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Meranaw women observe their 3pm As'r prayers on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, as they remain vigilant in defending their homes against a demolition threat in Barangay 26-C Salmonan in Davao City. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

The Holy Cross of Davao College holds commencement ceremony for 1,261 graduates on Saturday, April 14, 2018 in Davao City. (Mara S. Genotiva / davaotoday.com)

Manobo Jan-jan cries while delivering his valedictory speech as he remembers the hardships they have to endure to graduate, despite their being displaced due to the alleged militarization of their communities. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Newly-appointed Davao City councilor Carmelo “Bebot” Justo Clarion attends his first regular session of the City Council on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Clarion served as the village chief of Barangay Mulig, Toril for eight years before joining the City Council. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

The Muslim-Christian community of Lizada St., Silangan in Barangay 26-C, Davao City set up barricades at the entrance of their community to defend their homes against demolition threat on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. (More...) (Contributed photo by Bern Pormento)