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Robert L. Oconer, head of the Environment & Sanitation-Davao City Health Office shows a photograph taken from the commissary of a dormitory for Indian students inside the Davao Medical School Foundation along Bajada. Oconer recommended total cleanup of the place commenting on filthiness beyond compare of the area. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

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Robert L. Oconer, head of the Environment & Sanitation-Davao City Health Office shows a photograph taken from the commissary of a dormitory for Indian students inside the Davao Medical School Foundation along Bajada. Oconer recommended total cleanup of the place commenting on filthiness beyond compare of the area. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com) (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com) (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

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WHITE RIBBON

Members of a nongovernment organization of typhoon Yolanda survivors, People Surge, and supporters tie white ribbons around Tacloban City in their bid to raise awareness on their real plight and the real reason for the Pope's visit in the country: mercy and compassion to storm survivors. (Contributed Photo: Dexter Aserdano)

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Emilyn Luna, 42, does not mind if Pope Francis will only visit Manila and Tacloban City in Leyte. Here, she poses for a moment snapshot taken by her nephew on a Pope's poster at the San Pedro Cathedral. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

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Emilyn Luna, 42, does not mind if Pope Francis will only visit Manila and Tacloban City in Leyte. Here, she poses for a moment snapshot taken by her nephew on a Pope's poster at the San Pedro Cathedral. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

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A GKN Simba (Armoured Personnel Carrier) and a 6x6 military truck are seen here parked in front of San Pedro Cathedral. A military officer said this is a part of the security measures implemented for the the papal visit. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

FOR SECURITY PURPOSES

A GKN Simba (Armoured Personnel Carrier) and a 6x6 military truck are seen here parked in front of San Pedro Cathedral. A military officer said this is a part of the security measures implemented for the the papal visit. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

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Police forces line up along Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport in Tacloban City up to Palo, Leyte highway in a dry run Wednesday as preparation for the security measures on the visit of Pope Francis. (Contributed Photo by Ronnie C. Clarion)

AIRPORT SECURITY

Police forces line up along Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport in Tacloban City up to Palo, Leyte highway in a dry run Wednesday as preparation for the security measures on the visit of Pope Francis. (Contributed Photo by Ronnie C. Clarion)

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