THE DAVAO City Police Office (DCPO) is calling on all Davaoeños and visitors to strictly adhere to established safety and security protocols to ensure a peaceful, orderly, and enjoyable celebration.
The festival, showcasing the city’s vibrant attractions and music festivities, runs from June 5 to 29.
In a public advisory issued by the DCPO, acting city director Col Hansel M. Marantan emphasized the importance of public cooperation.
“Duaw Davao is a lively celebration that showcases the city’s diverse attractions and vibrant music festivities, igniting Davao’s tourism spirit,” Marantan said. “In partnership with the LGU and security agencies, DCPO has implemented comprehensive safety measures to ensure a peaceful and successful event.”
To maintain Davao City’s reputation as one of the safest cities in the country, the DCPO is urging everyone to practice the “Culture of Security” by promptly reporting any crimes or suspicious activities to authorities.
The advisory highlights several key prohibitions and guidelines that the public must observe throughout the festival period:
- No smoking in public places
- Avoid bringing infants and small children to crowded areas for their safety
- Do not bring backpacks and big bags to facilitate faster and more efficient security inspections
- Take off jackets and sunglasses upon going through the inspection areas
- Do not drink alcoholic beverages in public
- Do not use laser lights
- No bomb jokes – these are serious offenses with severe consequences
- No firearms are allowed
- Drones are not allowed except those with prior security clearance
- Do not bring sharp objects
“We urge everyone to practice our culture of security by promptly reporting crimes or suspicious activities to the authorities,” PCOL Marantan reiterated. “With your cooperation, we can continue to uphold Davao City as one of the safest cities in the country. Let’s celebrate Duaw Davao 2025 safely and responsibly.”
The DCPO also provided contact numbers for reporting emergencies and concerns: PLDT 227-5777 and DIAL-911 for emergencies, and Smart 0998-579-7054 / 0919-070-2222.
The public can also reach out through the Davao City Police Office social media pages.
