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FAREWELL. President-elect Rodrigo Roa Duterte waves his hand to say goodbye to government employees at the City Hall of Davao on Monday, June 27. The former city mayor will take his oath as President of the country on June 30 in Malacañang. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Pres. Duterte expected to join Kadayawan Festival

Law enforcers here will institute tighter security measures for the upcoming Kadayawan festival as a police official confirmed the attendance of President Rodrigo Duterte to the annual celebration.

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Read more about the article Actress Jodi Sta. Maria visits Lumad evacuees in Davao
Actress Jodi Sta. Maria listens to Lumad leader, Jong Monzon of the Pasaka Confederation of Lumad Organizations during her visit at the United Church of Christ in the Philippines Haran compound on Tuesday afternoon, July 19. (Photo by Glades Jane Maglunsod)

Actress Jodi Sta. Maria visits Lumad evacuees in Davao

Filipino actress Jodi Sta. Maria visited the indigenous people evacuees housed inside the United Church of Christ in the Philippines Haran compound on Tuesday, July 19.

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Read more about the article List of events for Kadayawan bared
COORDINATED. With hands and feet working together, the participants execute this particular dance movement efficiently during the Indak-indak showdown, Saturday in Davao City’s San Pedro Street. Kadayawan’s street dance competition registered 21 entries with 10 coming from other Mindanao provinces and regions. (davaotoday.com photo by Marilou Aguirre-Tuburan)

List of events for Kadayawan bared

An initial list of events for the week-long celebration of Kadayawan festival is now out.

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Read more about the article Downtown parties, concerts banned in Kadayawan
Davao City Acting Mayor Paolo Z. Duterte talks with Kadayawan 2016 Co-Chairperson Art Boncato Jr. and Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre during the meeting of the Kadayawan executive meeting on Wednesday, July 13. (City Information Office)

Downtown parties, concerts banned in Kadayawan

Street parties and concerts in downtown area are banned during the Kadayawan festival next month.

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Read more about the article More visitors for Kadayawan expected – Pulong
FIESTA OF COLORS. Entries of the Kadayawan’s Indak-indak sa Kadalanan (street dance) on Saturday use different hues for their props and costumes adding to the festive mood of the occasion. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

More visitors for Kadayawan expected – Pulong

The city is expecting more local and foreign tourists to arrive here for this year's celebration of Kadayawan Festival.

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