A year after Typhoon Pablo struck Davao Oriental, residents in Baganga still line up for water at this well in Poblacion at 10 pesos per container. Residents said that wells in their relocation center are unsafe and smelled of rust. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)
Students and residents of Cateel, Davao Oriental prayed for the memory of victims of Typhoon Pablo during the first year commemoration of the storm that left around 1,000 dead or missing. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)
Lawyer Fatima Adin and Leonides Ilagan from Pagbabago People’s Movement for Social Change Southern Mindanao announce the signature campaign for a people’s initiative against corruption in government and political dynasties. The convenors vow to generate people’s support to the campaign for political and social reforms for effective and people-oriented governance. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)
Students of Maryknoll High School Santo Tomas in Davao del Norte went out to the campus ground and stayed clear of buildings when a 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Davao region early Wednesday morning. Phivolcs reported the epicenter near Mati, Davao Oriental. (davaotoday.com photo by Mart D. Sambalud)
A huge billboard in front of San Pedro Cathedral warns motorists on speed limits allowed within the city as set by Executive Order 39. City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte issued the order last October due to concerns from the public on speeding public utility drivers and private motorists engaging in drag race at night. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)