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Read more about the article Why Davao only? Groups react to city’s exemption to ML
Lumad and Moro from different parts of Mindanao under Kalumaran call to end martial law in a rally in Davao City Thursday in observance of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples Day on August 9. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Why Davao only? Groups react to city’s exemption to ML

Progressive groups in Davao said the call from Davao officials to exempt Martial Law in Mindanao may be good, but said they can do more to push for the lifting of this declaration in the whole of Mindanao.

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Read more about the article City Council eyes financial aid to senior citizens
Senior citizens queue to avail free flu vaccines inside the new health center building beside Sasa Barangay Hall in Davao City. Free medicine beneficiaries arrive as early as 8:00 am on Friday. Vaccination begins at almost 11:00 am.(Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

City Council eyes financial aid to senior citizens

Qualified seniors citizens may soon receive annual financial assistance from the local government after the City Council mulled an ordinance for the said matter.

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Read more about the article Makabayan bloc files anti-Endo bill in Congress anew
Despite positive announcement from the current administration on ending contractualization, Kilusang Mayo Uno in Southern Mindanao ?says it would continue to call ?on "genuine" abolition of contractuazliation practice during their picket rally outside a hotel in Obrero, Davao City, Friday. (Earl O. Condeza/davaotoday.com)

Makabayan bloc files anti-Endo bill in Congress anew

Another anti-endo bill was filed by Makabayan bloc in congress despite the recent move of President Rodrigo Duterte’s veto of anti-endo bill last July 26, 2019.

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Read more about the article San Pedro Square now a maximum security zone
A man crosses Bolton Street in Davao City after finishing his transaction at the City Council building while workers (background) remove Christmas decorations along San Pedro St outside the San Pedro Cathedral. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

San Pedro Square now a maximum security zone

The San Pedro square is now declared as a Maximum Security Zone after the 19th City Council passed a resolution filed by Councilor Mabel Sunga-Acosta.

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