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)