Small scale miners and farmers from Compostela Valley Province hold a candle lightning protest in front of the Mines and Geoscience Bureau Region XI office. They are asking government to scrap the Mining Act of 1995, which they say legitimizes environment degradation in mineral-rich areas. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
With the help of flashlights, it's business as usual for store owner Leo Garcia amid the recurring outages in Davao City. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Hundreds of Lumads and members of progressive organizations rally in front of Task Force Davao's headquarters to urge Commander Cristobal Zaragosa to apologize to the Lumad evacuees staying at the gutted Haran Compound for his malicious statements. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Ferdinand Marañon, CEO and president of Southern Agro Export Corporation (Sagrex), says the second National Banana Congress in April will tackle problems gripping the banana industry. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Around 3,000 people in Cotabato City Plaza witness the political rally of presidential aspirant Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte, Saturday afternoon, February 27. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)