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Read more about the article Solon asks gov’t to extend cash aid to 5M poor families in GCQ areas
In her usual spot, Merly waits for customers who will buy charcoal she is selling.(Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Solon asks gov’t to extend cash aid to 5M poor families in GCQ areas

Following the nationwide distribution of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) to the families affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a lawmaker here has asked the Duterte administration to extend the financial aid to poor households living in provinces placed under the general community quarantine (GCQ).

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Read more about the article LGUs preparing as borders open for entry to Davao Region
Task Force Davao troops strictly inspect every car passing through the checkpoint in R. Castillo, Agdao. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

LGUs preparing as borders open for entry to Davao Region

Davao Region is preparing to open its borders to allow people to travel in as part of relaxing quarantine protocol, as local governments are preparing health screening measures on entry points.

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Read more about the article Davao 911 member fired over shooting incident
PREPARED. Davao Central 911 Chief Emmanuel Jaldon says appropriate precautionary measures are already being taken? as La Niña also starts?. He encouraged? the public to prepare their own emergency kits during disasters. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Davao 911 member fired over shooting incident

A member of Davao City’s Central 911 Emergency Response Center is relieved following a shooting incident and violation of Covid-19 quarantine rules.

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Read more about the article Birthday police chief slammed for double standard on quarantine rules
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Birthday police chief slammed for double standard on quarantine rules

As criminal charges are set to be filed against National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Chief Debold Sinas for holding a birthday celebration that broke quarantine protocol, critics point out the police losing further credibility because of the double standard in applying the law.

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Read more about the article No liquor, no leisure activities to remain in Davao GCQ
At the checkpoint in Lasang, a composite team of health workers, traffic officials, local security and Task Force Davao personnel conduct temperature checks and verification of IDs of people coming in to Davao City from the northern side of Mindanao. Those coming from Tagum City are barred from entering, as the first Covid-19 patient of Davao Region is confined in that City. (Ken E. Cagula/ davaotoday.com)

No liquor, no leisure activities to remain in Davao GCQ

The city will still implement the liquor ban and prohibit leisure activities once the city is placed under general community quarantine (GCQ) starting May 16.

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