Davao City Mayor Rody Duterte signs a deal with the Korean Engineering and Construction for a US$ 1-million study on building a light railway system in Davao City by 2015. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Dr. Franklin Guillano (right), secretary of the Philippine Society of Nephrology Mindanao and Department of Health Region 11 representative Rose Basanes say Davao City is providing more dialysis services for kidney disease patients in six hospitals and four private centers with affordable rates at 500 pesos through PhilHealth Insurance. (Medel V. Hernani, davaotoday.com)
Mayor Rodrigo Duterte in a light moment with Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Emmanuel Bautista (second, right) and 10th Infantry Commander General Ariel Bernardo (right) during a peace ceremony in Paquibato District on June 12. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Activists during an Independence Day rall in Davao call out to President Aquino to stop protecting allies and prosecute all government officials involved in the pork barrel scam. (contributed photo by Jaja Necosia)
Children rights advocates observe June 12 as the World Day Against Child Labor with a march as they press government to act and help child workers through more social services. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
Youth activists flash the Philippine Flag with slogans during an Independence Day rally at Rizal Park depicting current public clamor for nationalist politics against government corruption. (contributed photo by Jaja Necosia)
Children organized by the Kaugmaon Foundatoin in a choir performance during the World Day Against Child Labor on June 12 held at Davao City’s People’s Park. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
SM Mall Lanang displays a paper art of Davao’s brand of durian fruits and indigenous peoples’ garb. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
The celebration of the country’s 116th Independence Day seem quiet save for flags hanging outside government offices and business establishments in the city’s downtown area. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
Davawenyos like the rest of the Filipinos reeling from poverty and issues of government corruption could barely feel the upcoming celebration of the country’s 116th Independence Day. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
