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COVID-19
Davao City’s negative RT-PCR requirement adjusted to 72 hours

Davao-bound passengers can now submit upon check-in at any airport of origin a negative RT PCR (Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction) taken 72 hours before their departure date. This after

COVID-19
‘Hard lockdown’ on Barangay 23-C lifted

The Davao City government on Monday has lifted the 14-day hard lockdown imposed on Barangay 23-C and downgraded the movement restriction to purok and household as a continuing effort to

COVID-19
RT-PCR requirement for safety of everybody vs Covid — Mayor Inday

Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte on Friday appealed for the understanding of the Dabawenyos and all Davao-bound passengers who are required to submit a negative RT-PCR test result, saying

COVID-19, Health
6 sites for Covid-19 treatment facilities up for classification

As coronavirus cases still on the rise in Davao City, the city government is preparing six (6) sites to serve as temporary treatment and monitoring facilities. These facilities, which are

Local Government
Davao City resumes anti-rabies campaign

The Davao City Veterinarian’s Office (CVO) resumed its anti-rabies operation after the activity was suspended due to lockdowns and movement restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic. City Veterinarian Dr. Cerelyn Pinili

Health
Higher penalty for violators of anti-smoking law takes effect

The Davao City government will start imposing a higher penalty for violators of the Anti-Smoking Ordinance of Davao City that has been amended last year by the 19th City Council

COVID-19, Health
Davao City implements ‘Test and Wait’ for returning residents

Davao City has started implementing the Covid-19 “Test and Wait” mechanism for returning Davao City residents, Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), and the Locally Stranded Individuals (LSIs). Mayor Inday Sara Duterte

COVID-19
Mayor Inday wants Davao-bound passengers to submit negative RT-PCR results

Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte has requested the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to direct all airlines to require all Davao City-bound passengers to submit a negative RT-PCR test taken

COVID-19, Health, Local Government
Mayor Sara asks NIATF, OWWA to ensure safe return of OFWs, LSIs

Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte has asked the National Inter-Agency Task Force (NIATF) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to institute Covid-19 preventive measures in its repatriation procedures

Agriculture, COVID-19
Food production introduced to lockdown-affected residents

The Davao City Agriculturist’s Office (CAO) is giving out “Magtanom Package” to the residents of Barangay 23-C for food production activity while the area remains on lockdown. City Agriculturist Leo