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Read more about the article Urban poor most vulnerable to fire, but inspections cannot be done
Another fire razed at least 20 houses in St. John village, Barangay 76-A Davao City on Thursday, March 10. Two days ago, fire razed at least 60 houses in Purok Kasilak, Bucana, one of the blighted communities in the city. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Urban poor most vulnerable to fire, but inspections cannot be done

Two fires in two successive days in urban poor settlements in Davao City point out to problems in informal settlements in the city that are not subject to inspection.

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Read more about the article Probe into NCCC mall fire tragedy sought
MALL FIRE. Fire guts down NCCC Mall in Davao City on December 23, 2017. The fire broke out past 9 am, just an hour before the mall opens to shoppers. (Mick Basa / davaotoday.com)

Probe into NCCC mall fire tragedy sought

“While we share this moment of grief, we have to raise accountability on why this incident happened,” says Carlo Olalo, spokesperson of KMU Southern Mindanao

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