Author: ACE R. MORANDANTE

Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte reveals on Friday his message to Vice President Jejomar Binay who recently said that he would like Duterte to be his running mate for 2016 elections. Duterte said if daughter Sara will run again for mayor, he will be retiring after this term. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Bae Lita Cundag, Bae Nini Cundag and Bae Ligcayan Ligcay Bibyaon from Sitio Nalubas, Barangay Palma Gil, Talaingod, Davao del Norte seek refuge at the office of human rights group here as they are harassed by alleged elements of 60th Infantry Battalion of the armed forces. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

73 couples from different districts in Davao City get married during the Kasalang Barangay held at the Davao City Recreation Center on Friday. The event was initiated by the City Civil Registrar Office. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Atty. Alberto T. Escobarte, regional director of the Department of Education says that all complaints raised by the Save Our Schools Network on military encampment of schools in the rural areas of Davao del Norte are not part of their mandate. He said they are limited to providing education to the children. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Grade 1 teachers of Kapitan Tomas Monteverde Senior Central Elementary School in Davao City paint the walls in preparation for the new school year starting June 1. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)