Read more about the article For Oro boxer Carlo Paalam’s kin, silver is ‘gold’
ANTICIPATION. Cagayan de Oro boxer Carlo Paalam’s sister Michelyn Mae hugs his father Pio Reo as they watch the boxer’s final match at the Tokyo Olympics on live television in Barangay Kauswagan, this city, Saturday afternoon. Paalam lost to Great Britain’s Galal Yafai, which means the kid who used to scavenge for a living will be bringing home a silver medal. (Jigger Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

For Oro boxer Carlo Paalam’s kin, silver is ‘gold’

After fighting all the way to the Tokyo Olympics finals, local boxer Carlo Paalam will go home with a silver medal after losing to Great Britain’s Galal Yafai at the Kokugikan Arena Saturday afternoon, August 7.

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Read more about the article Online Araw ng Dabaw fest moved to March 1
SAYAWAN SA DA'N 2013. Students perform their best at the cultural street dancing competition witnessed by thousands of people, including local and foreign tourists Friday in Davao City. The event is one of the highlights of the 76th Araw ng Dabaw celebration. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

Online Araw ng Dabaw fest moved to March 1

The 84th Araw ng Dabaw celebration will be held online from March 1 to 3 featuring four major activities as the city is still under general community quarantine over the coronavirus pandemic.

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Read more about the article Camiguin’s 41st Lanzones Festival goes online
As the Camiguin’s 41st Lanzones Festival goes digital amid the coronavirus pandemic, major events such as the street dancing will be missed by local and foreign tourists this year. Photo taken during the 40th Lanzones Festival in 2019. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Camiguin’s 41st Lanzones Festival goes online

For the first time in its more than four-decade history, Camiguin’s Lanzones Festival will still be celebrated this year without the physical presence of tourists and spectators.

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