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Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio receives a token from the Tagum City Council of Woman Foundation Inc. for being the guest speaker on the Juana Fest 2018 on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at the University of Southeastern Philippines gymnasium in Apokon, Tagum City. (More...) (Photo by Marlo Ansano)

A beggar along San Pedro Street plays a kudlung, a two-stringed lute played by indigenous peoples in Mindanao, as means to entertain and ask for charity from passersby. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

PARADA DAVAOEÑO. Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio poses with members of the lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgenders (LGBT) community during the 81st Araw ng Davao civic parade on Friday, March 16, 2018. (Mark Joy G. Basallajes/davaotoday.com)

Panabo City Mayor James Gamao delivers the 4th State of the City Address on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the Panabo Multi-Purpose Center. He focused on the accomplishments of his administration and their plans to achieve the city’s vision as the agro-industrial gateway to the world. (Photo by Marlo Ansano)

This year's Datu Bago awardees (from left to right) are Nieto L. Vitto; Beethoven N. Sur; Belen C. Laud; Norma T. Javellana; Bro. Carlito M. Gaspar; Ricardo N. Obenza, Jr.; and Dr. Aland David Mizell. The award is the highest honor the local government of Davao City gives to its outstanding constituents. The conferment ceremony was held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the Royal Mandaya Hotel. (Mark Joy G. Basallajes/davaotoday.com)