A statement from the Christians for National Liberation Cotabato and Davao del Sur chapters along with a painting by artist, Ruben De Vera, is displayed during the tribute night for New People’s Army commander Leoncio Pitao. CNL is an underground organization affiliated with the National Democratic Front. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)
PHILEXPORT Region Xl, President Ferdinand Y. Maranon announces the incoming Mindanao Congress and Trade Expo on July 23-25, at SMX Convention Center, SM Premier Lanang, Davao City. “It is a great opportunity for the Mindanao exporters to build global networks and business matching,” he said. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
Behind The Rolling Chair, founder, Naprey Almario (right) and Ester Payumo, project coordinator of SELP Davao discuss about how establishments continue to ignore putting up facilities for persons with disabilities, such as restrooms, doors and ramps in a media forum on Wednesday. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
Lisette Marques, head of the City Tourism Office (CTO), says that the Kadayawan Festival in Davao City this August has a P15-million budget allocation. She said the city government shouldered P5 million for the cash prizes of the minor and major events. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Davao City Risk Reduction Management Office (DRRMO) chief Emmanuel Jaldon announces to the members of the press that they have strengthened the DCRRMO by training barangays along the rivers if there is a coming disaster. He said the DCRRMO already has an early warning system. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Davao artists volunteered to paint a mural of New People’s Army commander Leoncio Pitao alias Kumander Parago along Matina highway in Davao City as their tribute to the fallen revolutionary. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Chinese Embassy Cultural Counselor Pan Feng opens the first day of the Chinese Film Festival at Cinematheque Davao on Wednesday afternoon. The festival, which is a collaboration between the Film Development Council of the Philippines and the Chinese Embassy’s Cultural Office will showcase films for free until July 12. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Members of underground revolutionary organizations staged a lighting rally on Tuesday afternoon along Claveria Street in Davao City. The demonstrators wore masks of the slain rebel leader Leoncio Pitao alias Ka Parago. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Members of Bangsamoro Armed Forces of the Moro National Liberation Front express sympathy to the family of slain New People’s Army commader Leoncio Pitao alias Kumander Parago of the Pulang Bagani Batallion during their visit at the Iglesia Filipina Independiente church along Torres Street, Davao City on Monday. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
National Nutrition Council XI Regional Coordinator Maria Teresa Ungson says overweight and obesity among Filipino adults is considered a problem. She said around 32 percent of Filipino adults in the region are considered obese. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
