Council racing to stop mining in Davao
City Councilor Danny Dayanghirang said the Council needs to firm up a resolution in the next two weeks before it's too late to oppose the entry of two mining companies in Paquibato district, this city. Otherwise, "(M)aybe we will wake up and see the companies excavating the mountains," he said.
City Council approves new liquor ban
by CHERYLL D. FIEL Davao Today “This is what the mayor wanted. He wanted to expedite its approval for him to address the issue on maintaining peace and order,” Councilor Bonifacio Militar, proponent of the ordinance said in an interview with the media, minutes after a special session Wednesday, hammered the new law.
MEETING THE HAJJIS
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo meets participants of the Hajj to Mecca for this year's Ramadan. The city will cover their travel expenses worth P30,000 (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)
Duterte allies in Council back police, Duterte
By CHERYLL D. FIEL
Davao Today
Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, in a privilege speech during Tuesday’s session, said that the accusation of CHR Chair Eta Rosales was uncalled for.