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COMMITMENT. Ret. Brig. Gen. Leoncio Cirunay, Jr., regional director of the Office of Civil Defense Region 11 says the city's target of zero percent casualty in every calamity will only be possible if the people will commit to following the directions of authorities. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

COMMITMENT

Retired Brig. Gen. Leoncio Cirunay, Jr., regional director of the Office of Civil Defense Region 11 says the city's target of zero percent casualty in every calamity will only be possible if the people will commit to following the directions of authorities. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article CROWDING
CROWDING. More business owners flock to the office of the Business Bureau inside the Sangguniang Panlungsod along San Pedro street, Davao City on the second day of renewal of permits for this year Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.(Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

CROWDING

Unlike the first day, more business owners flock to the office of the Business Bureau inside the Sangguniang Panlungsod along San Pedro street, Davao City on the second day of renewal of permits for this year Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.(Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

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TEMPORARY RELIEF. A local official in Barangay Matina Crossing prepares cupfuls of instant noodles to distribute to residents who evacuated to the barangay hall after the swelling of the Matina Pangi river on Monday night, Jan. 2, 2016. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

TEMPORARY RELIEF

A volunteer in Barangay Matina Crossing prepares cupfuls of instant noodles to distribute to residents who evacuated to the barangay hall after the swelling of the Matina Pangi river on Monday night, Jan. 2, 2016. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

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EMPTY SEATS. The Davao City Business Bureau opens the business permit renewal for 2017 on Monday, Jan. 2 but seats are empty as few business owners have processed their permits because of the holiday. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

EMPTY SEATS

The Davao City Business Bureau opens the business permit renewal for 2017 on Monday, Jan. 2 but seats are empty as few business owners have processed their permits because of the holiday. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article ON DUTY ON NEW YEAR’S EVE
Philippine National Police Director General Ronald Dela Rosa blows a ceremonial horn during the Torotot Festival on Saturday evening, Dec. 31 at Rizal Park, Davao City. Dela Rosa says law enforcement personnel across the country are patrolling the streets to ensure the safety and security of the public on yuletide holidays. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

ON DUTY ON NEW YEAR’S EVE

Philippine National Police Director General Ronald Dela Rosa blows a ceremonial horn during the Torotot Festival on Saturday evening, Dec. 31 at Rizal Park, Davao City. Dela Rosa says law enforcement personnel across the country are patrolling the streets to ensure the safety and security of the public on yuletide holidays. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

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