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A banner was placed at the stage of Rizal park by the employees of General Services Office under City Mayors Office. The Davao City government periodically acknowledges Muslim festivities such as the Eid'l Adha Al Saeed, or Peace of Sacrifice this October 6, 2014. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

A street child mimics a religious statue displayed along downtown Bolton street of Davao City. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

[CLICK TO VIEW SLIDESHOW] Davao City public school teachers commemorate the World Teacher's Day

Lorna B. Mandin, chief of the city's Integrated Gender Development Division, announces the set of government services to women in need, including those engaged in prostitution. With Talikala Foundation Inc., the IGDD organizes and educates women in prostitution. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Jeanette Ampog of Talikala Inc. argues that legalizing prostitution will not eradicate the flesh trade in the country. Davao City alone has registered 1,500 women in prostitution doing various jobs in night clubs and bars. Talikala Inc. said that more minors are now engaged in prostitution, most of them not registered. Ana Luisa Calix (right), chairperson of Lawig Bubai, says girls as young as nine are already in the trade and paid P300 for each sexual act. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)