Author: MEDEL V. HERNANI

Constructions of high rise building like in C.M. Recto. As early as 2000 C.M. Recto buildings mostly dilapidated, some were abandon, no occupant and has obnoxious smell. Now construction firms from Manila troop to Davao City for the opportunity. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

A mat peddler was among the first to walk through the reopened Bankerohan bridge. It's a long day ahead for this old woman who leaves home after a cup of coffee as early as 5 in the morning and arrives at the city's biggest public market at 7 o'clock. (Medel V.Hernani/davaotoday.com)

A man traversing Governor Generoso Bridge walks on top of the concrete railing of the Bridge 1 in going to Bankerohan while workers fast-tracked the major repair of the second bridge with hope to open it to regular traffic this coming Monday, November 17. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Colors make a woman shopper curious, move toward to the mock house to know what's inside the Christmas decors at SM Annex. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

23 workers in a banana packing plant in Brgy. Pantaron, Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte seek assistance from National Federation of Labor Union- Kilusang Mayo Uno Saturday after the management refused them entry for alleged "dereliction of duty". The workers refused to work beyond eight hours because they are not paid for their overtime work. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)