The City Government of Davao, in partnership with the Department of Education-Davao City Division (DepEd-Davao City), is set to upgrade its Dabawenyo DCplinado modules by shifting them online. Councilor Bonz Andre Militar, chair of the Committee on Information Technology, announced the proposal during the Pulong-Pulong sa Dabawenyos on April 21, 2026, at the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
Expanding Access Through Digital Platforms
Militar emphasized that the online version aims to reach more students and schools across Davao City. "Right now, there is a proposal to upgrade it so that more can benefit and more schools can receive this DCplinado module," he said. The printed version of the module has already been rolled out in schools.
The initiative builds on the official launch of the DCplinado modules for Grade 6 and Grade 10 students on December 10, 2024, at Teodoro L. Palma Gil Elementary School. The modules comply with City Ordinance No. 0552, Series of 2024, also known as the Dabawenyo DCplinado for the Future Generation, authored by Councilor Jonard Dayap and approved on July 9, 2024.
Integration into School Curriculum
Since January 2025, the modules have been integrated into existing subjects such as Values Education, Araling Panlipunan, Makabayan, and Good Manners and Right Conduct. Teachers underwent a two-day seminar to prepare for effective delivery of the lessons.
The DCplinado module adopts an enhanced approach aligned with Davao City's "Culture of Security" campaign, aiming to develop well-rounded citizens with strong moral values and good conduct. Key topics covered include:
- Civic responsibility and community engagement
- Respect for laws and regulations
- Cultural sensitivity and gender equality
- Personal discipline and ethical behavior
- Information and digital ethics
- Environmental stewardship
- Culture of security
- Financial literacy
The shift to online modules is expected to further these goals by making the curriculum more accessible to the youth and the broader Dabawenyo community.
