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Wearing protective suits, government personnel assist the returning overseas Filipino workers upon arriving at the Laguindingan Airport in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental before going to their respective hometowns in Mindanao on Monday (May 26). Two sweeper flights flew in the 333 OFWs who were stranded in Metro Manila to Mindanao after spending more than two months following the declaration of enhanced community quarantine protocol in Luzon. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

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Wearing protective suits, government personnel assist the returning overseas Filipino workers upon arriving at the Laguindingan Airport in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental before going to their respective hometowns in Mindanao on Monday (May 26). Two sweeper flights flew in the 333 OFWs who were stranded in Metro Manila to Mindanao after spending more than two months following the declaration of enhanced community quarantine protocol in Luzon. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article 330 stranded OFWs arrive in Mindanao
Overseas Filipino workers are being checked upon arriving at the Laguindingan Airport in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental before going to their respective hometowns in Mindanao on Monday (May 26). (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

330 stranded OFWs arrive in Mindanao

Three hundred thirty-three overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) stranded in Luzon as a result of the imposition of the lockdown arrived via “sweeper flights” Monday, May 25.

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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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