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Read more about the article Marawi evacuees to take part in constructing transition houses
Displaced residents who are housed in evacuation centers are commissioned by the Task Force Bangon Marawi in constructing temporary shelters in Barangay Sagongsongan, Marawi City through a cash-for-work program. (Divina M. Suson/davaotoday.com)

Marawi evacuees to take part in constructing transition houses

Internally displaced residents will be given role in constructing the transition houses here, an official said over the weekend.

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Read more about the article Decline in Davao City crime rate recorded
LOWER CRIME RATES. Davao City Police Office Director, Police Senior Superintendent Alexander Tagum announces that the crime rate in the city has reduced to 44 percent in the second quarter this year compared to last year’s record on the same period. Tagum told reporters on Wednesday, August 2, the enhancement of the police integrated patrol system including the Oplan Iron City or the Oplan Integrated Revitalized Operation of Neighborhood-Watch for the Mega City (IRON CITY) was one of the main reasons why the crime rates dropped. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Decline in Davao City crime rate recorded

The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has recorded a significant decrease in the overall crime rate in the city.

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Read more about the article 200 more security guards to secure Davao City schools
ADDITIONAL CSUs. Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC) chair, Benito De Leon says 200 new civil security unit (CSU) personnel have already been deployed to the different schools in Davao City. With the additional security personnel, each school now has at least one security guard. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

200 more security guards to secure Davao City schools

About 200 new civil security units (CSUs) were deployed to both private and public schools all over the city to beef up security measures.

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Read more about the article Palace declares Aug. 18 a non-working holiday in Davao City
Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan is one of the highlights of the annual Kadayawan Festival where the crowd enjoys the vibrant colors of the costumes and the festive tunes of the performances in the streets of Davao. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Palace declares Aug. 18 a non-working holiday in Davao City

Davao residents are bracing for a long weekend after Malacañang declared August 18 a non-working holiday.

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