Elementary pupils from the Obu-Manuvu indigenous peoples of Barangay Manobo, Magpet, North Cotabato arrive early for the afternoon session of the first day of classes.
Rosalie Ganas holds the list of requirements she needs to buy for her daughter who is in Grade 7 in Tugbok National High School. Among the requirements, she crossed out school supplies which she said she could not buy because they are too expensive including pastel crayons, colored pencils and scissors. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)
High school teacher Pilar Barredo signs a petition asking for the suspension of the K to 12 program during a protest action held here on Monday. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Books take up much space in this small library of Mintal Comprehensive High School. The library is also too small for a school population of around 1,800 students. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)
Davao City 3rd district councilor and president of Philippine Councilors League - Davao chapter Myrna G. Dalodo-Ortiz said that there are 3,000 delegates who will participate in the congregation of councilors nationwide on June 10 to 12 at a mall in Lanang. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)