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Davao City orders shutting down of all malls
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio ordered the temporary closure of malls and mixed-use buildings, allowing only essential establishments like supermarkets and pharmacies to remain open.
The order also includes the shutdown of all entertainment facilities such as internet and gaming shops, movie houses, and spas.
Public markets are excluded from the closure order and will continue to operate.
These measures are part of the city's aggressive efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.
The mayor issued two orders, Executive Orders No. 15 and 16, to implement these directives.
Duterte-Carpio also announced a 14-day lockdown for the Davao Region, effective March 19, to further contain the virus transmission.
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