Davao Commuter

13/05/2026

Davao City's EV Ordinance: A First in the Philippines 💚⚡🔋🚗🚌

The 21st City Council has officially passed the Davao City EV Ordinance, proposed by Councilor Tek Ocampo. This landmark legislation grants incentives to electric vehicle manufacturers, dealers, users, and public conveyance operators. It also extends support to spare parts suppliers, charging stations, and environmentally sound battery disposal and recycling facilities.

This move is expected to provide a boost to the electric vehicle sector in Davao City, aligning with the city’s strategic push to transform its fleet into EVs.

13/05/2026

Once fully implemented, the Davao Public Transport Modernization Project-DavaoBus is expected to employ approximately 3,000 bus drivers.

Priority will be given to affected Public Utility Jeepney (PUJ) drivers, who also have the option to endorse family members in their stead. In addition to receiving standardized pay, drivers will operate under a three-shift system with eight-hour schedules. This structure ensures continuous transport services throughout the city while significantly easing the workload for drivers.

Participate in the Davao Bus Project’s IEC campaign to stay informed and join the conversation about the city's transport future!

Schedule:
May 13: Barangay 40-A, Poblacion District, at their Barangay Hall, from 9AM to 12NN

May 15: Barangay 38-D, Poblacion District, at their Barangay Hall, from 9AM to 12NN

May 16: Barangay 37-D, Poblacion District, at their Barangay Hall, from 9AM to 12NN

12/05/2026

Hopefully, with the new lead counsel for FPRRD, Peter Haynes, the defense will be even stronger. God willing, his acquittal and release will come sooner. Kudos to the great effort of his former counsel, Atty. Kaufman.

Haynes served as lead counsel for Jean-Pierre Bemba, the former vice president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, from 2010 to 2018, when the International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber overturned Bemba's conviction for war crimes and crimes against humanity in 2018. It was one of the few full acquittals ever secured at the ICC.

12/05/2026

A comfortable commute awaits everyone in Davao City.

​Thanks to the DC Bus Libreng Sakay, Dabawenyos are getting a preview of the daily commuting experience that will soon be the norm. As jeepneys are retired and replaced by modern city buses with the DavaoBus, passengers can expect a more comfortable, reliable, and safe ride every day.

12/05/2026

Pagka-swerte gyud sa mga Dabawenyos! One of the Safest, the Cleanest, and Best City to Visit in the Philippines na, naay libreng sakay sa mga modernong city buses pa!🚌

This is where our taxes go, benefitting Dabawenyos, thanks to the strong and reliable local leadership.💚

Sources: Numbeo, World Travel Index.
Note: Ranking subject to change/update. DC Bus has only 10 units for now, operating during peak hours.

12/05/2026

The 11 representatives of the Davao Region have spoken: five (5) are against the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, one (1) abstained, and five (5) are in favor.

During the first impeachment attempt against VP Sara in 2025, only the representative of Davao del Sur voted in favor. Now, the two representatives from Davao del Norte and two from Davao de Oro have joined him.

11/05/2026

Nominate nato puhon ang Davao City pag naa na ang DavaoBus hehe

NOMINATE YOUR SUSTAINABLE CITY! From now until May 22, 2026, you can nominate a city for our 2027 Sustainable Transport Award: https://www.staward.org/

11/05/2026

Development of Barangay 23-C "Mini Forest" from 2001 to 2025 (24 years).

Barangay 23-C is a densely populated, coastal barangay in Davao City's Poblacion District with a 2020 census population of around 17,000.

Known for its multicultural community, it includes the high-density coastal area of Isla Verde (partially/visibly separated in the early 2000s). The area is prone to fire incidents, with recent large-scale fires reported in 2014, 2025, and just this May 2026. But residents show resiliency, building and bouncing back again after every tragedy.

11/05/2026

Riding the free DC Bus is a lifesaver in this heat and humidity. Its powerful air conditioning provides plenty of cooling, even at full capacity. 🚌❄️💚

Mao ni ang nagahulat sa tanang komyuters puhon. Dili na maigangang, dili na paington sa byahe, ug dili na mabantangan sa a*o ug abog gikan sa dakan padulong sa paadtuan!

11/05/2026

Senators Vote on Alan Peter Cayetano for Senate President.

In Favor/Majority (13):
A. Cayetano
P. Cayetano
dela Rosa
Estrada
Escudero
Go
Legarda
Marcoleta
Marcos
Padilla
Villanueva
C. Villar
M. Villar

Abstain/Independent (2):
Zubiri
Ejercito

Not in Favor/Minority (9):
Sotto
Lacson
Aquino
Gatchalian
Hontiveros
Lapid
Pangilinan
R. Tulfo
E. Tulfo

11/05/2026

Sen. Bato is back! Sen. Tito Sotto has been ousted as Senate President, with Sen. Alan Cayetano taking over the role.