SM Mall Lanang displays a paper art of Davao’s brand of durian fruits and indigenous peoples’ garb. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
Author Archives: MEDEL V. HERNANI
The celebration of the country’s 116th Independence Day seem quiet save for flags hanging outside government offices and business establishments in the city’s downtown area. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
A market porter bears the morning heat to make his daily delivery of fresh vegetables from Bankerohan to Mabini market, which earns him some 100 pesos for his labor. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
Davawenyos like the rest of the Filipinos reeling from poverty and issues of government corruption could barely feel the upcoming celebration of the country’s 116th Independence Day. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
Theatre director BJ Absin and Hochi Benitez of the Women Studies and Resource Center promote their upcoming play the Vagina Monologues on June 27 and 28 which they translated into Cebuano to better connect with Davao audience. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
National Grid Corporation of the Philippines communication officer Milfrance Capulong announced that the power supply has improved in Mindanao thereby reducing the threats of power outages in Davao City. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
Department of Public Works and Highway Region 11 Engineer Alvin Cabuenas said the possibility of closing Generoso Bridge connecting to Matina once the next phase of heavy repairs would begin next week. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
The brothers and two other siblings have dropped out of school. “Our brother earns so little, we don’t have a chance to finish school,” said Rick in the vernacular. Like other families living under the bridge, parents work in the nearby public market as cart pushers or porters, where earnings could barely sustain their daily food and basic needs. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
Health conscious Davao residents find organically-grown vegetables and fruits every Friday afternoon at Rizal Park through the initiatives of health and environment advocates with the city government. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
TESDA Region 11 Director Gaspar Gayona (right) laments that plenty of certified vocational graduates end up seeking greener pastures outside the country because of lack of opportunities and low salary rates here. Gayona is joined by regional labor officials in this photo. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
