Members of the Task Force Davao demonstrate their capability to rescue kidnapped victims from kidnappers during the Static Display and Capability demonstration during the 12th year anniversary of the task force held at TFD Headquarters, Sta Ana Wharf. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Indigenous peoples’ leaders perform a ritual for offering for the gods on Friday morning as they conclude their sacred gathering, Dumalongdong Mindanaw, where different tribes discussed the attacks against IP communities in Mindanao. The leaders said they are praying for the gods to protect them and support them in their struggles. (Johannes R. Garado/davaotoday.com)
A human rights activist portrays a scene reflecting the life of a farmer who is a victim of militarization in their community.
Davao activists paint their faces to protest large scale mining operation and “imperialist plunder” of ancestral lands during the celebration of Earth Day. The activity was spearheaded by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and Panalipdan. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Hundreds of indigenous peoples from five different regions in Mindanao march from the regional office of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau to Freedom Park to protest against large scale mining inside ancestral domain. The activity commemorates the celebration of Earth Day. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Carlo Olalo, spokesperson of Kilusang Mayo Uno, shows his opposition against large scale mining in the Philippines during a protest action here for the commemoration of the International Earth Day. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Aida Seisa, General Secretary of the Paquibato District Peasant Alliance, narrates to the members of the City Council their situation in the area where the composite of the 73rd, 69th, 72nd, 84th and 60th Infantry battalion of the Armed Forces tagged them as members of the New Peoples Army and filed trumped-up charges against them and their organization. Three of their members are now in Ma-a jail for charges of murder. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Elmar Olivar, a chess-player who is visually impaired, will represent the Philippines in the World Blind Games this coming May 18, 2015 which will be held at the Seoul, South Korea. Olivar hails from Catalunan Grande, Davao City. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
A member of the Central 911 firefighters jogs wearing his fire suit that weighs 25 kilogram within the Central 911 office. The officer said they jog everyday as part of their training. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
15-year old Jonathan helps his father in rebuilding their house after it was razed by fire in Barangay 31-D last April 1. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
