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Growing up in Davao, I have learned that it is an environment full of hope. Davao has held so many opportunities, with a government that safeguards and holds a belief in a brighter future for the citizens. The people who live here are so full of warmth and are trustworthy, and you rarely find any reports of crime in the city. Probably it’s in the mentality of the people on how they are able to be so disciplined and not fool around. It is also one of the cities in the Philippines that make you feel safe, comfortable, and generally happy.
But there are
still some who tend to be realistic and question, “Is Davao really safe?” According
to Statistics, after
ranking ninth safest in the world in the user-contributed survey site
Numbeo.com, Davao City is now at fourth place. Aside from that, the following are
several reasons that prove that Davao really is a safe city:
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1. Davao’s emergency 911
hotline. It is the first in the country, providing 24/7 emergency response and
police assistance in minutes within the city’s urban area.
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2. Davao's safety of walking. Studies show
that the safety of walking around alone during daytime or nighttime still has a
high rate.
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3.
Davao has a Non-Smoking Ordinance. Smoking in
populated areas is restricted in many cities in the Philippines, but Davao City
was one of the first localities to strictly implement a citywide smoking ban on public
places, complete with skyrocketing fines.
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4. Davao has a Firecracker ban.
Thanks to the effective local governance and the unwavering
discipline of Dabawenyos, there have been minimal to zero injuries due
to firecrackers.
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5.
Davao has a speed limit. Driving around the city has become a lot slower
because of the speed limit ordinance. You can
only go as fast as 30 kph downtown, and a maximum of 60 kph in the city borders.
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6. Davao has a liquor ban. The
ordinance was designed to reduce accidents and crimes caused by alcohol
intoxication, and it seems to be working. Walking in Davao City streets has
become significantly safer with less drunkards roaming the city.
With all of these data mentioned
above, it is safe to conclude that Davao really is a safe city, and it is not
just an illusion. If society will adapt to the safety culture that Davao City
has, then people will learn to establish this and furthermore promote safety
within the rest of society. As they
believe just how safety truly is evident in Davao, then they can finally set
that into a genuine reality.
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