Muslim Cemetery Fee Ordinance Gets Final Nod
A proposed ordinance in Davao City, Philippines, to collect fees for the maintenance of Muslim cemeteries is set for final approval. This move is expected to ensure the sustainable management and improved services of these burial grounds.
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