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Read more about the article Davao extends enhanced community quarantine until April 26
Other modes of transportation like these "trisikad" are still allowed to ply the streets provided they comply with the one passenger only rule to ensure physical distancing. These drivers in Matina Crossing, though, lament the quarantine has affected their daily earnings.(Ken E. Cagula/davaotoday.com)

Davao extends enhanced community quarantine until April 26

Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio announced Wednesday night that the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) of Davao Region will be extended until April 26.

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Read more about the article Mayor Sara fumes at motorists violating ECQ curfew
Task Force Davao troops strictly inspect every car passing through the checkpoint in R. Castillo, Agdao. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Mayor Sara fumes at motorists violating ECQ curfew

Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio took the issue of motorists driving past the curfew hours under the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) as she warned them that the city government will not shoulder their hospitalization if they get infected from coronavirus (Covid-19).

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Read more about the article UN, rights advocates appeal to release vulnerable prisoners to fight spread of COVID-19
Cristina Palabay, spokesperson of human rights group Karapatan, bring an umbrella with their call to free all political prisoners.

UN, rights advocates appeal to release vulnerable prisoners to fight spread of COVID-19

The United Nations (UN) and Philippine rights advocates await the answer of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte on the appeal to release vulnerable prisoners, including political detainees, as the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) continues to pose a threat to the country.

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