Department of Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala (2nd from right) led the formal opening of the 3-day Mindanao Exporters Congress on Thursday, August 1 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang, Davao City. With Secretary Alcala are (L-R) Councilor Jimmy Dureza who represented Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, Domingo Ang of the PHILEXPORT XI and Sergio Luis Ortiz, national president of the PHILEXPORT. (DAVAO TODAY PHOTO)
Ka Parago of the NPA’s First Pulang Bagani Battalion beams as he presents the five soldiers who said they were given ‘special treatment’ as prisoners of war in their 44 days of captivity. The NPA released them after appeals from families and peace advocates, and in compliance with the Geneva conventions and protocols of war.(davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)
Davao City Mayor Rody Duterte jests with his “long friend” New People’s Army guerrilla Ka Parago saying he should be the next mayor of Davao or at least barangay captain of Paquibato. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)
John Gaisano, Jr, director for the Mindanao Business Conference this August 8 to 10, says the event will ask specifics from President Aquino on key economic issues and concerns on Mindanao's economy. (davaotoday.com photo by ACE R. MORANDANTE)
Young mother carries her newborn as they make way for voters' register at the Comelec office for the upcoming Barangay and SK (Youth Federation) elections are set this October. (davaotoday.com photo by MEDEL V. HERNANI)