Hundreds of students joined the protest action and urged the government to stop the all out offensives against Moro fighters in Maguindanao. A Peace and Humanitarian Mission was conducted in Central Mindanao.
Josephine Ata, a leader of the San Antonio Village Association Inc. questions the quality of the houses given by the government to the Typhoon Pablo survivors during the turnover ceremony of the houses at the municipalityof Compostela. She said that the houses have weak foundation and uses low quality materials. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Diding Gutierez, 51 years old, is one of the 84 typhoon Pablo survivors and beneficiaries of the housing program in San Antonio Village, Compostela, Compostela Valley Province. Here she shows the cracked flooring of the house turned over by the local government to typhoon survivors on Wednesday. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Martial artists display their skills along C. M. Recto corner Bonifacio street during the 78th Araw Ng Dabaw civic parade. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
Anti-crime civilian volunteer actively watches the flow of the participating contingents from different schools and establishments along C. M. Recto. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
Mothers and their children bear the hot weather while watching the civic parade. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
Taho is a bestseller during holidays like the celebration of the 78th Araw ng Davao. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
A hobbyist photographer takes a selfie during the 78th Araw ng Davao celebration at San Pedro Street. Behind him are the winners of Mutya ng Davao 2015. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
A herbal product company shows their support for Federalism which is espoused by city mayor Rodrigo Duterte. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
Students wear Durian-like props at their back during their dance on the 78th Araw Ng Dabaw celebration. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)