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During Mondays, residents mass up at the City Mayor's office to get relief packs. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

An armored van is believed to have hit and killed this man along Bolton bridge Monday afternoon. (Ace R. Morandate/davaotoday.com)

Davao City Police Office deploys 2000 personnel to provide security for the week-long commemoration of the Kadayawan Festival. As in the past, bringing of backpacks are prohibited. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

About 100 activists belonging to the group, Philippine Movement for Climate Justice, brave the heat of the sun to demonstrate their opposition to the perceived government bias for coal plants. The anti-coal activists held their march and protest in Davao City, marching from Freedom Park to Rizal Park Thursday morning. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Candidates pose outside the City Hall building of Davao City. (L to R) Liezel Mae O. Anac 19, (Tagabawa-Bagobo), Susan M. Batawan, 20 (Ata), Noteza M. Nogan, 20 (Obu-Manuuvu), Chally Lou A. Lacaran, 24, (Matigsalog), Cesa Mae K. Tangkih, 24 (Sama), Bai Mina A. Elatan, 20, (Iranun), Bai Azmyelah M. Latip, 19 (Maguindanao), Fahmia E. Basari, 18 (Tausog), Hida-Ya B. Polao, 21 (Maranao), Amiel T. Lubama, 21 (Kagan) and Kessia Carol D. Tar, 18 (Bagobo-clata). They will compete for the Hiyas ng Kadayawan crown on August 15 at 7:30 pm at the Davao Recreation Center. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)