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Local tourists enjoy the beauty of White Island in Camiguin, in this recently taken photo. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Camiguin launches pandemic response playbook

The provincial government of Camiguin has come up with a pandemic response playbook in response to the threat of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) while awaiting the reopening of the local tourism industry.

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Official photo of Vincy Vacalares, representing Cagayan de Oro City, for the Miss Universe Philippines competition.

CDO’s Ms. Universe bet quits due to COVID-19

The city’s candidate for the Ms. Universe Philippines 2020 has dropped out of the beauty pageant following her announcement on social media that she contracted Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

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Marawi group scoffs liberation commemoration as hundreds remain homeless

Three years after the government declared Marawi City “liberated” after the months-long war of state forces against the alleged ISIS-inspired Maute group, a local leader said there is nothing to commemorate as many residents remain displaced.

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Read more about the article Camiguin’s 41st Lanzones Festival goes online
As the Camiguin’s 41st Lanzones Festival goes digital amid the coronavirus pandemic, major events such as the street dancing will be missed by local and foreign tourists this year. Photo taken during the 40th Lanzones Festival in 2019. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Camiguin’s 41st Lanzones Festival goes online

For the first time in its more than four-decade history, Camiguin’s Lanzones Festival will still be celebrated this year without the physical presence of tourists and spectators.

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Read more about the article Illegal Chinese workers in Misamis Or just ‘tip of iceberg’, says group
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Illegal Chinese workers in Misamis Or just ‘tip of iceberg’, says group

The suspicion that nearly 50 Chinese nationals are working in a Misamis Oriental steel plant with no work visas is just a “tip of the iceberg” that needs to be probed by the government, says a local advocacy group.

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