Eric Pundoc, a rice trader in Bangkerohan Public Market for more than 30 years, says he is aware of the existence of fake rice but is confident of his own rice supply. Pundoc expressed confidence in his suppliers and in National Food Administrations’s (NFA) efforts to ensure that fake rice does not enter the market. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Dianne A. Silva, Davao regional director of National Food Authority, advises residents to be vigilant of possible proliferation of fake rice in Davao City. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
(From left) Escider Inc. Vice President Syed Kamal Reza Ampatuan and President/CEO Mims Ayunan present their plans to put up a Halal food and restaurant in the city during a media forum on Wednesday. The company also plans to establish a slaughterhouse. Davao City Councilor Mabel Sunga-Acosta (right) also gives update on the implementation of the Halal ordinance which she authored. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
Father of slain New People’s Army medic, Vanessa Limpag, aka Ka Kyle, traveled all the way from Zamboanga to bring her home on Wednesday night.(Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Army medic Vanessa Limpag, alias Ka Kyle, is transported Wednesday night to her hometown in Zamboanga Del Norte, by her family. Ka Kyle, together with NPA commander Leoncio Pitao, alias Ka Parago, was killed in a military raid last Sunday afternoon in Paquibato District, Davao City.(John Rizle L. Saligumba/davaotoday.com)
Alleged suspect of the killing of Architect John Riz Fortuna, Engr. Rosam Giger (left) shows up to Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte at the Grand Men Seng Hotel in Davao City on Monday and asserts his innocence. Fortuna was killed last June 20 in Barrio Obrero. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Kilusang Mayo Uno spokesperson Carlo Olalo warns of launching workers’ strike for all LBC stores nationwide as they declare June 30 as the National Day of Action and Boycott against LBC. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Mayor Rodrigo Duterte symphatizes with the wife of New People’s Army commander Leoncio Pitao aka “Ka Parago”during his wake Monday evening at the Cosmopolitan Funeral. Duterte tells the military to declare a ceasefire during the wake of Ka Parago. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Mayor Rodrigo Duterte visits the wake of New People’s Army commander Leoncio Pitao aka “Ka Parago” Monday evening at the Cosmopolitan Funeral. Parago was killed in an alleged military raid Sunday afternoon in Barangay Panalum, Paquibato District, Davao City. Duterte said Parago was a friend and not an enemy. (Contributed photo by Neil Cervantes)
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte checks the new Pediatric Ambulance purchased by the City Government of Davao for the 911. The ambulance is equipped with an incubator. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
