The City Government of Davao through the Davao City Investment Promotion Center, City Tourism Operations Office and City Mayor’s Office joined the Davao Region  tourism roadshow organized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region XI targeting the cities of Sydney and Melbourne Australia from September 29 to October 4, 2024. At Radisson’s Blu Hotel at […]

The Belgian Ambassador to the Philippines, H.E. Michel Parys, paid a courtesy call to Davao City Vice Mayor Atty. J. Melchor Quitain on September 19, 2024, at the City Mayor’s Office, Davao City Hall to discuss matters of mutual interest and explore opportunities for cooperation between Belgium and Davao City, Philippines. The Ambassador was accompanied […]

On September 19, 2024, the Davao City Investment Incentive Board (DCIIB) convened for its third regular meeting to review the application of global food company Monde Nissin Corporation for local tax incentives. The corporation has an existing manufacturing plant in Davao City and is investing PHP 2.365 billion to add a bakery and biscuits facility […]

On September 17, 2024, delegates from the Municipal Government of Cateel, headed by Cateel Mayor Emilou C. Nuñez, participated in a benchmarking session conducted by Davao City Investment Promotion Center (DCIPC) Unit Head Mr. Christian D. Cambaya, Davao City Economic Enterprises (CEE) Manager Mr. Maximo P. Macalipes, Jr., and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) […]

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through its Competitiveness Bureau, announced the new Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) rankings last August 23, 2024. The sustainable competitiveness of cities and municipalities is measured according to five indicators: (1) economic dynamism, (2) government efficiency, (3) infrastructure, (4) resilience, and (5) innovation. Based on the 2024 […]

The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to the Philippines, H.E. Christian Halaas Lyster, paid a courtesy call to Davao City Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte on September 3, 2024, at Matina Enclaves to strengthen the cooperation between Norway and Davao City. The diplomatic ties between Davao and Norway will culminate in the opening of the […]

Delegates from Dalian City, People’s Republic of China headed by Asia Division Deputy Director Sun Lidi had a courtesy meeting with Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte at Matina Enclaves on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Accompanying Deputy Director Sun were Foreign Affairs Administration third-grade researcher Li Bao; translator Zhang Ruijun; Shi Peihe, and Tiancheng Xing. During the […]

Senator Shiomura Ayaka of Japan’s Upper House made a courtesy call to Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte last August 17, 2024, at Matina Enclaves Residences. Sen. Shiomura is a member of the House of Councillors, Diet of Japan, and was in the city for a brief visit. She made mention of her advocacies concerning animal […]

Delegates from Pohang, South Korea led by Park Jae-gwan, Director General of the Autonomous Administration Bureau, made a courtesy call to Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte last August 17, 2024, at Matina Enclaves Residences. Alongside other delegates and guests for the Kadayawan Festival 2024, the Pohang delegation expressed their gratitude for the invitation to Davao […]