Members of the Task Force Davao demonstrate their capability to rescue kidnapped victims from kidnappers during the Static Display and Capability demonstration during the 12th year anniversary of the task force held at TFD Headquarters, Sta Ana Wharf. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
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Davao activists paint their faces to protest large scale mining operation and “imperialist plunder” of ancestral lands during the celebration of Earth Day. The activity was spearheaded by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and Panalipdan. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Hundreds of indigenous peoples from five different regions in Mindanao march from the regional office of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau to Freedom Park to protest against large scale mining inside ancestral domain. The activity commemorates the celebration of Earth Day. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Carlo Olalo, spokesperson of Kilusang Mayo Uno, shows his opposition against large scale mining in the Philippines during a protest action here for the commemoration of the International Earth Day. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Aida Seisa, General Secretary of the Paquibato District Peasant Alliance, narrates to the members of the City Council their situation in the area where the composite of the 73rd, 69th, 72nd, 84th and 60th Infantry battalion of the Armed Forces tagged them as members of the New Peoples Army and filed trumped-up charges against them and their organization. Three of their members are now in Ma-a jail for charges of murder. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
A member of the Central 911 firefighters jogs wearing his fire suit that weighs 25 kilogram within the Central 911 office. The officer said they jog everyday as part of their training. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
15-year old Jonathan helps his father in rebuilding their house after it was razed by fire in Barangay 31-D last April 1. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
A locally handmade rubber boss for public utility jeepney and other vehicles can be bought along Gothamco, Agdao. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
On the 35th year of Kilusang Mayo Uno (May First Movement) the group holds an exhibit displaying various images of the working class’ struggle in Southern Mindanao in Sanguniang Panglungsod. The exhibit is now open to the public until May 9. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Dried tamban (sardines) is sold at P120 per kilo in Purok 3, Barangay Catagman, Peñaplata, Island Garden City of Samal. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)