Business owners here are upbeat as they look forward to a better economy in the new year.
Unlike the first day, more business owners flock to the office of the Business Bureau inside the Sangguniang Panlungsod along San Pedro street, Davao City on the second day of renewal of permits for this year Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.(Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
A volunteer in Barangay Matina Crossing prepares cupfuls of instant noodles to distribute to residents who evacuated to the barangay hall after the swelling of the Matina Pangi river on Monday night, Jan. 2, 2016. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Philippine National Police Director General Ronald Dela Rosa blows a ceremonial horn during the Torotot Festival on Saturday evening, Dec. 31 at Rizal Park, Davao City. Dela Rosa says law enforcement personnel across the country are patrolling the streets to ensure the safety and security of the public on yuletide holidays. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Thousands of Dabawenyos ring in 2017 with party horns during the annual Torotot Festival held at Rizal Park in Davao City. Since 2002, the city government of Davao within its the territorial jurisdiction has prohibited the manufacture, sale, Distribution, possession or use of firecrackers or pyrotechnic devices.