Davao City Council approves one-time grave lot fee at Tagakpan Muslim cemetery
The new ordinance sets a single payment for grave lots at the Muslim Cemetery in Tagakpan Public Cemetery, with indigent Muslim families exempted.
The 21st Davao City Council has approved on third and final reading an ordinance that imposes a one-time fee for grave lots at the Muslim Cemetery inside Tagakpan Public Cemetery, according to the City Government of Davao.
The city government said the measure aims to help Muslim families bury their loved ones with dignity and in line with their faith. According to the city government's announcement, indigent Muslims will be exempted from paying the fee.
The city government's report did not specify the fee amount, when the ordinance takes effect, or how families can qualify for the exemption.
Why it matters for Davao
Muslim families in Davao City who use the Tagakpan cemetery will pay a single fee for a grave lot, while indigent families will be spared the cost.
This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by City Government of Davao. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy
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