Sulu Princess Jacel Kiram (center) is joined by Catholic nuns in a rally calling for a peaceful resolution to the Zamboanga conflict last Thursday along F. Bangoy Street – Sta. Ana Avenue. The Initiatives for Peace in Mindanao (InPeace) mobilized 100 church leaders and peace advocates in its Mindanao School of Peace in time for the International Day of Peace. (contributed photo)
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte issued an ultimatum to two “persons of interests” to surrender to authorities until Saturday 3 pm. Authorities are looking for one person who was seen in CCTV footages in both SM and Gaisanom Mall Cinema hours before the blasts, and another person purchasing batteries that was the type used for the bombs. “We would like to talk to you,” the mayor said. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)
Davao City Police Chief Superintendent Ronald dela Rosa presents to media a model explosive hidden in a tumbler similar to the ones used in SM and Gaisano Mall Cinemas’ blasts. No casualties were reported on the blasts, as police are now on the search for two bomb suspects who were identified through CCTV. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)
Women and children survivors of Typhoon Pablo from Compostela, Compostela Valley joined Thursday’s rally to dramatize their demand for food relief from government and stop the military encampment in their villages. Communities in Compostela said soldiers are deployed to protect the mining investment of San Miguel Company. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)
Farmers led by Barug Katawhan confront soldiers who have been camping in the farmers’ residence in Sitio Bongkilaton, Barangay Ngan in Compostela town of Compostela Valley Province. The farmers complained that soldiers are deployed due to mining operations by San Miguel Company. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)
Priscilla Razon, regional director of the Social Welfare Department, almost collapsed in the middle of her State of the Region Address after complaining of dizziness on Wednesday at Almendras Gym. Paramedics attended her while another regional officer continued her speech (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)
Sister of Benjie Planos, slain leader of the Agusan Manobo group, wails and clings to his body during his burial on Tuesday. Planos’ murder comes weeks after the Manobos returned to their community after an agreement to stop militarization in their community in Loreto, Agusan del Sur. The Manobos pin his murder on paramilitary and soldiers. (davaotoday.com photo by Earl O. Condeza)
Members of the underground Kabataang Makabayan (Patriotic Youth), a group allied with the National Democratic Front, staged a lightning rally in Bankerohan Public Market Wednesday protesting President Aquino’s administration for the present woes such as the conflict in Zamboanga and corruption of public funds. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)
Muslims from a vessel coming from Basilan jumped off at the dock of Zamboanga Port last Monday. Local officials allowed some vessels to enter the port as the standoff continues between government troops and the Moro National Liberation Front. (davaotoday.com photo by John Rizle L. Saligumba)
Lyca Sarenas of Oxfam Mindanao announced the #iScore4peace Grassroots Children Football Festival on September 21, which is International Day of Peace. The sports-based peace building will bring together youth from communities to celebrate sports and support the peace efforts for the Bangsamoro in Mindanao. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)
