This young vendor tries his best to roll the Puto Bumbong, a traditional Filipino kakanin, using only the light from the lamppost on the second day of Simbang Gabi. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Members of the bike patrol unit of the Davao City Police Office roam around the vicinity of San Pedro Church during the second day of the Simbang Gabi. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Thousands of Davaoeños attend the first night of Filipino tradition Simbang Gabi at the San Pedro Cathedral. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
The police assured the public of their safety in Davao City in the series of Catholic dawn masses to usher in the observance on December 25 of the birth of Jesus Christ. Davao City Police Office (DCPO) spokesperson, Chief Inspector Milgrace Driz says the first day of the Simbang Gabi in the city on Wednesday was peaceful. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
The Highway Patrol Group (HPG) in the Davao Region receives six mobile cars and eight motorcycles that were were used during the recently held Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. The group's Deputy Director, Supt. Joy Andrada, announces it during a press conference on Wednesday. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)