Author: ACE R. MORANDANTE

Volunteers of the annual Brigada Eskwela, a clean up and school maintenance program of the Education Department, burn trash as they clean the school premises inside SIR Elementary School in Davao City. However, environment watchdog has warned of burning trash as this may discharge toxins that can trigger illnesses. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

A young student in SIR Elementary School in Davao City helps clean the school premises to prepare it for the school opening on June 13. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Broomsticks and other cleaning supplies are saleable these days especially outside public schools as the Department of Education commences the Brigada Eskwela 2016. This photo is taken outside Magallanes Elementary School in Davao City as parents, teachers, students and volunteers for Brigada Eskwela flock ?to ?schools to help in the annual school clean up. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Another victim of gunmen riding in tandem lie along a street pavement in downtown Bonifacio Street in Davao City. Witnesses said Rolly Magaso, 36, was shot dead at around 11:20 am Friday. Police said the victim was a suspected thief. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Jeff Y. Fuentes, a city population officer, says that the three-child policy will help families be responsible in looking after their capacity in making a family. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)