Read more about the article Police: Shooting of Bukidnon town councilor could be due to grudge
A relative holds a portrait of the late Susan Gayonan, the municipal councilor of Talakag, Bukidnon, who was gunned down in Barangay San Antonio of the same town on Saturday afternoon. (Jigger Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Police: Shooting of Bukidnon town councilor could be due to grudge

Despite claims by relatives that the Bukidnon town council member who was gunned down Saturday afternoon near her home had no known enemies, investigation of the police has led to personal grudge as the motive for the killing.

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Read more about the article COVID-19 updates: MECQ extended in Davao, Mother of Samal mayor dies from COVID-19
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COVID-19 updates: MECQ extended in Davao, Mother of Samal mayor dies from COVID-19

Eleven other areas in Visayas and Luzon are also classified under MECQ, prompting Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque to say this is "a record of sorts" with the most number of cities placed under MECQ.

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Read more about the article Davao public hospital seek more nurses amidst COVID-19 surge
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)

Davao public hospital seek more nurses amidst COVID-19 surge

As COVID-19 cases in Davao City cotinues to rise, a shortage of nurses and medical staff has prompted the head of the Southern Philippine Medical Center to seek help from the City Government of Davao to address this need.

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Read more about the article 3 BPOs under lockdown as 403 test positive for COVID-19
A City Health Office worker conducts sanitation in one of the offices of Cagayan de Oro City Hall Saturday (March 4). This is part of the city’s measures to address the threat of COVID-19. About 50 teams are dispatched by Mayor Oscar Moreno to conduct the sanitation in public markets, bus stations, seaport, airport, schools, and churches in the city. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

3 BPOs under lockdown as 403 test positive for COVID-19

The City Health Office revealed one business processing outsourcing (BPO) company had 403 employees tested positive for coronavirus after undergoing surveillance swabbing.

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