CANDLES FOR PRESS FREEDOM. Davao-based members of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) light candles at the People's Park on World Press Freedom Day to remember the 64 journalists killed under the Arroyo regime. (davaotoday.com photo by Barry Ohaylan)
DAVAO TRANSPORT GROUPS bring 95 per cent of the city's traffic to a halt as they protest against excessive fees imposed by the Department of Transportation and Communication. (davaotoday.com photo by Barry Ohaylan)
GEARING UP FOR MAY. Left- leaning groups form a new coalition called Makabayan (Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan) for the upcoming May 2010 elections. Among its senatorial bets are partylist representatives Satur Ocampo and Teodoro Casi?o of Bayan Muna, Liza Maza of Gabriela Women?s Party and Rafael Mariano of Anakpawis. (photo by arkibongbayan.org)
POWER NAP. A modest lunch and a quick nap in a karenderia in downtown Davao gives this man respite after a half day's work. (davaotoday.com photo by T.W. Trinidad)
TOXIC WASTES. Members of the community theatre group Mascomthea call the public's attention against the dumping and burning of mercury-containing devices like the compact flourescent lamps (CFL) and thermometers, which are toxic. Environment groups are calling for the setting up of proper disposal system for hazardous wastes like mercury. (photo by Gigie Cruz)