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FREE BREAKFASTS IN DAVAO CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EYED

Former Civil Service Commission Chair and Davao representative Karlo Nograles on Thursday called for urgent action to address hunger and malnutrition in Davao City and proposed a free breakfast program for the city’s public schools, citing alarming new data showing that 27.3% of families in Mindanao experienced involuntary hunger in the past three months. “The […]

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NOGRALES VOWS TO CREATE BETTER JOBS IN DAVAO CITY

As the country grapples with increasing joblessness, Davao City mayoralty candidate Karlo Nograles outlined his plan to “create not just more, but better” jobs that would help Dabawenyos cope with the rising costs of living. According to Nograles, “economic growth is meaningless if it does not lead to a better life for the people. As […]

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NOGRALES EYES BETTER DAVAO CITY DISASTER RESPONSE

In the wake of the recent earthquakes that shook Myanmar and Thailand, mayoralty candidate Karlo Nograles on Wednesday emphasized the urgent need for Davao City to strengthen its disaster prevention and response capabilities, especially with the Philippines’ vulnerability to natural disasters. “These events are reminders that we must be proactive, not reactive,” Nograles said. “When […]

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NOGRALES CAMPAIGN TO CENTER ON DAVAO CITY VOTERS

As the local campaign for the midterm elections kicks off, Davao mayoralty candidate Karlo Nograles on Friday said that his campaign will be focused on Davaoeño voters and informing them of his vision and platform for the city. According to the former Civil Service Commission Chair, “voters will be at the center of our campaign. […]

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NOGRALES: SUPPORT DAVAO CITY’S WORKING MOTHERS

Former congressman and Civil Service Commission chairperson Karlo Nograles stressed the role of establishing more community day care centers in Davao City to increase employment opportunities for women, especially those who are outside the labor force because of unpaid care work. “We should not neglect our working mothers. It is easier for families to overcome […]

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NOGRALES WANTS CONCRETE ACTION ON WOMEN’S ISSUES

Former congressman and Civil Service Commission (CSC) chairperson Karlo Nograles on Sunday called for a stronger and more focused approach to addressing the concerns of women in Davao City as he stressed that respect for women must go beyond mere rhetoric.  “As a nation, we’ve made significant strides in advancing women’s rights, but the reality […]

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NOGRALES PUSHES FOR DAVAO CITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Former Davao City congressman Karlo Nograles has underscored the need to invest in youth development and education to ensure that young Dabawenyos are employable in various industries and are able to benefit from the city’s wealth.  “If we want to make our city’s development more inclusive, meaning that families and communities benefit from the great […]

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DAVAO CITY SENDS CASH AID TO AREAS HIT BY KANLAON

The City Government of Davao, through the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), gave financial assistance to local government units in the Visayas that were affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon.On December 9, an eruption occurred at Mt. Kanlaon’s summit vent affecting several areas in the Visayas. One municipality, three cities, and […]

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NOGRALES EYES BETTER FIRE PROTECTION IN DAVAO CITY

Following the recent LPG explosion that injured six workers, former Davao City congressman Karlo Nograles emphasized the need for a “serious, long-term commitment” to fire preparedness in Davao City. According to Nograles, “for the past five years, fire incidents have steadily risen, and this highlights the need for more fire stations and better equipment for […]

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NOGRALES COMMITS TO FIGHT DENGUE IN DAVAO CITY

With only less than a third of Davao City barangays with their own Mosquito-Borne Viral Disease Task Force, former Davao City congressman Karlo Nograles on Tuesday committed to extend “whatever support necessary” to ensure that measures are in place to protect Dabawenyos from the scourge of dengue. According to the former Civil Service Commission chief, […]