[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="28282,28281"] “We are looking at a time frame for the COVID-19 diagnostic laboratory to be operational by June,” revealed Dr. Lyre Anni Murao, a professor of virology at the University of the Philippines (UP) Mindanao and director of the Philippine Genome Center (PGC)...
[caption id="attachment_28239" align="alignright" width="350"] Photo: ByahengDo30/City Gov't of Davao[/caption]Davao City Mayor Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio has declared a period of mourning and vigilance amid the coronavirus pandemic from April 17 to December 31, 2020. Under Executive Order No. 25, the city mayor has ordered the cancellation of...
[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="28234,28233,28235,28236"] The Archdiocese of Davao continues to support families who are affected by the covid-19 pandemic. Through the Oplan Tabang Covid-19, the Archdiocese of Davao through the Archdiocesan Social Action Center has helped 14,797 indigents through food packs distribution. There are 28 parishes who participated...
[caption id="attachment_28229" align="alignright" width="350"] Photo by Jomarie Bolanio[/caption]For almost a month now, the Teresian Daughters of Mary (TDM) Sisters have been housing medical personnel as the country is facing the Covid-19 pandemic. In an interview with DCHerald, Sr. Teresita Salang, TDM, the superior of the congregation...
To further ensure restrictions in the movement of people around the city, the City Government of Davao has imposed the clustering system due to coronavirus threats. The clustering is in addition to the existing coding system in the food and medicine pass issued this month to...
[caption id="attachment_28180" align="alignright" width="350"] Abp. Valles, Easter Mass 2020[/caption]Amidst the rising cases of infections and death caused by Coronavirus these days, the Archbishop of Davao has seen goodness amidst the pandemic. “Yes, no doubt, we are in an extremely grim situation, but I see clear sparks...
[caption id="attachment_28176" align="alignright" width="350"] Pope Francis delivers his Easter message "urbi et orbi" after celebrating Easter Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican April 12, 2020. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)[/caption]For Pope Francis, the Coronavirus pandemic has caused lives to change and a moment of opportunities. “In...
[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="28168,28169,28167"] Barely days after Davao City was locked down due to the worsening pandemic COVID-19 and the suspension of mass gatherings including Eucharistic celebrations, some lay leaders of the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Bangkal met online and created a video conference...
[caption id="attachment_28173" align="aligncenter" width="1138"] Recollection on Air: Holy Tuesday | Speaker: Rev. Fr. Jose Junar Dela Victoria[/caption] OLLP Bangkal Prayer Warriors - Small Group Recollection Holy Wednesday Reflection: April 8, 2020 From “Recollection on Air” aired April 7, 2020 Father Jose Junar dela Victoria, my Charismatic colleague and friend,...
[caption id="attachment_28159" align="aligncenter" width="1138"] Misa sa Sugat (Easter Sunday Mass) at San Pedro Cathedral Adoration Chapel. Presider: Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D.[/caption] This year marks the first time that churches are empty in the celebration of the Holy Week and Paschal Triduum due to the...