The mayor said dwelling on issues like this could affect the performance of the City Council.
"It would be better if they concentrate on coming up a terminal for the north and south," Duterte said.
The controversy started when reports came out about five councilors receiving payola from the Metro Davao Transport Terminal managed by Ramesh Purswani.
Councilors Jesus Zozobrado Jr., Diosdado Angelo Mahipus, Bonifacio Militar, Victorio Advincula, and Nilo Abellera defended themselves against allegations of bribery in their privilege hour during Tuesday's session. (BOT)