Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) Davao City Chairman Rolando Olamit called out to fellow MNLF fighters and the government to re-open the door for talks to stop the bloodshed in Zamboanga City. Olamit joined a peace rally initiated by the Philippine national Police and the Arrmed Forces of the Philippines at Rizal Park last Wednesday. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)
The Bog-ot family from Talaingod, Davao del Norte was among the five families selected for Huwaran Pamilyang Pilipino (Model Filipino Family) by Department of Social Welfare and Development Region 11. The Bog-ot family, who was among the 22 families nominated for the award, received Php 30,000 in cash. Witnessing the turnover is Davao del Norte Governor Rodolfo del Rosario (second left). (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)
Yusop Ahmad Jimlani, Davao City Drainage Maintenance Officer and Demolition Team-in-charge discussed during Thursday’s I-Speak forum at City Hall about regulations on establishing night market to accommodate sidewalk vendors who are affected by the city’s regulations on occupying sidewalks on busy days. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)
Six popular Korean films will be shown in this year’s Korean Filmfest in Cinematheque and SM Lanang this third week of October, according to Davao Korean Association Vice President Richard Ryu , shown here during Thursday’s I-Speak forum at at City Hall. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)
RJ. Sta Theresa, director of Guerrilla Filmmaking Workshop announced their workshop’s opening for students and professionals interested to learn the basics in filmmaking this October 5 to 20. The Guerrilla Filmmaking Workshop is now on its tenth year, and has produced local filmmakers such as John Paul Seniel, Willie D. Apa, Jr, and Bam Salvani. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)
Sulu Princess Jacel Kiram (center) is joined by Catholic nuns in a rally calling for a peaceful resolution to the Zamboanga conflict last Thursday along F. Bangoy Street – Sta. Ana Avenue. The Initiatives for Peace in Mindanao (InPeace) mobilized 100 church leaders and peace advocates in its Mindanao School of Peace in time for the International Day of Peace. (contributed photo)
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte issued an ultimatum to two “persons of interests” to surrender to authorities until Saturday 3 pm. Authorities are looking for one person who was seen in CCTV footages in both SM and Gaisanom Mall Cinema hours before the blasts, and another person purchasing batteries that was the type used for the bombs. “We would like to talk to you,” the mayor said. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)
Davao City Police Chief Superintendent Ronald dela Rosa presents to media a model explosive hidden in a tumbler similar to the ones used in SM and Gaisano Mall Cinemas’ blasts. No casualties were reported on the blasts, as police are now on the search for two bomb suspects who were identified through CCTV. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)
