Read more about the article Kadayawan festival draws scrutiny from Davao indigenous groups
The 11 tribes of indigenous people in Davao participate in Dula Kadayawan Aug. 15 at People's Park as part of the monthlong celebration of the Kadayawan Festival. Dula Kadayawan showcases traditional games from both Lumad and Moro groups. Among the five Lumad groups, 11 games were played, including kakasing, pana, totaringki, binabayo, siklot, aakrow or kang relay, solopot, sisibow, bubuntug, tug-of-war and sosokoro/panikado. Six Moro groups participated in eight games, including kagkingking, sipa sa manggis, kanggarotaya, kambaebae, kakorkor, katuntol sa tampila, sipa sa lama and kapakita sa tig. via Ervince Apatan,contributor

Kadayawan festival draws scrutiny from Davao indigenous groups

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Eleven ethnolinguistic groups set up booths at Magsaysay Park on Aug. 7 to showcase their culture during Kadayawan, but some say the festival’s recognition of indigenous…

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Read more about the article FDCP’s Pelikulaya 2026 brings forward queer stories to Davao screen
CINEMATHEQUE DAVAO. Rainbow flags adorn the entrance to the FDCP Cinematheque Centre-Davao welcoming audiences to Pelikulaya 2026. (Reeham Taib | UP Mindanao Intern)davaotoday.com

FDCP’s Pelikulaya 2026 brings forward queer stories to Davao screen

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Tucked right next to People's Park, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) Cinematheque Centre-Davao serves as a sanctuary for local film enthusiasts and general…

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Read more about the article Davao’s legacy photographers: Still capturing, printing memories in a digital age 
This traditional street photographer waits for potential customers at Rizal Park in Davao City. For decades, street photographers have earned a living capturing memories, buy many now face an uphill battle competing against an increasingly digital world.(Photo by Renier Cornelio /MSU Marawi Intern)

Davao’s legacy photographers: Still capturing, printing memories in a digital age 

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—In the afternoon heat at Rizal Park, just steps from Davao City Hall, photographers wait for customers by the flagpole, with the “Duaw Davao” 3D letter as backdrop…

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