Dad worries “negative-domino effect” of zonal valuation hike
A councilor here expressed concern over a proposed increase in zonal valuation that he feared would have a “negative-domino effect” to the booming economy of the city.
Groups push for early detection of Scoliosis
The Scoliosis Association of the Philippines (Sap) is pushing for early detection of the spinal condition and has lined up various events to increase awareness of the condition.
Phivolcs still to update Davao fault
An official of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) here said they are yet to update the active fault in the city.
Davao councilor urges NCIP to help IPs
The tribal representative to the City Council here on Tuesday, urged the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) to investigate complaints of abuse relating to their land in the northwestern part of this city.
Still no permit for IP schools
An alliance of education advocates lamented that the Department of Education local officials have not responded to their pleas for the opening of several schools for indigenous peoples in the region.