PIA Davao Region

DAVAO DEL NORTE --- Tagum City is seen to take a significant role as an economic and development partner of component local government units (LGUs) to the Metro Davao Development Authority (DMMA).   Tagum City Mayor Allan Rellon has visualized this banking on the geographic location of Tagum; its economic and development potential; and its existing facilities, infrastructure and services.   In an interview, Rellon said Tagum connects to key areas in Mindanao particularly to CARAGA Region, to Davao Oriental, to Valencia Bukidnon in Northern Mindanao and to the highly urbanized City of Davao.   In terms of connectivity and accessibility, Rellon said three  major national roads passes through Tagum City. It also has coastal road and bypass roads aside from being a major stop over point of the Mindanao Railway System..   Rellon also cited the competitiveness advantage of Tagum as confirmed by the Department of Trade and Industry Regional Competitiveness Committee th...

DAVAO DEL NORTE, Dec. 2 (PIA) -- The City Government of Tagum yesterday lit the tallest Christmas Tree in the country at 6:00 PM in the New City Hall Grounds, Barangay Apokon, Tagum City, Davao Del Norte. The Tagum City Christmas tree, which stands at 195 feet, still holds the tallest Christmas tree record in the country. With its strong foundation and beautiful decoration, residents of Tagum City and even from neighboring provinces always visit the holiday tree annually. Despite the restrictions on event gatherings brought about by the pandemic, a small lighting ceremony took place, strictly following the standard health protocols attended by city government officials and a few residents. Based on the city government explanation, the five dominant colors featured in the giant holiday tree symbolize significant aspirations of the local government. The colors blue signify inspiration; green for growth and harmony; yellow for positivity and hope; white for purity and simplicity; and red ...

TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte—The City Government of Tagum has opened 22 vaccination sites for the three-day National Vaccination campaign with  the end goal of vaccinating a  total of 51,649 individuals. City Health Education Promotion Officer (HEPO) Rae Catherine Apura told PIA that the city government aims to achieve 17,216 jabbing daily from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1. After the kick-off rites at Tagum City Hall Atrium this morning (Nov. 29), Tagum City Mayor Allan Rellon dispatched all City Department Heads to see to it that targets are met and even surpassed. The city government  has  clinched agreements with malls, hospitals and schools aside from government facilities as sites of the 3-day national vaccination campaign Bayanihan Bakunahan. Some 200  volunteers have manifested support for the city government in rolling out the campaign to all corners of the city, Apura said.  (JMDA)

DAVAO DEL NORTE, Oct. 27 (PIA) -- The City Agriculture Office (CAGRO) of the City Government of Tagum said it has addressed the problems of local rice farmers as it is now offering higher prices to local palays harvested, said Tagum City Agriculturist, Engr. Harold F. Dawa. In a radio program today, Dawa explained how the City of Tagum helped resolve the problems of the rice farmers in Tagum City. He also explained how the local palays are bought at a competitive price. "Ang atong mga local rice farmers, makita nimo karon, problemado gyud. And now karon, kabalo mo pilay buying? halos paliton nalang ug P10 to P12 per kilo ang palay. Ug karon amo man gyud nga gitotal ang production cost diri sa atong local setting naa sa P9.45 per kilo. Unya ug paliton ug P12? 2.55 centavos nalang   (Our local farmers are really problematic. And now the buying price for the palay is just 10-12 pesos per kilo. As of now, as per our computation, the production cost in the local setting is 9.45 pes...

DAVAO DEL NORTE, Oct. 15 (PIA) - Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go visited the City of Tagum yesterday for the release of Aids to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) XI. The 974 beneficiaries were identified by the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSDWO) including pregnant women, senior citizens, solo parents, and persons with disabilities (PWDs). City Mayor Allan L. Rellon warmly welcomed Go together with the local officials and some provincial officials by citing the programs and projects of President Rodrigo R. Duterte to the City of Tagum.  Apart from the food and cash assistance, Go also gave 15 mountain bikes, 10 computer tablets, and 10 shoes to selected recipients.  Despite the significant drop of the COVID-19 cases in the country, Go urges the residents of Tagum City to get vaccinated and always follow the health protocols. On the other hand, as the Senate Health Committee Head, Senator ...

  DAVAO DEL NORTE, June 17 (PIA) – Tagum residents can now accomplish their voter’s registration through a mobile app called “Mobile Registration Form Application” created by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). During the app’s launch at Atrium, New City Hall, Tagum City on June 15, COMELEC Commissioner Marlon S. Casquejo said that the mobile app “aims to enhance the voter registration experience amidst the pandemic.” With this app, Tagum registrants can fill out the application form using an android smartphone instead of the traditional pen and paper. When completed, a QR code will be generated and must be saved in the phone. To be officially registered, a registrant should bring the QR code to their nearest Office of the Election Officer (OEO) where the registrant can proceed straight to the biometrics section after the scanning of the QR Code as it contains the already completed application form. Casquejo said that this new process of registering has brought efficiency not o...