DAVAO City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte has created the executive committee of the 2014 Pasko Fiesta sa Dabaw.

Duterte chairs the committee, while Assistant City Administrator for Operations, lawyer Jhopee A. Agustin, is co-chair.

This year's festival directors are Councilor Al Ryan S. Alejandre, City Tourism Officer Lisette Marques, and Richard Dian Vilar of Museo Dabawenyo.

Duterte also assigned the City Tourism Office as the secretariat, and City Public and Production Division head Leo Villareal for publicity, promotions and documentation.

Also members of the execom are Davao City Police Office Chief Vicente Danao Jr., Public Safety and Security Command Center head Retired Chief Superintendent Francisco Villaroman, Task Force Davao commander Colonel Macairog Alberto, and Central 911 chief Emmanuel Jaldon -- all for safety and security.

Duterte appointed Traffic Management Center head Rodelio Poliquit to manage the traffic, while General Service Office head lawyer Jessie Marvin Melodias, City Engineer's Office hear Engr. Roland Reyes, and City Environment and Natural Office head Engr. Elisa Madrazo are assigned to lead the physical arrangement, cleanliness and sanitation for the Pasko Fiesta.

Duterte said the committee is tasked to plan and ensure smooth coordination of all the identified activities.

It is also responsible to encourage private partners to stage Christmas-themed events.

The list of the committee members were bared through Executive Order 43, which Duterte signed on October 15.