CHILD-FRIENDLY. Davao City Mayor Sara Z. Duterte cites the various programs for children during her State of the City Address on Thursday (March 17, 2022). Duterte says caring and providing for the children 'must never stop.' (Screengrab) DAVAO CITY - Children are among the top priorities of the city government, Mayor Sara Z. Duterte said, citing various welfare, health, and educational programs that made the city as one of the child-friendly local government units in the country. During her Valedictory and State of the City Address (SOCA) Thursday afternoon, Duterte said the city government was able to respond to the needs of the children by establishing the Quick Response Team for Children's Concerns. She said the team conducts rescue operations, investigation, and documentation of cases of abuse and sexual exploitation of children. Likewise, the mayor said the local government unit (LGU) has established various shelters specific to the needs of children - Balay Dangupan