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The high-ranking leader and allegedly top extortionist and his wife were killed in a firefight in Barangay Odiongan, Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental on Friday (Feb 18).

DAVAO CITY- A member of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed, and two high-powered firearms were seized during a clash between the NPAs and troops under the 58th Infantry Dimalulupig Battalion, Thursday (Feb. 17).

Sports tournaments and competitions are still banned in Davao City despite a less stricter Alert Level 2.

The Chief of the Davao City Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC) Angel Sumagaysay said that a total of 226 workers coming from different offices are now ready to implement the mandatory wearing of face masks at public places in the city.

Some 630 Dabawenyo kids received the first dose of the reformulated Pfizer vaccine during the two-day pilot vaccination rollout for 5-11 years old in Davao City’s partner hospitals.

Indoor activities are now allowed with 50 percent capacity for fully vaccinated individuals and those below 18 years of age, even if unvaccinated, and 70 percent outdoor venue capacity in areas classified by the IATF under Alert Level 2 status.

DAVAO CITY – The local government of Santo Tomas in Davao del Norte has expressed optimism that Barangay Tulalian will become a distinct and independent barangay this year.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered six firms to immediately cease and desist from engaging in carrying out, promoting and facilitating any lending activity or transaction without the necessary licenses from the Commission.

DAVAO CITY- Task Force Davao and Davao City Police Office operatives arrested a rider passing the AFP-PNP checkpoint in Barangay Lacson, Calinan District, this City, for possession of illegal drugs on Wednesday, (Feb. 16).

DAVAO CITY- Fourteen members including a field commander of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF)- Karialan Faction surrendered to the military in North Cotabato on February 14.

There are no critical risk barangays in Davao City even as the city remains classified as moderate risk for COVID-19, the City Information Office (CIO) reported Monday afternoon.

Effective today (Feb. 15) the Davao City government allows face-to-face events of local and national government offices.

The Davao City government lifts the modified liquor ban effective Tuesday, February 15.

DAVAO CITY-The 3rd Bayanihan Bakunahan drive in this city is extended until Feb. 18, Dr. Michelle Schlosser, the spokesman of Davao City’s Anti-COVID-19 Task Force said.

A total of 83,898 Dabawenyos who were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic have availed of the government's expanded employment program.

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