Mayor Rody Duterte kids around with a boy from Boys Town Davao, a shelter for abandoned or neglected boys, during their Christmas Party and opening of the Boystown Pizzeria. Duterte played Santa Claus by giving gift certificates and financial assistance to the institution. (davaotoday.com photo by Tyrone A. Velez)
A firefighter comes out of the Jollibee Davao office in Bolton Street which burned down Thursday night due to “short circuit” of equipment. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)
Police probe the crime scene where radio commentator Rogelio ‘Tata’ Butalid was shot outside of Radyo Natin Tagum in Sobrecary Street last Wednesday past 9am. (davaotoday.com photo by Earl O. Condeza)
A farmer carries a sign demanding for agrarian reform to benefit farmers during a human rights rally in Digos City.
Farmers and activists from Socsksargen areas held a ‘Lakbayan’ or ‘People’s March’ in Digos City Sunday in commemoration of the 65th Human Rights Day as they slam a mining company for encroaching on tribal ancestral lands and indigenous peoples’ rights. (davaotoday.com photo by Earl O. Condeza)
Activists march along the city’s downtown area commemorating the 65th year of International Human Rights Day, as they deplore the continuing impunity under Aquino’s administration with the killings of farmers and military abuses. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)
A child of a protester holds up a placard during a rally at Davao City’s Rizal Park commemorating the 65th International Human Rights Day. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)
Farmers listen to a speech during a rally held at Davao City’s Rizal Park in commemoration of International Human Rights Day. These farmers join the rally to call attention to the lack of support after Typhoon Pablo and continuing military operations. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)
This child is unmindful of the risk of going around a busy intersection to ask for money from motorists. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)
Mother carries his toddler as they brace the wind and view the sea along Magsaysay Park shore in a cloudy afternoon. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)
