An elderly woman shops for round fruits in a public market along Magallanes Street in Davao City on Thursday, Dec. 29. Venders in the market say that prices of fruits have generally remained stable compared to last year, but will increase as the end of the year approaches. Round-shaped fruits are commonly believed to bring good luck. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Yongyong, 19, poses for a picture while selling fruits along Magallanes street in Davao City on Thursday, Dec. 29. Yongyong helps his uncle to earn his keep while classes have yet to resume. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
A climate change advocate warned the public Wednesday of the dangers of hydroflourocarbons or HFCs over its recently discovered contribution to worsening conditions of global warming.
A climate advocate group said Wednesday that several areas in Central Mindanao are vulnerable to climate change because these areas were far away from large bodies of water.
Renewable energy advocates Engr. Melvin Purzuelo, National Coordinator of Aksyon Klima Pilipinas (left) and Jessica Dator-Bercilla, Senior Advocacy and Policy Officer for Asia and the Middle East of Christian Aid (right) call for more public awareness regarding the dangers of Hydroflourocarbons, a type of greenhouse gas that was used as an alternative to Chloroflourocarbons, but causes bigger problem in the environment. Their groups held a forum at the Marco Polo Hotel in Davao City on Wednesday, Dec. 28. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Barangay officials from Davao City rejoice following President Rodrigo Duterte’s announcement that they will receive cash gifts this month during the Christmas party held at the Davao Recreation Center on Tuesday, Dec.27. Barangay captains will receive P10,000 each while barangay councilors will get P3,000 each. Duterte said the money came from a certain politician’s campaign donation that he refused to receive. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Ka Yancy (left), commander of the New People’s Army’s 1st Pulang Bagani Battalion inspects the arms of an NPA fighter during the 48th anniversary celebration of the Communist Party of the Philippines in Barangay Lumiad, Paquibato District, Davao City. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
The New People’s Army’s Pulang Bagani Battalion stands in formation for a tactical inspection during the 48th anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines on Monday, Dec. 26 in Barangay Lumiad, Paquibato District, Davao City. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Dennis Larida looks at a photo of his 12-year-old son, Josh washing his own clothes on Saturday, Dec. 24. This will be the first time that he will not be celebrating Christmas with his son and his wife, Melanie who both died in the Roxas night market bombing on September 2, 2016. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
As a contractual worker, Yuko’s father is not always able to send money so he tries to help his mother through caroling. Yuko said he gives everything he earns to his mother.
