Local Government of Davao join the mourning of the nation for the deaths of 44 Special Action Force - Philippine National Police in Mamasapano, Maguindanao Last January 25. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte tells media that in the wake of the deadly Maguindanao encounter, the government should not declare an all-out war in Mindanao. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Police Regional Office XI Chief Inspector Antonio Rivera declares the region is still placed on Red Alert following the recent clash between government troops and Moro fighters in Mamasapano, Maguindanao, and bombings in Zamboanga and North Cotabato provinces. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
10th Infantry Division Major General Eduardo Año and Eastern Mindanao Command chief Lt. General Aurelio Baladad said they received joint letter directive to improve coordination measures in time for combat operations. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte says the city council plans to amend the current ordinance in selecting the Indigenous People's representative to give appointive power to the mayor.