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Read more about the article Pulong, 23 Davao councilors test negative on illegal drugs
Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte and 23 members of the City Council undergo drug testing at the Sangguniang Panlungsod on Tuesday, September 6. All of them tested negative for illegal drugs. (Maria Patricia C. Borromeo/davaotoday.com)

Pulong, 23 Davao councilors test negative on illegal drugs

Three other city councilors were not able to undergo drug testing because of prior engagement and emergency leave.

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Read more about the article Duterte proclaims state of national emergency
President Rodrigo Duterte (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Duterte proclaims state of national emergency

Two days after declaring a state of lawless violence, President Rodrigo Duterte signed Proclamation No.55 declaring a "State of National Emergency on Account of Lawless Violence,” Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said Monday, September 5.

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