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Better Davao City

A community-driven digital transparency portal bringing local government data, projects, and services closer to the Davaoeños.

City Leadership

City Mayor

Sebastian Z. Duterte

Succeeded to Mayor on January 23, 2026 after Rodrigo Duterte's seat was declared vacant.

Vice Mayor

Rodrigo "Rigo" S. Duterte II

Succeeded to Vice Mayor on January 23, 2026.

Financial Transparency

Annual Budget (2024)

₱12.7 billion

Represented a 7.62% increase from 2023.

SourceDavao City Council Approvals

Major Infrastructure Projects

ONGOING

Davao City Bypass Construction Project

45.5-kilometer project connecting Toril to Panabo City with the Philippines' first long-distance mountain tunnel.

ONGOING

Samal Island–Davao City Connector (SIDC) Bridge

3.98-kilometer, four-lane extradosed bridge project linking Davao City and Samal.

ONGOING

Davao Public Transport Modernization Project (DPTMP) / HPBS

Establishing a modern bus-based public transport system with a 672-kilometer network and 1,100 buses (electric and Euro-V diesel). Partial operations expected in 2026.

ONGOING

Davao International Airport Modernization

Upgrades to the airport including passenger terminal building expansion.

Contact & Emergency

Emergency Hotline

911

Trunkline

(082) 241-1000

(082) 296-1433

Address

City Information Office, Room 18, City Hall Bldg., San Pedro St., Davao City, 8000 Philippines

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