Davao’s tribute to Bob Marley helps to fight cancer

Joan Soco, former Mutya ng Dabaw, encourages Davaoe?os to support the local music talents during "reggae night" on May 11. The date happens to be the death anniversary of Nesta Robert "Bob" Marley, the British-African reggae musician who brought "mainstream cultural acceptance of reggae music outside of Africa." Various local bands perform at the free concert to celebrate cancer prevention month. A reggae festival is slated around the world this year to "confirm the universality of reggae," according to Bob Marley's website. More photos. (davaotoday.com photo by Barry Ohaylan)

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An alternative library for Davao book lovers

For those who want to read but who are running out of good books, an alternative reading center has just opened in at the heart of Davao City.

One will find plenty of books and magazines at the Do?a Luisa Villa Abrille Memorial Library. (davaotoday.com photo by Barry Ohaylan)

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