The Davao City Tourism Operations Office said that Dabawenyos who want to join the Parada Dabawenyo 2023 as a contingent can now access the forms online or if they prefer, face-to-face at the CTOO.
CTOO Officer-in-Charge Jennifer Romero in an interview with Davao City Disaster Radio Tuesday said that the forms
and guidelines for the Parada Dabawenyo are now posted on the official Facebook of CTOO, at the Parada Dabawenyo 2023 page. Those who are interested to join may also fill up the forms at the CTOO office located on the 4th Floor, Davao City Tourism, Investment and Promotions Building, Palma Gil St., Davao City
“Once they fill-up the form, naa ta’y pagabuhaton nga orientation before sa date sa parade. (Once they fill up the form, we will conduct an orientation before the schedule of the parade),” Romero said.
She said that applicants will have to submit the application forms and needed details on or before March 6, 2023, which is the deadline for the application.
“Ang atoang basic guidelines is open siya, ang isa nato ka group should be max of 50 persons only and a minimum of 20
mao na ang atong requirements for a group (Based on our guidelines, it is open [for all], one group will have a maximum of 50 persons only and a minimum of 20, that is our requirement for one group),” Romero said.
Romero said that everyone is welcome to submit an application.
As to following the health protocols, Romero said that the same protocols for the Pasko Fiesta will be implemented.
During the Pasko Fiesta, the national guidelines for the voluntary wearing of face masks was implemented.
“Amping amping gihapon ta, this is already a full blast face to face so safety gihapon ang atong concern (We still should take care, this is already a full blast of face-to-face, so we are still concerned about our safety),” Romero said.
Romero said that as for preparations for the Mutya and Reyna ng Davao, the top 50 will be trimmed down to 30 on Wednesday, February 15. For Reyna Dabawenya the top 20 were already selected to compete in the finals.
To know more about the activities and to download forms for Parada, just visit: https://www.facebook.com/DavaoCityTourism
or https://www.facebook.com/ParadaDabawenyoOfficial.
