News in Pictures

COMPOSTELA CHILDREN JOIN PROTEST

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Sep 20, 2013

Women and children survivors of Typhoon Pablo from Compostela, Compostela Valley joined Thursday’s rally to dramatize their demand for food relief from government and stop the military encampment in their villages. Communities in Compostela said soldiers are deployed to protect the mining investment of San Miguel Company. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

FARMERS FACE ARMY

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Sep 20, 2013

Farmers led by Barug Katawhan confront soldiers who have been camping in the farmers’ residence in Sitio Bongkilaton, Barangay Ngan in Compostela town of Compostela Valley Province. The farmers complained that soldiers are deployed due to mining operations by San Miguel Company. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

SPEECH INTERRUPTED

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Sep 19, 2013

Priscilla Razon, regional director of the Social Welfare Department, almost collapsed in the middle of her State of the Region Address after complaining of dizziness on Wednesday at Almendras Gym. Paramedics attended her while another regional officer continued her speech (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

GRIEF OVER BROTHER, LUMAD DEFENDER

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Sep 19, 2013

Sister of Benjie Planos, slain leader of the Agusan Manobo group, wails and clings to his body during his burial on Tuesday. Planos’ murder comes weeks after the Manobos returned to their community after an agreement to stop militarization in their community in Loreto, Agusan del Sur. The Manobos pin his murder on paramilitary and soldiers. (davaotoday.com photo by Earl O. Condeza)

JUMPING OFF ZAMBO PORT

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Sep 18, 2013

Muslims from a vessel coming from Basilan jumped off at the dock of Zamboanga Port last Monday. Local officials allowed some vessels to enter the port as the standoff continues between government troops and the Moro National Liberation Front. (davaotoday.com photo by John Rizle L. Saligumba)

YOUTH FOOTBALL FOR PEACE

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Sep 18, 2013

Lyca Sarenas of Oxfam Mindanao announced the #iScore4peace Grassroots Children Football Festival on September 21, which is International Day of Peace. The sports-based peace building will bring together youth from communities to celebrate sports and support the peace efforts for the Bangsamoro in Mindanao. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

DUTERTE ON DAVAO MALLS BLASTS

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Sep 17, 2013

Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte tells media at the city’s command conference at Grand Men Seng Hotel that intelligence information points to a certain group targeting American firms as possibly behind the bombings of two cinemas last Monday night. The mayor came straight from a flight from South Korea early Tuesday dawn.(davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

QUIET MASS

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Sep 16, 2013

A few came for Sunday’s evening mass in St. Joseph Spouse of Blessed Virgin Mary Church at Nuñez Street as clashes continue in Zamboanga City. The celebrant Fr. Willie Samson SJ offered prayer for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. (davaotoday.com photo by John Rizle L. Saligumba)

FALLEN HOPE

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Sep 16, 2013

Hope, a popular cigarette brand among folks in Mindanao, falls from the pocket of this soldier resting during skirmishes between government troops and Moro National Liberation Front fighters in Zamboanga City. Hope for a peaceful resolution seems dimmer as the clash continues on its second week. (davaotoday.com photo by John Rizle L. Saligumba)

DAVAO ARTISTS VS PORK

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Sep 16, 2013

Davao artists led by Palanca awardee and historian Macario Tiu, Ph.D. (second from right) and award-winning film director Arnel Mardoquio (fourth from right) and the Voice of the Philippines finalist Angelique Alcantara (third from left) make their art speak against government corruption during the launching of the Artista Kontra Korapyson (Artists against Corruption) held last Monday at Museo Dabaw. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)