28/10/2026
Davao City Council recognizes Francisco Navalta, the 17-year-old developer of DavaoGo 📱💚🦅
The Davao City Council, during its 43rd regular session yesterday, October 28, recognized Francisco Navalta, a 17-year-old student at Assumption College of Davao and developer of the DavaoGo app.
DavaoGo is an independent public transportation and commuter navigation app for Davao City designed to help residents and visitors find routes, check fares, and navigate the city more efficiently.
In a privilege speech, Councilor Bonz Militar, chairperson of the Committee on Information Technology, highlighted how the app leverages technology to assist Dabawenyos in their daily commutes. He also praised DavaoGo for being completely free to use and featuring a built-in AI assistant. Following the speech, the council passed a resolution to officially commend the young student-developer.
Sources: DXDC 621 RMN Davao. Images from DavaoGo and Konsehal Bonz Militar
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