President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in his speech during the Philippine Orthopaedic Association (POA) 27th Midyear Convention at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City on May 4, 2017, reiterates that he is bent on fulfilling his campaign promises including eradicating corruption, illegal drugs, and criminality. RENE LUMAWAG/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
Concerned residents monitor the water level of the Matina River along Matina Crossing in Davao CIty on Wednesday evening, May 3. Water levels reached critical level around 9 pm, resulting to assisted evacuations, but subsided around 11 pm, according to the Davao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Members of local environmental group Sustainable Davao Movement stage a lightning rally condemning the Commission on Appointments' decision to reject Gina Lopez' appointment as Department of Environment and Natural Resources secretary on Wednesday, May 3. The group branded the CA as the 'Commission on Disappointment.' (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Davao City Police Office City Director Police Senior Superintendent Alexander Tagum (center) poses with members of the city council during a courtesy call at the City Council's regular session on Tuesday at the Sangguniang Panlungsod Building in Davao City. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Union workers and peasants under the Kilusang Mayo Uno and Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas burn an effigy at the Rizal Park in Davao City on Monday, May 1. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)