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Davao City eyes about P16 billion proposed budget for 2027

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

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.

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Davao City, Davao del Sur

Mindanao

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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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

Mindanao

Paolo Duterte denies cash delivery claims in affidavit submitted to NBI

Davao Representative Paolo Duterte denied the claim of dismissed policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. that he delivered cash to him, GMA News reported. In an affidavit submitted to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Duterte said he does not personally know Gracioso and called the allegations "pure fiction." His camp also questioned the NBI's authority to investigate the claims. SunStar also reported the affidavit.

PoliticsDavao City, Davao del Sur2 reports

Mindanao

PNP, PDEA probe shabu seized in Laos, Thailand allegedly bound for the Philippines

The PNP and PDEA are investigating shabu shipments intercepted in Laos and Thailand that were allegedly bound for the Philippines, Philstar and Daily Tribune reported. PDEA chief Isagani Nerez said investigators are looking into a possible link between a Davao-based syndicate and 521 kilograms of suspected shabu found in Laos. Vice President Sara Duterte thanked both countries and expressed regret over the country's association with drug trafficking, GMA News reported.

NewsDavao City, Davao del Sur3 reports