An hour of night riding for Mother Earth

By ACE R. MORANDANTE Davao Today The event had its roots from the 2007 Earth Hour in Australia where millions switched off their lights calling for action on climate change.  Since then the call has evolved into “taking responsibility and leading the global journey to a sustainable future.”

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Araw ng Dabaw celebration still a tourist and seasonal small business affair

By IRENE V. DAGUDOG & MEDEL V. HERNANI Davao Today Ambulant vendors were also hopeful that the festivities would give them more income. Along the streets, people selling street foods like kwek-kwek, siomai and other finger foods, used clothes and shoes, among others, are aplenty.

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Alive and well, ‘Mabuhay’ Phil. eagle off-limits to humans

By MEDEL V. HERNANI Davao Today " The zero human contact is to prevent the eagle from being imprinted and easier for the PEF (Philippine Eagle Foundation) to decide later on if the eagle is for release or for breeding.” --  Anna Mae Sumaya, PEF’s curator for conservation breeding

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