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Read more about the article DOH Region 10 confirms first COVID-19 case in Mindanao
TEMPERATURE CHECK. Using a thermal scanner, medical personnel from the Department of Health-10 (DOH-10) check the temperature of arriving passengers at the Laguindingan Airport Wednesday (March 11), in light of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The DOH-10 has confirmed Thursday that a patient now confined at the Northern Mindanao Medical Center has tested positive for the coronavirus. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

DOH Region 10 confirms first COVID-19 case in Mindanao

Health authorities on Thursday (March 12) have now put a person who was confirmed to be positive of the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19) after confinement at a local hospital on isolation.

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Read more about the article Palace declares state of emergency over COVID-19 outbreak
President Rodrigo Duterte speaks at the launching of the Department of Agriculture's partnership with Ayala Malls at the Abreeza Mall in Davao City on November 18, 2017, (Presidential Photo)

Palace declares state of emergency over COVID-19 outbreak

President Duterte has signed on Sunday, March 8, Proclamation No.922 declaring a state of Public Health Emergency nationwide following the confirmation of local transmission of coronavirus disease in the Philippines.

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Read more about the article Assistance sought for pork dealers affected with ASF outbreak
Vendors in Bankerohan Public Market said the high prices of farm produce from suppliers, plus the shortened period of operations, have made it difficult for them to make ends meet. (FILE PHOTO/davotoday.com)

Assistance sought for pork dealers affected with ASF outbreak

Pork dealers here appealed for government assistance as sales "hugely" dropped in the wake of African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak.

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Read more about the article Transport sector seeks public support in fight vs jeepney phaseout
NO TO JEEPNEY PHASE OUT'. Jeepney drivers and operators in Davao City, commuters, and multi-sectoral groups launch the "Dabawenyo Kontra Jeepney Phaseout" Coalition on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. The group oppose the High Priority Bus System (HPBS) of the Davao City government, which would affect the livelihood of thousands of jeepney drivers in the city. (Ken E. Cagula/davaotoday.com)

Transport sector seeks public support in fight vs jeepney phaseout

Drivers and operators of public utility jeepneys (PUJs) here appealed for commuters' support in opposing the city-wide bus system the local government is eyeing to implement this year.

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