Some 100 “environment planners” all over the country held a two-day conference here since Friday to discuss ways to create “green and sustainable communities” vis-à-vis urban development in Mindanao.
Sta. Ana Police Senior Supt. Ceazar Cabuhat estimated the crowd was 33% less than last year's attendance and attributed the dip to security concerns. Despite this situation, revelry is still up in the air.
With security measures in place for the Kadayawan Festival, folks told Davao Today they were split between joining and staying home for the festivities.
City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte revealed that on several occasions, the United States government had sought his permission to make use of the old Davao Airport as a station for its drones or spy planes.
With security concerns rising after the spate of bombings around Mindanao, Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said there is a possibility of cancelling this year’s Kadayawan Festival and promised to finalize the pronouncement come August 13.