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Union leader John Paul Dizon raises his fist during a protest action in time with the celebration of 133ed International Labor Day on Wednesday at the Orcullo Park in Davao City. Dizon, who leads the Nagkahiusang Mamumuo sa Suyafa Farms joined other unions in calling to end contractualization in workplaces. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

DOLE-XI to release cash assistance for workers starting next week

The regional office of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-XI) revealed Friday that the first batch of workers who applied for its COVID-19 Adjustment Measures Program can withdraw the 5,000-peso cash assistance starting next week.

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Read more about the article Manobos in UCCP Haran adjust to quarantine life
Lorena Mandacawan, head of the health committee in the sanctuary, explains to fellow Manobos the need to wear mask to protect from COVID-19. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Manobos in UCCP Haran adjust to quarantine life

As the city enters its fourth week in the community quarantine, Manobo evacuees in the UCCP Haran sanctuary are adjusting hard, but worry what lies ahead for their survival.

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Read more about the article CDO health office says number of PUIs, PUMs in the city has decreased
A City Health Office worker conducts sanitation in one of the offices of Cagayan de Oro City Hall Saturday (March 4). This is part of the city’s measures to address the threat of COVID-19. About 50 teams are dispatched by Mayor Oscar Moreno to conduct the sanitation in public markets, bus stations, seaport, airport, schools, and churches in the city. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

CDO health office says number of PUIs, PUMs in the city has decreased

The number of persons showing symptoms of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) has decreased, local health authorities said Thursday (Apr. 2).

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DSWD-10 mulls filing charges vs elderly who post ‘untruthful’ info on FB

An elderly will be facing charges for allegedly spreading false information on social media regarding the government’s effort to extend help to residents affected by the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), the Department of Social Welfare and Development-10 (DSWD-10) said Thursday (Apr. 2).

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