Read more about the article Law not necessary to carry out “No Backpack” rule in Davao
GUARDED. Churchgoers undergo strict inspection as the church gates of San Pedro Cathedral in Davao City are guarded by security personnel, on Sunday, June 4, 12 days after the declaration of Martial law in Mindanao. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Law not necessary to carry out “No Backpack” rule in Davao

A member of the city council of Davao recently expressed the belief that an ordinance is no longer necessary to fully implement the ban on backpacks in all worship areas in the city.

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Read more about the article No measles outbreak in Davao region, health officials say
A grade 1 pupil of Kapitan Tomas Monteverde Senior Central Elementary School cries while he gets a vaccination from the personnel of the City Health Office on Wednesday morning as part of the Department of Health campaign for the National Immunization Month. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

No measles outbreak in Davao region, health officials say

Health officials in Davao region reported that the number of measles cases this year has decreased compared to the same period last year.

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Read more about the article Sara files leave of absence for 2019 campaign trail
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte during the Pamulak sa Kadayawan(Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday)

Sara files leave of absence for 2019 campaign trail

Prior to the kick-off of the slated campaign for senators and party-list groups, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has already filed a leave of absence to campaign for political hopefuls she publicly claimed to support, the Mayor bared on Monday.

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Read more about the article National government projects in the ARMM to proceed under BARMM
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National government projects in the ARMM to proceed under BARMM

There will be no adjustments and cancellations of flagship projects under the Duterte Mindanao 2030 in areas to be placed under the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

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