport application service will be held in Davao City on March and 16 and 17 to help those who find it hard to get a slot at a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) office or book online appointments. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has partnered with the Davao City government in conducting the “Passport on...
Four- to five-hour Rotational Brownout Hit Davao Hours
Davao is experiencing rotational power interruptions from the previous week's four hour brownout to five hours as Therma South Inc’s (TSI) unit one remains offline according to Davao Light and Power Corporation (DLPC). “The total supply deficit within the Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) franchise is now at 103 MegaWatts(MW)." Dabawenyos will now have to bear with up to five...
Rotating Power Interruption Guide (Groups and Schedules)
You may have been asking about your area's rotating brownout schedule and which of those letters represent your area on DLPC's power interruption schedule. Unfortunately, Davao Light and Power Company just recently announced its extension of power interruptions until May 1, 2016. To know your area's group please check these tables below: Group A Group B Group C From DLPC Faceboook Page Leave your questions in...
Manila-based Schools Eyes Davao as New Site
In addition to De La Salle University and Mapua Institute of Technology, another two prominent Manila-based schools are planning to expand in Davao. This was disclosed by City Administrator Jesus Melchor V. Quitain during the Asia CEO Forum at Marco Polo Davao. Quitain said Davao City is indeed growing. The Lyceum of the Philippines will establish its university in a 3.5...
Anak TV Davao Symposium for TV Literacy
Anak TV is an organization that promotes TV literacy and pushes the agenda for child-sensitive, family-friendly, and responsible television viewing in the Philippines. On December 12, 2015, Anak TV, in partnership with Soka Gakkai International of the Philippines (SGI), had its Southern Mindanao ANAK TV “Animazing Tales” DVD Launching at Davao Culture Center, Tahimik Avenue, Matina Davao City. The program encourages...
