Kadayawan 2016 Executive Committee co-chairperson Art Boncato says that they will take the suggestion of uniting the Lumad and Moro games in next year’s celebration. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Deputy City Director for Operations of the Davao City Police Office Angel B. Sumagaysay reiterates that backpacks, ball caps, sunglasses, and bottled waters, among others will be prohibited in the event areas during the Kadayawan Celebration. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay says that Japan provides the largest official development assistance to the Philippines at 35 percent. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
Army spokesperson Capt. Rhyan Batchar shows the photos of the alleged mutilated corpses of Corporal Jimmy M. Bayta, Corporal Gilmar C. Mapa, and Private First Class Rolen Roy C. Sarmiento, three of the four soldiers who died in a series of offensives conducted by the New People’s Army in Monkayo, Compostela Valley last week. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
At least seven families were left homeless after five houses burned allegedly because of an overheated washing machine in Pag-asa Village, Matina, Aplaya here Wednesday afternoon, August 10. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Twenty Mahindra Scorpio sports utility vehicles are turned over to the Police Region 11 during the 115th Police service anniversary celebration on Tuesday morning, August 9, 2016 in Camp Quintin Mericido, Buhangin, Davao City. Police Regional Office 11 Director, Chief Supt. Manuel Gaerlan said that the vehicles will be used for administrative transport purposes, not as patrol cars. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
During the 115th Police Service Anniversary celebration held in Camp Quintin Mericido, Buhangin, Davao City, Tuesday morning, August 9, Police Director General Ronald “Bato” M. Dela Rosa says that he felt proud of hailing from Davao City where police officers have high standards compared what he has witnessed in other places. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Philippine National Police Director General Ronald “Bato” M. Dela Rosa says he is not afraid of the death threats he is receiving. Dela Rosa graced the 115th Police Service Anniversary celebration held on Tuesday morning, August 9, 2016 in Camp Quintin Mericido, Buhangin, Davao City. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Presidential Peace Adviser, Secretary Jesus Dureza, tells a press conference at Apo View Hotel, Davao City on Tuesday, August 9 that the government is in constant contact with Moro National Liberation Front Chairman Nur Misuari, but only through emissaries owing to the rebellion charges filed against him in the court. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
An ukay-ukay stall owner drops his name in a raffle drum inside the Davao City Recreation Center on Monday, August 8. Out of the estimate 600 stall owners of ukay-ukay, 0nly 137 names of venders were selected by drawing lots. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)