A vendor waves mini-Philippine flags along San Pedro Street as the nation celebrates Independence Day on June 12. The Philippine government encourages the display of the flag for national pride, unity and heritage. (Vic Anthony Melendres/davaotoday.com)
Two men take part in the Brigada Eskwela kickoff at Kapitan Tomas Sr. Elementary School on Monday, June 9, 2025. The five-day nationwide activity aims to prepare public elementary schools for the opening of classes on June 16 through facility cleaning, repairs, and other preparations. (Vic Anthony D. Melendres/davaotoday.com)
A youth activist joins the call of the labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno for a ?1,200 minimum daily wage hike for workers struggling against spiraling prices during the May 1 International Labor Day rally in Davao City. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)
Marklen Lariosa calls on the government to surface his father, KMU labor organizer William Lariosa, during a rally on the first anniversary of his father's disappearance. The 63-year old organizer was reportedly taken by the Philippine Army in Quezon, Bukidnon. (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)
A student holds a placard during the 39th EDSA People Power commemoration in Freedom Park, as rallyists remember and honor the martyrs and heroes who fought against the Marcos dictatorship. (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)