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Read more about the article DepEd sets school opening on August 24, concerns raised
BALIK ESKWELA. Pupils from Magallanes Elementary School line up as their teacher tours them inside the school premises on June 6, the second day of the opening of classes across the country. The opening of classes on June 5 is mar with the usual problems of insufficient number of classrooms, teachers, among others. (Robby Joy Salveron/davaotoday.com)

DepEd sets school opening on August 24, concerns raised

The Department of Education has announced that the incoming school year 2020-2021 will open on August 24 amidst issues of safety for students in the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

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Read more about the article PH reaches 10,000 mark in Covid-19 cases, but mass testing still lacking
LABORATORY TRAINING IN ACTION. Davao Regional Medical Center personnel undergo hands-on training on laboratory techniques and procedures for SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics in UP Mindanao in preparation for the COVID-19 facility of the hospital. (Photo from Philippine Genome Center-Mindanao)

PH reaches 10,000 mark in Covid-19 cases, but mass testing still lacking

The number of Covid-19 cases in the Philippines has breach 10,000 on Wednesday, but health officials said that the epidemic curve in the country has started to "flatten".

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Read more about the article SPMC to field patients for WHO testing on Covid-19 drugs
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SPMC to field patients for WHO testing on Covid-19 drugs

The Southern Philippines Medical Center has announced on Tuesday that they may start enrolling their Covid-19 patients for a trial of therapies to be undertaken by the World Health Organization Solidarity next week.

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Read more about the article Mayor Moreno says GCQ status of CDO stays despite petitions
Local government health staff check the temperatures of motorists and passengers before they are allowed to enter the town of Tagoloan in Barangay Casinglot, at the border of Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Mayor Moreno says GCQ status of CDO stays despite petitions

Mayor Oscar Moreno maintained his stand that the city need not be placed under enhanced community quarantine despite appeals from barangay officials for its implementation.

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Read more about the article During ECQ, citizens lead initiatives to supplement govt’s delayed services
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During ECQ, citizens lead initiatives to supplement govt’s delayed services

With the ECQ already extended twice, Luzon-wide until April 30 and the NCR and select provinces until May 15, fears over people’s livelihood and survival have surfaced. The viability of citizens’ initiatives has also been questioned. How would organizations cope if a third extension will be announced in the coming days?

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