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12/05/2026

POV : City Mayors of Davao (1937 to Present) 🫰
Cityhood: March 1, 1937

(1937–2025)
Commonwealth Period
Santiago Artiaga — 1937–1938
Agustin L. Alvarez — 1938–1940
Pantaleon A. Pelayo Sr. — 1940–1941
Japanese Occupation
Alfonso G. Oboza Sr. — 1941–1942
Juan A. Sarenas — 1943–1944
Donato C. Endriga — 1944–1945
Post-War / Early Republic
Apolinario C. Cabigon — 1946
Fundador R. Villafuerte — 1946–1947
Leon Maria A. Garcia — 1947–1949
Bernardo B. Teves — 1949–1953
Rodolfo B. Sarenas — 1953–1954
Julian A. Rodriguez Sr. — 1954–1955
Late 1950s–1970s
Carmelo L. Porras — 1956–1959, 1960–1963, 1964–1967
Elias B. Lopez — 1968–1971
Luis T. Santos — 1972–1975, 1976–1981
Elias B. Lopez — 1981–1986
Post-EDSA Transition
Zafiro L. Respicio — 1986–1987
Jacinto T. Rubillar — 1987–1988
Modern Political Era
Rodrigo R. Duterte —
1988–1998
2001–2010
2013–2016
(Acting Mayor during leave)
• Dominador B. Zuño Jr. — 1990–1991
Benjamin C. de Guzman — 1998–2001
Sara Z. Duterte —
2010–2013
2016–2022
Sebastian “Baste” Duterte — 2022–2025
Rodrigo R. Duterte — 2025–present (elected again in 2025)

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📷All photo courtesy to LGU Davao and Wikipedia

10/05/2026

1989 Davao City: San Pedro, Ilustre, City Hall, and Mayor Duterte?

​Several locations in Davao City were featured in the 1989 Regal Films movie, "Handa na ang Hukay Mo, Calida." The film tells the story of the former Davao Police Commission Chief, Lt. Col. Franco Calida, and his intense fight alongside the Alsa Masa against communist rebels who were active in the city at the time.

​The film features scenes set in streets like San Pedro and Ilustre, as well as Davao City Hall. It even includes what appears to be a cameo by former Mayor Rody Duterte—or at least his look-alike.

Snippets from film "Handa na ang Hukat Mo, Calida" (1889) by Regal Films.


03/05/2026

The Mindanao Railway Project (MRP) is finally moving forward, with around 178 families set to be relocated to make way for the construction of the long-delayed railway line.

Samal Island-Davao City Connector Bridge is 55.97% complete as of Thursday (April 23, 2026). However, the target complet...
28/04/2026

Samal Island-Davao City Connector Bridge is 55.97% complete as of Thursday (April 23, 2026).

However, the target completion may be extended to September 2030 due to funding constraints, according to the Regional Project Monitoring Committee-Davao Region.

Delays are attributed to rising costs linked to the Middle East crisis and limited availability of imported equipment, although construction will continue progressing.

28/04/2026

Davao City Twins Bypass Tunnel

ENTRAL 911 ADUNAY BAG-ONG EMERGENCY APP Mas gipalig-on sa City Government of Davao ang sistema sa Central 911 pinaagi sa...
22/04/2026

ENTRAL 911 ADUNAY BAG-ONG EMERGENCY APP

Mas gipalig-on sa City Government of Davao ang sistema sa Central 911 pinaagi sa bag-ong mobile emergency application nga gihimo sa Davao City Information Technology Center (CITC) aron mas paspas ang pagresponde sa mga emerhensiya ug mapugngan ang prank calls.

Matud ni Councilor Bonz Andrei Militar, chairperson sa Committee on Information and Technology, ang bag-ong sistema kabahin sa SERAL-CARED system, nga gi-aprubahan sa City Council niadtong Nobyembre 2025, ug tumong niini nga mas mapadali ang dispatch ug matubag ang kalisud sa pagtultol sa lokasyon sa mga tawag.

Gibana-banaang muabot sa 4,000 ka tawag kada adlaw ang madawat sa CDRRMO, apan katunga lamang niini ang tinuod nga emergengy, maong gilakip sa sistema ang filter batok sa prank calls ug fake reports.

Gipahimangnoan usab nga ang mga magpa-prank sa emergency system mahimong mag-atubang og multa, community service, o posible nga pagkapriso.

The Futuristic Durian Convention Center at Davao Coastal Road. 😍😍😍😍credit: Davao City Beautiful Movement
20/04/2026

The Futuristic Durian Convention Center at Davao Coastal Road. 😍😍😍😍

credit: Davao City Beautiful Movement

Reimagining the Davao Coastal Road 2.0DAVAO OCEAN PARK(In front of Bago Esplanade)Features:1. Ocean Tunnel Aquarium2. Se...
20/04/2026

Reimagining the Davao Coastal Road 2.0
DAVAO OCEAN PARK
(In front of Bago Esplanade)

Features:
1. Ocean Tunnel Aquarium
2. Sea Turtle Conservation Pavilion
3. Dolphin Discovery Theater
4. Marine Science Research Wing
5. Immersive Digital Ocean Museum
6. Grand Seaview Food Hall
7. Children’s Discovery Zone

Far Right:
Dolphin and Marine Mammal Observation Institute

A research unit focused on dolphin sightings, behavior, migration patterns, acoustic monitoring, and protection of marine mammal habitats.

Far Left:
Parallel Monorails

20/04/2026

🎉✂️ A Meaningful Start to a New Milestone!

The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Felcris Matina Crossing officially began with the opening message of Ms. Cindy Yap, warmly welcoming everyone and sharing the vision behind this exciting new venture.

This was followed by an inspiring message from Rodrigo “Rigo” Duterte, who expressed his support and encouragement for initiatives that continue to bring growth, opportunities, and better services to the community.

Together, we celebrate not just the opening of a new store, but another step forward in serving the people of Davao with better choices, bigger savings, and a stronger community spirit. 🛍️✨

DEPED RELEASES OFFICIAL CALENDAR FOR SY 2026-2027The Department of Education has released the official calendar for Scho...
20/04/2026

DEPED RELEASES OFFICIAL CALENDAR FOR SY 2026-2027

The Department of Education has released the official calendar for School Year 2026–2027, which will run from June 8, 2026 to April 8, 2027 under a three-term academic structure.

Term 1 will include an opening block from June 8 to 11, followed by classes from June 15 to September 1, and end-of-term activities from September 2 to 15. Term 2 will run from September 16 to December 4, with end-of-term activities from December 7 to 18. Term 3 will cover January 4 to March 23, followed by closing activities from March 24 to April 8, 2027.

DepEd said private schools and universities may adopt the same calendar, provided they comply with the required number of school days. |via Rovie Dane Francisco/UM, SunStar Davao Intern

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