Children scavenge for pebbles, shells and other items that interest them, along the shoreline of Santa Ana pier. (Johannes Realista Garado/davaotoday.com)
A man crosses Bolton Street in Davao City after finishing his transaction at the City Council building while workers (background) remove Christmas decorations along San Pedro St outside the San Pedro Cathedral. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
A man at left, before he takes a nap, says, "for five years of renewing business permit I could not remember that I experience easy processing steps". Before, one can easily get a barangay clearance and cedula in Davao City, but now one has to apply for renewal first before assessment. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
A worker takes down the Christmas lights along J.P. Laurel avenue. The job, which started last week, will be completed on Tuesday. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
A mother and his son take a rest for a moment under her umbrella along San Pedro Cathedral. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)