Davao City Police Chief Ronald dela Rosa assured the public that security measures are in place to protect participants and tourists in the ongoing Kadayawan Festival. Dela Rosa asked tourists to observe rules the police will implement during the activities. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)
A teenage girl and young brother bear the midday sun as they push their cart full of ukay-ukay goods from Bankerohan public market to Magallanes Street. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)
This woman vendor comes prepared for the afternoon heat on Sunday with a hat and shirt for cover. Vendors are now busy all over the streets with the Kadayawan events. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)
Youth in indigenous garb rehearsing a dance at People's Park for Friday's opening ceremony of the 28th Kadayawan Festival, an event celebrating the ten Lumad and Muslim tribes that inhabit the city. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)
The giant 'Bounty Basket' filled with fruits such as pineapple, durian and banana signify Davao's agriculture bounty during the opening ceremonies of the 2013 Kadayawan Festival Friday at People's Park. Mayor Duterte has greenlight the festival after tight security measures are put in place. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)