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Read more about the article Former ICC prosecutor’s request to probe Duterte’s ‘’war on drugs’’: A relief to victims, complainants
President Rodrigo Duterte in a press briefing has placed Luzon under enhanced community quarantine last March 16, 2010. (Presidential photo)

Former ICC prosecutor’s request to probe Duterte’s ‘’war on drugs’’: A relief to victims, complainants

Countless in the country heaved a sigh of relief after the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Fatou Bensouda’s request on June 14 for a judicial authorization to proceed with an investigation on President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s ‘’war on drugs’’ that killed thousands since 2016.

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Read more about the article Only half of 4,700 active COVID-19 cases under treatment facilities in Davao
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Only half of 4,700 active COVID-19 cases under treatment facilities in Davao

Davao City is having its hands full with the surge of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as treatment centers are already "overwhelmed" and in full capacity, and this only covered half of the 4,701 active cases in the city.

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Read more about the article Bodies of slain lumad almost beyond recognition

Bodies of slain lumad almost beyond recognition

Angel Rivas’ body, the 12-year old girl, was wrapped in plastic and tape. Her face down to her neck were filled with stitches to hold together her disfigured face. Lenie’s body also bore stitches all over while Willy’s legs were plastered with packaging tape to cover the frightful sight of fractures.

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Read more about the article Half of COVID-19 transmission in Davao happened in workplaces
Two health workers who finished their night shift at a local hospital waited for nearly an hour at for their ride offered by the city government as the city started its enhanced community quarantine to control the spread of Covid-19.(Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Half of COVID-19 transmission in Davao happened in workplaces

The surge of COVID-19 cases in Davao City has been alarming with a high of 4,022 active cases this week. But what can be done to curb the wave of infection?

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