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)
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 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)
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)
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)