The City Government of Davao formed the Davao City Ironman 2023 Executive Committee through Executive Order (EO) No. 2, Series of 2023.
The triathlon race will unfurl on March 26, 2023.
EO 2, signed by Mayor Sebastian Duterte on January 25, 2023, cites the need to renew and spur economic activities amid the easing of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in the city.
Staging world-class events such as the Ironman, the new order states, has successfully established the city as a premier destination, bringing a host of benefits to the local economy.
“One of the major events in Davao City which provided tremendous positive effects in the community was the staging of the “Ironman 70.3 Davao” in the years 2018 and 2019; and recently, the said event has again been successfully procured by the city government to continue to propel sports development, promote tourism, and spur economic activities, not only in Davao City and its nearby localities but also for the entire country as well,” EO 2 provides.
Organizers will hold small promotional activities leading up to the main event.
EO 2 also states, “To ensure the success of the staging of the Ironman 70.3 Davao and its ancillary activities and events, there is a need to constitute, organize, and create a committee composed of national, as well as local government departments and offices, private sector individuals, groups and organizations.”
The Ironman Execom is chaired by Mayor Duterte while The Ironman Group – Sunrise Events Inc. general manager Maria Christina “Princess” Galura is co-chairperson.
Members include John Carlo B. Tria of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc., Atty. Jonah Margarette F. Presto of the City Mayor’s Office, Assistant City Administrator for Administration Tristan Dwight P. Domingo, Sports Development Division-CMO officer-in-charge Michael Denton P. Aportadera, Jennifer R. Romero of the City Tourism Office, City Legal Office OIC Atty. Osmundo P. Villanueva, Public Safety and Security Office chief (Ret) PLtCol Angel B. Sumagaysay, City Transport & Traffic Management Office head (Ret) PLtCol Dionisio C. Abude, and City Engineer’s Office OIC Atty. Joseph Dominic S. Felizarta, CE.
The rest of the Ironman Execom members are City Environment & Natural Resources Office OIC Engr. Marivic L. Reyes, City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office OIC (Ret) PLtCol Alfredo D. Baloran, City Information Office (CIO) OIC Harvey James C. Lanticse, Davao City Police Office (DCPO) director PCol Alberto P. Lupaz, Task Force Davao commander Col. Darren E. Comia, Engr. Rey Peter B. Gille of the Department of Public Works and Highways, Mildred G. Aviles of the Davao City Water District, Ancillary Services Unit (ASU) OIC Paul Previldo E. Bermejo, City Health Office (CHO) OIC Dr. Marjorie D. Culas, Barangay & Cultural Communities Affairs Division (BCCAD) OIC Julius I. Villafuerte, Engr. Rodger S. Velasco of the Davao Light and Power Company, and PCol Jomaira B. Estrada of the Regional Highway Patrol Unit 11.
Ironman Execom members are mandated to name their respective permanent alternate representatives.
The execom is directed to ensure the smooth coordination of all activities relating to the Ironman Davao City event, encourage public and private sector participation and perform other tasks necessary to effectively and meaningfully carry out all the Ironman Davao City and its ancillary events.
EO 2 also calls on all government offices, private organizations, and establishments to assist the Ironman Execom in organizing a successful Ironman 70.3 Davao event.
The city administrator is authorized to identify and enlist other individuals or entities to assist in the successful execution of the Ironman 70.3 Davao event, including but not limited to providing support, duties, and functions.
The CTOO shall serve as the Ironman Execom Secretariat.
The expenses related to the activities of the committee members and other personnel, including any expenses incurred for work outside of regular office hours, will be covered by the City Government’s funds and private sector sponsorships, if any, and will comply with government accounting and auditing regulations.
Find the full provisions of EO 2, Series of 2022 here ? https://dcstaging.davaocity.gov.ph/transparency/executive-orders/2023-2/. CIO
