Read more about the article Snapshots: Davao City during Martial Law
SNAP ELECTION. Workers from Davao City and Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur rode on a truck owned by the Aboitiz who supported then President Corazon Aquino. The rallyists gathered in Magsaysay Park, Davao City in support of the candidacy of Aquino and vice presidentiable Doy Laurel in 1986. (FILE PHOTO/davaotoday.com)

Snapshots: Davao City during Martial Law

Here are some photos taken during the Martial Law years in Davao City from the files of the now defunct Media Mindanao News Service:

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Hundreds of schoolchildren from seven elementary schools of Davao Central District conducted a tree planting activity in a 2-hectare land in Barangay Tigatto, Buhangin, Davao City. The children planted 2,000 seedlings of Narra, Mahogany, Cacao, Jackfruit and other fruit trees that are endemic in the country. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Young Environmentalists

On Wednesday, the officers of the Supreme Pupil Government of Teodoro Palma Gil Elementary School here along with the SPG Federation of the Davao Central District conducted a tree planting activity dubbed "Treevolution of the Young" where they planted 2,000 seedlings of trees endemic to the Philippines.

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Read more about the article Kadayawan’s ‘Lumadnong Dula’ showcases Davao tribes cultures
SHARP EYE. A Klata-Manobo focuses on his target using his home-made bow and arrow.

Kadayawan’s ‘Lumadnong Dula’ showcases Davao tribes cultures

The 30th Kadayawan Festival highlights the "Lumadnong Dula" that was participated in by five tribes in Davao City.

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Evacuation camp

After more than an hour of commotion inside the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) Haran house on Thursday morning, Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte calls for a dialogue between the members of the Davao City Police Office, who came together with 2nd district North Cotabato Rep. Nancy Catamco and the Manobo tribal families who sought refuge inside the church compound.

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Read more about the article Thousands attend Kumander Parago’s burial in Davao City
CLENCHED. Escorts of the late Commander Parago raise their fists during the funeral march on Friday. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Thousands attend Kumander Parago’s burial in Davao City

The remains of New People's Army commander Leoncio Pitao, alias Ka Parago, is taken to the cremation room inside Davao Memorial Park past 3:00 pm on Friday.

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