‘We will be in control,’ TF Davao commander says

Task Force Davao Commander Col. Erwin Bernard Neri said the military will be "in control" once the president officially releases the official guidelines regarding the declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao.

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'STAY AT HOME.' Following her father's decision to declare Martial Law in Mindanao, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio advised residents to stay indoors as much as possible, and expect tighter security measures. The mayor made the announcements in a press conference at the Public Security and Safety Command Center at Ecoland Wednesday dawn, May 24, 2017. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Davao on lockdown: Sara Duterte tells public to stay at home

With the declaration of Martial Law in the island of Mindanao, Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio advised Dabawenyos to remain indoors as much as possible as the entire city is on lockdown amid security threats.

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Martial Law up in Mindanao as Moro rights group opposes Duterte’s declaration

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to fly in from Moscow, Russia sooner than expected as he placed the whole island of Mindanao under Martial Law following clashes between government troops and suspected local terrorist group in Marawi City on Tuesday, May 23. Duterte is in Russia for a four-day state visit.

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Read more about the article 5 killed, 65 arrested in Davao’s ‘one-time, big-time’ anti-drug ops
Acting City Director Alexander Tagum presents the report of the 'one time-big time' buy bust operation conducted by the Davao City Police Office and the Philippines Drug Enforcement Agency on Friday, May 19 at the DCPO compound in Davao City. (Robby Joy Salveron/davaotoday.com)

5 killed, 65 arrested in Davao’s ‘one-time, big-time’ anti-drug ops

Five were killed and 65 suspected drug users arrested in a “one-time, big-time” anti-illegal drug operation conducted by law enforcement in 10 villages here on Friday.

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Read more about the article Councilor seeks stricter rules for motorcycle riders
RISKY RIDE Despite the city’s strict helmet rules for motorcycle riders, some incidents such as this family allowing a kid to ride without his helmet slipped past traffic management personnel that police the streets. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

Councilor seeks stricter rules for motorcycle riders

Considering that motorcycle accidents are the most prevalent cases of road accidents in the city, Committee on Health Chairperson Councilor Joselle Villafuerte said she has already passed a resolution urging the Land Transportation Office here to conduct motorcycle driving seminars.

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