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Read more about the article Bayan to Mayor Sara: stop fighting Lumads, focus on city’s COVID-19 woes
`The Davao City Government on Thursday, March 12, 2020, announces that Mayor Sara Duterte is presently under monitored self-quarantine in her house as a precautionary measure against the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by Davao City Information Office)

Bayan to Mayor Sara: stop fighting Lumads, focus on city’s COVID-19 woes

The progressive Bagong Alyansang Makabayan comes to the defense of the displaced Lumad in UCCP Haran who have been accused of “murdering” two lumad infants due to negligence.

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Read more about the article Youth, students fear worsening attacks as House panels approve anti-terror bill
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Youth, students fear worsening attacks as House panels approve anti-terror bill

The proposed bill allows the warrantless arrest of suspected person and detention of up to 24 days while surveillance can be conducted by the police or the military for 60 to 90 days.

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Read more about the article 330 stranded OFWs arrive in Mindanao
Overseas Filipino workers are being checked upon arriving at the Laguindingan Airport in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental before going to their respective hometowns in Mindanao on Monday (May 26). (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

330 stranded OFWs arrive in Mindanao

Three hundred thirty-three overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) stranded in Luzon as a result of the imposition of the lockdown arrived via “sweeper flights” Monday, May 25.

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Read more about the article Fighting over ‘waves’, is government unified in fighting COVID-19?
Health Secretary Francisco Duque in a press briefing. (Photo from Philippine News Agency/Jess M. Escaros)

Fighting over ‘waves’, is government unified in fighting COVID-19?

Government officials contradicting each other on what wave the country is now facing the COVID-19 pandemic raises concerns from doctors. Is the government unified in its assessment and approach to fight the virus?

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