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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, […]

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NOGRALES EYES CHILD DEV’T CENTERS IN DAVAO CITY

Following the release of the Year Two Report of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II), former Davao City lawmaker Karlo Nograles has pledged to make early childhood care and development (ECCD) a top priority, vowing to establish at least one Child Development Center (CDC) in each of the city’s 182 barangays to combat […]

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NOGRALES CELEBRATES CNY WITH DAVAO CITY CHINOYS

“We extend heartfelt greetings to all our Filipino-Chinese friends and to the entire Fil-Chi community for a prosperous New Year. We also humbly express our deep gratitude for their unwavering support and fervent commitment to economic prosperity and good governance.” Former Davao City representative and Civil Service Commission Chair Karlo Nograles made these remarks on […]

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NOGRALES BATS FOR EXTRA CARE OF DAVAO CITY SENIORS

The city government should exert extra efforts to cater to the needs of the elderly, former Davao City lawmaker Karlo Nograles said on Thursday, “as a city should be able to take care of its most vulnerable sectors.” Speaking to senior citizens in a community outreach activity, Nograles said that “a government is only as […]

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‘DIGITAL SUPERHIGHWAY’ EYED  TO FIX  DAVAO TRAFFIC

A multi-pronged approach to addressing traffic should be adopted to deal with what former Davao City lawmaker Karlo Nograles said is the consequence of progress and development, and one path that needs to be explored is the establishment of a “digital superhighway” in Davao City. Speaking to residents in the third district of Davao City, […]