Author Archives: DAVAO TODAY

4 years ago

Davao City brings back curfew, liquor ban

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Davao City brings back curfew, liquor ban

The City Government of Davao is bringing back curfew hours at night and liquor ban as efforts to curb the increasing number of Covid-19 cases in the city by cutting down after-work activities and in anticipation of the holiday activities.

4 years ago

Update on the Appeal to UNESCO regarding classification of Ampatuan massacre case as resolved

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Update on the Appeal to UNESCO regarding classification of Ampatuan massacre case as resolved

Greetings from the Philippines! We hope this letter finds you safe and well during such difficult times.

We – the families of the journalists killed in the Ampatuan massacre, as well as media groups, civil society organizations, and concerned citizens who have stood with them in their continuing search for justice – wish to express our distress and disappointment as news reports, including from government media, have called attention to UNESCO’s classification of the entire case as “resolved” and citing this as an accomplishment of the Duterte administration and its efforts to protect journalists.

4 years ago

DIGITAL KADAYAWAN STARTS

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DIGITAL KADAYAWAN STARTS

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio sounds the ceremonial gong to formally kick off this year’s Kadayawan sa Dabaw celebration during the city hall’s flag ceremony at Quezon Park on Monday, August 17, 2020. Mayor Sara urged the public to stay at home amidst the Covid-19 pandemic as this year’s festivities will go online. (Photo courtesy of Davao CIO)