Davao council tackles tardy councilors
The Davao City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Dabaw) started its November 12 session with an internal matter – the tardiness of city councilors.
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Envi group pushes green spaces, quarrying cap in Council’s climate change plan
As the Davao City Council adopts the National Climate Change Action Plan, an environmental group has pushed for more specific actions for environment protection in the city.
Davao City Council prepares COVID-19 immunization program
The Davao City Council is preparing for the implementation of the COVID-19 immunization program in Davao City following the commitment of AstraZeneca to provide vaccines for the city later this year. The national government has also announced its immunization program for this year.
Stranded passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 wait for their chance to take the next available flight after the Philippine Airlines cancelled 50 domestic and international flights on Sunday, October 16 due to Typhoon Karen (international name Sarika). (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)
OFW Crisis Center approved by council, but budget has to wait until 2022
A newly approved city ordinance establishing an Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Welfare and Crisis Center Tuesday was met with approval by a group serving the OFWs, but the center may not be implemented anytime soon.
Davao City Council (Robby Joy D. Salveron / davaotoday.com)
City council OKs Davao mental health code
The City Council has approved in third and final reading the proposed Mental Health Code of Davao City, in a session held on Tuesday, March 12.