Author: Paulo C. Rizal

A billboard in front of the Sangguniang Pambansa in San Pedro Street, Davao City declares slain tribal chieftain Ruben Labawan a hero and a martyr. In a statement, the New People's Army owned up to the killing, saying that Labawan was "guilty of blood debts and thereby meted with the death penalty for serious crimes against the people." (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Datu Mentroso Malibato holds a plate containing the blood of a chicken that was earlier sacrificed in a ritual called the pamaas to ask for the safety of the delegates of the Salupongan: An International Humanitarian and Solidarity Mission. Some 30 activists from Europe, Latin America, USA, Hong Kong will be immersing with the different Lumad communities in Mindanao from July 16 to 21. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Anticipating more rains now that the country is in the La Niña season, Davao City Police Chief Michael John Dubria inspects the quality of a raincoat from a prospective supplier. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Fifty-six officials of the Davao City Police Office subject themselves to a drug test on Friday, July 15, 2016. All officials yield negative for illegal drugs. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Workers repair? the road? near Bangkerohan ?Public Market at 3?:00 am to avoid causing traffic in one of Davao City's busiest roads. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)