SM Mall Lanang displays a paper art of Davao's brand of durian fruits and indigenous peoples' garb. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
The celebration of the country's 116th Independence Day seem quiet save for flags hanging outside government offices and business establishments in the city's downtown area. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
A market porter bears the morning heat to make his daily delivery of fresh vegetables from Bankerohan to Mabini market, which earns him some 100 pesos for his labor. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
Davawenyos like the rest of the Filipinos reeling from poverty and issues of government corruption could barely feel the upcoming celebration of the country's 116th Independence Day. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
Lack of standard safety equipment and a union to fight for the workers’ safety highlighted the recent incident that killed a coconut manufacturing worker and injured six others here.