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The recognition rites of Ata-Manobo students was long overdue after paramilitary group, Alamara, refused Misfi Academy to conduct their ceremony on March 27 in Sitio Patel, Brgy. Gupitan, Kapalong, Davao del Norte. The moving up ceremony was held at the Davao City Recreation Center on Monday. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

T-shirt printing is a booming business during school opening. Logo printing is offered at P20 for a small logo print and P50 for a larger logo outside Kapitan Tomas Monteverde Senior Central Elementary School during the first day of enrollment. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte reveals on Friday his message to Vice President Jejomar Binay who recently said that he would like Duterte to be his running mate for 2016 elections. Duterte said if daughter Sara will run again for mayor, he will be retiring after this term. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Bae Lita Cundag, Bae Nini Cundag and Bae Ligcayan Ligcay Bibyaon from Sitio Nalubas, Barangay Palma Gil, Talaingod, Davao del Norte seek refuge at the office of human rights group here as they are harassed by alleged elements of 60th Infantry Battalion of the armed forces. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

73 couples from different districts in Davao City get married during the Kasalang Barangay held at the Davao City Recreation Center on Friday. The event was initiated by the City Civil Registrar Office. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)