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A power line tower of the National Grid Corporation lies across a corn field after being taken down by a bomb attack at 9:26 pm Thursday in Sitio 1, Barangay Pagangan, Aleosan, Cotabato Province. The bombing sent North Cotabato, Cotabato City and Maguindanao in darkness.(Photo by Mariline Cantomayor)

Lumad women from Paquibato, Davao City go around downtown singing Christmas carols for some loose change from residents. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

These tribal students use bamboo during a noise barrage in front of the Armed Force's Eastern Mindanao Command headquarters in Panacan, Davao City during the commemoration of the 67th International Human Rights Day. The Lumads call for the disbandment of paramilitary troops which they alleged as organized by the military. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Several road repairs in downtown Davao City contribute to traffic congestion during weekdays. This photo was taken along C. Bangoy Street on Thursday afternoon. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Indigenous peoples who are displaced due to militarization in their communities in Southern Mindanao lead protesters during the 67th International Human Rights Day in Davao City. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)