Soldiers feed doves at the Rizal Park in Davao City on Thursday, May 25 as government forces tighten security measures two days after President Rodrigo Duterte placed Mindanao under Martial Law. The Martial Law will be enforced for 60 days. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)
PRO XI General Manuel Gaerlan tells Dabawenyos to stay calm hours after President Rodrigo Duterte declared Martial Law in Mindanao on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. ( Robby Joy Salveron/davaotoday.com)
Moro activist Bai Ali Indayla blames the US and its Central Intelligence Agency for supplying armaments to terrorist groups. Indayla said the Moro people will suffer with the martial law declaration. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Scores of police officers in full combat gear patrol along Roxas Avenue in Davao City on the first day of Martial Law in Mindanao on Wednesday, May 24. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
President Rodrigo Duterte meets with Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow prior to his return to the Philippines on May 24, 2017. Duterte opted to skip his scheduled engagements and cut his official visit to the Russian Federation short after declaring a state of Martial Law in Mindanao due to the terror crisis gripping Marawi City. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
Following her father’s decision to declare Martial Law in Mindanao, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio advised residents to stay indoors, as much as possible, and expect tighter security measures. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Pupils from Madrasah learning centers in Davao City smile as they hold placards in preparation for the Peace Walk at the People’s Park on Tuesday, May 23. The Peace Walk was organized by the Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) to commemorate the Declaration of World Peace. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)
More than 900 new Auxiliary Police Officers sing Davao City’s hymn, “Tayo’y Dabawenyo” (We are Davaoeños) during their graduation ceremony held on Monday, May 22, 2017 at the Davao City Police Office compound. The event also marks the launching of the Oplan Iron City, an upgraded police patrol system to aid in securing the city through the support of volunteer police auxiliaries.(Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)
Judith Calib-og, 41, a parent of a Grade 5 pupil in Magallanes Elementary School in Davao City repaints a plant box to serve during the last day of the Brigada Eskwela on Saturday, May 20. (Robby Joy Salveron/davaotoday.com)
Participants in the first peer counselors training organized by Breastfeeding Pinay at the Bahay ni Tuding in San Pedro Street, Davao City enjoy their own version of the game called Pinoy Henyo (Genius Filipino) on Saturday, May 20. The two-day training aims to promote breastfeeding in the country. (Robby Joy Salveron/davaotoday.com)
