Read more about the article CHO: No letup in anti-dengue drive
Davao City Health Office, section chief of Tropical Disease Control, Elizabeth B. Banzon discourages the use of fogging to drive away the dengue-carrier mosquitoes because of chemicals in it. Instead, she urges the public to clean the surroundings where the mosquitoes lay their eggs. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

CHO: No letup in anti-dengue drive

Elizabeth Banzon of the Tropical disease division said they aim to change the behavior of households in cleanliness to prevent dengue.

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Read more about the article Duterte proclaims state of national emergency
President Rodrigo Duterte (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Duterte proclaims state of national emergency

Two days after declaring a state of lawless violence, President Rodrigo Duterte signed Proclamation No.55 declaring a "State of National Emergency on Account of Lawless Violence,” Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said Monday, September 5.

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Read more about the article DRUG TEST IN CITY COUNCIL
Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte and 23 members of the City Council undergo drug testing at the Sangguniang Panlungsod on Tuesday, September 6. All of them tested negative for illegal drugs. (Maria Patricia C. Borromeo/davaotoday.com)

DRUG TEST IN CITY COUNCIL

Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte and 23, out of 26 members of the City Council undergo drug testing at the Sangguniang Panlungsod on Tuesday, September 6. All of them tested negative for illegal drugs. (Maria Patricia C. Borromeo/davaotoday.com)

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