How real is real?


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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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