Davao Oriental Province earns top disaster preparedness award, Gawad Kalasag, for achieving Beyond Compliant status with a score of 2.88. Recognized for prioritizing disaster management in the face of natural disasters, Governor Niño Sotero L. Uy, Jr. dedicates the award to residents, emphasizing their entitlement to the highest level of service. This annual award recognizes stakeholders involved in disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and humanitarian assistance programs, empowering vulnerable communities to address vulnerabilities effectively.