The Happy Animals Shelter Club, which was ordered to be closed by the City Health Office (CHO), is set to have a re-inspection conducted by the CHO and City Veterinarian's Office (CVO). This follows after the animal shelter expressed hope that the concerns raised by the CHO can be resolved. The animal shelter was ordered to be permanently closed by the City Government of Davao due to odor and noise nuisance, and recommended that the animals at the shelter be transferred after two failed attempts of ocular inspections.
The Animal shelter faces closure for ‘baseless complaint’ is a story about a animal shelter that is at risk of being permanently closed due to a complaint filed by their neighbors. The owner of the shelter, Ken Amante, is concerned that the shelter will be forced to close and is willing to relocate if necessary.
11 food poisoning victims in Davao City are now safe after receiving medical attention. The victims had consumed spaghetti cooked with unsafe water, leading to food poisoning.
The 20th Davao City Council has repealed the mandatory face mask ordinance, effective immediately. Although no longer required by law, face masks are still strongly encouraged to be worn in public, especially by children and individuals who are unwell.
Dengue cases in Davao City have doubled from January to September 2023, with 4,953 cases reported. Barangay Talomo Proper in the 1st District has the most cases with 750. In contrast to the 2,400 dengue cases reported for the same period in 2022, Talomo has experienced an increase, attributed to inadequately managed drainage systems.