A Lumad keeps his balance at the wooden stilt, made from tree branches, as he races to the finish line in the tribal festival of games featured in this year's Kadayawan festival of Davao City. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Indigenous tribes showcase their own sports activities, among them the skillful use of the bangkaw (spear) at the Peoples Park in Davao City today. The Tribal Sportsfest is the new feature in the 29th Kadayawan Festival. The tribal sports festival is spearheaded by the Davao City Sports office. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
The popular indigenous bracelets are commodities for sale during the week-long Kadayawan Festival. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Youth and other advocates urge for the prosecution of fugitive Ret. Gen. Jovito Palparan, accused of committing many human rights abuses during the Arroyo government, after he was arrested by authorities Tuesday. (Earl O. Condeza/davaotoday.com)
The 29th Kadayawan Festival opened with a torch by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. (Ace Morandante/davaotoday.com)