Tony Salubre, spokesperson of the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas Southern Mindanao Region speaks at a picket rally on Wednesday, July 19, outside the office of the Commission on Human Rights Region 11 to condemn the spate of human rights violations allegedly committed since the imposition of martial law in Mindanao. (More…) (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Elementary pupils eagerly listen as Presidential daughter, Veronica “Kitty” Duterte reads them a book during SM City Davao’s celebration of the National Children’s Book Reading Day on Tuesday, July 18 at the SM Annex Events Center. (More…) (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)
Police Senior Superintendent Alexander Tagum of the Davao City Police Office shakes hand with Assistant City Administrator for Operations Atty. Lawrence Bantiding during the turnover ceremony at the DCPO grounds of the 14 mobile patrols given by the city government of Davao on Monday, July 17. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)
Street dancing was one of the major events of the city’s annual feast day which is celebrated every July 16. This year 17 contingents from different schools and barangays have joined the Street Dancing competition held last Saturday, July 15. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)
The Philippines’ top models showcase Kalinga-inspired clothes during the tapestry fashion and musical show at the 11th Ambassadors’ Tour, on Friday, July 14 at the SMX Convention Center, Lanang, Davao City. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)
President Rodrigo Duterte along with Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary, Alan Peter Cayetano (first row, third from left) and Department of Tourism- Tourism Advocacy and Public Affairs Undersecretary, Kat de Castro (first row, right) pose with participants from San Francisco, USA in a photo opportunity on Friday, July 14, at the SMX Convention Center, Lanang, Davao City. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)
Responders demonstrate how to revive an unconscious victim in the field with a dummy equipped various sensors during the citywide Earthquake and Tsunami Drill on Friday, July 14. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Workers of a shopping mall in Davao City unload supplies amidst the drizzling rain on Thursday, July 13. Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said contractualization of workers will be one of the main issues discussed by President Rodrigo Duterte in his second State of the Nation Address on July 24. (More…) (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
A police squad along Ponciano Street, Davao City carries stretchers and a supposed wounded police officer in a practice drill on Thursday, July 13. The first Davao City-wide Shake Out drill will be conducted tomorrow morning to develop disaster resilience and evaluate the level of preparedness of the people and the different response teams.(Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)
Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI Information Officer Adrian Nouve B. Cobero says it is important for local government units to empower communities through trainings and other activities to make them resilient in times of disasters. (More…) (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)