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46 elected Bangsamoro lawmakers sign coalition, passing majority mark

By balita.fyi Newsdesk ยท Editor: Bart Sakwerda ยท ยท AI-written from the reports listed below

Forty-six of the 80 newly elected members of the Bangsamoro Parliament have signed coalition documents, above the 41 needed for a majority, Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua said at a briefing in Davao City, The Manila Times reported. No party won 41 seats in the September 14 elections; Macacua's Bangsamoro Federalist Party won 31. Members take office on October 30, when Parliament is expected to elect a chief minister.

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Dizon: no special treatment in Davao City flood control cases

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said on October 14 that those implicated in allegedly anomalous flood control projects in Davao City will go through the same process as other officials, GMA News reported. "No exceptions. No exemptions," he said. According to GMA News, the NBI has recommended charges against 11 officials of Genesis 88 Construction Inc. over four projects and filed more documents with the Department of Justice on Wednesday.

RegionsDavao City, Davao del Sur4 reports

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Racco-Davao urges families to legalize simulated births before amnesty ends

The Regional Alternative Child Care Office (Racco)-Davao is urging adoptive parents and custodians to legalize adoptions under Republic Act 11222, the Simulated Birth Record Law, before its amnesty period ends in three years, SunStar Davao reported. Social welfare officer Joberlyn Juario said the region has approved 30 simulated birth cases since 2022. Racco-Davao will hold an adoption forum on October 21 and an online forum on October 30.

RegionsDavao City, Davao del Sur1 report

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Davao City eyes about P16 billion proposed budget for 2027

Davao City's proposed 2027 budget is expected to reach around P16 billion, said Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, who chairs the council's finance and appropriations committee, according to SunStar Davao. He said the city's income is split almost evenly between its National Tax Allotment share and local taxes. The council plans the first reading next week, aims to finish deliberations in November and to approve the budget by December.

RegionsDavao City, Davao del Sur1 report

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Sara Duterte denies owning properties NBI linked to her; Paolo Duterte asks for proof

Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, October 13, denied owning properties that the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) linked to her and her family, saying the bureau was misleading the public, GMA News reported. NBI Director Melvin Matibag said investigators found alleged discrepancies in her declared assets, according to Philstar and SunStar. Her brother, Rep. Paolo Duterte, challenged Matibag to prove he owns a property in Samal.

PoliticsDavao City, Davao del Sur5 reports