At a dinner hosted by the City Government of Davao, the Kalumon Performing Ensemble performed Mindanaoan songs and dances to entertain the new Philippine Ambassadors. The dinner was held last December 9, 2022, following the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Economic Diplomacy Program (EDP) Town Hall session at the Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao. The event […]

Australian Ambassador to the Philippines, H.E. Hae Kyong Yu, expressed her firm support for the City Government of Davao and Mayor Duterte’s plans and programs during a courtesy meeting with the Mayor on December 9, 2022. “We are happy to visit Davao City, (it’s my first time here and I will be bringing my husband […]

Attracting more Canadian businesses to locate and do business in Davao City is the primary aim of the DCIPC and Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (CanCham) in the jointly organized Online Roadshow dubbed the Panel Discussion on Trade and Investment Opportunities in Davao and Wider Mindanao. Scheduled for November 30, 8:00 P.M. Canada […]

Davao City Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte and Sennan City Mayor Yamamoto Yuma signed a Memorandum of Intent signifying their commitment to pursue the sisterhood agreement between the two cities last November 29, 2022. The MOI signing was done during Mayor Yamamoto’s courtesy call with Mayor Duterte. The Sennan Mayor and a 10-man delegation from Sennan […]

Newly appointed Consul General of Indonesia in Davao City, Dr. Achmad Djatmiko paid a courtesy visit to Mayor Sebastian Duterte last November 11, 2022. During the visit, the Consul General reiterated the Consulate’s commitment to partnering with Davao City and work towards strengthening bilateral relationships between Davao and Indonesia, especially in the field of economy, […]

Singapore Ambassador Gerard Ho Wei Hong, on a courtesy visit with Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte last November 11, 2022, commended Davao City’s growth while also ensuring Singapore’s support in the city’s and vowed to assist in the city’s housing problems, particularly for the informal sector. The envoy said that Singapore, small in size, is always […]

Davao City Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte and Argentinia’s Ambassador to the Philippines Ricardo Luis Bocalandro discussed exploring a possible sister city relationship between Davao City and Argentine cities Rosario, Mendoza, and Cordoba during a courtesy call last November 11, 2022. “Our shared goal of mutual trust and linking with other countries for partnership in whatever […]