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IN FAVOR. Majority of the 18th City Council members vote to pass the Anti-Unattended Bag Ordinance penned by Councilors Bernard Al-ag and Nilo Abellera on Tuesday, July 11, with the exception of Councilor Mabel Sunga-Acosta, who abstained. Acosta said she is in favor of the original ordinance but she finds the final draft "unreasonable" as it also fines violators whose act of leaving unattended bags did not cause panic to the public. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Councilor pushes for simple majority to amend zoning ordinance

Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang is pushing for simple majority, instead of three-fourths majority vote requirement in amending the city's zoning ordinance.

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Read more about the article GRP launches pilot CARHRIHL monitoring station in Davao
Members of different church groups on Friday, April 7 light candles to call for justice for the victims of extrajudicial killings under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte along Roxas Avenue, Davao City. According to reports by human rights group Karapatan, they recorded 23 cases of politically motivated summary executions since Duterte came into power. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

GRP launches pilot CARHRIHL monitoring station in Davao

The Government of the Republic of the Philippines- Monitoring Committee (GRP-MC) launched its pilot monitoring station for the compliance of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Respect for Human Rights and International Law here on Friday, September 29.

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Read more about the article Peace Buzz tours Davao for its 6th leg
PEACE BUZZ IN DAVAO. Office of the Presidential Adviser Secretary Jesus Dureza (fifth from right) and Indonesian Consul General Berlian Napitupulu and members of civil society organizations pose for a photo op during the launching of the Peace Buzz caravan at the Rizal Park in Davao City on Friday, September 29. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Peace Buzz tours Davao for its 6th leg

The newly-launched "peace journey" has set foot in Davao in its bid to reach out and spread the message of peace to the public.

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