Leni on anti-drug war: I worry that things might be getting out of hand
Vice President Leni Robredo said that she has been vocal about her “anxiety” on the issue.
DAILY LIFE. In one of this year's Kadayawan sa Dabaw highlight, members of the Ata tribe perform a cultural dance that resemble?s? their commitment to passing on their culture to the youth during the opening of the "Tribuhanong Pasundayag" (Tribal presentation) on Wednesday evening, August 16 at the Rizal Park in Davao City. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
PHOTOS | Tribuhanong Pasundayag opening
The second day of the week-long Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival celebration highlighted the culture of the indigenous peoples in the opening of the "Tribuhanong Pasundayag" (cultural show) on Tuesday, August 16.
NOT HELPING. Rep. Leni Robredo, Liberal Party vice presidentiable wants the word war stopped between Presidentiable aspirants Mayor Rody Duterte and Mar Roxas "because it is not helping at all". She suggests to elevate their tiff to a level of discussing issues. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
VP Leni, economic team to join social development summit in Davao
Vice President Maria Leonor Robredo is expected to attend the two-day social and economic development summit, which will start Wednesday, August 17 at the SMX Lanang Convention Center here.
Dr. Jayson Ibañez, Philippine Eagle Foundation Research and Conservation director (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Empowering Lumad vital to protecting eagles, says group
The Philippine Eagle Foundation has appealed anew for the protection of the forests and the ancestral domains of indigenous peoples in Mt. Apo saying this is vital to preserving the Philippine Eagle, a critically endangered species endemic to the Philippines.
Deputy Cabinet Secretary Peter Tiu Laviña (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
2-day social development summit set in Davao
The summit will discuss updates and status of the social development plans of various agencies. There will also be workshops and consultations for the participants.