Department of Energy Undersecretary Benito Ranque says while the government is looking for ways of addressing the annual power crisis, citizens must also learn how to efficiently use and save power. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Dr. Michael Manalaysay, chairman of the Pediatrics Department of the Southern Philippines Medical Center holds the poster of their forum titled "Unravelling the mysteries of Generation Z: A Developmental and Adolescent Medicine Convention" to be held in SMX Convention Center in SM Lanang, Davao City on October 28-29. Topics to be discussed in the forum include "Teens, Social Media and Technology," and "Adolescent Sexuality," among others. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Philip Dizon, director of the Philippine Coffee Board says that the Philippines is a hidden jewel for specialty coffee, where all conditions for growing more expensive varieties coffee is present, but where the technology in processing the beans is not yet utilized by most farmers. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Dr. Bo Puentespina, a professor from the University of the Philippines Mindanao invites the public to a symposia on Mindanao issues and Federalism to be conducted at the UP Mindanao campus in Mintal, Davao City on October 15 at 1:00 pm. Expected speakers include Kabayan Partylist Rep. Harry Roque and Senate President Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Rica (right) is a victim of child-trafficking rescued by non-government organization Talikala, Inc. She was forced in prostitution when she was just 12 years old in a bar somewhere in Mati, Davao Oriental. Beside her, Jeanette Laurel Ampog, executive director of Talikala Inc, calls on the public to join the observance of the International Day of No Prostitution on October 5. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)