Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte tells media that in the wake of the deadly Maguindanao encounter, the government should not declare an all-out war in Mindanao. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Police Regional Office XI Chief Inspector Antonio Rivera declares the region is still placed on Red Alert following the recent clash between government troops and Moro fighters in Mamasapano, Maguindanao, and bombings in Zamboanga and North Cotabato provinces. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

10th Infantry Division Major General Eduardo Año and Eastern Mindanao Command chief Lt. General Aurelio Baladad said they received joint letter directive to improve coordination measures in time for combat operations. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte says the city council plans to amend the current ordinance in selecting the Indigenous People’s representative to give appointive power to the mayor.

Members of the country’s Social Security System (SSS) transact in a new branch located in the fifth floor of a mall in Ilustre Street. The office is open from Mondays to Fridays, 10am to 7am and offers all services given by their main branch. (John Rizle L. Saligumba/davaotoday.com)

Davaoeños and supporters of MJ Lastimosa watched at a hotel here with excitement and later with disappointment as the Ms. Universe Pinay candidate failed to win the prestigious tilt. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)