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Davao City, Philippines - Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has been calling out the attention of some city hall employees who were allegedly violating corona virus health safety protocols. The incumbent local chief issued tough warning to those people who will continue their wrongful conduct during this pandemic crisis.

Sunstar news agency quoted Mayor Sara,

"Kanang taga City hall ako ray gibantayan ana nila. Kung naa si Inday Sara magsunod na sila sa health protocol pero pag wala si Inday Sara magtapok na sila dira sa kulob na hallway na walay hangin."

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Tagum City, Philippines - Mayor Allan Rellon attended the Covid City Task Force Relief Operations today April 1, 2020 at 6am which was held at the Atrium, City Hall of Tagum. The hardworking and dedicated chief in the city delivered an inspiring message to all the dedicated volunteers. He acknowledged the precious time and efforts allocated by all frontliners in helping the packaging of relief goods which are scheduled to be delivered across 23 Barangays.

For many nights and days, Tagumenyos gathered and worked altogether to pack rice, instant noodles, and canned goods in preparation for the distribution of relief assistance today. The team once again gathered this morning in front of Mayor Allan Rellon for the final words of encouragement before they go out to various communities to dispatch the food items. City officials and other volunteers jointly prayed as well for the success of the relief operations today.

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Tagum City, Philippines - Residents of Tagum City declined to accept relief goods and donations from the government. They instead urge volunteers to distribute the goods to families who could barely afford to have meals on their tables during this community quarantine period brought about by the rapid spread of corona virus also known as covid-19.

Several families in Tagum City opted not to accept relief pack assistance which has been distributed by the local government headed by Mayor Allan Rellon on April 1, 2020. Families with enough budget for food posted signage at their gates with a message, "PASS! Ihatag na lang sa mas nanginahanglang pamilyang Tagumenyo ang amoang relief packs."

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Davao, Philippines - Mayor Sara Duterte released a stern warning to her constituents in Davao to follow health guidelines issued by the government else she will increase security measures by placing the entire city under Enhanced Community Quarantine(ECQ). This firm statement from the Mayor followed after many local residents are violating the quarantine policies.

Mayor Sara felt the urgency to take action against the people's careless and willful disobedience of the government mandate such as avoiding crowded areas to effectively fight corona virus (Covid-19) transmission in Davao region. In an interview over Davao City Disaster Radio, Mayor Sara emphasized the alarming situation in the metro considering that one covid-19 patient have no instance of travel history to any countries with corona virus outbreak.

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Manila, Philippines - A plane bound to Japan for a medical mission was engulfed with fire leading to the death of all the passengers who were six Filipinos and two foreigners. The plane was on the initial stage of takeoff at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport(NAIA) on Sunday evening when it suddenly burst into flame. The accident reportedly occurred at 8pm PST at the tail end of Runway 24.

Fire and rescue team were immediately dispatched to the runway and were able to put out the flame at around 9pm. Photos circulating online showed how tragic the plane crash last night.

The Mania International Airport Authority(MIAA) officially issued a statement citing that there was zero survivor in the said plane crash. During a press briefing, aircraft information was released. It's registry number RP-C5880 operated by Lionair is the same plane that was used to ferry medical supplies to Iloilo as part of the covid-19 mission on Saturday, March 28, 2020.

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