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Read more about the article Petitions vs anti-terror law grow in number
Progressive organizations conducted an online protest called “HINDIpendence in Davao” to signify opposition with the Anti-Terror Bill. (Contributed photo Karapatan)

Petitions vs anti-terror law grow in number

Petitions against the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 have grown in numbers and now totals seven since it was approved into law.

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Read more about the article Media giant ABS-CBN loses franchise
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines,media organizations such as IAWART,CEGP and progressive organizations staged a candle lighting activity on February 28,at the ABS-CBN Regional Station as part of the nationwide coordinated action for the renewal of the network’s franchise.(Mara S. Genotiva/davaotoday.com)

Media giant ABS-CBN loses franchise

One of the country’s entertainment and media giants will remain off-air after members of the House of Representatives' panel rejected its bid for franchise renewal.

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Read more about the article MisOr wants final version of IATF guidelines on backriding policy
Local government health staff check the temperatures of motorists and passengers before they are allowed to enter the town of Tagoloan in Barangay Casinglot, at the border of Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

MisOr wants final version of IATF guidelines on backriding policy

The provincial government of Misamis Oriental wants to make sure it has received a copy of the final version of the national Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF)’s guidelines on backride policy before implementing it.

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Read more about the article Davao City imposes fines for persons not wearing face masks
Jenny sells facemasks to passers-by in the streets of Bankerohan Public Market.(Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Davao City imposes fines for persons not wearing face masks

Persons not wearing or taking off face masks in public places in Davao City will be meted fines and one-month imprisonment on the third offense, as stipulated in a new city ordinance.

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Read more about the article Davao’s Barangay 23-C on ‘hard lockdown’ due to Covid-19

Davao’s Barangay 23-C on ‘hard lockdown’ due to Covid-19

The City Government of Davao has placed Barangay 23-C, known as Mini-Forest Boulevard, under “hard lockdown” for a minimum of 14 days starting July 4, following an increase of Covid-19 cases among its residents.

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