Author: ACE R. MORANDANTE

Members of Bangsamoro Armed Forces of the Moro National Liberation Front express sympathy to the family of slain New People's Army commader Leoncio Pitao alias Kumander Parago of the Pulang Bagani Batallion during their visit at the Iglesia Filipina Independiente church along Torres Street, Davao City on Monday. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

National Nutrition Council XI Regional Coordinator Maria Teresa Ungson says overweight and obesity among Filipino adults is considered a problem. She said around 32 percent of Filipino adults in the region are considered obese. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Dianne A. Silva, Davao regional director of National Food Authority, advises residents to be vigilant of possible proliferation of fake rice in Davao City. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Alleged suspect of the killing of Architect John Riz Fortuna, Engr. Rosam Giger (left) shows up to Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte at the Grand Men Seng Hotel in Davao City on Monday and asserts his innocence. Fortuna was killed last June 20 in Barrio Obrero. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)