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The City Archives and Records Office (CARO), through its Records Management Division (RMD), facilitated the actual dispo...
04/08/2026

The City Archives and Records Office (CARO), through its Records Management Division (RMD), facilitated the actual disposal of valueless records pursuant to National Archives of the Philippines (NAP) Authority No. AM-2026-112. The disposal activity was conducted on ๐€๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”, and was witnessed by ๐Œ๐ซ. ๐‰๐ž๐ซ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐’๐ข๐š๐ณ๐จ๐ง, Representative of the Commission on Audit (COA); ๐Œ๐ฌ. ๐Š๐š๐ฒ๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž ๐‚. ๐‹๐š๐ฌ๐š๐œ๐š, Auditor of the Commission on Audit (COA); and Ms. Lotus Rieta, Records Management Analyst I of the National Archives of the Philippines โ€“ Regional Archival Network (RAN) Davao.

A total of ๐Ÿ,๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’ ๐ฌ๐š๐œ๐ค๐ฌ, equivalent to ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ—,๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ ๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ฌ, of valueless records were successfully disposed of.

The conduct of this records disposal activity highlights CAROโ€™s continued commitment to efficient records management within the City Government of Davao. By facilitating the proper disposal of valueless records, CARO supports offices and departments in maintaining organized, secure, and compliant recordkeeping systems. This initiative ultimately contributes to improved operational efficiency and enhanced public service delivery.

๐’๐„๐Œ๐ˆ๐๐€๐‘ | ๐’๐ž๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐š๐ซ-๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ ๐จ๐ง ๐‘๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐€๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐งThe City Archives and Records Office (CARO) successfully...
23/07/2026

๐’๐„๐Œ๐ˆ๐๐€๐‘ | ๐’๐ž๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐š๐ซ-๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ ๐จ๐ง ๐‘๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐€๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง

The City Archives and Records Office (CARO) successfully conducted the Seminar-Workshop on Records Disposition Administration (RDA) in partnership with the National Archives of the Philippines (NAP) last June 25โ€“26, 2026, via Zoom.

The two-day seminar brought together Records Officers and key personnel to deepen their understanding of the proper management of government records. Esteemed resource speakers from the National Archives of the Philippines shared their expertise and best practices on records disposition, facilitating engaging discussions and interactive workshops that enriched the participants' learning experience.

Through this training, participants enhanced their knowledge and skills in records inventory, appraisal, disposal, and transferโ€”essential processes that promote efficient records management, regulatory compliance, transparency, and accountability in government service.

๐‹๐จ๐จ๐ค | ๐๐„๐๐‚๐‡๐Œ๐€๐‘๐Š๐ˆ๐๐†: ๐๐€๐๐†๐’๐€๐Œ๐Ž๐‘๐Ž ๐‹๐ˆ๐๐‘๐€๐‘๐˜ ๐€๐๐ƒ ๐€๐‘๐‚๐‡๐ˆ๐•๐„๐’The City Archives and Records Office (CARO) of Davao City welcomes t...
21/07/2026

๐‹๐จ๐จ๐ค | ๐๐„๐๐‚๐‡๐Œ๐€๐‘๐Š๐ˆ๐๐†: ๐๐€๐๐†๐’๐€๐Œ๐Ž๐‘๐Ž ๐‹๐ˆ๐๐‘๐€๐‘๐˜ ๐€๐๐ƒ ๐€๐‘๐‚๐‡๐ˆ๐•๐„๐’

The City Archives and Records Office (CARO) of Davao City welcomes the Bangsamoro Library and Archives for a Benchmarking Activity last June 24-25, 2026.

The two-day activity provided participants with essential knowledge and practical skills in archiving, proper restoration, and preservation of damaged records. Through hands-on workshops, attendees learned the step-by-step process of assessing, cleaning, repairing, and restoring deteriorated documents using appropriate archival techniques and materials.

This benchmarking reinforced the importance of records preservation in safeguarding institutional memory, ensuring compliance with records management standards, and protecting vital government documents for future generations.





๐’๐ž๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐š๐ซ-๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐š๐ฌ๐ข๐œ ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž๐ ๐‘๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐Ÿ“š Seminar-Workshop on Basic Restoration of Damaged Records๐Ÿ—“๏ธJune...
03/07/2026

๐’๐ž๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐š๐ซ-๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐š๐ฌ๐ข๐œ ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž๐ ๐‘๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ

๐Ÿ“š Seminar-Workshop on Basic Restoration of Damaged Records
๐Ÿ—“๏ธJune 18โ€“19, 2026

The City Archives and Records Office (CARO) successfully conducted the Seminar-Workshop on Basic Restoration of Damaged Records on June 18โ€“19, 2026, bringing together records custodians and personnel of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) to strengthen their knowledge and practical skills in the preservation and restoration of damaged government records.

Day 1 featured Ms. Andrea Cecilia S. Manalo, Archivist II, who provided participants with a comprehensive discussion on:

๐Ÿ“–Introduction to Restoration of Damaged Records
๐Ÿ› ๏ธPreparatory Steps for the Restoration of Records
๐Ÿ“ Workshop

Through her engaging lectures and hands-on activities, participants learned the basic principles of record restoration, proper handling of damaged documents, and essential preparation techniques before conducting restoration.

Day 2 was facilitated by Ms. Maria Karen Diorella A. Cereno, Senior Archivist, who led the participants in:

๐Ÿ“‚Actual Restoration of Damaged Records
๐Ÿงช Workshop

The second day focused on practical application, where participants performed actual restoration techniques under expert guidance. The Workshop provided valuable experience in restoring damaged records while applying proper conservation methods and best practices to preserve important government documents.

This two-day seminar-workshop reaffirmed CARO's commitment to promoting excellence in records management and building the capacity of records personnel to protect, preserve, and restore valuable public records for future generations.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed resource speakers, Ms. Andrea Cecilia S. Manalo and Ms. Maria Karen Diorella A. Cereno, and to the National Archives of the Philippines team for generously sharing their expertise and inspiring participants with their knowledge and experience. We also thank all participants for their active engagement and dedication to safeguarding our documentary heritage.

Together, we continue to build a culture of responsible records preservation and ensure the continuity of quality public service through effective records management.

๐’๐ž๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐š๐ซ-๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ ๐จ๐ง ๐‘๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒThe City Archives and Records Office (CARO) suc...
02/07/2026

๐’๐ž๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐š๐ซ-๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ ๐จ๐ง ๐‘๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ

The City Archives and Records Office (CARO) successfully facilitated the Seminar-Workshop on Records Disaster Preparedness and Business Continuity from June 15 to 17, 2026, equipping records personnel with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to protect and preserve vital government records before, during, and after disasters.

The three-day activity formally opened with inspiring Opening Remarks delivered by Ms. Ivonne Kempis on behalf of Ms. Grace P. Nabong, emphasizing the importance of strengthening records management systems and ensuring the continuity of government services through effective disaster preparedness.

๐Ÿ“Œ Day 1 | June 15, 2026
Participants were introduced to the Basics of Records Management, providing a solid foundation on the proper creation, handling, maintenance, and preservation of government records.

๐Ÿ“Œ Day 2 | June 16, 2026
Resource Speaker: Ma. Noida V. Baรฑares, Senior Archivist
The sessions focused on:
โœ”๏ธ Overview and Introduction to Records Disaster Preparedness and Business Continuity
โœ”๏ธPhase I โ€“ Prevention
โœ”๏ธPhase II โ€“ Preparation
โœ”๏ธ Interactive Workshop

Through interactive discussions and hands-on workshops, participants learned proactive strategies to reduce risks and prepare organizations for potential records-related disasters.

๐Ÿ“Œ Day 3 | June 17, 2026
Resource Speaker: Jacques-Noel C. Gesmundo, Archivist I
Topics included:
โœ”๏ธPhase III โ€“ Response
โœ”๏ธPhase IV โ€“ Recovery
โœ”๏ธ Interactive Workshop

This seminar-workshop reaffirmed CARO's commitment to promoting resilient records management practices and strengthening institutional preparedness for disasters. By investing in knowledge and capacity-building, government agencies are better equipped to safeguard valuable records and ensure business continuity in the face of unforeseen events.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our distinguished resource speakers, organizers, and all participants for their active engagement and commitment to enhancing record disaster preparedness.

Together, let us build a more resilient records management system for a stronger, better-prepared future.






๐‹๐จ๐จ๐ค | ๐๐„๐๐‚๐‡๐Œ๐€๐‘๐Š๐ˆ๐๐†: ๐ƒ๐„๐๐€๐‘๐“๐Œ๐„๐๐“ ๐Ž๐… ๐ˆ๐๐…๐Ž๐‘๐Œ๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐€๐๐ƒ ๐‚๐Ž๐Œ๐Œ๐”๐๐ˆ๐‚๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐“๐„๐‚๐‡๐๐Ž๐‹๐Ž๐†๐˜The City Archives and Records Office (CARO) w...
11/06/2026

๐‹๐จ๐จ๐ค | ๐๐„๐๐‚๐‡๐Œ๐€๐‘๐Š๐ˆ๐๐†: ๐ƒ๐„๐๐€๐‘๐“๐Œ๐„๐๐“ ๐Ž๐… ๐ˆ๐๐…๐Ž๐‘๐Œ๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐€๐๐ƒ ๐‚๐Ž๐Œ๐Œ๐”๐๐ˆ๐‚๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐“๐„๐‚๐‡๐๐Ž๐‹๐Ž๐†๐˜

The City Archives and Records Office (CARO) warmly welcomed representatives from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Regional Office XI for a benchmarking activity focused on enhancing records management practices and institutional efficiency last June 10, 2026.

The visit served as a valuable platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration, highlighting CARO's best practices in implementing and managing its Electronic Records Management System (ERMS). Discussions centered on effective records handling, digital records management, compliance with records standards, and strategies to ensure secure and efficient records processes.

CARO remains committed to promoting excellence in records and archives management by fostering partnerships and sharing innovative approaches that enhance public service delivery.






๐‹๐จ๐จ๐ค | ๐๐„๐๐‚๐‡๐Œ๐€๐‘๐Š๐ˆ๐๐†: ๐ƒ๐„๐๐€๐‘๐“๐Œ๐„๐๐“ ๐Ž๐… ๐’๐‚๐ˆ๐„๐๐‚๐„ ๐€๐๐ƒ ๐“๐„๐‚๐‡๐๐Ž๐‹๐Ž๐†๐˜The City Archives and Records Office (CARO) of Davao City welco...
11/06/2026

๐‹๐จ๐จ๐ค | ๐๐„๐๐‚๐‡๐Œ๐€๐‘๐Š๐ˆ๐๐†: ๐ƒ๐„๐๐€๐‘๐“๐Œ๐„๐๐“ ๐Ž๐… ๐’๐‚๐ˆ๐„๐๐‚๐„ ๐€๐๐ƒ ๐“๐„๐‚๐‡๐๐Ž๐‹๐Ž๐†๐˜

The City Archives and Records Office (CARO) of Davao City welcomes the Department of Science and Technology for a Benchmarking Activity last June 10, 2026.

The City Archives and Records Office (CARO) warmly welcomed the participants from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region XI for a benchmarking activity focused on the implementation and use of digital signatures for all types of documents.

The visit served as a valuable platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration, during which CARO presented its policies, workflow integration, system infrastructure, security protocols, and best practices for adopting digital signatures within records and document management processes. Through meaningful discussions and exchanges of experiences, both offices reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening efficiency, transparency, security, and innovation in public service delivery.

We look forward to continued collaboration and shared learning as we work together toward a more digitally empowered and future-ready government.





๐‹๐จ๐จ๐ค | ๐๐„๐๐‚๐‡๐Œ๐€๐‘๐Š๐ˆ๐๐†: ๐‚๐ˆ๐“๐˜ ๐†๐Ž๐•๐„๐‘๐๐Œ๐„๐๐“ ๐Ž๐… ๐ˆ๐’๐‹๐€๐๐ƒ ๐†๐€๐‘๐ƒ๐„๐ ๐‚๐ˆ๐“๐˜ ๐Ž๐… ๐’๐€๐Œ๐€๐‹The City Government of the Island Garden City of Sama...
27/04/2026

๐‹๐จ๐จ๐ค | ๐๐„๐๐‚๐‡๐Œ๐€๐‘๐Š๐ˆ๐๐†: ๐‚๐ˆ๐“๐˜ ๐†๐Ž๐•๐„๐‘๐๐Œ๐„๐๐“ ๐Ž๐… ๐ˆ๐’๐‹๐€๐๐ƒ ๐†๐€๐‘๐ƒ๐„๐ ๐‚๐ˆ๐“๐˜ ๐Ž๐… ๐’๐€๐Œ๐€๐‹

The City Government of the Island Garden City of Samal continues to strengthen its commitment to excellence in public service! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ“‚

The City Archives and Records Office (CARO) of Davao City welcomes the LGU-Island Garden City of Samal for a Benchmarking Activity last April 22, 2026.

This initiative aims to enhance records and archiving management systems through the integration of innovative practices, ensuring efficient preservation, retrieval, and management of vital government documents. Through collaboration and shared expertise, we move forward in building a more efficient, transparent, and service-driven local government.





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