Davao City, Philippines – May 28, 2025 — In a move that highlights Davao City’s commitment to the safety, security, and well-being of its residents, the City Government held a blessing and ceremonial turnover of newly acquired assets on Wednesday, May 28. The event showcased the city’s continued investment in modern emergency and disaster response equipment—free from political branding or propaganda.
A total of 22 vehicles and essential rescue tools were blessed and formally presented, adding to the city’s growing inventory of life-saving assets. These are currently undergoing inspection, commissioning, and payment processing before being fully deployed to operational units.
The acquisitions will support various offices and frontline services:
City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO)
- Rubber boat equipment
- Ram jack
- Engine duo pump
- Life detector device
- Spreader
- Blue and orange hydraulic hoses
- Double hose reel core
- V struts
- Mobile high-pressure compressor
- 120 rescue helmets with headlamps
- Two fiberglass multipurpose ladders
- Two portable power stations
City Engineer’s Office (CEO)
- Four emergency response vehicles (pick-up type)
Bureau of Fire Protection – Davao City Fire District
- Four fire trucks
- One incident command vehicle
Coast Guard Station Davao
- One pick-up truck
- One patient transport vehicle
Task Force Davao (TFD)
- Six mobile emergency vehicles
- Two pick-up trucks
City Agriculturist’s Office (CAgrO)
- Two farm tractors
These assets will be crucial in disaster preparedness, rescue operations, emergency response, and community development. According to city officials, Davao’s approach stands out not only for the scale and modernization of its resources but also for its transparency and non-partisan implementation—evident in the absence of any politician’s name or face on the equipment.
“This is what sets Davao apart from other major cities in the country,” said a city staff member. “We focus on serving the people, not self-promotion.”
This latest rollout follows a similar turnover in December 2024, where 38 disaster and emergency response vehicles were distributed. The city continues to fund such initiatives through the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (LDRRM) Fund and the Annual Development Fund.
Davao’s commitment to emergency response excellence was further recognized this year when Central 911 was inducted into the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council’s Hall of Fame during the 22nd Gawad KALASAG Awards, for being the Best Government Emergency Management Response Team.
As Davao strengthens its emergency response systems, its focus remains clear: modern equipment, public service, and zero political distractions.