Author Archives: Paulo C. Rizal

7 years ago

CHO debuts dengue rapid testing kit

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CHO debuts dengue rapid testing kit

A diagnostic test kit able to detect low platelet counts in potential dengue victim’s blood within minutes is now available the city’s health centers this year, City Health Officer Dr. Josephine Villafuerte said in a press conference on Thursday, Jan. 4.

7 years ago

1,000 police to secure ASEAN Summit, Ms. Universe

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1,000 police to secure ASEAN Summit, Ms. Universe

Starting on January 15, the Davao City Police Office would deploy 1,000 personnel to secure the areas to be used by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit, while another 400 police forces would secure some 40 Ms. Universe candidates.

7 years ago

COMMITMENT

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COMMITMENT

Retired Brig. Gen. Leoncio Cirunay, Jr., regional director of the Office of Civil Defense Region 11 says the city’s target of zero percent casualty in every calamity will only be possible if the people will commit to following the directions of authorities. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

7 years ago

CROWDING

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CROWDING

Unlike the first day, more business owners flock to the office of the Business Bureau inside the Sangguniang Panlungsod along San Pedro street, Davao City on the second day of renewal of permits for this year Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.(Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

7 years ago

TEMPORARY RELIEF

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TEMPORARY RELIEF

A volunteer in Barangay Matina Crossing prepares cupfuls of instant noodles to distribute to residents who evacuated to the barangay hall after the swelling of the Matina Pangi river on Monday night, Jan. 2, 2016. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

7 years ago

ON DUTY ON NEW YEAR’S EVE

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ON DUTY ON NEW YEAR’S EVE

Philippine National Police Director General Ronald Dela Rosa blows a ceremonial horn during the Torotot Festival on Saturday evening, Dec. 31 at Rizal Park, Davao City. Dela Rosa says law enforcement personnel across the country are patrolling the streets to ensure the safety and security of the public on yuletide holidays. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

7 years ago

IN PHOTOS | FIRST DAY OF 2017

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IN PHOTOS | FIRST DAY OF 2017

Thousands of Dabawenyos ring in 2017 with party horns during the annual Torotot Festival held at Rizal Park in Davao City. Since 2002, the city government of Davao within its the territorial jurisdiction has prohibited the manufacture, sale, Distribution, possession or use of firecrackers or pyrotechnic devices.