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Read more about the article Budget limits fail to stop OMB from branching out of Manila
OMB OPENS IN DAVAO. John Gerard A. Arangoso (left), OMB’s Licensing Assistant for Mindanao, listens to the query of a client in a simulation that was presented to the media and guests during the opening of the first satellite office of OMB at the Negosyo Center in Magsaysay Park, Davao City on Tuesday, July 11. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Budget limits fail to stop OMB from branching out of Manila

Despite budgetary constraints, the Optical Media Board pushes for the establishment of satellite offices outside Metro Manila to cater the needs of their clients.

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Read more about the article 22 victims of torture, enforced disappearance by state forces to benefit from DSWD’s ‘Pagpaayo’ program
Department of Social Welfare and Development

22 victims of torture, enforced disappearance by state forces to benefit from DSWD’s ‘Pagpaayo’ program

Victims of torture and enforced disappearance by state forces may avail of the rehabilitation program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

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Read more about the article New BBL draft to be turned over to Duterte on July 17
BTC LAUNCHING President Rodrigo Duterte, along with Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza and GPH implementing panel chair Irene Santiago join the members of the expanded Bangsamoro Transition Commission for photo opportunity during the launching of the new BTC in Waterfront Insular Hotel in Davao City on Friday, Feb. 24. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

New BBL draft to be turned over to Duterte on July 17

Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza announced Tuesday that the draft of the new Bangsamoro Basic Law will finally be submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte on July 17, seven days before the State of the Nation Address and a day earlier that was previously set by the Palace.

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Read more about the article Davao City Council approves anti-unattended bag law
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)

Davao City Council approves anti-unattended bag law

The city's 18th council passed on the third and final reading on Tuesday, July 11, an ordinance prohibiting and punishing the act of leaving bags unattended in public places.

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