Read more about the article Davao City forms ‘Halal’ Council
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Davao City forms ‘Halal’ Council

In order to ensure the marketability of foods that are certified as “halal” in both domestic and global market, City Mayor Sara Duterte issued Executive Order No. 12 to pave way for the creation of Davao City Halal Industry Development Council.

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Read more about the article NPA frees 2 captive soldiers in Davao del Sur
NPA formation in Davao Oriental (FILE PHOTO/davaotoday.com)

NPA frees 2 captive soldiers in Davao del Sur

The New People’s Army, armed-wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines, released the two soldiers who were held captive for almost 11 weeks somewhere in Matanao town in Davao del Sur on Wednesday.

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Read more about the article Councilor seeks stricter rules for motorcycle riders
RISKY RIDE Despite the city’s strict helmet rules for motorcycle riders, some incidents such as this family allowing a kid to ride without his helmet slipped past traffic management personnel that police the streets. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

Councilor seeks stricter rules for motorcycle riders

Considering that motorcycle accidents are the most prevalent cases of road accidents in the city, Committee on Health Chairperson Councilor Joselle Villafuerte said she has already passed a resolution urging the Land Transportation Office here to conduct motorcycle driving seminars.

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Read more about the article Presidential son Paolo Duterte welcomes result of TIME magazine poll
Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte says he is still firm on his plan to run for Mayor if his father will run for president. But the young Duterte said he will respect his father's decision on who he will he choose to run for the mayoralty post. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Presidential son Paolo Duterte welcomes result of TIME magazine poll

Presidential son and Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte welcomed the result of the poll of TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential persons in the world.

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