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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)

After sunrise, all fishing boats dock on this area of Sta Ana wharf in Davao City after the businessmen traders collect their tons of tamban fish (herring) catch. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

A Lumad from Kitaotao,Bukidnon pays visit to the newly-born baby inside the evacuation camp in UCCP Haran Tuesday afternoon. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

At least five trucks and three Lawin-type public utility jeepneys (PUJ) loaded with paramilitary men from tribal communities pass by the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP), Haran compound, Fr. Selga Street, Davao City on Tuesday morning. . (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)