Davao City councilor appeals suspension of biz permit for food delivery riders

To acquire this business permit a rider must pay more than P4,000 a year which will cover the following fees: electronic, garbage, mechanical, plumbing, sanitary permit, signboard, sanitary inspection, solid waste and zoning.

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Read more about the article Amid speculation, Mayor Sara denies knowing president’s health status
President Rodrigo Duterte extends his hand to his daughter Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte prior to his departure at Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City on April 10, 2017 for a series of state visits to three countries in the Middle East: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Qatar. (Simeon Celi Jr./Presidential Photo)

Amid speculation, Mayor Sara denies knowing president’s health status

Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio denied rumors surrounding the health condition of her father President Rodrigo Duterte during her regular Special Hour program on the city-government owned Davao Disaster Radio Monday.

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Read more about the article Davao hog raisers, vendors want stricter measures on swine flu
Pork vendors in Davao City's Bankerohan Public Market noted a decline in their sales following the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the region. The Department of Agriculture, though, has assured the public that it is safe to eat pork as ASF cannot be transmitted to humans but only affects pigs. (Mara S. Genotiva/davaotoday.com)

Davao hog raisers, vendors want stricter measures on swine flu

Local hog raisers call on the national government to tighten measures to bar the entry of imported meat products that are contaminated with African swine flu.

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Read more about the article Beaches, resorts in Davao closed for Holy Week
MAINTENANCE. At 4:00 am, workers at a beach resort start collecting thrash on the shorelines as they expect the influx of tourists on Sunday. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Beaches, resorts in Davao closed for Holy Week

Beaches and resorts in Davao City will be closed to the public during the Holy Week from April 1 to 4 as ordered by Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio to prevent public gatherings that might transmit COVID-19.

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Read more about the article Urban poor most vulnerable to fire, but inspections cannot be done
Another fire razed at least 20 houses in St. John village, Barangay 76-A Davao City on Thursday, March 10. Two days ago, fire razed at least 60 houses in Purok Kasilak, Bucana, one of the blighted communities in the city. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Urban poor most vulnerable to fire, but inspections cannot be done

Two fires in two successive days in urban poor settlements in Davao City point out to problems in informal settlements in the city that are not subject to inspection.

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