Hundreds of Filipino Muslims gathered in the Tiongco Football Field in Agro-Foundation College of the Philippines to celebrate Eid'l Fitr marking the end of the month-long fast of Ramadan.
Under the shade of a mango tree, Efren Ledon, 22, and six other new applicants of the Mindanao Interfaith Services Foundation Incoporated (Misfi) Academy, interpreted the nationalist song “Bayan Ko” (My Homeland) during the belated graduation ceremony of IP pupils from Davao del Norte.
In order to save money for other school expenses, some parents here would opt to pack biscuits and bread for their children rather than giving them money.
Teachers in some schools are now left with around two to three volunteer parents on the third day of Brigada Eskwela which opened nationwide last Monday.
Davao del Norte Governor Rodolfo del Rosario is eyeing the preparation of documents for the future construction of a sports colosseum and a bridge connecting Panabo City and the Samal Island before his term ends on 2016.