COVID-19

Read more about the article No more ECQ, Mayor Sara assures Davao City residents
Two health workers who finished their night shift at a local hospital waited for nearly an hour at for their ride offered by the city government as the city started its enhanced community quarantine to control the spread of Covid-19.(Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

No more ECQ, Mayor Sara assures Davao City residents

Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio allayed rumors that the city is opting a two-month enhanced community quarantine after May 31, the last day of the general community quarantine (GCQ).

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Read more about the article Fighting over ‘waves’, is government unified in fighting COVID-19?
Health Secretary Francisco Duque in a press briefing. (Photo from Philippine News Agency/Jess M. Escaros)

Fighting over ‘waves’, is government unified in fighting COVID-19?

Government officials contradicting each other on what wave the country is now facing the COVID-19 pandemic raises concerns from doctors. Is the government unified in its assessment and approach to fight the virus?

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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 SEC to lending firms: Follow 30-day grace period
The SEC national office has recently issued a cease-and-desist order against KAPA and its subsidiaries “after finding substantial evidence that it has been offering and selling securities in the form of investment contracts without the necessary license.”

SEC to lending firms: Follow 30-day grace period

Financial entities engaged in lending business are reminded not to collect from borrowers while the community quarantine protocols are still in place, the Securities and Exchange Commission-Cagayan de Oro (SEC-CDO) said Friday, May 22.

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Read more about the article Back from his review in Cebu, archi grad tests positive for COVID-19

Back from his review in Cebu, archi grad tests positive for COVID-19

An architecture graduate, male, 26, who went to Cebu City to review for the licensure examination is this city’s latest positive case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), officials said Saturday, May 23.

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