Read more about the article Sara tells Davaoeños: No visit to Duterte home this Christmas in COVID-19
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio’s as she delivers her speech State of the City Address (SOCA) 2020 on Monday, November 16, 2020 via Facebook Live. (Screenshot from Davao CIO's video)

Sara tells Davaoeños: No visit to Duterte home this Christmas in COVID-19

Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio advised Davaoeños not to flock to President Duterte’s former residence this Christmas season as the family’s annual gift-giving event will have changes this year.

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Read more about the article DOH conducts ‘aggressive community testing’ on 3,400 persons in Davao Region
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DOH conducts ‘aggressive community testing’ on 3,400 persons in Davao Region

Health officials of Davao conducted a four-day aggressive community testing (ACT) that swabbed 3,430 persons in Davao City, parts of Davao del Norte, and Davao del Sur that are classified high-risk areas for coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.

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Why ‘Magtulungan na lang tayo’ isn’t enough

There's a higher plane where seeking for accountability can take us to, such as contemplating about socio-political systems which allow such adverse projects to perpetuate, about who really benefits from them. This saves us from the simplistic, ignorant, and cliché narrative of citizen-blaming.

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Read more about the article Individuals, businesses will be penalized for violating COVID-19 protocols
More establishments reopen in GCQ with measures to ensure safety. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Individuals, businesses will be penalized for violating COVID-19 protocols

The Davao City Council has passed an ordinance that will impose fines and penalties for persons or establishments caught not observing physical distancing and other health protocols during this COVID-19 pandemic.

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