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More than twelve years after it was enacted, the Davao City smoking ordinance is reported to be an unexpected source of revenue for the city.

For a Dabawenyo who has been living in Davao City since childhood, I have witnessed several developments in my hometown. Back in the day, there were fewer city regulations and not much violence in the country. Fast forward to today, city residents and visitors have experienced various changes that have ...

In 2001, Davao banned firecrackers. In 2002, the Council passed the anti-smoking ordinance. This time, the city says no to spitting in public.